Tag: Digital rights
Shaping the next 20 years of digital rights in Europe
As we mark the 20th anniversary of EDRi, the European Digital Rights network, it’s an apt moment to reflect on the story of digital rights in Europe so far, and to ask the question: how can we better equip Europe for the human rights challenges of the digital age?
Why the U.N. is focusing on digital rights during humanitarian crises
Digital rights violations enable and escalate offline violence, deepening humanitarian crises. Our latest brief recaps key developments at the 49th United Nations Human Rights Council, guiding delegates in next steps for advancing global norms and standards to protect digital rights.
Afghans scramble to delete digital history, evade biometrics
#UN75: ‘Moving forward, the UN should continue to provide access through accessible virtual platforms’
Snatching away a lifeline: Australia cannot deny asylum seekers mobile phone access
Lawmakers must reject a bill to give the Australian Border Force the right to confiscate mobile phones — a lifeline of information, communication, and documentation — from asylum seekers in Australian immigration detention.
A digital rights agenda for 2021 and beyond
As the U.S. approaches its presidential election this November amidst an unprecedented public health emergency and racial justice movement, we urge the parties to address a series of digital rights issues.
Harcèlement en ligne : le projet d’Access Now pour appuyer les victimes
BINGO! You’re proud and secure
To celebrate and honor LGBTQ people everywhere who are working toward a more just and human rights-respecting world, we’ve updated our Digital Security Bingo card to reflect the unique threats they face. Stay safe and proud, online and off!
India bans TikTok, other Chinese apps
Family of jailed human rights activist Alaa Abdel Fattah attacked, sister detained
We call upon Egyptian authorities to immediately release Sanaa and Alaa and all the detained activists and human rights defenders who are being held for simply exercising their fundamental rights of assembly and freedom of expression.