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 This handbook explains how internet shutdowns undermine democractic elections and provides tips and recommendations for key actors to navigate shutdowns and understand and assess the extent…
Update: April 28, 2021 — Amid reports of restored fiber and cable internet access in Myanmar, Access Now continues to call for full restoration of internet access for all people. We oppose the junta “white listing” internet connectivity, which will only exacerbate inequality amidst a human rights crisis.…
3 May 2021
Nations across Africa, and the world, are intentionally shutting down the internet when people need it the most — during elections and important national events. This election, we urge the Republic of Benin to #KeepItOn.…
7 April 2021
