Tag: Free Expression
Iran Cyber Dialogue and RightsCon Brussels 2017 – timely and impactful
We’re pleased to work with ASL19 to hold Iran Cyber Dialogue (ICD) alongside RightsCon Brussels 2017 — one way we’re opening the Brussels “bubble” to global digital rights community.
Access Now Grants: our year in review and changes ahead
We’ve awarded 34 grants and disbursed over $700,000 to support digital rights globally. Here’s a look at the details and what’s next.
Thousands object to U.S. plan to collect social media info at border
Asking people entering the U.S. for their social media accounts threatens privacy and free expression.
Victory! President of Ghana says no to internet shutdowns during coming elections
The statement comes after months of controversy surrounding remarks made by the police chief that he was considering shutting down social networks in December.
What do a fisherman, a soccer fan, and missing cattle have to do with free expression?
From Malaysia, to Uganda, to Tanzania, there are worrying laws that can send people to jail for what they post online. Here’s how activists are pushing back.
Brazil must protect the Marco Civil regulatory decree
The decree represents a step forward for digital rights in Brazil, built on the foundation of the Marco Civil. It should be preserved, not discarded.
A big win for Net Neutrality in the US — but will Europe follow suit?
European regulators should close the final loopholes in the Telecoms Single Market regulation to ensure Net Neutrality across Europe.
Access Now launches global #KeepItOn campaign with nearly 70 organizations committing to fight internet shutdowns
As Ghana threatens to cut off social media during elections, nearly 70 human rights organizations rally to #KeepItOn globally.
EDRi and Access Now withdraw from EU Commission discussions
The European Commission has announced an ill-considered “code of conduct” for countering hate speech online.
Why we rallied for Khadija’s freedom
We joined our friends to protest at the United Nations headquarters in New York against the jailing of journalist Khadija Ismayilova and to press for human rights.