Tag: Russia

Elections and internet shutdowns are a disaster for democracy. See which countries the #KeepItOn coalition is watching in 2022.

Through an open letter, Access Now is calling on the EU to protect people in Ukraine, and those escaping the war to EU countries.

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.

See Access Now’s latest updates on the rapidly evolving Russia-Ukraine conflict.

In a joint submission to the ECtHR on the Telegram vs Russia case, Access Now explains why encryption must be protected.

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.

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.  

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.

Access Now and a coalition of civil society organizations urge the U.K. government to not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus.