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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Business and Human Rights

Election watch: If Kenya orders an internet shutdown, will telcos help #KeepItOn?

Kenya’s telcos have both the duty and capacity to push back against any government orders for a network disruption. Here’s how they can do it.…
26 July 2017

Access Now in the News

Freedom of Expression

China WhatsApp crackdown only scratches surface of worsening internet censorship

Date: July 21, 2017 – Author: James Griffiths – Publication: CNN
21 July 2017

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Privacy

We (still) know where you’ll be next summer

No matter who you are or where you’re from, if your plans include crossing a border in the EU, your private information is fair game. If you choose to visit the US, the situation may be even worse.…
19 July 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Access Now at the United Nations: spyware in UAE, surveillance in France, and shutdowns in Africa

Read our submissions to the United Nations on digital rights in Israel, the UAE, France, Burundi, and Mali.…
14 July 2017

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Freedom of Expression

New research shows why Kenya must #KeepitOn during 2017 election

An internet shutdown would have a devastating impact on Kenya’s booming digital economy and human rights. …
14 July 2017

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Freedom of Expression

U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters

Access Now filed a joint “friend of the court” brief supporting Facebook in its effort to defend the anonymity of its users.…
3 July 2017

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Freedom of Expression

How the Digital Rights Foundation is empowering women to defend their rights

Nighat Dad says the internet needs more women if we want a better future for everyone. Here’s how her organization is working to amplify their voices.…
29 June 2017

Freedom of Expression

The Battle for a Free Internet in Africa

Date: July 21, 2017 – Author: Ashley Okwuosa – Publication: OZY
27 June 2017

Access Now in the News

Freedom of Expression

For one year, the internet in a town in Bahrain has been switched off every day

Date: June 23, 2017 – Author: Cory Doctorow – Publication: Boing Boing
23 June 2017

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Freedom of Expression

We can’t reach the U.N. goals for sustainable development without the internet

Only a stable, secure, and open internet will ensure success for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. …
22 June 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Activistas brasileños quieren salvar la banda ancha en Brasil

Buenas noticias: El Congreso Brasileño está considerando aprobar un Proyecto de Ley que prohíbe la práctica de limitación por consumo de paquetes de datos (en adelante, “data caps” ) en la provisión de internet fijo de banda ancha en Brasil. …
21 June 2017

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Net Discrimination

Activists are close to saving broadband in Brazil

Thanks to activists pushing back against data caps for internet use, we could see a law to ban the practice — a boon for innovation and free expression in Brazil.…
20 June 2017