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Access Now on the Christchurch Call: rights, wrongs, and what’s next

15 May 2019

Governments and tech companies have published the Christchurch Call with the aim of eliminating violent and extremist content online. Civil society needs to be a central part of crafting a rights-respecting implementation.

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Access Now on the Christchurch Call: rights, wrongs, and what’s next
15 May 2019
Access Now on the Christchurch Call: rights, wrongs, and what’s next
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Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council

19 Jun 2018

Our joint review with APC of the internet and human rights issues at stake in the 38th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, June 18-July 6

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Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council
19 Jun 2018
Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council
U.S. Congressional briefing

Where you can find Access Now at CPDP 2018

17 Jan 2018

We look forward to connecting with you!

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Where you can find Access Now at CPDP 2018
17 Jan 2018
Where you can find Access Now at CPDP 2018
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Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”

11 Jan 2018

Governments are coercing private internet intermediaries to police and regulate online content. Here’s how companies can meet their obligation to respect human rights.

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Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”
11 Jan 2018
Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”
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Access Now at the 2017 Internet Governance Forum

15 Dec 2017

Here’s where we will be at IGF 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland on December 18-21.

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Access Now at the 2017 Internet Governance Forum
15 Dec 2017
Access Now at the 2017 Internet Governance Forum
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Saving our agnostic internet, part I: censorship and free expression

29 Nov 2017

Governments globally are pushing companies to “do more” to address harmful speech online. Any approach must bolster, not undermine, human rights.

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Saving our agnostic internet, part I: censorship and free expression
29 Nov 2017
Saving our agnostic internet, part I: censorship and free expression

Trump administration doubles down on alarming social media tracking practices

30 Jan 2017

The U.S. is already asking foreign travelers for their social media information at the border. Now that request may become a requirement.

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Trump administration doubles down on alarming social media tracking practices
30 Jan 2017
Trump administration doubles down on alarming social media tracking practices
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Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media

26 Jan 2017

The government is using terrorism as an excuse to clamp down on human rights. This has to stop.

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Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media
26 Jan 2017
Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media

It’s 2017. Where are your digital rights?

9 Jan 2017

A look back at the battle for digital rights in 2016, and our five “resolutions” for the year ahead.

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It’s 2017. Where are your digital rights?
9 Jan 2017
It’s 2017. Where are your digital rights?
CVE Online

Companies that partner to counter “violent extremism” online must also collaborate to respect rights

8 Dec 2016

Tech companies should not address the problem of “terrorist” content through private enforcement schemes that fail to meet human rights standards.

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Companies that partner to counter “violent extremism” online must also collaborate to respect rights
8 Dec 2016
Companies that partner to counter “violent extremism” online must also collaborate to respect rights