Tag: Censorship
Ethiopia: Verifying the unblocking of websites
Access Now and OONI publish a report showing which sites are no longer blocked in Ethiopia, and call for lifting the block on the remaining sites and reform of the laws that silence dissenting voices.
Letter to IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on possible breach of Cameroon loan terms
Our letter highlights the fact that Cameroon has not reported its internet shutdowns, which damage the economy.
Venezuela blocks access to the Tor network
The Tor network, along with major local media sites, is being blocked in Venezuela over the government-owned internet service provider CANTV.
LGBTQI communities: proud and secure online
During Pride Month, we celebrate the many activists, journalists, human rights defenders, and community members who have helped to build a more equal and rights-respecting world, often at great personal sacrifice.
Egyptian Parliament approves Cybercrime Law legalizing blocking of websites and full surveillance of Egyptians
The new “cybercrime” law approved by the parliament gives the government broad new censorship and surveillance authorities that threaten human rights. It must be withdrawn.
Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council
Our joint review with APC of the internet and human rights issues at stake in the 38th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, June 18-July 6
Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season
Countries around the world are preparing themselves for a heated 2018 election season. Free expression advocates are equally preparing to fight back against the rising tide of election-related censorship.
Iran: The block on Telegram is a blow to freedom of expression
Today Access Now joins a coalition of rights organizations to urge the Iranian Judiciary and the Hassan Rouhani administration to restore Telegram for Iranians.
El contexto latinoamericano de los derechos digitales en RightsCon
Entre las numerosas presentaciones de RightsCon, se incluirá una variedad de paneles que tendrán como eje a América Latina y las distintas problemáticas que afectan a la región.
Message to Google and Amazon on domain fronting: You break it, you bought it
When it comes to anti-censorship tools like domain fronting, the market leaders that have the resources to fight for human rights must be just that — leaders.