Tag: Russia
Russia ‘Tightening Screws’ on War Coverage
#KeepItOn: 2022 elections and internet shutdowns watch
Elections and internet shutdowns are a disaster for democracy. See which countries the #KeepItOn coalition is watching in 2022.
EU must keep people in and leaving Ukraine as safe, secure, connected as possible
Through an open letter, Access Now is calling on the EU to protect people in Ukraine, and those escaping the war to EU countries.
Mailchimp is still silencing activists in Russia
When Mailchimp left Russia, we warned the company not to cut off Russian civil society. Today, it’s still silencing pro-democracy and anti-war voices, ignoring human rights guidance.
Updates: Digital rights in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
See Access Now’s latest updates on the rapidly evolving Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Telegram vs Russia: Access Now tells the European Court of Human Rights why encryption must be protected
In a joint submission to the ECtHR on the Telegram vs Russia case, Access Now explains why encryption must be protected.
US funds software for Russians to slip past censors
U.S.-Canadian firm Sandvine fosters Russian censorship infrastructure
Sandvine has been providing Russia with DPI tech that enables surveillance and censorship. We call on Sandvine to withdraw its technology from Russia, and urge the U.S. to launch an investigation and pursue robust regulations for abusive technology.
UK protects free flow of information amidst Russia sanctions
The UK government has listened to civil society’s assertion that blocking the flow of information in and out of Russia will strike a blow to the rights of millions.
Letter to U.K. government: Do not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus
Access Now and a coalition of human rights organizations are calling on the U.K. government to ensure sanctions do not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus.