Tag: #KeepItOn
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 It must be withdrawn.
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.