Tag: LGBTQ
Access Now condemns escalating attacks against activists and peaceful protesters in Tunisia
Access Now calls for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained protesters, activists, and internet users in Tunisia, and for authorities to urgently halt its escalation on freedom of expression, both online and offline.
Exposed and exploited: Data protection in the Middle East and North Africa
Access Now’s latest report, Exposed and exploited: Data protection in the Middle East and North Africa, explores how a lack of strong data protection in MENA countries is leaving people vulnerable to abuse and exploitation of their most personal information.
45 منظمة تندد بحملة الكراهية على Instagram ضد مجتمع الميم في تونس
In Tunisia, 45 organizations speak out against Instagram hate campaign targeting the LGBTQ community
A coalition of organizations including Mawjoudin, Damj, and Access Now are asking Instagram and others to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in the face of hatred and violence on the platform.
Tunisian activists to Instagram: Stifle homophobic Lady Samara
En un país hostil a travestis, brasileña hace arte a partir de su identidad y denuncia la transfobia
Metro facial biometrics, emotion, gender detection system legitimacy disputed in Brazil court
BINGO! You’re proud and secure
To celebrate and honor LGBTQ people everywhere who are working toward a more just and human rights-respecting world, we’ve updated our Digital Security Bingo card to reflect the unique threats they face. Stay safe and proud, online and off!
Digital Security Helpline: In 2020, LGBTQ groups are facing more online harassment than ever
According to our stats so far in 2020, LGBTQ people are experiencing more incidents of online harassment, attacks on their accounts, and censorship.
Data for sale in Brazil: Access Now files expert opinion in São Paulo metro facial recognition case
Yesterday, Access Now filed an expert opinion in a case brought by Brazilian consumer rights organisation IDEC against ViaQuatro, a concessionary of the São Paulo metro.