Freedom of Expression

We fight for your right to speak freely, which is critical for demonstrating dissent, guaranteeing a free press, and defending human rights.

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Fighting Internet Shutdowns

Internet shutdowns pose a threat to human rights around the world. Join our #KeepItOn campaign to push back on internet shutdowns now!…

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Press Releases

Internet Shutdowns

Le Burkina Faso doit immédiatement mettre fin à sa coupure d’Internet, pas la prolonger

Access Now et la coalition #KeepItOn demandent au gouvernement du Burkina Faso de rétablir l’accès à Internet pour tous, et sans exception. …

25 November 2021

Press Releases

Internet Shutdowns

Burkina Faso must immediately end its internet shutdown, not extend it

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition are calling for an immediate end to the ongoing internet shutdown in Burkina Faso.…

25 November 2021

Press Releases

Business and Human Rights

Apple to NSO: sue you

Access Now applauds Apple’s decision to sue NSO Group for allegedly facilitating human rights abuses.…

23 November 2021

Press Releases

Internet Shutdowns

Internet shutdowns and blockings continue to hide atrocities of military coup in Sudan

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition are again calling on authorities in Sudan to immediately restore full access to the internet and all communication services.…

23 November 2021

Publications

Freedom of Expression

Policy recommendations on tackling disinformation

In this paper, Access Now, the Civil Liberties Union for Europe, and EDRi lay out out a set of recommendations to help the European Commission effectively minimize the negative impact of disinformation sweeping Europe.

23 November 2021

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

It’s time for the European Commission to dismantle disinformation

Access Now, Liberties, and EDRi are calling on the European Commission to effectively minimize the negative impact of disinformation sweeping Europe.…

23 November 2021

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

U.S. President Biden signs into law $65 billion for more accessible and affordable internet

Today, President Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law, which includes $65 billion to close the digital divide.…

15 November 2021

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

Human rights organizations call on Libyan authorities to rescind the new cybercrime law

We, along with a coalition of civil society organisations, call upon Libyan authorities to rescind the cybercrime law recently adopted by the Libyan House of Representatives.…

10 November 2021

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

Libya’s cybercrime law: A threat to freedom of expression and legalization of censorship

Libya has just adopted a dangerous new cybercrime law that stifles freedom of expression.…

10 November 2021

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

منظمات حقوقية تطالب السلطات الليبية بسحب قانون الجرائم الإلكترونية الجديد

10 November 2021

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

قانون الجرائم الإلكترونية في ليبيا: تهديد لحرية التعبير وتقنين للرقابة الشاملة والحجب

للقراءة بالانجليزية / Read in English تدعو اكساس ناو، إلى جانب تحالف من منظمات المجتمع المدني، السلطات الليبية إلى سحب قانون الجرائم الإلكترونية لسنة 2018 والذي صادق عليه مجلس النواب في ليبيا في الـ 26 من أكتوبر هذا العام وعدم…

10 November 2021

Publications

Freedom of Expression

Joint-Submission on the Universal Periodic Review 2021 for Thailand

Access Now and Manushya Foundation Joint Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Universal Periodic Review 39th Session Third Cycle for Thailand.

9 November 2021

Press Releases

Business and Human Rights

NSO’s Pegasus surveilled Palestinian activists — it’s time for a moratorium on spyware sales

Access Now condemns the hacking of six Palestinian human rights defenders’ devices with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware.…

8 November 2021

Press Releases

Privacy

Human rights organizations condemn use of NSO Group’s Pegasus against Palestinians

The undersigned human rights organizations condemn the use of NSO’s Pegasus spyware against six Palestinian human rights defenders.…

8 November 2021

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Internet Shutdowns

32nd Special Session of Human Rights Council: Access Now’s statement on Sudan

Oral Statement at the 32nd Special Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council on the implications of the ongoing situation in the Sudan delivered by Marwa Fatafta, MENA Policy Manager, Access Now.…

5 November 2021

Press Releases

Business and Human Rights

Spotify investors: Stand up to human rights abuse

Access Now calls on Spotify’s investors to hold the company accountable for developing a dangerous voice-recognition patent technology.…

4 November 2021

Press Releases

Business and Human Rights

Victory! U.S. blacklists NSO Group and Candiru

Access Now applauds the U.S. government for blacklisting NSO Group, Candiru, and other companies complicit in human rights abuses around the world.…

3 November 2021

Publications

Freedom of Expression

Joint-Submission on the Universal Periodic Review 2021 for Tajikistan

Access Now and UPRoar Joint-Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Universal Periodic Review 39th Session Third Cycle for Tajikistan…

2 November 2021

We urge Kazakhstan's government to reject a plan to require tech platform localization as it would open the door to censorship.

Blog

Freedom of Expression

Kazakhstan’s plan to require tech platform “localization” opens door to censorship

Access Now urges Kazakhstan’s government to reject a plan to require tech platform localization as it would open the door to censorship. …

2 November 2021

Blog

Business and Human Rights

Access Now addresses the U.N. Security Council on countering hate speech online

Before the United Nations Security Council, Access Now explained proactive ways to address and counter hate speech online.…

28 October 2021

Access Now in the News

Freedom of Expression

Slowdowns and shutdowns: Africans challenge internet restrictions

Kim Harrisberg & Nita Bhalla, Thomson Reuters Foundation News

28 October 2021

We look at the EU's introduction of the DSA, how the negotiations have progressed, and where we need to go to safeguard human rights.

Blog

Freedom of Expression

Where the EU’s DSA is heading — and where it needs to go

We look at the EU’s introduction of the DSA, how the negotiations have progressed, and where we need to go from here to safeguard human rights. …

27 October 2021

Blog

Business and Human Rights

What you need to know about the Facebook Papers

The Facebook Papers paint a grim picture of how Facebook has repeatedly and knowingly prioritized profit over people’s safety. Here’s a snapshot of what we know so far.…

26 October 2021

Press Releases

Net Discrimination

Digital rights champions nominated to lead U.S. FCC and NTIA

At long last, U.S. President Biden has nominated public interests advocates to lead the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.…

26 October 2021