ENDING INTERNET SHUTDOWNS
Internet shutdowns threaten human rights around the world. They harm everyone: businesses, emergency services, journalism, human rights defenders, and protesters. Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition work with stakeholders across sectors to end internet shutdowns worldwide.
GUIDE
KeepItOn: Fighting internet shutdowns around the world
In 2021, Access Now’s Shutdown Tracker Optimization Project (STOP), in collaboration with the #KeepItOn coalition, recorded at least 182 internet shutdowns in 34 countries worldwide, including the longest internet shutdowns on record.
RESOURCES
Freedom of Expression
#KeepItOn: 2022 elections and internet shutdowns watch
Elections and internet shutdowns are a disaster for democracy. See which countries the #KeepItOn coalition is watching in 2022.
Digital Security
Internet shutdowns in 2021: the return of digital authoritarianism
In 2021, Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented 182 internet shutdowns across 34 countries. This shows a dramatic resurgence of this oppressive form of control.
Digital Security
Taxonomy of a shutdown: 8 ways governments restrict access to the internet, and how to #KeepItOn
Our new guide explains the technology behind network interference to help people prepare for, circumvent, and document internet shutdowns.
Internet Shutdowns
Internet shutdowns and elections handbook
Internet shutdowns and elections handbook A guide for election observers, embassies, activists, and journalists [Leer en español] [Читайте на русском] This handbook explains how internet shutdowns undermine democractic elections and
Internet Shutdowns
KeepItOn: frequently asked questions
#KeepItOn: A global movement to end internet shutdowns 1. What is the #KeepItOn campaign? It’s a campaign launched by Access Now in 2016 to help unite and organize the efforts of activists
Freedom of Expression
Have questions about internet shutdowns? Kill Switch has answers
Why aren’t internet shutdowns illegal? Are there ways to bypass them? Can we fight internet shutdowns in court? Does anyone see a way to end shutdowns, once and for all? Kill Switch podcast has the answers.
internet shutdowns
Senegal: Social media blocks and network outages
Advocating to #KeepItOn during elections: what you can do
Latest updates
#NoExamShutdown: Open letter to authorities in Iraq to #KeepItOn during exams
As exams approach this year, we’re sending a letter to authorities in Iraq to #KeepItOn during exams and call for #NoExamShutdown
Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown
Year after year, the MENA region has led the world in exam-related shutdowns. With the 2024 exam season in the region quickly approaching, it’s time to take action and demand change! #NoExamShutdown
End internet shutdowns during exams for good: #NoExamShutdown
As the 2024 exam season in MENA draws near, the #NoExamShutdown campaign continues to advocate for an end to internet shutdowns during exams.
Élections au Togo : le président Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé doit maintenir l’accès à Internet
Access Now et plus de 20 organisations exigent que le gouvernement et tous les fournisseurs d’accès à Internet opérant dans le pays respectent les droits humains et garantissent un accès ininterrompu à Internet pendant toute la durée des élections.
Digital rights watchdogs warn against internet shutdowns in Togo ahead of elections
Togo elections: President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé must uphold internet access
Access Now is demanding the government of Togo and all internet service providers ensure unhindered access to the internet.
#KeepItOn: Togolese authorities and ISPs must safeguard open and secure internet access during upcoming regional and legislative elections
During national events, people need open, free, and secure internet access. During next week’s elections, Togo must #KeepItOn.
#KeepItOn : les autorités togolaises et les FAI doivent garantir un accès Internet ouvert et sécurisé lors des prochaines élections régionales et législatives
Durant les élections législatives et régionales prévues au Togo le 29 avril prochain, le Togo doit maintenir l’accès à Internet (#KeepItOn).
The Sudan conflict: how internet shutdowns deepen a humanitarian crisis
These stories from the Sudan conflict show the human impact of the internet shutdowns that plunged the country into darkness last month.
Ligne de vie de la démocratie: Le Sénégal doit maintenir l’accès à l’internet pendant l’élection présidentielle
#KeepItOn : Le gouvernement du Sénégal doit garantir un accès Internet ouvert et sécurisé tout au long de l’élection présidentielle de 2024
Les nations à travers l’Afrique, et le monde, doivent assurer aux personnes un accès ouvert, sécurisé et gratuit à l’Internet quand ils en ont le plus besoin.
Democracy’s lifeline: Senegal must uphold internet access this election
Authorities in Senegal must commit to ensuring access to the internet throughout the election period.
#KeepItOn: government of Senegal must ensure open and secure internet access throughout the 2024 presidential elections
The government of Senegal must ensure people can access open and secure internet when they need it the most and #KeepItOn.
Civil society statement on continued network shutdowns and platform blocking in Pakistan
We call for immediate action to reverse the course of digital censorship in Pakistan and unblock X.
Russia’s elections: internet access is fundamental
To uphold a semblance of democracy on and after polling day, Russian authorities must ensure open and secure internet access across Russia.
#KeepItOn: Russian authorities and ISPs must safeguard free, open, and secure internet access during upcoming presidential elections
During important national events, people need open, free, and secure internet access. Russia must #KeepItOn.