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

20 Jul 2018 •

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

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FAQ: Elections in Iraq – what will happen to the biometric data of voters?
20 Jul 2018
FAQ: Elections in Iraq – what will happen to the biometric data of voters?
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At the United Nations, UPR surfaces threats to our digital ecosystem

18 Jul 2018 •

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

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At the United Nations, UPR surfaces threats to our digital ecosystem
18 Jul 2018
At the United Nations, UPR surfaces threats to our digital ecosystem
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Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva

10 Jul 2018 •

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.

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Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva
10 Jul 2018
Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva
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How to win government policy and influence the internet

10 Jul 2018 •

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

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How to win government policy and influence the internet
10 Jul 2018
How to win government policy and influence the internet
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Ethiopia: Verifying the unblocking of websites

3 Jul 2018 •

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.

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Ethiopia: Verifying the unblocking of websites
3 Jul 2018
Ethiopia: Verifying the unblocking of websites
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Lawyers and human rights groups write to IMF about possible breach of Cameroon loan terms

27 Jun 2018 •

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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Lawyers and human rights groups write to IMF about possible breach of Cameroon loan terms
27 Jun 2018
Lawyers and human rights groups write to IMF about possible breach of Cameroon loan terms
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Letter to IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on possible breach of Cameroon loan terms

27 Jun 2018 •

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

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Letter to IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on possible breach of Cameroon loan terms
27 Jun 2018
Letter to IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on possible breach of Cameroon loan terms

Venezuela blocks access to the Tor network

25 Jun 2018 •

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

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Venezuela blocks access to the Tor network
25 Jun 2018
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

20 Jun 2018 •

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.

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Egyptian Parliament approves Cybercrime Law legalizing blocking of websites and full surveillance of Egyptians
20 Jun 2018
Egyptian Parliament approves Cybercrime Law legalizing blocking of websites and full surveillance of Egyptians

Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season

7 Jun 2018 •

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.

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Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season
7 Jun 2018
Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season