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In Tunisia, an open debate on data protection and the right to access information

Our joint event with UNESCO gathered stakeholders including civil society, members of parliament, and international experts to discuss protecting data and the right to access information in Tunisia.…

8 November 2018

Press Releases

EU: Leak reveals states are ready to put human rights defenders at risk to protect surveillance industry

Brussels, BE — EU member states must back proposed curbs on the export of surveillance equipment to abusive regimes, Access Now, Amnesty International, and Reporters Without Borders said, after leaked documents published by digital rights reporters at netzpolitik.org and…

29 October 2018

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Digital Security

Why the “Digital Geneva Convention” needs more work to protect human rights

It can be strengthened by adhering to and reinforcing the existing human rights framework, along with other improvements.…

4 September 2018

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Privacy

In Australia, an inflection point for human rights

Experts across fields and sectors will converge in Sydney for the Human Rights and Technology conference hosted by the Australian Human Rights Commission. We’ll be there.…

21 July 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Digital Rights 102: Highlighting the issues affecting Canadians

Technology is changing our relationship to privacy and other human rights. In the lead-up to RightsCon Toronto, we look at issues that Canadians are now facing.…

1 May 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Digital Rights 101: Understanding how technology affects human rights for all

Technology is shaping the way organizations and communities operate. If you or your nonprofit haven’t started thinking about digital rights, here’s why you should.…

24 April 2018

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Business and Human Rights

Introducing the new RightsCon look and vision

We’re excited to share with you an important update: RightsCon has undergone a few important changes recently.…

19 March 2018

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Digital Security

When you give, we give to digital rights defenders

By making a contribution, you’ll provide much-needed resources to help ensure everyone — especially those most at risk — can freely and securely exercise their rights online. …

27 November 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Dispatches from an internet shutdown — Togo

Victims of the internet shutdown in Togo share their stories.…

22 September 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Global perspectives on resisting populist authoritarianism

Our global staff share their views about Trump and populism from around the world.…

16 February 2017

Press Releases

Privacy

Human rights groups ask United Nations to investigate U.S. border policies

Searching digital devices and compelling travelers to hand over social media passwords is a violation of international human rights.…

16 February 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Thailand doubling-down on censorship with changes to Computer Crime Act

Rights groups in Thailand are opposing the dangerous amendments to the unpopular law, which will be considered this week.…

12 December 2016

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In Tunisia, an open debate on data protection and the right to access information

Press Releases

EU: Leak reveals states are ready to put human rights defenders at risk to protect surveillance industry

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Why the “Digital Geneva Convention” needs more work to protect human rights

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In Australia, an inflection point for human rights

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Digital Rights 101: Understanding how technology affects human rights for all

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Introducing the new RightsCon look and vision

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When you give, we give to digital rights defenders

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Dispatches from an internet shutdown — Togo

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Global perspectives on resisting populist authoritarianism

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Thailand doubling-down on censorship with changes to Computer Crime Act

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