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We defend and extend the digital rights of people and communities at risk 🌎 RightsCon: @rightscon Latin America: @accessnow_latam
On June 26, Togolese authorities blocked WhatsApp, Facebook, Signal, and Telegram amid nationwide youth-led protests. The #KeepItOn coalition strongly condemns this violent and unlawful crackdown on fundamental rights. Read our statement ⬇️ accessnow.org/press-release/…
After one of the deadliest earthquakes in its history, Myanmar is facing even deeper repression. In a new op-ed for @techpolicypress, @waiphyomyint & Faiz Naeem expose how disaster is being used to tighten digital control. Read more: techpolicy.press/myanmars-digit…
The 14th edition of RightsCon, will be held in Lusaka, Zambia and online, from May 5 to 8, 2026. Read our recent blog post to learn more about our host country, our major milestones, and what to expect for RightsCon 2026! rightscon.org/rightscon26-in…
Today, Common Sense Media, @EncodeAction, @NCOSE, @ncypalliance, @fairplayforkids and 170 organizations sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to not revive the AI moratorium. See the full letter here: bit.ly/AISafetyLetter
In 2024, internet shutdowns hit a record high. The #KeepItOn team, led by @FelAnthonio and Zach Rosson, breaks down key findings from our latest shutdown report: “Emboldened offenders, endangered communities.” Watch the webinar ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=U4a06K…
Sudanese authorities will reportedly block WhatsApp voice + video calls starting July 25, citing vague "security" concerns. This risks cutting off lifelines for millions amid war and displacement. Access is a right + authorities must #KeepItOn. x.com/radiodabanga/s…
#Sudan will block #WhatsApp voice and video calls nationwide from 25 July, citing national security concerns. Authorities call it a “precautionary measure” to protect national stability #SudanNews #KeepEyesOnSudan #Sudan_War_Updates dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/ar…
قُطعت شبكة الإنترنت والاتصالات والكهرباء بشكلٍ كامل يوم الجمعة الماضي عن محافظة السويداء السورية، بالتزامن مع الهجوم الذي بدأ على المحافظة في 13 تموز/يوليو وأسفر عن مقتل المئات. وأعلنت وزارة الاتصالات والتقانة السورية، الأحد، أنّ الانقطاعات المتكررة سببها “تحديات تقنية…
⚖️An important @ECHR_CEDH ruling that some may have missed: The Court ruled that Russia breached Free Expression rights by imposing excessive fines on @Google for failure to remove @YouTube channels & videos critical of the gov + removing sanctioned pro-gov Tsargrad TV channel
July 20 marked one year since Equatorial Guinea’s regime imposed an Internet shutdown on Annobón Island as part of a crackdown on environmental protests. HRF joins @accessnow in condemning this prolonged digital blackout and urges the regime to restore connectivity immediately.
Next Thursday, we will present the research project “Actions for environmental justice from autonomous and community-based technological infrastructures.” Register and join us: outreach.mayfirst.org/civicrm/event/…
Cooperation Canada & @ResSocieties are thrilled to unveil the first speakers for Igniting Hope: The Ottawa Civic Space Summit – April 21–23, 2026! #OCSS2026 We’re honoured to welcome: ⭐ Oleksandra Matviichuk, Head of Center for Civil Liberties (Ukraine) ⭐ Alejandro Mayoral…
The call for session proposals is NOW OPEN! 🚨 @breadandnet is calling on activists, journalists, artists, experts, and technologists to take the stage in Beirut this October. Apply: breadandnet.secure-platform.com/site/
As mass protests erupt in Kenya, @Vodacom must act! We urge them to launch an independent human rights assessment of @SafaricomPLC's law enforcement information sharing practices. Read more ⬇️ accessnow.org/press-release/…
“The worst part of the shutdown is that none of the daily injustices happening on the island come to light.” The island of Annobón 🇬🇶 has been deliberately cut offline for nearly a year. Sign the petition to #KeepItOn in Annobón ⬇️ act.accessnow.org/page/173891/ac…
The ICRC has just released a legal analysis on the lawfulness of internet shutdowns during armed conflict under IHL. For years, we have highlighted the severe human consequences of connectivity disruptions, especially in conflict areas. Read more ⬇️ blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy…
Recent internet shutdowns in Iran have left millions cut off from loved ones and the world. Iranians share the emotional, financial, and personal toll of the recent shutdowns in Iran. ⬇️ Have you been affected? Share your story securely: accessnow.org/keepiton-share…
We are joining eight human rights organizations to denounce #Bahrain's new repressive amendments to the press law. Read the full statement here. ⬇️ accessnow.org/press-release/… @accessnow
Client-side scanning (CSS) is an attack on encryption, on privacy, and on security — no matter what its proponents claim. Read our latest FAQ to learn more about the risks of CSS and why it’s incompatible with preserving privacy and security. accessnow.org/why-client-sid…
Las personas de Annobón, en Guinea Ecuatorial, siguen sin acceso a internet. Casi un año sin conexión. Casi un año de aislamiento, miedo y represión. ¡Sus historias importan! Conoce lo que está ocurriendo en esta isla africana ⬇️ accessnow.org/historias-apag…
An entire island has been deliberately cut offline! The people of Annobón have gone nearly 12 months without internet or freedom, after daring to protest environmental destruction. #KeepItOn Learn what’s happening and why it matters ⬇️ accessnow.org/shutdown-stori…
