Tag: #KeepItOn

For democracy to flourish, access to free and open internet is vital, especially throughout elections — and several are scheduled over the next few months.

Ahead of a presidential election on October 28, the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has ordered telcos to suspend access to bulk SMS and voice services, and reports indicate single messages with election-related keywords are also being censored.

Access Now applauds a new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress that would help curtail the president’s ability to shut down the internet.

As Nigeria protests, it is imperative that President Muhammadu Buhari ensures stable, open access to the internet and digital communication channels throughout the nation.

Elections are increasingly becoming a trigger point for internet shutdowns, and governments have already flipped the kill switch during elections in 2020. The #KeepItOn coalition is mobilizing to keep people connected as they go to the polls in the coming weeks.

The Azerbaijani government, along with internet and telecom service providers and other essential services, must immediately restore unrestricted access to the internet across all networks, including lifting any restrictions on the use of VPNs.

Pour que les élections présidentielles de la République de Guinée soient justes et démocratiques, le président Alpha Condé doit garantir un accès à Internet stable et ouvert avant, pendant et après le jour du scrutin – prévu le 18 octobre 2020.

We’re excited to welcome Meerim Ilyas to the Access Now Grants program’s Advisory Board, and to share her reflections on the human rights challenges we face and how funding organizations should respond.