Tag: elections
Weapons of control, shields of impunity: Internet shutdowns in 2022
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented 187 internet shutdowns in 2022, across a record-setting 35 countries.
#KeepItOn in Nigeria: social media, internet must stay connected during elections
Authorities in Nigeria must not shut down social media or in any way interfere with internet access throughout the upcoming elections.
Open letter: the government of Nigeria must keep the internet and social media platforms open and secure during the 2023 general elections and beyond
Through an open letter, the #KeepItOn coalition calls on authorities in Nigeria to keep the internet and social media platforms open during the elections.
2023 elections and internet shutdowns watch
Governments around the world continue to shut down the internet during elections. Join our 2023 elections watch to #KeepItOn.
#KeepItOn: 2022 elections and internet shutdowns watch
Elections and internet shutdowns are a disaster for democracy. See which countries the #KeepItOn coalition is watching in 2022.
Disinfo Defense
Warning: blocking online platforms in Kenya will spread election disinformation
People in Kenya should not have to pay for Meta’s inability to address disinformation by suffering a communications blackout during an election.
Eyes on Kenya: government must uphold commitment to connectivity during elections
Access Now is urging authorities in Kenya to uphold their commitment to accessible internet during the upcoming presidential election.
FAQ: The EU’s plan to regulate political ads
What are political ads? What does the EU proposal to increase transparency for political ads say? This FAQ has the answers for you.
