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#KeepItOn in Nigeria: social media, internet must stay connected during elections

16 Feb 2023

Authorities in Nigeria must not shut down social media or in any way interfere with internet access throughout the upcoming elections.

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#KeepItOn in Nigeria: social media, internet must stay connected during elections
16 Feb 2023
#KeepItOn in Nigeria: social media, internet must stay connected during elections
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Ethiopian authorities must stop blocking social media

10 Feb 2023

Authorities in Ethiopia must immediately reinstate full access to social media platforms across the entire country, and put an end to censorship.

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Ethiopian authorities must stop blocking social media
10 Feb 2023
Ethiopian authorities must stop blocking social media
#KeepItOn during elections

In the aftermath of devastating earthquake, authorities in Turkey must #KeepItOn

9 Feb 2023

Authorities in Turkey must ensure unfettered access to the internet and digital communications platforms in the aftermath of the earthquake.

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In the aftermath of devastating earthquake, authorities in Turkey must #KeepItOn
9 Feb 2023
In the aftermath of devastating earthquake, authorities in Turkey must #KeepItOn
GDPR

منظمات وجمعيات حقوقية تدعو الحكومة التونسية إلى إرجاء إطلاق المنصة الرقمية لتوجيه الدعم لمستحقيه

9 Feb 2023

تدعو أكساس ناو رفقة منظمات وجمعيات حقوقية الحكومة التونسية إلى إرجاء إطلاق المنصة الرقمية لتوجيه الدعم لمستحقيه حتى استيفاء كافة الشروط القانونية.

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منظمات وجمعيات حقوقية تدعو الحكومة التونسية إلى إرجاء إطلاق المنصة الرقمية لتوجيه الدعم لمستحقيه
9 Feb 2023
منظمات وجمعيات حقوقية تدعو الحكومة التونسية إلى إرجاء إطلاق المنصة الرقمية لتوجيه الدعم لمستحقيه
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Open letter: EU must ensure European Media Freedom Act protects media independence and plurality

9 Feb 2023

A coalition of organisations calls on the EU to ensure that the European Media Freedom Act protects media independence and plurality.

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Open letter: EU must ensure European Media Freedom Act protects media independence and plurality
9 Feb 2023
Open letter: EU must ensure European Media Freedom Act protects media independence and plurality
AI Action Summit

EU negotiations on AI systems must #ProtectNotSurveil people on the move

9 Feb 2023

Access Now calls on the European Parliament to #ProtectNotSurveil people on the move in the Artificial Intelligence Act.

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EU negotiations on AI systems must #ProtectNotSurveil people on the move
9 Feb 2023
EU negotiations on AI systems must #ProtectNotSurveil people on the move
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Wikipedia blocked in Pakistan: government must end censorship expansion

8 Feb 2023

Pakistan blocked Wikipedia for not removing “sacrilegious” content. The government must cease its systematic expansion of control over online spaces.

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Wikipedia blocked in Pakistan: government must end censorship expansion
8 Feb 2023
Wikipedia blocked in Pakistan: government must end censorship expansion
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People need the internet during emergencies: #KeepItOn in Iraq

7 Feb 2023

Authorities in Iraq must immediately reinstate full internet access — including social media — across the nation. #KeepItOn

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People need the internet during emergencies: #KeepItOn in Iraq
7 Feb 2023
People need the internet during emergencies: #KeepItOn in Iraq
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Privacy first: TikTok’s “Focused View” needs immediate review

7 Feb 2023

Access Now is demanding TikTok clarifies how it applies EU laws and human rights safeguards when using its new feature, “Focused View.”

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Privacy first: TikTok’s “Focused View” needs immediate review
7 Feb 2023
Privacy first: TikTok’s “Focused View” needs immediate review
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Open letter: TikTok’s ‘Focused View’ feature must respect human rights law

7 Feb 2023

In an open letter, Access Now is demanding TikTok clarifies how it applies human rights law when using its new feature, “Focused View.”

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Open letter: TikTok’s ‘Focused View’ feature must respect human rights law
7 Feb 2023
Open letter: TikTok’s ‘Focused View’ feature must respect human rights law