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Nick Dagostino

RightsCon Director

Nick is the former Director of RightsCon, the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age. During his time at Access Now, Nick dedicated himself to organizing RightsCon Silicon Valley 2016, Brussels 2017, and Toronto 2018.

Currently, Nick is a Public Policy Manager at Facebook Reality Labs, where he works on smart glasses, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies. Following his time at Access Now, Nick was an advisor and stakeholder liaison for HIV/AIDS charity (RED)’s founder Bono.

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Celebrating the achievements of RightsCon Toronto

19 Jul 2018

While planning for RightsCon Tunis 2019 is well underway, we want to celebrate with you the many achievements of RightsCon Toronto. Check out video highlights and the official outcomes report here.

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Celebrating the achievements of RightsCon Toronto
19 Jul 2018
Celebrating the achievements of RightsCon Toronto
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Thank you for a historic RightsCon Toronto — and hello Tunis!

31 May 2018

We’re grateful you joined us for RightsCon Toronto. Here’s a look at some of what our community achieved this year, and what’s ahead for 2019.

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Thank you for a historic RightsCon Toronto — and hello Tunis!
31 May 2018
Thank you for a historic RightsCon Toronto — and hello Tunis!
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New survey reveals global sentiment towards internet access, safety, and trust

14 May 2018

Access Now, working in partnership with RIWI, a Toronto-based technology firm, has released the initial results of the Global Internet Sentiment Survey.

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New survey reveals global sentiment towards internet access, safety, and trust
14 May 2018
New survey reveals global sentiment towards internet access, safety, and trust
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My rights, my internet: Understanding global sentiment towards life online

11 May 2018

Through our survey with RIWI, we aim to help the RightsCon community better understand public sentiment toward issues that are central to our work on human rights in the digital age.

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My rights, my internet: Understanding global sentiment towards life online
11 May 2018
My rights, my internet: Understanding global sentiment towards life online

Building positive, safe, and inclusive communities at RightsCon

9 May 2018

As the host of RightsCon, the enjoyment and safety of all participants is of the utmost importance to us. We take seriously our responsibility in creating and upholding our Code of Conduct, which all RightsCon participants have already agreed to.

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Building positive, safe, and inclusive communities at RightsCon
9 May 2018
Building positive, safe, and inclusive communities at RightsCon
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The RightsCon Toronto Survival Guide: Making the most of your RightsCon experience

3 May 2018

Think of this post as your RightsCon Toronto cheat sheet. Everyone’s RightsCon experience will be different — tailored to their work and interests. Here’s how to make it work for you.

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The RightsCon Toronto Survival Guide: Making the most of your RightsCon experience
3 May 2018
The RightsCon Toronto Survival Guide: Making the most of your RightsCon experience
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Introducing a new way to take action, make change, and build a Betterplace at RightsCon

30 Apr 2018

We’re using the Betterplace app at RightsCon Toronto to let you join fellow participants in campaigns that we can tackle together as a community.

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Introducing a new way to take action, make change, and build a Betterplace at RightsCon
30 Apr 2018
Introducing a new way to take action, make change, and build a Betterplace at RightsCon
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RightsCon Toronto: draft program, speakers, and more

23 Feb 2018

Our initial draft list of sessions gives you a taste of what’s to come at this year’s RightsCon in Toronto!

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RightsCon Toronto: draft program, speakers, and more
23 Feb 2018
RightsCon Toronto: draft program, speakers, and more
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Getting to RightsCon Toronto

9 Feb 2018

Here’s what you need to know about the visa process.

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Getting to RightsCon Toronto
9 Feb 2018
Getting to RightsCon Toronto
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Our biggest number of session proposals ever (and the many other ways to join us at RightsCon)

20 Dec 2017

We got 750 proposals for RightsCon Toronto — double the number last year. Over half are from women and people who never submitted before.

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Our biggest number of session proposals ever (and the many other ways to join us at RightsCon)
20 Dec 2017
Our biggest number of session proposals ever (and the many other ways to join us at RightsCon)