Blog Freedom of ExpressionInternet Shutdowns Belarusian election tainted by internet shutdown and state-sponsored violence Access Now calls on the United Nations and the government of Belarus to protect the human rights of the Belarusian people in light of the internet shutdown and associated attacks.…
Access Now in the News Freedom of Expression Moscow’s coronavirus offensive Hannah Roberts, Politico 21 April 2020
Blog Freedom of Expression #KeepItOn coalition warns internet shutdowns would further hurt Hong Kong Censoring platforms or shutting down the internet in Hong Kong would make the already unstable situation even more unpredictable and chaotic.… 3 September 2019
Blog Freedom of Expression Shutdowns, surveillance, and censorship: UPR reviews highlight threats to digital rights We joined our partners to document the human rights records of Egypt, Gambia, Iraq, and Italy.… 20 May 2019
Blog Freedom of Expression Sri Lanka: shutting down social media to fight rumors hurts victims Cutting communications channels can block the emergency and rescue services that keep people alive. … 22 April 2019
Blog Digital Security China tips the scale of global cybersecurity by hoarding vulnerabilities China’s delay in sharing technology flaws with the international community is likely to have a long-term negative impact on global cybersecurity.… 20 September 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression Fake comments by real soldiers: South Korean scandals through a digital rights lens In South Korea, troll armies have spurred political scandals. The response must protect free expression and democratic discourse.… 13 September 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression A double-edged sword: the internet as a tool for trans activism The internet can empower trans activists and other marginalized communities, but it can also put them at greater risk. Here’s what you can do to support them.… 20 June 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression Iran: The block on Telegram is a blow to freedom of expression Today Access Now joins a coalition of rights organizations to urge the Iranian Judiciary and the Hassan Rouhani administration to restore Telegram for Iranians.… 11 May 2018
Blog Privacy National digital identity programmes: what’s next? Our working paper on national digital ID programmes explores the human rights implications and provides lawmakers globally with policy recommendations in the areas of governance, privacy and data protection, and cybersecurity.… 21 March 2018
Blog Internet Shutdowns How to help #KeepItOn in Iran The people of Iran have a fundamental human right to free expression. Here’s how you can help them exercise that right.… 10 January 2018
Petition Freedom of Expression Join the fight against internet shutdowns! Take the pledge to push back against internet shutdowns and help #KeepItOn!… 3 October 2016
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