Blog Freedom of Expression Philippine government must drop cyber libel charges against Maria Ressa Cybercrime provisions must not be deployed to silence journalists and those who perform the vital role of uncovering facts.… 14 February 2019
Press Releases Freedom of Expression #KeepItOn: Joint letter on keeping the internet open and secure in Zimbabwe Joint letter from #KeepItOn coalition members urging Zimbabwe to end the internet shutdown.… 16 January 2019
Blog Freedom of Expression Zimbabwe orders a three-day, country-wide internet shutdown Sources in Zimbabwe have disclosed to Access Now that the government has ordered a three-day internet shutdown across the country, starting today.… 15 January 2019
Blog Freedom of Expression Pakistan shuts down the internet three times in one week Regardless of the rationale for imposing these shutdowns, all three did what shutdowns do: damage human rights, put people in danger, and hurt the economy.… 6 November 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression Saving free expression in MENA: what happens after Khashoggi’s death? The international community must act to investigate the evident murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and to amplify Arab voices.… 25 October 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression 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 It must be repealed.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. … 20 September 2018
Blog Business and Human Rights Access Now calls on 22 major tech companies to account for their human rights practices We’re working with Ranking Digital Rights to make sure the companies tracked in the Corporate Accountability Index respond and take steps to protect your rights.… 17 September 2018
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
Press Releases Freedom of Expression Letter to IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on possible breach of Cameroon loan terms Our letter highlights the fact that Cameroon has not reported its internet shutdowns, which damage the economy.… 27 June 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 Freedom of Expression Free expression in MENA: death by a thousand cuts Across the region, authorities are leveraging accusations of “fake news” and imposing harsh prison sentences — in some cases, 10 years — based on what an advocate has posted online.… 7 June 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression Prominent human rights activist sentenced to 10 years in prison for speaking out on social media Access Now calls for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights defender and blogger Ahmed Mansoor.… 31 May 2018
