Tag: Free Expression
Brazil must protect the Marco Civil regulatory decree
The decree represents a step forward for digital rights in Brazil, built on the foundation of the Marco Civil. It should be preserved, not discarded.
A big win for Net Neutrality in the US — but will Europe follow suit?
European regulators should close the final loopholes in the Telecoms Single Market regulation to ensure Net Neutrality across Europe.
Access Now launches global #KeepItOn campaign with nearly 70 organizations committing to fight internet shutdowns
As Ghana threatens to cut off social media during elections, nearly 70 human rights organizations rally to #KeepItOn globally.
EDRi and Access Now withdraw from EU Commission discussions
The European Commission has announced an ill-considered “code of conduct” for countering hate speech online.
Why we rallied for Khadija’s freedom
We joined our friends to protest at the United Nations headquarters in New York against the jailing of journalist Khadija Ismayilova and to press for human rights.
The laws that let internet shutdowns happen
Internet shutdowns violate human rights. Here’s why they keep happening anyway.
Malaysia: Fighting together for free expression
A dynamic new coalition is fighting back against outrageous new bills that would censor the internet and jail people for what they write online.
Nigeria withdraws controversial social media bill in victory for free expression
The Nigerian Senate withdrew a draconian bill today that would have sent people to jail for their posts on social media. Here’s our take.
Tencent shareholders: have you checked your company’s digital rights record?
Let’s make sure Tencent’s major shareholders are aware of the work that needs to be done to improve the company’s digital rights record.
Uganda blocks social media (again), harms human rights
For the second time this year Uganda has carried out an internet shutdown during the election period. It’s time to push back.