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Targeted: Free Experession after the US foreign aid cuts
16 April @ 14:00 - 15:30
Free Expression Under Pressure: The Global Impact of US Aid Cuts
What happens to free expression when funding disappears? Join this timely discussion as experts unpack the far-reaching consequences of US foreign aid cuts on civil society and human rights worldwide.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:30 (BST)
Location: Online (Webinar)
About the Event
Join ARTICLE 19 for the launch of Targeted, a new report examining how US foreign aid cuts are reshaping the global landscape for freedom of expression.
These cuts have significantly weakened civil society’s ability to hold power to account, document human rights violations, and ensure access to reliable information. As pressures on human rights continue to grow, this session will explore the consequences of these changes and what is needed to rebuild and adapt moving forward.
What We’ll Discuss
The impact of aid cuts on freedom of expression and democracy
How the sector can adapt and rebuild in a changing environment
What protecting human rights looks like in 2026 and beyond
Speakers
- Claire Beston — Head of Research Support Unit, ARTICLE 19 (Report Author)
- Feryel Charfeddine — Executive Director, CALAM (Tunisia)
- Shannon Maguire — Senior Director of Development, International Centre for Journalists
The event will include an exclusive presentation of the report’s key findings, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the speakers.
Register here!