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Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva

The flaws in the consensus resolution show that those committed to human rights must engage even more deeply to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.…

10 July 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Internet Democracy Project: Fighting gendered surveillance and access disparities in India

The Internet Democracy Project, based in New Delhi, documents how technology can deepen the scrutiny that women are subject to in the digital age, and fights back against gender-based restrictions to privacy and free expression.…

28 March 2018

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Privacy

Acoso.Online: Supporting victims of online harassment across Latin America

As part of a series to celebrate Women’s History Month, we spoke to Acoso.Online about the critical work the organization is doing.…

19 March 2018

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Privacy

The gender of surveillance: how the world can work together for a safer internet

For gender equality by 2030, civil society and governments need to collaborate on preventing gendered surveillance. …

6 February 2018

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Business and Human Rights

Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”

Governments are coercing private internet intermediaries to police and regulate online content. Here’s how companies can meet their obligation to respect human rights.…

11 January 2018

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Freedom of Expression

How we spent $1 million for digital rights in 2017: empowering the grassroots across the globe

Here’s how the Access Now Grants program supported the grassroots in 2017.…

22 December 2017

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Freedom of Expression

How the Digital Rights Foundation is empowering women to defend their rights

Nighat Dad says the internet needs more women if we want a better future for everyone. Here’s how her organization is working to amplify their voices.…

29 June 2017

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Business and Human Rights

Internet shutdowns, gender, Net Neutrality, and more at the United Nations

Your guide to the digital rights issues under discussion at the 35th session of the U.N. Human Rights Council.…

6 June 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Keeping the internet safe for women and marginalized communities in India

We need to help women and those with marginalized genders and sexualities understand their rights, and stress the importance of prosecuting, not ignoring, online harassment.…

1 December 2016

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Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva

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Internet Democracy Project: Fighting gendered surveillance and access disparities in India

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Acoso.Online: Supporting victims of online harassment across Latin America

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The gender of surveillance: how the world can work together for a safer internet

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Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”

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How we spent $1 million for digital rights in 2017: empowering the grassroots across the globe

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How the Digital Rights Foundation is empowering women to defend their rights

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Internet shutdowns, gender, Net Neutrality, and more at the United Nations

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Keeping the internet safe for women and marginalized communities in India

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