Press releases
A coalition of international organizations demands that Meta refrain from censoring criticism of Zionism on its platforms
Access Now joins over 70 civil society organizations in urging Meta to abstain from censoring criticism of Zionism on its platforms.
المجتمع المدني في تونس: نحن شركاء ولسنا عملاء
تنضم أكساس ناو إلى 46 منظمة مجتمع مدني في إعلان يهدف إلى دعم الحفاظ على المرسوم رقم 88 الخاص بتنظيم الجمعيات.
#KeepItOn in times of war: Sudan’s communications shutdown must be reversed urgently
The warring parties in Sudan must immediately end the disruption of internet access across the country and #KeepItOn!
Governments must withhold support for the current draft of cybercrime treaty
Given fundamental concerns from stakeholders, we urge governments to consider withholding support for the current draft of cybercrime treaty.
#KeepItOn: To defend democracy, authorities must immediately reconnect Pakistan’s internet
Protect Good Faith Security Research Globally in Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty
The UN cybercrime treaty draft poses substantial risks to global cybersecurity and good faith cybersecurity researchers.
One small step for accountability: U.S. announces anonymous visa sanctions program for spyware violations
In a positive but limited step, the U.S.’s new sanctions policy will deny visas to individuals who are involved in, facilitate, or financially benefit from the misuse of commercial spyware.
#KeepItOn in Pakistan: ensure open and secure internet for all during the 2024 elections
As Pakistan heads into elections on 8 February 2024, authorities must guarantee uninterrupted internet access for everyone across the country.
#KeepItOn: Pakistan’s caretaker government and election commission must ensure open and secure internet access throughout the 2024 elections
Access Now, the #KeepItOn coalition, and organisations from across globe urge authorities to #KeepItOn during the 2024 Pakistan elections.
#KeepItOn: Senegalese authorities must immediately reinstate mobile internet access to all
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition denounce the ongoing internet shutdown in Senegal on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Azerbaijani government and telcos must #KeepItOn during presidential elections
Access Now is calling on the government of Azerbaijan to ensure unrestricted access to the internet throughout the election.
#KeepItOn: government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and internet service providers must maintain free, open, and secure internet access throughout upcoming elections
The government of Azerbaijan must ensure people can access open and secure internet when they need it the most and #KeepItOn.
Censorship at the door: India must say no to government fact-checking
The 2023 fact-checking amendment contradicts the right to free speech and expression under Indian and international law.
New spyware attacks exposed: civil society targeted in Jordan
A new joint investigation reveals the widespread use of Israeli-owned NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware in Jordan.
The world must bring down Myanmar’s digital iron curtain
Today marks three years since Myanmar’s junta seized power in a violent coup. Access Now is calling on the international community to offer resources to resist digital oppression.
A call for global solidarity and decisive action to end Myanmar’s military rule and ensure victory for the people resisting dictatorship
Access Now and a coalition of human rights organizations call on the international and business community to resist the digital coup in Myanmar.
Open letters
A coalition of international organizations demands that Meta refrain from censoring criticism of Zionism on its platforms
Access Now joins over 70 civil society organizations in urging Meta to abstain from censoring criticism of Zionism on its platforms.
Governments must withhold support for the current draft of cybercrime treaty
Given fundamental concerns from stakeholders, we urge governments to consider withholding support for the current draft of cybercrime treaty.
#KeepItOn: Pakistan’s caretaker government and election commission must ensure open and secure internet access throughout the 2024 elections
Access Now, the #KeepItOn coalition, and organisations from across globe urge authorities to #KeepItOn during the 2024 Pakistan elections.
#KeepItOn: government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and internet service providers must maintain free, open, and secure internet access throughout upcoming elections
The government of Azerbaijan must ensure people can access open and secure internet when they need it the most and #KeepItOn.
Statements
المجتمع المدني في تونس: نحن شركاء ولسنا عملاء
تنضم أكساس ناو إلى 46 منظمة مجتمع مدني في إعلان يهدف إلى دعم الحفاظ على المرسوم رقم 88 الخاص بتنظيم الجمعيات.
