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Restore Telecoms and Internet Connectivity in Gaza Now!

Israel’s digital occupation of Palestine

Access Now calls for a physical and digital ceasefire for Palestinians currently under seige in Gaza and facing online attacks around the world. We stand in solidarity with all those impacted by this conflict.

smart borders
Surveillance
SurveillanceEl SalvadorEnglish

“Smart borders” and the making of a humanitarian crisis

13 Mar 2024
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“Smart borders” and the making of a humanitarian crisis
13 Mar 2024
“Smart borders” and the making of a humanitarian crisis
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial IntelligenceLatin America & the CaribbeanSpanish

Reporte: ¿Cómo estamos regulando la Inteligencia Artificial en América Latina?

12 Mar 2024
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Reporte: ¿Cómo estamos regulando la Inteligencia Artificial en América Latina?
12 Mar 2024
Reporte: ¿Cómo estamos regulando la Inteligencia Artificial en América Latina?
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Seeking Access Now’s next Executive Director

29 Feb 2024

The Access Now Board is launching the search for Access Now’s new Executive Director.

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Seeking Access Now’s next Executive Director
29 Feb 2024
Seeking Access Now’s next Executive Director

Stepping down so others can step up

29 Feb 2024

After almost 15 years at the helm, Access Now’s co-founder and Executive Director Brett Solomon is stepping down from the role, making way for a new leader.

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Stepping down so others can step up
29 Feb 2024
Stepping down so others can step up
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Freedom of Expression
Freedom of ExpressionMiddle East & North Africa

In Saudi Arabia, no safe harbor for free speech

29 Feb 2024

Saudi authorities have proposed two laws that would further restrict free expression online, even potentially silencing people outside Saudi Arabia.

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In Saudi Arabia, no safe harbor for free speech
29 Feb 2024
In Saudi Arabia, no safe harbor for free speech
EU Ukraine
Internet Shutdowns
Internet ShutdownsEastern Europe & Central Asia

What they did in the shadows: Internet shutdowns and atrocities in Ukraine

22 Feb 2024

Approaching two years since the full-scale invasion, we document the atrocities in Ukraine and the inflicted suffering on its people.

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What they did in the shadows: Internet shutdowns and atrocities in Ukraine
22 Feb 2024
What they did in the shadows: Internet shutdowns and atrocities in Ukraine
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Transparency
TransparencyEuropeEnglish

Why the EU’s new political advertising rules won’t protect the next European elections 

15 Feb 2024

The EU recently approved new rules intended to make political advertising more transparent. But will they deliver in time for June’s European elections?

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Why the EU’s new political advertising rules won’t protect the next European elections 
15 Feb 2024
Why the EU’s new political advertising rules won’t protect the next European elections 
Private tech, humanitarian problems: how to ensure digital transformation does no harm
Data Protection
Data ProtectionGlobalEnglish

Private tech, humanitarian problems: how to ensure digital transformation does no harm

13 Feb 2024

Our new report, Mapping Humanitarian Tech: exposing protection gaps in digital transformation programmes, examines how humanitarian-tech partnerships impact people and communities at risk.

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Private tech, humanitarian problems: how to ensure digital transformation does no harm
13 Feb 2024
Private tech, humanitarian problems: how to ensure digital transformation does no harm
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Privacy
PrivacyAfricaEnglish

How governments can strengthen data protection in Africa

25 Jan 2024

Digitisation in Africa has led many countries to develop data protection laws. We explore ways to strengthen these frameworks.

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How governments can strengthen data protection in Africa
25 Jan 2024
How governments can strengthen data protection in Africa
Russia Internet access
Internet Shutdowns
Internet ShutdownsIsraelEnglish

What the U.S. can and must do to reconnect Gaza

18 Jan 2024

Gaza is suffering under its ninth recent telecommunications and internet shutdown. We outline how the U.S. can help reconnect Gaza.

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What the U.S. can and must do to reconnect Gaza
18 Jan 2024
What the U.S. can and must do to reconnect Gaza
human impact of internet shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns
Internet ShutdownsAfricaAmharic

#KeepItOn ግጭት፦ አማራ ክልል ውስጥ የኢንተርኔት መዘጋት በሰው ላይ የሚያሳድረው ጫና

5 Jan 2024

ከአማራ ክልል ካሉ ሰዎች የተገኙ 11 ታሪኮች

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#KeepItOn ግጭት፦ አማራ ክልል ውስጥ የኢንተርኔት መዘጋት በሰው ላይ የሚያሳድረው ጫና
5 Jan 2024
#KeepItOn ግጭት፦ አማራ ክልል ውስጥ የኢንተርኔት መዘጋት በሰው ላይ የሚያሳድረው ጫና
Migrar Sin Vigilancia Coalición
Surveillance
SurveillanceLatin AmericaSpanish

LATAM, una región enamorada de la vigilancia en 2023

20 Dec 2023
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LATAM, una región enamorada de la vigilancia en 2023
20 Dec 2023
LATAM, una región enamorada de la vigilancia en 2023
AI Act
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial IntelligenceEuropeEnglish

Human rights protections…with exceptions: what’s (not) in the EU’s AI Act deal

14 Dec 2023

The E.U. just agreed to (not quite a) deal on the AI Act. But what’s in it? What’s missing? And what happens now?

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Human rights protections…with exceptions: what’s (not) in the EU’s AI Act deal
14 Dec 2023
Human rights protections…with exceptions: what’s (not) in the EU’s AI Act deal
Human Rights 75 Pledges
Internet Shutdowns
Internet ShutdownsGlobalEnglish

Internet shutdowns and the UDHR: why internet access matters for human rights in the digital age

11 Dec 2023

On the 75th anniversary of the UDHR, we explain why stopping internet shutdowns is key for upholding fundamental human rights in the digital age.

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Internet shutdowns and the UDHR: why internet access matters for human rights in the digital age
11 Dec 2023
Internet shutdowns and the UDHR: why internet access matters for human rights in the digital age
Regulating digital platforms
Content Governance
Content GovernanceGlobalEnglish

UNESCO’s guidelines for governing digital platforms: our remaining concerns

10 Dec 2023

Access Now has been following with concern UNESCO’s efforts to create global content governance guidelines. With the release of the final version, our concerns persist.

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UNESCO’s guidelines for governing digital platforms: our remaining concerns
10 Dec 2023
UNESCO’s guidelines for governing digital platforms: our remaining concerns
Antitrust
Content Governance
Content GovernanceLatin AmericaSpanish

Directrices de la UNESCO para la gobernanza de las plataformas digitales: las discusiones pendientes

10 Dec 2023

Access Now ha seguido con preocupación los esfuerzos liderados por la UNESCO para crear unas directrices globales para la regulación de las plataformas digitales.

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Directrices de la UNESCO para la gobernanza de las plataformas digitales: las discusiones pendientes
10 Dec 2023
Directrices de la UNESCO para la gobernanza de las plataformas digitales: las discusiones pendientes