Tag: Free Expression
No, Liberia wasn’t forced offline. Yes, we still need a stronger internet.
A more resilient internet is an internet that will better safeguard free expression and human rights.
Beware: countering “violent extremism” online risks human rights
However well-intentioned, CVE proposals are a minefield for human rights.
ITU Consultation: Building an enabling environment for access to the Internet
The ITU should consider the quality of internet connectivity, versus only considering the number of connections.
A Digital Rights Approach to Proposals for Preventing or Countering Violent Extremism Online
A guide to evaluating CVE proposals to respect human rights.
What’s happening in Ethiopia and how can we protect human rights?
This is a dark time for human rights in Ethiopia. We need to #KeepItOn.
Five excuses governments (ab)use to justify internet shutdowns
Here’s a look at what governments say, versus how internet shutdowns truly affect people.
The key to sustainable development: technology and an open, free, secure internet
Our submission to the ITU on connectivity and sustainable development stresses the need for policy and standards that support a free, open, secure internet.
Your digital rights at the United Nations: Human Rights Council 33rd session
Here’s what’s on the agenda for digital rights at the 33rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
App blocking in Argentina: a bad idea that must be dropped permanently
A dangerous proposal threatens to give local authorities in Buenos Aires the power to block entire apps and websites — without a court order.
Digital Citizen Vol. 4.6: Spotlight on augmented reality in the Arab world
The latest issue of Digital Citizen focuses on augmented reality in the Arab world.