Blog Freedom of Expression Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights We identify six areas for digital rights in which the new U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights could have a key and definitive voice during her tenure.… 23 August 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva The flaws in the consensus resolution show that those committed to human rights must engage even more deeply to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.… 10 July 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council 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 … 19 June 2018
Blog Business and Human Rights Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age” Governments are coercing private internet intermediaries to police and regulate online content. Here’s how companies can meet their obligation to respect human rights.… 11 January 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression Egypt is blocking more websites: why it matters, and what you can do We review the status of censorship in Egypt, the current challenges for civil society, and next steps for defending free expression.… 30 August 2017
Blog Freedom of Expression Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet The Communications Authority and an opposition candidate condemned internet shutdowns, but wavered on hate speech. It’s time for the president to speak out.… 3 August 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
Blog Freedom of Expression U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters Access Now filed a joint “friend of the court” brief supporting Facebook in its effort to defend the anonymity of its users.… 3 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 Privacy U.N. targets tech companies with call for data protection and transparency The new United Nations privacy resolution recognizes that companies must act to protect rights.… 22 November 2016
Blog Freedom of Expression Access Now’s digital rights agenda for the 32nd session of the U.N. Human Rights Council Here’s what we’re prioritizing this week at the 32nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.… 13 June 2016
