Tag: elections

The people of Togo are preparing to go to the polls. Any attempts by the government to shut down or throttle the internet during the elections cannot be accepted.

Data protection and digital security are serious issues for Tunisia’s elections, but increasing your security can be fun (we promise). Use these tips to help safeguard the integrity of the election and defend democracy.

Facebook has pledged to uphold transparency and accountability towards its users. We and 14 civil society groups are urging commitment to that pledge worldwide.

Access Now’s STOP project documented 196 cases of internet shutdowns worldwide in 2018. Read the complete report to learn about internet shutdowns and how the #KeepItOn coalition fights back.

This law is part of a global trend that harms free expression and threatens democratic discourse. We’re urging Malaysia to re-table the legislation for repeal.

Zimbabwe is going into a make-or-break election on July 30, 2018. The question is: Will the government throttle the internet?

As Pakistan prepares to go to the polls on July 25, civil society is keeping watch and documenting any interference with free expression online. Will you join us?

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.