Human Rights Platform Alleges Coordinated Campaign to Illegally Seize Domain in Global Free Speech Battle

Libertyhumanrights.org, an international nonprofit dedicated to exposing human rights abuses, has publicly accused unnamed entities of orchestrating a years-long campaign to unlawfully seize control of its domain. In a statement released today, the organization alleged that bad-faith legal complaints—including false claims of cybersquatting and trademark violations—were used to harass and undermine its operations, labeling the tactics as “Reverse Domain Name Hijacking” (RDNJ).

A Two-Year Legal Onslaught
The group, which researches and advocates for marginalized communities, claims it faced relentless legal pressure since 2022, with entities filing frivolous disputes to wrest ownership of its domain. Cybersquatting allegations, typically applied to cases where domains are registered to exploit trademarks, were dismissed by Liberty Human Rights as baseless. “These attacks sought to cripple our ability to amplify silenced voices,” the organization stated, apologizing to supporters for any strain the conflict caused.

The notice emphasized that no legal merit supported the claims, accusing opponents of weaponizing ICANN policies the global framework governing domain ownership to stifle advocacy.

The group spotlighted RDNJ, a practice where powerful actors misuse trademark laws to strip legitimate domain owners of their digital assets. Legal experts warn such tactics are rising, particularly against advocacy groups. Liberty Human Rights urged allies to “share this message widely” to expose domain abuse and protect free speech.

Under ICANN rules, domain owners retain rights to manage, transfer, or sell their domains transparently. The organization vowed to defend these protections, framing its struggle as part of a broader fight against censorship.

Despite the turmoil, Liberty Human Rights reaffirmed its commitment to “justice, equality, and holding power accountable.” The statement closed with a direct appeal: “Stand with us. Fight with us,” while hinting at an upcoming website overhaul to enhance its advocacy efforts.

This case highlights escalating tensions between grassroots movements and entities seeking to control online narratives. As digital platforms become critical tools for dissent, domain ownership battles risk setting dangerous precedents for silencing critics.

While Liberty Human Rights did not name specific adversaries, its public stance underscores vulnerabilities in ICANN’s dispute resolution processes. Advocates argue reforms are needed to prevent RDNJ from becoming a censorship tool.

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