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Access Now’s team of policy experts, advocates, and technologists are finding solutions to help everyone protect themselves from digital threats and defend human rights. Check out our guides, tools, and other resources for human rights defenders, everyday users, companies, policymakers, and more.

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Resources for individuals

Access Now and our Digital Security Helpline are here to support you in exercising your rights. Explore our library of guides to help protect yourself and your community.

UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
Cybersecurity

UN Cybercrime Convention: FAQ on necessary reforms

25 Jan 2024

What is the UN cybercrime convention, what’s wrong with its current draft, and how can you engage with it? Read our FAQ to know.

Guide
UN Cybercrime Convention: FAQ on necessary reforms
25 Jan 2024
UN Cybercrime Convention: FAQ on necessary reforms
Bangladesh flag
Digital Security

How to stay safe online during the 2024 Bangladesh election

2 Jan 2024

The 2024 Bangladesh election takes place on 7 January. Against a backdrop of myriad threats to digital freedoms and human rights online, we’re created a guide to help journalists, activists, and voters stay safe during the election period.

Guide
How to stay safe online during the 2024 Bangladesh election
2 Jan 2024
How to stay safe online during the 2024 Bangladesh election
How to stay safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza
Digital Security

Cómo protegerse en línea en el contexto del conflicto en Gaza  

26 Oct 2023

La presente guía de consejos sobre resiliencia digital elaborada por Access Now y SMEX fue diseñada para brindarles apoyo contra las amenazas denunciadas.

Guide
Cómo protegerse en línea en el contexto del conflicto en Gaza  
26 Oct 2023
Cómo protegerse en línea en el contexto del conflicto en Gaza  
How to stay safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza
Digital Security

Staying safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza  

24 Oct 2023

This digital resilience tipsheet compiled by Access Now and SMEX is designed to support you in defending against reported threats.

Guide
Staying safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza  
24 Oct 2023
Staying safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza  
Digital Identity Toolkit
Digital Identity Systems

The digital identity toolkit

8 Oct 2023

Developed by Access Now, this toolkit helps build the lexicon and framework around digital ID issues to facilitate a human rights approach.

Guide
The digital identity toolkit
8 Oct 2023
The digital identity toolkit
Belarus must keep it on!
Internet Shutdowns

Kupigania #KeepItOn wakati wa uchaguzi: uwezacho kifanya

31 Jul 2023
Guide
Kupigania #KeepItOn wakati wa uchaguzi: uwezacho kifanya
31 Jul 2023
Kupigania #KeepItOn wakati wa uchaguzi: uwezacho kifanya
Belarus must keep it on!
Internet Shutdowns

المناصرة من أجل #مقاومة_حجب_الإنترنت (#KeepItOn) خلال الانتخابات: ما يمكنك فعله

31 Jul 2023
Guide
المناصرة من أجل #مقاومة_حجب_الإنترنت (#KeepItOn) خلال الانتخابات: ما يمكنك فعله
31 Jul 2023
المناصرة من أجل #مقاومة_حجب_الإنترنت (#KeepItOn) خلال الانتخابات: ما يمكنك فعله
Belarus must keep it on!
Internet Shutdowns

Plaidoyer pour #KeepItOn pendant les élections : ce que vous pouvez faire

31 Jul 2023
Guide
Plaidoyer pour #KeepItOn pendant les élections : ce que vous pouvez faire
31 Jul 2023
Plaidoyer pour #KeepItOn pendant les élections : ce que vous pouvez faire

Resources for decisionmakers

Access Now’s team of experts provide policymakers, companies, investors, and other decisionmakers targeted and practical guidance for developing policies and practices that uphold human rights.

UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
Cybersecurity

UN Cybercrime Convention: FAQ on necessary reforms

25 Jan 2024

What is the UN cybercrime convention, what’s wrong with its current draft, and how can you engage with it? Read our FAQ to know.

Guide
UN Cybercrime Convention: FAQ on necessary reforms
25 Jan 2024
UN Cybercrime Convention: FAQ on necessary reforms
Bangladesh flag
Digital Security

How to stay safe online during the 2024 Bangladesh election

2 Jan 2024

The 2024 Bangladesh election takes place on 7 January. Against a backdrop of myriad threats to digital freedoms and human rights online, we’re created a guide to help journalists, activists, and voters stay safe during the election period.

Guide
How to stay safe online during the 2024 Bangladesh election
2 Jan 2024
How to stay safe online during the 2024 Bangladesh election
How to stay safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza
Digital Security

Cómo protegerse en línea en el contexto del conflicto en Gaza  

26 Oct 2023

La presente guía de consejos sobre resiliencia digital elaborada por Access Now y SMEX fue diseñada para brindarles apoyo contra las amenazas denunciadas.

Guide
Cómo protegerse en línea en el contexto del conflicto en Gaza  
26 Oct 2023
Cómo protegerse en línea en el contexto del conflicto en Gaza  
How to stay safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza
Digital Security

Staying safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza  

24 Oct 2023

This digital resilience tipsheet compiled by Access Now and SMEX is designed to support you in defending against reported threats.

Guide
Staying safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza  
24 Oct 2023
Staying safe online in the context of conflict in Gaza  
Digital Identity Toolkit
Digital Identity Systems

The digital identity toolkit

8 Oct 2023

Developed by Access Now, this toolkit helps build the lexicon and framework around digital ID issues to facilitate a human rights approach.

Guide
The digital identity toolkit
8 Oct 2023
The digital identity toolkit
Belarus must keep it on!
Internet Shutdowns

Kupigania #KeepItOn wakati wa uchaguzi: uwezacho kifanya

31 Jul 2023
Guide
Kupigania #KeepItOn wakati wa uchaguzi: uwezacho kifanya
31 Jul 2023
Kupigania #KeepItOn wakati wa uchaguzi: uwezacho kifanya
Belarus must keep it on!
Internet Shutdowns

المناصرة من أجل #مقاومة_حجب_الإنترنت (#KeepItOn) خلال الانتخابات: ما يمكنك فعله

31 Jul 2023
Guide
المناصرة من أجل #مقاومة_حجب_الإنترنت (#KeepItOn) خلال الانتخابات: ما يمكنك فعله
31 Jul 2023
المناصرة من أجل #مقاومة_حجب_الإنترنت (#KeepItOn) خلال الانتخابات: ما يمكنك فعله
Belarus must keep it on!
Internet Shutdowns

Plaidoyer pour #KeepItOn pendant les élections : ce que vous pouvez faire

31 Jul 2023
Guide
Plaidoyer pour #KeepItOn pendant les élections : ce que vous pouvez faire
31 Jul 2023
Plaidoyer pour #KeepItOn pendant les élections : ce que vous pouvez faire

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