Release Type: Press Releases
Access Now joins the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Access Now has joined the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (LCCHR), a long-standing coalition of more than 230 organizations committed to advancing and protecting all persons’ civil and human rights in the United States.
Big wins, but gaps remain: European Parliament Committees vote to secure key rights protections in AI Act
In a win for civil society, the European Parliament Committees have adopted their position on the Artificial Intelligence Act — integrating key human rights protections.
Internet and social media access must be restored in Pakistan to protect human rights
The government of Pakistan must immediately restore — and protect — full access to the internet and social media.
Access Now to Indonesia court: website blocking rules violate human rights law and constitution
Access Now, Open Net Korea, and Electronic Frontier Foundation filed an amicus curiae submission challenging the validity of Indonesia’s MR5.
No to spyware: media, civil society demand ban on tech used for human rights abuses
On World Press Freedom Day, it’s time for a ban on rights-abusing commercial spyware.
U.S. Congress must oppose EARN IT Act, uphold freedom of expression and privacy
Access Now is calling on the U.S. Congress to protect freedom of expression and privacy by opposing the EARN IT Act.
World Press Freedom Day: India’s “fake news” law must not censor journalists
Access Now and partners are urging the government of India to withdraw a new “fake news” amendment to the IT Rules.
Internet shutdowns in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: attacks on human rights
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition’s report unpacks internet shutdowns in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and globally.
Stop the shutdowns: Ethiopian government must respect human rights online
The Ethiopian government must reinstate full internet access across the country, and ensure its future safeguarding.
