Update: April 28, 2021 — Amid reports of restored fiber and cable internet access in Myanmar, Access Now continues to call for full restoration of internet access for all people. We oppose the junta “white listing” internet connectivity, which will only exacerbate inequality amidst a human rights crisis.…
3 May 2021
Calling attention to the U.S. Government’s violent response to peaceful protests against racism, human rights organizations join forces to send a joint submission to the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights urging immediate action. …
4 December 2020
In Nicaragua, a cybercrime bill with a broad scope, ambiguous terms, and disproportionate punishment for the crimes it creates — such as spreading “fake news” — represents a new attempt by the government to control and prosecute dissidents. …
14 October 2020
In the context of COVID-19 and a wave of protests across the globe, the U.N. Human Rights Council held its 44th session. Here’s our read-out on the reports and resolutions that are key for defending digital rights around the world.…
26 August 2020
In our UPR comments with partner organizations, we recommend steps to ensure secure, open, equitable internet access, defend privacy and digital security in digital ID programs, strengthen data protection, and limit surveillance.…
15 October 2019
Access Now joins a coalition of international, regional, and Iraqi human rights organisations to demand that the authorities in Iraq immediately uphold promises to put an end to violent reprisals against the popular protest movement taking place across the country.…
10 October 2019
Bolivia es uno de los países que se está pasando por este proceso de revisión este año, y Access Now se unió a Fundación Internet Bolivia.org y Derechos Digitales, para informar sobre el estado de los derechos digitales en el país.…
8 May 2019
