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FAQ: Elections in Iraq – what will happen to the biometric data of voters?

Iraqis’ right to privacy must be protected, especially given the threats we see in the country today.…

20 July 2018

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At the United Nations, UPR surfaces threats to our digital ecosystem

In the current review cycle, we provide evidence on the human rights situation in Chile, New Zealand, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Yemen.…

18 July 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva

The flaws in the consensus resolution show that those committed to human rights must engage even more deeply to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.…

10 July 2018

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Freedom of Expression

How to win government policy and influence the internet

We’ve submitted comments to the U.S. agency NTIA to help guide its international agenda for the internet. Here’s how and why.…

10 July 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Ethiopia: Verifying the unblocking of websites

Access Now and OONI publish a report showing which sites are no longer blocked in Ethiopia, and call for lifting the block on the remaining sites and reform of the laws that silence dissenting voices. …

3 July 2018

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

Lawyers and human rights groups write to IMF about possible breach of Cameroon loan terms

Should the International Monetary Fund give loans to Cameroon when it shuts down the internet, harming human rights and the economy?
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27 June 2018

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

Letter to IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on possible breach of Cameroon loan terms

Our letter highlights the fact that Cameroon has not reported its internet shutdowns, which damage the economy.…

27 June 2018

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

Venezuela blocks access to the Tor network

The Tor network, along with major local media sites, is being blocked in Venezuela over the government-owned internet service provider CANTV.…

25 June 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Egyptian Parliament approves Cybercrime Law legalizing blocking of websites and full surveillance of Egyptians

The new “cybercrime” law approved by the parliament gives the government broad new censorship and surveillance authorities that threaten human rights. It must be withdrawn.…

20 June 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season

Countries around the world are preparing themselves for a heated 2018 election season. Free expression advocates are equally preparing to fight back against the rising tide of election-related censorship.…

7 June 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Iran: The block on Telegram is a blow to freedom of expression

Today Access Now joins a coalition of rights organizations to urge the Iranian Judiciary and the Hassan Rouhani administration to restore Telegram for Iranians.…

11 May 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Introducing a new way to take action, make change, and build a Betterplace at RightsCon

We’re using the Betterplace app at RightsCon Toronto to let you join fellow participants in campaigns that we can tackle together as a community.…

30 April 2018

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FAQ: Elections in Iraq – what will happen to the biometric data of voters?

Blog

At the United Nations, UPR surfaces threats to our digital ecosystem

Blog

Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva

Blog

How to win government policy and influence the internet

Blog

Ethiopia: Verifying the unblocking of websites

Press Releases

Lawyers and human rights groups write to IMF about possible breach of Cameroon loan terms

Press Releases

Letter to IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on possible breach of Cameroon loan terms

Press Releases

Venezuela blocks access to the Tor network

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Egyptian Parliament approves Cybercrime Law legalizing blocking of websites and full surveillance of Egyptians

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Iran: The block on Telegram is a blow to freedom of expression

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Introducing a new way to take action, make change, and build a Betterplace at RightsCon

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