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Celebrating June 6th as Edward Snowden Day

KG June 5, 2026 June 5, 2026

We recognize June 6th as Edward Snowden Day in commemoration of when the news he provided about the top-secret Prism was first revealed to the world. We hope this day will not focus on the negative aspects of surveilance states but will symbolize a day for digital human rights, privacy, and freedom. We are both celebrating Edward Snowden as a person as well as the meaning of what he revealed and helped us protect, our digital freedom. We honor all of those, like Mr. Snowden, with the courage to speak the truth about a system that still exists today. Thirteen years ago the world learned that the surveillance state is …

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April 18 is the founding day of Pirate Parties International

KG April 18, 2026 April 19, 2026

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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Happy 15th Birthday to Pirate Parties International! 🎉

KG April 16, 2025 April 17, 2025

Today, April 16th, 2025, we are proudly celebrating 15 remarkable years since the founding of Pirate Parties International. On this very day in 2010 Pirates from around the world gathered in Brussels for a 3 day conference which established an international office for Pirate parties around the world. As we celebrate our birthday, we’re reminded of the collective strength of our global movement. Over the years, PPI has grown into a vibrant community with members in over 40 countries. We are intercontinental. We are recognized by the UN. We have helped members get elected to parliaments in numerous countries. We are represent an international voice advocating for digital freedom, transparency, …

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Happy 15th Birthday to the Pirate Party of Switzerland!

KG July 16, 2024 July 16, 2024

15 Years of the Pirate Party of Switzerland Fifteen years ago (July 12th, 2009), the Swiss Pirate Party was formed. Initially there were 124 members who came together in Zurich to form the party. They shared a vision of promoting digital rights, transparency, and freedom in an increasingly surveilled world. Today they continue their efforts together with many other Pirate parties around the world. They have (co-)launched numerous initiatives, given a voice to critical issues and created grassroots level changes in Swiss society. They have had success at the ballot box, including electing members to parliament. Learn more about the Swiss Pirates. You can find out more or become a …