Tag: Free Expression
In Egypt, expressing your sexuality online makes you a target for human rights abuse. That has to stop.
Authorities in Egypt are cracking down on the LGBTQI community, including online attacks that lead to arrest and torture. We must defend their fundamental rights.
Access Now objects to U.S. social media surveillance
We urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposal and publicly review the reach and efficacy of its social media monitoring programs generally.
“Is this real?” Three people inside Cameroon’s ongoing internet shutdown
This is the second time the government has ordered a shutdown this year, and it’s happening even after an official promised not to interfere with internet access.
South Asia: how trends in ICT law and policy are impacting digital rights
Our analysis looks at developments important for the future of digital security and freedom of expression in the region.
Have an idea for RightsCon Toronto? Tell us about it!
Here’s how to submit a session proposal (and other ways to become part of the global RightsCon community).
United Nations urged to intervene in Cameroon to stop the violence and internet shutdowns
Fourth Annual Heroes & Villains of Human Rights and Communications Surveillance
Here are the five winners — and losers — of the Heroes & Villains of Human Rights and Communications Surveillance Awards, recognizing those who have helped or harmed digital rights in 2017.
Paraguay vetoes biometrics bill, but still needs better laws to protect data
To protect users’ privacy and digital security, Paraguay must pass comprehensive data protection regulation.
Jordan is blocking one of the first LGBTQI magazines in the MENA region
Conditions for free expression are deteriorating in Jordan. Civil society is fighting back.
Despite everything, Iraq is still shutting down the internet for school exams in 2017
When will it stop?