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 ====== UN resolutions on countering disinformation ======
-//As of 30 September 2026.//
+//As of 1 October 2026. Information only, not legal advice – see the [[about:disclaimer|disclaimer]].//
 ^ Full title | UN General Assembly resolution 76/227 "Countering disinformation for the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms" (2021); Human Rights Council resolutions on the "Role of States in countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights" (2022 ff.); related reports and principles |
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 ===== Recent developments =====
   * 2025-02: The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee considered its work on disinformation mandated by resolution 55/10 at its 33rd session (report A/HRC/AC/33/2).
-  * 2026-07-06: According to Media Rights Agenda, the Human Rights Council adopted without a vote a further resolution on the role of States in countering the negative impact of disinformation (draft A/HRC/62/L.9), which addresses, among other things, AI-generated synthetic media and requests a study on the role of artificial intelligence in the dissemination of disinformation. The draft recalls GA resolution 76/227 and HRC resolutions 49/21 and 55/10.
+  * 2026-07-06: The Human Rights Council adopts without a vote resolution 62/9, "Role of States in countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights" (A/HRC/RES/62/9; draft A/HRC/62/L.9), which addresses, among other things, AI-generated synthetic media and requests a study on the role of artificial intelligence in the dissemination of disinformation. The resolution recalls GA resolution 76/227 and HRC resolutions 49/21 and 55/10 (OHCHR).
 ===== Related entries =====
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   * [[https://mediarightsagenda.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AHRC62L.9.pdf|Human Rights Council, draft resolution A/HRC/62/L.9]], accessed 2026-09-30
   * [[https://mediarightsagenda.org/un-human-rights-council-urges-governments-to-respect-protect-freedom-of-expression-while-countering-disinformation/|Media Rights Agenda, UN Human Rights Council urges governments to respect, protect freedom of expression while countering disinformation (2026)]], accessed 2026-09-30
+  * [[https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/regular-sessions/session62/res-dec-stat|OHCHR, Human Rights Council 62nd session: resolutions, decisions and President's statements]], accessed 2026-10-01
 ===== Change log =====
   * 2026-09-30: Entry created.
+  * 2026-10-01: HRC resolution 62/9 confirmed from official source; symbol added.