Tag: #KeepItOn
U.S. moves to keep the Russian people connected despite sanctions
In response to a coalition letter led by Access Now and the Wikimedia Foundation, the U.S. Treasury Department decided to exempt internet communications services from U.S. sanctions in Russia.
The government must commit to ensuring access to an open internet and free social media in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Access Now calls upon authorities in Sri Lanka to commit to ensuring access to an open internet and free social media.
Access Now’s statement on Myanmar at the U.N. Human Rights Council
Myanmar’s military is engaged in a digital coup, and the international community must act. We spoke at the United Nations on Myanmar during the 49th session of the Human Rights Council to offer our recommendations.
Letter to U.S. government: Do not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus
Access Now and a coalition of human rights organizations are urging the Biden Administration to not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus.
Update: internet access, censorship, and the Myanmar coup
The Myanmar military is consolidating control over the telecom sector, expanding surveillance and invading privacy. The telecom sector must push back.
#KeepItOn: How to stop internet shutdowns in Ukraine
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine includes cyberattacks and deliberate disruptions to the internet that are exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The Shutdown podcast
Civil society to U.S. government: Do not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus
Access Now and a coalition of civil society organizations urge the U.S. government to not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus.
Why internet shutdowns are even worse for women
As we mark International Women’s Day, we share what women around the world say about their experiences with internet shutdowns.
Telcos must stand up for the people of Belarus, keep internet connected during referendum
Telcos in Belarus must resist any governmental internet shutdown orders, and keep the nation online throughout the constitutional referendum.