The proliferation of disinformation and its impact on democracy and the international rules-based order is a critical challenge of our time. Enabled by the rapid development and deployment of digital technology, state-sponsored disinformation campaigns are being used in the guise of protecting national security and ensuring peace and prosperity whilst successfully creating distrust in democratic systems and institutions.  
 
In reality, the right to freedom of expression and media freedoms, among other fundamental rights, are being severely curtailed. Human rights defenders, including journalists and media workers as well as media and civil society organisations across the world have been subjected to restrictive laws and punitive measures in the pretext of addressing disinformation. This often creates a chilling effect and intimidates individuals into silence or censorship.  
 
Join members of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom and special guests to discuss the role of international law in the face of the threat to disinformation and identify solutions to combat this global challenge effectively.