Tag: Free Expression
Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media
The government is using terrorism as an excuse to clamp down on human rights. This has to stop.
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.
Companies that partner to counter “violent extremism” online must also collaborate to respect rights
Tech companies should not address the problem of “terrorist” content through private enforcement schemes that fail to meet human rights standards.
#KeepItOn campaign reaches over 12 million people and delivers 45,927 signatures
We beat our target and will deliver to world leaders signed petitions from 148 countries.
Keeping the internet safe for women and marginalized communities in India
We need to help women and those with marginalized genders and sexualities understand their rights, and stress the importance of prosecuting, not ignoring, online harassment.
Highlights: Access Now and Lush fight shutdowns in creative style
People got creative in pushing back against internet shutdowns.
Lush and Access Now launch 404 “bath bomb” to fight internet shutdowns worldwide
40 countries. 6 languages. Nearly 1,000 stores. We’re going big with Lush to fight internet shutdowns.
Tunisie: Communiqué sur le projet de loi sur la nouvelle CIN
Le nouveau projet de loi amendant la loi qui régit les cartes d’identité nationales (CIN) en Tunisie, porte atteinte aux droits garantis par la constitution Tunisienne et les lois nationales sur la vie privée des citoyens.
RightsCon after the U.S. elections: What’s changed?
Has your agenda changed after the U.S. elections? How can the RightsCon community help drive it forward?
It’s time for the world to unite around a common digital rights agenda
The election of Donald Trump in the U.S. means we need to step up our efforts to defend the most vulnerable among us.