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More than 3.5 billion left in the dark: why we’re still fighting to reach U.N. targets for internet access

5 Nov 2020

If we don’t reach U.N. targets for internet access — providing everyone, everywhere with affordable, open, secure, and high-quality connectivity — we won’t meet the sustainable development goals by 2030.  

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More than 3.5 billion left in the dark: why we’re still fighting to reach U.N. targets for internet access
5 Nov 2020
More than 3.5 billion left in the dark: why we’re still fighting to reach U.N. targets for internet access
Digital rights

New U.N. “Roadmap” on tech: only useful if we drive “digital cooperation” forward

23 Jun 2020

What role can the United Nations play in shaping the future of digital rights? A new Roadmap for Digital Cooperation aims to galvanize efforts to “connect, respect, and protect people in the digital age.” Will it work?

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New U.N. “Roadmap” on tech: only useful if we drive “digital cooperation” forward
23 Jun 2020
New U.N. “Roadmap” on tech: only useful if we drive “digital cooperation” forward
Digital rights

Digital rights are vital for sustainable development

6 Feb 2020

Access Now joined 15 other organizations to review the outcomes of UNGA74, including the critical importance of civil society engagement.

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Digital rights are vital for sustainable development
6 Feb 2020
Digital rights are vital for sustainable development
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Sustainability and digital rights: how they’re connected and what that means for our work

25 Sep 2019

The consequences of the climate crisis are universal and interconnected. Here’s how we see our role in responding.

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Sustainability and digital rights: how they’re connected and what that means for our work
25 Sep 2019
Sustainability and digital rights: how they’re connected and what that means for our work

Net Neutrality matters for human rights across the globe

30 Aug 2017

No matter where you live, Net Neutrality is essential for free expression. Here’s a global tour of “hot spots” in the movement to keep the internet open and free.

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Net Neutrality matters for human rights across the globe
30 Aug 2017
Net Neutrality matters for human rights across the globe
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We can’t reach the U.N. goals for sustainable development without the internet

22 Jun 2017

Only a stable, secure, and open internet will ensure success for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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We can’t reach the U.N. goals for sustainable development without the internet
22 Jun 2017
We can’t reach the U.N. goals for sustainable development without the internet

Foreign affairs and local struggles: how diplomats can protect your digital rights

17 May 2017

Diplomats have tools for influencing policy. Here’s how they can help us fight for a free, open, and secure internet.

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Foreign affairs and local struggles: how diplomats can protect your digital rights
17 May 2017
Foreign affairs and local struggles: how diplomats can protect your digital rights
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Nokia revamps human rights policy, pledging to avoid “active surveillance”

10 Feb 2017

Nokia is matching its innovation in the market with an update of its commitments on human rights.

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Nokia revamps human rights policy, pledging to avoid “active surveillance”
10 Feb 2017
Nokia revamps human rights policy, pledging to avoid “active surveillance”

U.N. targets tech companies with call for data protection and transparency

22 Nov 2016

The new United Nations privacy resolution recognizes that companies must act to protect rights.

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U.N. targets tech companies with call for data protection and transparency
22 Nov 2016
U.N. targets tech companies with call for data protection and transparency