Press Releases Freedom of Expression Access Now condemns U.S. withdrawal from U.N. Human Rights Council The United States is pulling out of the United Nations Human Rights Council. This abdicates responsibility and will hurt human rights. … 19 June 2018
Publications Business and Human Rights Access Now’s open letter to Facebook on data processing practices 13 June 2018
Blog Business and Human Rights FAQ: what you should know about Facebook’s latest privacy crisis, and what you can do about it We’re asking Facebook some questions, and giving you some answers.… 13 June 2018
Blog The rundown on RightsCon: 5 reasons why you should lead a session (and how to do it) We want you at RightsCon Toronto on May 16-18! Here’s how to prepare and submit a session proposal. … 14 November 2017
Blog Freedom of Expression Have an idea for RightsCon Toronto? Tell us about it! Here’s how to submit a session proposal (and other ways to become part of the global RightsCon community).… 10 October 2017
Blog Business and Human Rights Election watch: If Kenya orders an internet shutdown, will telcos help #KeepItOn? Kenya’s telcos have both the duty and capacity to push back against any government orders for a network disruption. Here’s how they can do it.… 26 July 2017
Press Releases Freedom of Expression United Nations event to explore ways to stop internet shutdowns The side-event at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council will feature David Kaye, U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Expression and Opinion.… 8 June 2017
Blog Business and Human Rights Internet shutdowns, gender, Net Neutrality, and more at the United Nations Your guide to the digital rights issues under discussion at the 35th session of the U.N. Human Rights Council.… 6 June 2017
Blog Business and Human Rights Access Now soft launches Who Owns What? The WOW telco database We’re launching a new database to help advocates fight internet shutdowns.… 30 March 2017
Blog Business and Human Rights Access Now welcomes new Ranking Digital Rights Index Ranking Digital Rights has released its 2017 Corporate Accountability Index, unveiling new indicators to encourage meaningful change — including tracking corporate response to internet shutdowns.… 23 March 2017
Blog Business and Human Rights Yahoo case shows we need better solutions to the global data breach problem Even in the absence of laws requiring swift disclosure of breaches, government agencies can do more to protect internet users.… 16 March 2017
Blog Business and Human Rights New U.S. plan for responsible business conduct takes baby steps toward digital rights The U.S. “NAP” addresses human rights issues in the ICT sector, but it doesn’t go far enough.… 30 January 2017
