Tag: Free Expression
The laws that let internet shutdowns happen
Internet shutdowns violate human rights. Here’s why they keep happening anyway.
Malaysia: Fighting together for free expression
A dynamic new coalition is fighting back against outrageous new bills that would censor the internet and jail people for what they write online.
Nigeria withdraws controversial social media bill in victory for free expression
The Nigerian Senate withdrew a draconian bill today that would have sent people to jail for their posts on social media. Here’s our take.
Tencent shareholders: have you checked your company’s digital rights record?
Let’s make sure Tencent’s major shareholders are aware of the work that needs to be done to improve the company’s digital rights record.
Uganda blocks social media (again), harms human rights
For the second time this year Uganda has carried out an internet shutdown during the election period. It’s time to push back.
Kenya’s KICA ruling: a beacon of hope for free expression in Africa
Kenya can either embrace the recent KICA ruling and lead the way for free expression in Africa, or fight it and further erode its reputation for protecting expression.
Diga aos legisladores brasileiros, rejeitem o bloqueio de sites e #KeepitOn!
Pela segunda vez em seis meses, um juiz brasileiro ordenou aos provedores de internet do paĂs a bloquear o WhatsApp, cortando o acesso de 100 milhões de usuários em uma sĂł canetada.
Access Now joins coalition of more than 70 NGOs to protect Net Neutrality in EU
A coalition of 72 NGOs from 25+ countries today call on European regulators to uphold strong Net Neutrality rules across all 28 member states.
Cybercrime proposals would gut digital rights in Brazil. Join us to stop them.
Cybercrime proposals are threatening privacy and free expression in Brazil, but civil society is fighting back.
Don’t let 2016 be the year internet shutdowns became the new normal
We’ve recorded shutdowns in Chad, Ethiopia, India, and Pakistan. Each shutdown is unique, but they all harm people, violating human rights and often damaging the local economy.