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.
Press Releases
Access Now on the Joint Declaration “Challenges to freedom of expression in the next decade”
The Declaration spells out the most important recommendations for safeguarding free expression that stem from the continued joint work of the Rapporteurs for the past 20 years. Importantly, the Declaration looks into the new challenges related to the internet and dominant online platforms.…
12 July 2019
Blog
Joint letter to MTN calling for transparency around internet shutdowns in Sudan
As the internet shutdown is lifted after more than a month of blackouts in Sudan, members of the #KeepItOn coalition call on mobile service provider MTN to provide transparency and pledge its support to maintain unfettered internet access going forward.…
9 July 2019
Blog
Derecho al honor vs. derecho a la libertad de expresión: regulación de contenidos en Perú, El Salvador y Honduras
Dos proyectos de ley, uno en Perú y otro en El Salvador, y una ley en Honduras castigan severamente los delitos contra el honor (injurias, calumnias y difamaciones) en internet y particularmente en redes sociales.…
28 June 2019
Job
Executive Assistant – NYC
As Executive Assistant, you will provide comprehensive support to our Executive Director, and, as needed, administrative support for other teams and projects throughout the organization. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless, fast-paced execution of the Executive Director’s priorities and daily schedule with a high degree of professionalism, attention to detail, follow through, speed, and attentiveness to issues requiring the director’s attention.…
27 June 2019
Tweet Campaign
Sudan is cut off. Raise your voice!
This is not the first time Sudan has shut down the internet, but this time around, internet shutdowns have directly been followed by reports of systematic and organized killings and looting by the Transitional Military Council (TMC). Raise your voice on behalf of those who can’t.…
12 June 2019
Blog
#IAmTheSudanRevolution: There’s a direct link between internet shutdowns and human rights violations in Sudan!
While the internet has been shut off, several reports indicate that more than 100 people have been killed, over 700 injured and at least 70 raped. Sudan must restore access immediately and #KeepItOn. …
11 June 2019
Press Releases
Marianne Díaz Hernández elegida “Heroína” por su lucha contra la vigilancia y la censura del gobierno de Maduro
Hoy, Access Now anuncia como ganadora de este año al premio “Héroes de los Derechos Humanos” a Marianne Díaz Hernández, abogada venezolana, escritora y activista por los derechos humanos.…
8 June 2019