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Age Verification Enforcement Concerns

Many pirates have been writing about the growing global movement to enforce age verification on social media and other online forums. We thus started asking our communities for feedback on this issue. This blog outlines the reasons for our concerns. We outline a number of studies and media that document the issue. PPI will continue to monitor this situation and attempt to submit statements at the UN and other international forums to block age verification enforcement. Australia now leads with the world’s first national social media ban for children under 16. In January 2026 France formally passed a law to restrict minors under 15 from accessing mainstream platforms, necessitating age …

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April 18 is the founding day of Pirate Parties International

The following statement was prepared by our General Secretary Alexander Isavnin in honor of our 16th birthday. The original version of the statement in Russian is pasted below. On April 18, 2010, a conference was held in Brussels where representatives of pirate parties from different countries agreed to create a shared international association. This was how Pirate Parties International, also known as the Pirate International, came into being. The Pirate Party of Russia is a co-founder of the International and an integral part of the international pirate movement. This is enshrined in our Program and Charter. From the very beginning of PPI’s existence, our representatives have held elected positions in …

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10 Years Since the Publication of the Panama Papers

The Slovenian Pirate Party released a statement on April 3rd, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of the Panama Papers. Today marks 10 years since the publication of the Panama Papers. One of the most extensive journalistic investigations in history uncovered millions of documents from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. It revealed that numerous politicians, billionaires, and corporations around the world were hiding their assets in tax havens. Hiding actual ownership through shell companies and channeling funds into tax havens does not serve only tax evasion, but also fraud. Transferring assets to such companies can lead to the defrauding of creditors. Today, 10 years later, not much has changed. While …

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Reviewing Our United Nations Activities

Perhaps the crowning achievement of PPI has been our participation in UN forums. We created a separate headquarters in Geneva in 2016, specifically with the goal of having a seat at UNOG. The following year in 2017 we were officially admitted into the Economic and Social Council Affairs Council. That same year we set up another center in New York hosted by local Pirates, which assists representatives attend events at UNHQ. In 2018 PPI achieved a milestone registering representatives simultaneously in all three UN centers. Most recently, since 2024, we now have an additional center in Vienna that can also assist Pirates who wish to attend events at UNOV. We …

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Call for Speakers Open for the Think Twice Conference

Fill Out The Call for Speakers Form Here The Think Twice Conference (TT5) AI & Governance: Opportunities and Risks for Digital Freedom Date and Location: October 16–17, 2026, Brussels, Belgium Call for Speakers Deadline: Extended Until June 1 The following is the sign-up sheet for those interested in presenting at TT5. The Think Twice Conference brings together diverse voices to discuss emerging issues in technology and society. The conference takes place on a semi-annual basis in different locations around the world. This year’s theme focuses on artificial intelligence and its impact on governance and digital freedom. When TT4 took place in Prague in 2022, AI was absent from the agenda. …

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Report on the 69th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Vienna

The 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) took place from March 9th to 13th at the United Nations offices in Vienna. The event was structured into plenary sessions, side events, and a number of mostly closed meetings. Representing Pirate Parties International, Lilia Kayra Kuyumcu and Kay Schroeder attended the session and followed the discussions closely. Overall, the atmosphere throughout the week was generally polite and friendly, and at times even a bit funny. The first three days were particularly crowded, with a noticeable drop in attendance toward the end of the session. This shift gave the later days a calmer and somewhat more relaxed tone. Plenary The …

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The Case for a Digital Legacies Treaty

Pirate Parties International has increasingly advocated for digital rights in international forums. Our UNHQ representatives presented the importance of digital rights during their 2018 speech at the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and we also published the following statement that year for the Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. We emphasize that digital rights are human rights, and global treaties must sanctify those rights and police nation states that both restrict access to digital services and violate privacy. Our digital footprints are more than merely data. They are a part of our person. When we die our digital footprint remains. We must protect our medical records, emails, …

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Statement on the Taliban’s New Penal Code

Pirate Parties International continuously aims to protect basic human freedoms globally. Too often we gaze at the countries where Pirate parties exist, mostly in the developed world. However, we strongly believe that Pirates have a duty to examine problems around the world and attempt to garner international concern. Hopefully we can make a difference! The issue we want to share with you regards the Taliban’s new Criminal Procedure Code in Afghanistan. A full copy of the 59 page law has been released. The Taliban’s new Criminal Procedure Code legitimizes slavery and entrenches oppression! We encourage the international community to read it for themselves (link to the full text on the …

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Pirate Parties International Demands Immediate Restoration of Internet Access in Iran and International Solidarity with the Iranian People

Pirate Parties International condemns the nationwide internet shutdown that has been in effect in Iran since January 8, 2026. This measure is a flagrant violation of international human rights and serves to conceal crimes against humanity. Since December 28, 2025, hundreds of thousands of Iranians have been protesting against economic crisis and political oppression. The Iranian regime responds with mass violence and total digital blockade: Scores of protesters and civilians, including children, killed Civilians are arbitrarily arrested Media reporting and human rights documentation made impossible Security forces intensify oppression under cover of digital darkness The internet shutdown violates fundamental human rights: Right to freedom of expression (Article 19 ICCPR) Right …

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Solidarity with Iran: PPI Supports the Path to a Democratic Future

The Totalitarian Regime in Iran is Facing an Existential Crisis The recent wave of protests is a natural response to catastrophic leadership and systemic failure. Tragically, a vast number of Iranians live in exile across the globe, knowing that returning to their homeland could mean a death sentence. The Need for Pirates in Iran Iran needs Pirates, courageous individuals who are ready to stand up to the Ayatollahs and this ruthless, inhumane regime. Pirate Parties International (PPI) is proud to have two board members of Iranian descent, Babak Tubis and Schoresch Davoodi, along with numerous Iranian members in Pirate parties worldwide. Babak recently published a statement in German regarding his …

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