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Five excuses governments (ab)use to justify internet shutdowns

6 Oct 2016

Here’s a look at what governments say, versus how internet shutdowns truly affect people.

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Five excuses governments (ab)use to justify internet shutdowns
6 Oct 2016
Five excuses governments (ab)use to justify internet shutdowns

The key to sustainable development: technology and an open, free, secure internet

6 Oct 2016

Our submission to the ITU on connectivity and sustainable development stresses the need for policy and standards that support a free, open, secure internet.

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The key to sustainable development: technology and an open, free, secure internet
6 Oct 2016
The key to sustainable development: technology and an open, free, secure internet

Your digital rights at the United Nations: Human Rights Council 33rd session

14 Sep 2016

Here’s what’s on the agenda for digital rights at the 33rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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Your digital rights at the United Nations: Human Rights Council 33rd session
14 Sep 2016
Your digital rights at the United Nations: Human Rights Council 33rd session
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App blocking in Argentina: a bad idea that must be dropped permanently

7 Sep 2016

A dangerous proposal threatens to give local authorities in Buenos Aires the power to block entire apps and websites — without a court order.

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App blocking in Argentina: a bad idea that must be dropped permanently
7 Sep 2016
App blocking in Argentina: a bad idea that must be dropped permanently
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Digital Citizen Vol. 4.6: Spotlight on augmented reality in the Arab world

6 Sep 2016

The latest issue of Digital Citizen focuses on augmented reality in the Arab world.

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Digital Citizen Vol. 4.6: Spotlight on augmented reality in the Arab world
6 Sep 2016
Digital Citizen Vol. 4.6: Spotlight on augmented reality in the Arab world
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Iran Cyber Dialogue and RightsCon Brussels 2017 – timely and impactful

6 Sep 2016

We’re pleased to work with ASL19 to hold Iran Cyber Dialogue (ICD) alongside RightsCon Brussels 2017 — one way we’re opening the Brussels “bubble” to global digital rights community.

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Iran Cyber Dialogue and RightsCon Brussels 2017 – timely and impactful
6 Sep 2016
Iran Cyber Dialogue and RightsCon Brussels 2017 – timely and impactful
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Access Now Grants: our year in review and changes ahead

31 Aug 2016

We’ve awarded 34 grants and disbursed over $700,000 to support digital rights globally. Here’s a look at the details and what’s next.

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Access Now Grants: our year in review and changes ahead
31 Aug 2016
Access Now Grants: our year in review and changes ahead

Thousands object to U.S. plan to collect social media info at border

22 Aug 2016

Asking people entering the U.S. for their social media accounts threatens privacy and free expression.

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Thousands object to U.S. plan to collect social media info at border
22 Aug 2016
Thousands object to U.S. plan to collect social media info at border

Victory! President of Ghana says no to internet shutdowns during coming elections

16 Aug 2016

The statement comes after months of controversy surrounding remarks made by the police chief that he was considering shutting down social networks in December.

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Victory! President of Ghana says no to internet shutdowns during coming elections
16 Aug 2016
Victory! President of Ghana says no to internet shutdowns during coming elections
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What do a fisherman, a soccer fan, and missing cattle have to do with free expression?

28 Jun 2016

From Malaysia, to Uganda, to Tanzania, there are worrying laws that can send people to jail for what they post online. Here’s how activists are pushing back.

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What do a fisherman, a soccer fan, and missing cattle have to do with free expression?
28 Jun 2016
What do a fisherman, a soccer fan, and missing cattle have to do with free expression?