#KeepItOn in times of war: Sudan’s communications shutdown must be reversed urgently
The warring parties in Sudan must immediately end the disruption of internet access across the country and #KeepItOn!
Protect Good Faith Security Research Globally in Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty
The UN cybercrime treaty draft poses substantial risks to global cybersecurity and good faith cybersecurity researchers.
A call for global solidarity and decisive action to end Myanmar’s military rule and ensure victory for the people resisting dictatorship
Access Now and a coalition of human rights organizations call on the international and business community to resist the digital coup in Myanmar.
Saudi Arabia: Birthday in jail: Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid Remains Unjustly Imprisoned on his 30th Birthday
Access Now and partners demand his release demand the release of Saudi pediatrician Osama Khaled, who celebrates today his 30th birthday behind bars.
المملكة العربية السعودية: عيد ميلاد في السجن: الويكيبيدي السعودي أسامة خالد لا يزال مسجوناً ظلماً في عيد ميلاده الثلاثين
تطالب أكساس ناو ومنظمات من المجتكع المدني بإطلاق سراح أسامة خالد، الذي يحتفل اليوم بعيد ميلاده الثلاثين وهو خلف القضبان.
EU: call for precise interpretation of Digital Services Act
Access Now and ARTICLE 19 welcome EU Commissioner Thierry Breton’s reassurance that the enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) framework will fully respect fundamental rights.
Urgent appeal for justice: condemning the unjust prosecution of dozens of Emiratis in the UAE
Access Now joins 40+ organizations in condemning new prosecutions by UAE authorities against over 80 Emiratis, including human rights defenders, accused of supporting a “terrorist organization.”
Civil society joint statement: Europe’s (digital) borders must fall
Civil society is calling for an end to the expansion of EURODAC, the EU database for the registration of asxylum-seekers. EURODAC is being transformed into an expansive, violent surveillance tool that will treat people seeking protection as crime suspects.
دعوة مفتوحة من منظمات حقوق الإنسان لوقف فوري لإطلاق النار على الأرض ورقمياً في غزة، وبحق الفلسطينيين/ات حول العالم
نحن، مجموعة من مؤسسات المجتمع المدني ومنظمات حقوق الإنسان الرقمية، ننضم إلى الدعوة المفتوحة للوقف الفوري لإطلاق النار في غزة.
Organizaciones de derechos humanos se unen al llamado abierto al cese al fuego en Gaza y el respeto por los derechos digitales del pueblo palestino en todo el mundo
We call on international actors to support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, along with a “digital ceasefire” to protect Palestinians in online spaces globally.
Human rights organizations join the open call for an immediate physical and digital ceasefire in Gaza, and for Palestinians globally
We call on international actors to support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, along with a “digital ceasefire” to protect Palestinians in online spaces globally.
منظمات مدنية عالميّة: نطالب بإعادة خدمات الاتصالات والإنترنت إلى غزّة فوراً!
يدين تحالف الحقوق الرقمية في المنطقة العربية وغيره من منظمات المجتمع المدني بأشدّ العبارات استهداف إسرائيل لوسائل الاتصال والوصول إلى المعلومات في غزّة.
Civil society organizations’ call for tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights in times of crisis
Together with human rights and civil society organisations, we call for tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights.
منظمات المجتمع المدني تطالب شركات التكنولوجيا باحترام الحقوق الرقمية الفلسطينية في أوقات الأزمات
تطالب منظمات المجتمع المدني شركات التكنولوجيا باحترام الحقوق الرقمية الفلسطينية في أوقات الأزمات
Joint statement: Ahead of Khashoggi anniversary, Biden administration should reverse current policy and prioritize human rights in Saudi Arabia
Five years after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, the Biden administration has yet to hold Saudi Arabia accountable. We join human rights organizations in calling on the Biden administration to reverse its current policy and prioritize human rights.
