Tag: Free Expression
Letter from Alaa Abd El-Fattah to RightsCon: “Unlike me, you have not been defeated yet”
In a letter to RightsCon, Alaa Abd El-Fattah says we shouldn’t give up fighting for an internet of diversity and complexity.
Paraguay: jueza censura a activistas digitales contra la violencia de género
Una decisión judicial en Paraguay limita seriamente la libre expresión de activistas de género en línea.
Access Now calls on Trump administration not to focus anti-extremism programs on Islam
Discrimination against a single religious group violates the U.S. Constitution and international human rights obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions: “Fake News”
Watch out: claims of “fake news” can be used to censor speech.
How to get involved in 2017
All politics is local. To fight for human rights, take your activism “home.”
Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media
The government is using terrorism as an excuse to clamp down on human rights. This has to stop.
Thailand doubling-down on censorship with changes to Computer Crime Act
Rights groups in Thailand are opposing the dangerous amendments to the unpopular law, which will be considered this week.
Companies that partner to counter “violent extremism” online must also collaborate to respect rights
Tech companies should not address the problem of “terrorist” content through private enforcement schemes that fail to meet human rights standards.
#KeepItOn campaign reaches over 12 million people and delivers 45,927 signatures
We beat our target and will deliver to world leaders signed petitions from 148 countries.
Keeping the internet safe for women and marginalized communities in India
We need to help women and those with marginalized genders and sexualities understand their rights, and stress the importance of prosecuting, not ignoring, online harassment.