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

10 Jul 2018

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.

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Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva
10 Jul 2018
Saving the U.N. “Internet Resolution” from sharks circling in Geneva
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Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council

19 Jun 2018

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

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Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council
19 Jun 2018
Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council
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Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”

11 Jan 2018

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

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Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”
11 Jan 2018
Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”
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Egypt is blocking more websites: why it matters, and what you can do

30 Aug 2017

We review the status of censorship in Egypt, the current challenges for civil society, and next steps for defending free expression.

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Egypt is blocking more websites: why it matters, and what you can do
30 Aug 2017
Egypt is blocking more websites: why it matters, and what you can do

Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet

3 Aug 2017

The Communications Authority and an opposition candidate condemned internet shutdowns, but wavered on hate speech. It’s time for the president to speak out.

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Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet
3 Aug 2017
Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet

Election watch: If Kenya orders an internet shutdown, will telcos help #KeepItOn?

26 Jul 2017

Kenya’s telcos have both the duty and capacity to push back against any government orders for a network disruption. Here’s how they can do it.

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Election watch: If Kenya orders an internet shutdown, will telcos help #KeepItOn?
26 Jul 2017
Election watch: If Kenya orders an internet shutdown, will telcos help #KeepItOn?

U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters

3 Jul 2017

Access Now filed a joint “friend of the court” brief supporting Facebook in its effort to defend the anonymity of its users.

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U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters
3 Jul 2017
U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters
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United Nations event to explore ways to stop internet shutdowns

8 Jun 2017

The side-event at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council will feature David Kaye, U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Expression and Opinion.

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United Nations event to explore ways to stop internet shutdowns
8 Jun 2017
United Nations event to explore ways to stop internet shutdowns

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

6 Jun 2017

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

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Internet shutdowns, gender, Net Neutrality, and more at the United Nations
6 Jun 2017
Internet shutdowns, gender, Net Neutrality, and more at the United Nations

U.N. targets tech companies with call for data protection and transparency

22 Nov 2016

The new United Nations privacy resolution recognizes that companies must act to protect rights.

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U.N. targets tech companies with call for data protection and transparency
22 Nov 2016
U.N. targets tech companies with call for data protection and transparency