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In Egypt, expressing your sexuality online makes you a target for human rights abuse. That has to stop.

9 Nov 2017

Authorities in Egypt are cracking down on the LGBTQI community, including online attacks that lead to arrest and torture. We must defend their fundamental rights.

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In Egypt, expressing your sexuality online makes you a target for human rights abuse. That has to stop.
9 Nov 2017
In Egypt, expressing your sexuality online makes you a target for human rights abuse. That has to stop.

Access Now objects to U.S. social media surveillance

20 Oct 2017

We urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposal and publicly review the reach and efficacy of its social media monitoring programs generally.

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Access Now objects to U.S. social media surveillance
20 Oct 2017
Access Now objects to U.S. social media surveillance

United Nations urged to intervene in Cameroon to stop the violence and internet shutdowns

6 Oct 2017
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United Nations urged to intervene in Cameroon to stop the violence and internet shutdowns
6 Oct 2017
United Nations urged to intervene in Cameroon to stop the violence and internet shutdowns
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Egypt is blocking more websites: why it matters, and what you can do

30 Aug 2017

We review the status of censorship in Egypt, the current challenges for civil society, and next steps for defending free expression.

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Egypt is blocking more websites: why it matters, and what you can do
30 Aug 2017
Egypt is blocking more websites: why it matters, and what you can do

In Tunisia, a blogger is jailed for criticizing the president on Facebook

15 Aug 2017

He was silenced for sharing his opinions about public officials, even though that stands in direct conflict with Tunisia’s commitments on human rights.

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In Tunisia, a blogger is jailed for criticizing the president on Facebook
15 Aug 2017
In Tunisia, a blogger is jailed for criticizing the president on Facebook
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Democratic Republic of Congo orders telco Orange to slow internet capacity

11 Aug 2017

Internet shutdowns of all kinds interfere with fundamental rights. We call on the government to cease the slowdown, and urge Orange Cameroon to push back.

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Democratic Republic of Congo orders telco Orange to slow internet capacity
11 Aug 2017
Democratic Republic of Congo orders telco Orange to slow internet capacity

Silencing the few voices left: Egypt blocks 21 news websites

30 May 2017

More than 20 civil society organizations have joined forces to condemn Egypt’s censorship of news websites.

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Silencing the few voices left: Egypt blocks 21 news websites
30 May 2017
Silencing the few voices left: Egypt blocks 21 news websites
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Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media

26 Jan 2017

The government is using terrorism as an excuse to clamp down on human rights. This has to stop.

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Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media
26 Jan 2017
Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media
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Beware: countering “violent extremism” online risks human rights

2 Nov 2016

However well-intentioned, CVE proposals are a minefield for human rights.

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Beware: countering “violent extremism” online risks human rights
2 Nov 2016
Beware: countering “violent extremism” online risks human rights