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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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
Press Releases
Zaituni Njovu declared “Hero” for promoting digital security awareness among Swahili-speaking women
Today, Access Now announces its selection of Tanzanian digital security trainer Zaituni Njovu as a recipient of this year’s Human Rights Heroes Award. Njovu’s Zaina Foundation translates digital security tools into Swahili language and empowers women and girls in technology.…
8 June 2019
Job
U.S. Policy Analyst – Washington, D.C.
The policy analyst will report to the U.S. Policy Manager and the Policy Director and will work closely with our global team, including our policy, advocacy, and technology teams based in offices around the world. We are looking for a self-started, creative problem solver who wants to learn and grow as a professional and is excited about working in a global, multicultural team.…
6 June 2019
Blog
البحرين: اتخاذ إجراءات تعسفيّة والمسائلة القانونيّة لمن يقوم “بإثارة الفتنة” عبر تويتر
في 31 ماي، تلقى عدد كبير من المواطنين في البحرين، رسائل نصيّة قصيرة على هواتفهم المحمولة من قبل إدارة مكافحة الجرائم الإلكترونية، تفيد بأنّ كل شخص يقوم بمتابعة الحسابات التي من شأنها إثارة الفتنة وانتقاد الحكومة على شبكات التواصل الاجتماعيّ،…
3 June 2019
Blog
2019 Corporate Accountability Index shows how companies must improve to respect our rights
Of the 24 companies Ranking Digital Rights evaluated this year for its Corporate Accountability Index, only seven scored above 50%, with Microsoft topping the list at 62%. Companies must do better to respect users’ rights.…
30 May 2019