Tag: Free Expression

The GNI is a global, collaborative initiative that works to protect and advance freedom of expression and privacy in the ICT sector. Now, seven telecommunications companies have joined the initiative as observers, a laudable step toward increased accountability for respecting human rights.

Here are our predictions for trends in digital rights in 2016 — including information about how you can get involved in the fight to defend those rights.

Five years ago, activists in Egypt carried out protests that inspired the world. The government responded by shutting off the internet. Today, in Egypt and across the globe, internet shutdowns continue — and they must be stopped.

In a guest post, Olivia Ito explains why Iran Cyber Dialogue is collaborating with RightsCon and establishing a dialogue with major internet platforms such as Google and Facebook.

We take a look at the human rights implications of government proposals to monitor user-generated social media content.

Telcos have shut down some internet services in Morocco and Egypt, creating anti-competitive network discrimination and damaging free expression in the region.

Last year was a big year in the fight for digital rights across the globe, and we’ve got even bigger plans for the year ahead. Help us increase our impact in 2016!

We work to amplify the voices of users at risk in global forums, fighting to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy human rights in the digital age. Help us do even more in 2016!

Our Digital Security Helpline supports civil society across the globe. Help us do even more in 2016!

A judge in Brazil ordered a WhatsApp shutdown, and Telefónica lashed out…at WhatsApp. Our open letter to Telefónica explains that telcos should push back on shutdown requests, not shame companies.