Tag: elections
Uganda Government Directs Social Media Shutdown Ahead Of Elections Day
Internet shutdowns threaten elections in Uganda
Amidst a growing crackdown on media, human rights defenders, and opposition politicians, the Republic of Uganda will hold general elections on Thursday, January 14. Access Now is calling on authorities to #KeepItOn.
Tanzania inatumia uzimaji wa mtandao kama silaha. Watanzania wazungumza.
Tanzania is weaponizing internet shutdowns. Here’s what its people have to say
Join us and share these 11 personal stories to show how the shutdowns in Tanzania are affecting people’s lives. Amplify voices from Tanzania.
In dozens of countries, governments rely on Internet shutdowns to hide repression
Ghana pledges to #KeepItOn during elections, civil society is watching
The Republic of Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has pledged to keep the internet and digital communications tools accessible and open throughout the election period — and civil society is holding it to account.
Elecciones en Venezuela: Kit de Defensa Digital
Venezuela se enfrenta a un nuevo proceso electoral este 6 de Diciembre. A continuación te brindamos una guía que puedes seguir para asegurar tus dispositivos, proteger tus cuentas en línea, y reportar violaciones a los derechos humanos en contextos electorales.
The fight to #KeepItOn during elections: the role of stakeholders
Watch via YouTube: Join human rights activists and experts — including Peggy Hicks from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights — as they explore incidents of internet shutdowns documented in Myanmar, Tanzania, and Belarus during 2020 elections.
Elections in Myanmar: government must reinstate full internet, keep it on
The government of Myanmar has a long history of implementing targeted internet shutdowns, slowdowns, and throttling. With the country’s federal election scheduled for November 8, Access Now calls for stable and open internet and digital communication channels across all states.
