Internet shutdowns pose a threat to human rights around the world. They harm everyone: businesses, emergency services, journalism, human rights defenders, and demonstrators. Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition work with stakeholders across sectors to end internet shutdowns worldwide.
Internet shutdowns and elections handbook A guide for election observers, embassies, activists, and journalists [ Leer en español ] [ Читайте на русском ] This handbook explains how internet shutdowns undermine democractic elections and provides tips and recommendations for key…
Just like many governments in Africa, authorities in Zambia intentionally blocked access to social media platforms — including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook — during the country’s presidential election on August 12. The shutdown severely undermined people’s ability to communicate…
14 September 2021
РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ОТКЛЮЧЕНИЮ ИНТЕРНЕТА И ВЫБОРАМ Руководство для наблюдателей за выборами, сотрудников посольств, активистов и журналистов [ Leer en español ] [ Read in English ] В этом руководстве объясняется, как отключение интернета подрывает демократические выборы, а также даются советы…
13 September 2021
Since the start of the Tigray conflict in November 2020, warring parties in Ethiopia have used internet and telecommunication shutdowns as a weapon to control and censor information.…
13 September 2021
One year after Belarus’ disputed 2020 elections, government crackdowns have made it nearly impossible for civil society to operate within the country. Here’s how the international community can help.…
3 September 2021
Gian Volpicelli, Wired
2 September 2021
Laurens Cerulus, Politico
26 August 2021
In spite of the #KeepItOn coalition’s call for open and accessible internet, authorities in Zambia blocked access to social media platforms throughout the nation’s August 12 election, including WhatsApp and Facebook.…
20 August 2021
