Stakeholder: International Organizations
Tunisia’s digitization programs threaten the privacy of millions
Tunisia’s recent digitization programs could pave way for mass surveillance, identity theft, data exploitation, and more. Here’s why.
Secret surveillance: countering spyware’s threats to freedom of the press and expression
3 May 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, 3 May 2023, join us in unpacking the much needed solutions to these attacks on human rights.
Myanmar’s “counter-terrorism” by-laws must be denounced for what they are – illegal
Myanmar’s counter-terrorism by-laws will allow the junta to access people’s personal data and tag them as terrorists.
Media briefing: proposed UN cybercrime treaty negotiations sidestepping human rights protections and threatening free expression
Access Now and partners are hosting a media briefing on the grave threat to human rights posed by ongoing UN cybercrime treaty negotiations.
To defend democracy, stand up for civil society
As governments, businesses, and civil society organizations gather for the 2nd U.S. Summit for Democracy, our message is clear: to defend democracy in the digital age, states must stand up for civil society, online and off.
حجب الإنترنت في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا في سنة 2022: تواصل للانتهاكات والإفلات من العقاب
قامت 11 دولة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا بفرض عمليات حجب للإنترنت في 37 مناسبة، حيث تصدّرت إيران هذه القائمة من خلال قطعها للإنترنت 18 مرة.
Internet shutdowns in MENA in 2022: continued abuses and impunity
In 2022, authorities across the Middle East and North Africa shutdown the internet 37 times — with Iran hitting the kill switch a staggering 18 times.
A new blow to freedom of expression in Tunisia
Tunisia’s Decree law 54 is supposed to fight cybercrime. Instead, it threatens freedom of expression and undermines democratic principles.
ضربة جديدة لحرية التعبير في تونس
من المفترض أن يحارب المرسوم عدد 54 في تونس الجرائم السيبرانية. عوضا عن ذلك، يهدد هذا المرسوم حرية التعبير ويقوض امبادئ الديمقراطية.
Shaping the next 20 years of digital rights in Europe
As we mark the 20th anniversary of EDRi, the European Digital Rights network, it’s an apt moment to reflect on the story of digital rights in Europe so far, and to ask the question: how can we better equip Europe for the human rights challenges of the digital age?