BlogFreedom of ExpressionWatching what governments do, not what they say: digital rights at the United NationsOur submissions to the United Nations Human Rights Council provide evidence of digital rights abuse in Chad, Central African Republic, China, Mexico, and Jordan.…11 April 2018
BlogPrivacyThe gender of surveillance: how the world can work together for a safer internetFor gender equality by 2030, civil society and governments need to collaborate on preventing gendered surveillance. …6 February 2018
BlogFreedom of ExpressionAccess Now at the 2017 Internet Governance ForumHere’s where we will be at IGF 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland on December 18-21.…15 December 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionDemocratic Republic of Congo orders telco Orange to slow internet capacityInternet shutdowns of all kinds interfere with fundamental rights. We call on the government to cease the slowdown, and urge Orange Cameroon to push back. …11 August 2017
BlogBusiness and Human RightsNew U.S. plan for responsible business conduct takes baby steps toward digital rightsThe U.S. “NAP” addresses human rights issues in the ICT sector, but it doesn’t go far enough.…30 January 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionAccess Now at the 2016 Internet Governance ForumAttending or following IGF 2016? Here’s where we’ll be and what we’re focusing on.…1 December 2016
BlogFreedom of ExpressionStrengthening our engagement at the U.N.After we spent years applying for accreditation at the United Nations, the NGO Committee granted our request. It should now do the same for other groups, and reform the process. …2 June 2016
BlogFreedom of ExpressionHelping African nations protect human rights online: UPR reviewOur submissions to the U.N. Human Rights Council in the Universal Periodic Review for Uganda and South Sudan highlight ways that they can improve their human rights records.…9 May 2016
BlogFreedom of ExpressionHelp us speak out for your rights in global forumsWe work to amplify the voices of users at risk in global forums, fighting to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy human rights in the digital age. Help us do even more in 2016!…27 December 2015
PublicationsDigital SecurityUN Commission on Science & Technology for DevelopmentContribution to the CSTD ten-year review of the implementation of WSIS outcomes.…20 December 2015
PublicationsDigital SecurityAccess’ Response to the UN Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation QuestionnaireAccess’ response to the questionnaire of the United Nations Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation.…18 December 2015
BlogPrivacyHuman rights central to new WSIS agreement at U.N.Our take on the new WSIS agreement and how it addresses human rights, openness, digital security, and Net Neutrality.…14 December 2015
