Freedom of Expression

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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

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Freedom of Expression

#EgyptCensors: Evidence of recent censorship events in Egypt

A new report by the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) sheds light on the crackdown on free expression in Egypt.…
19 June 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Access Now announces RightsCon Toronto: May 16-18, 2018

RightsCon Toronto 2018 will take place from Wednesday, May 16 to Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Beanfield Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.…
15 June 2017

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

United Nations event to explore ways to stop internet shutdowns

The side-event at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council will feature David Kaye, U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Expression and Opinion.…
8 June 2017

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Business and Human Rights

Internet shutdowns, gender, Net Neutrality, and more at the United Nations

Your guide to the digital rights issues under discussion at the 35th session of the U.N. Human Rights Council.…
6 June 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Supreme Court of Brazil holds hearings on blocking apps

Is blocking WhatsApp consistent with the freedom of communication and the rights guaranteed under the Marco Civil da Internet?…
2 June 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Learn and share: Comparing “OTT” and telecom services

Our new infographic shows why lawmakers should be wary of applying telecom-style rules to “OTT” services.…
1 June 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Civil society unites against internet censorship in Venezuela

A presidential decree has authorized online surveillance and censorship in Venezuela. We’re joining our civil society partners to defend fundamental rights.…
1 June 2017