Tag: elections
A shutdown taints Togo’s 2020 presidential elections: what happened and what’s next
We’ll keep fighting to ensure that future elections in Togo — and all elections everywhere — are free from internet shutdowns. We hope you join us.
Access Now reports on 2019 trends in internet shutdowns, approaches to defending free expression
The #KeepItOn coalition has documented an increase in internet shutdowns in 2019, including both more sustained and prolonged shutdowns and more targeted attacks on vulnerable communities.
Afin d’assurer des élections libres et justes, le Togo doit s’abstenir de procéder à des coupures internet et garder internet ouvert #KeepItOn
Aucune tentative du gouvernement de couper ou d’entraver l’internet au cours des élections ne saurait être tolérée.
To ensure a free and fair election, Togo must refrain from internet shutdowns and #KeepItOn
The people of Togo are preparing to go to the polls. Any attempts by the government to shut down or throttle the internet during the elections cannot be accepted.
Our data, our democracy: yes, you can help keep Tunisian elections secure!
Data protection and digital security are serious issues for Tunisia’s elections, but increasing your security can be fun (we promise). Use these tips to help safeguard the integrity of the election and defend democracy.
Fears over Facebook’s Role in Election Campaign
Open letter to Facebook on the upcoming Tunisian elections of 2019
Facebook has pledged to uphold transparency and accountability towards its users. We and 14 civil society groups are urging commitment to that pledge worldwide.
Report: the state of internet shutdowns
Access Now’s STOP project documented 196 cases of internet shutdowns worldwide in 2018. Read the complete report to learn about internet shutdowns and how the #KeepItOn coalition fights back.
Governments, citizens battle over access to the internet (SciTech)
Malaysia’s dangerous “fake news” law is still on the books. It must be repealed.
This law is part of a global trend that harms free expression and threatens democratic discourse. We’re urging Malaysia to re-table the legislation for repeal.