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Anastasiya Zhyrmont

Campaigner, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Anastasiya works as a Campaigner for Eastern Europe & Central Asia, shedding light on the digital rights issues in restrictive environments. Previously, Anastasiya has worked as an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. She also serves as a board member for Inclusion Europe and continues to explore solutions and technologies to promote inclusive education and independent living. Anastasiya has a bachelor’s degree in international law from the European Humanities University and an LLM from the University of Amsterdam, where she dedicated both of her theses to new privacy challenges such as live facial recognition technology and right to be forgotten.
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition's report unpacks internet shutdowns in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and globally.

Internet shutdowns in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: attacks on human rights

27 Apr 2023

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition’s report unpacks internet shutdowns in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and globally.

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Internet shutdowns in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: attacks on human rights
27 Apr 2023
Internet shutdowns in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: attacks on human rights
Ethiopian government internet

Armenian law must prohibit internet shutdowns, not enshrine them

11 Apr 2023

The government of Armenia must immediately scrap any attempt to legitimize internet shutdowns and attacks on freedom of expression.

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Armenian law must prohibit internet shutdowns, not enshrine them
11 Apr 2023
Armenian law must prohibit internet shutdowns, not enshrine them
Ethiopian government internet

Open letter: Armenian government must safeguard internet access and freedom of expression, abandon the provisions in law “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law” 

11 Apr 2023

Through an open letter, Access Now and partners call on the Armenian government to safeguard internet access.

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Open letter: Armenian government must safeguard internet access and freedom of expression, abandon the provisions in law “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law” 
11 Apr 2023
Open letter: Armenian government must safeguard internet access and freedom of expression, abandon the provisions in law “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law” 
Resisting the rise of digital dictatorship in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

#KeepItOn: Who is shutting down the internet in Ukraine?

15 Dec 2022

Russia’s internet shutdowns in Ukraine are part of its war strategy. Here’s how Russia’s digital occupation is being carried out, and how global actors and activists can stand with Ukraine.

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#KeepItOn: Who is shutting down the internet in Ukraine?
15 Dec 2022
#KeepItOn: Who is shutting down the internet in Ukraine?
Resisting the rise of digital dictatorship in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

In Central Asia, internet shutdowns are harming all kinds of rights

14 Dec 2022

The impact of internet shutdowns goes beyond undermining free expression. Here’s how internet shutdowns in Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan hurt people and damage entire economies, cultures, and societies.

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In Central Asia, internet shutdowns are harming all kinds of rights
14 Dec 2022
In Central Asia, internet shutdowns are harming all kinds of rights
Ethiopian government internet

Open letter: Kazakhstan and ISPs must ensure free, open, and secure internet access throughout the presidential elections

17 Nov 2022

The #KeepItOn coalition calls on authorities in Kazakhstan to ensure access to an open and free internet throughout the presidential election period.

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Open letter: Kazakhstan and ISPs must ensure free, open, and secure internet access throughout the presidential elections
17 Nov 2022
Open letter: Kazakhstan and ISPs must ensure free, open, and secure internet access throughout the presidential elections
Report: Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia|Resisting the rise of digital dictatorship in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

13 Oct 2022

Dictators are using digital tools to repress and suppress democratic dissent, reinforcing digital authoritarianism. Our latest report looks at what’s happening in the EECA region, and how pro-democracy activists are fighting back against digital dictatorship.

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Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
13 Oct 2022
Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Report: Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia|Resisting the rise of digital dictatorship in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

13 Oct 2022

Dictators are using digital tools to repress and suppress democratic dissent, reinforcing digital authoritarianism. Our latest report looks at what’s happening in the EECA region, and how pro-democracy activists are fighting back against digital dictatorship.

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Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
13 Oct 2022
Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Resisting the rise of digital dictatorship in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Resisting the rise of digital dictatorship in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

13 Oct 2022

“Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia” unpacks the tools of oppression in the region, and explores resistance.

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Resisting the rise of digital dictatorship in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
13 Oct 2022
Resisting the rise of digital dictatorship in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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Updates: Digital rights in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

18 Aug 2022

See Access Now’s latest updates on the rapidly evolving Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Updates: Digital rights in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
18 Aug 2022
Updates: Digital rights in the Russia-Ukraine conflict