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Protest and human rights

Access Now condemns escalating attacks against activists and peaceful protesters in Tunisia

3 Feb 2021

Access Now calls for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained protesters, activists, and internet users in Tunisia, and for authorities to urgently halt its escalation on freedom of expression, both online and offline.

Press Release
Access Now condemns escalating attacks against activists and peaceful protesters in Tunisia
3 Feb 2021
Access Now condemns escalating attacks against activists and peaceful protesters in Tunisia
Data protection in MENA

Exposed and exploited: Data protection in the Middle East and North Africa

28 Jan 2021

Access Now’s latest report, Exposed and exploited: Data protection in the Middle East and North Africa, explores how a lack of strong data protection in MENA countries is leaving people vulnerable to abuse and exploitation of their most personal information.

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Exposed and exploited: Data protection in the Middle East and North Africa
28 Jan 2021
Exposed and exploited: Data protection in the Middle East and North Africa

45 منظمة تندد بحملة الكراهية على Instagram ضد مجتمع الميم في تونس‎

28 Sep 2020
Press Release
45 منظمة تندد بحملة الكراهية على Instagram ضد مجتمع الميم في تونس‎
28 Sep 2020
45 منظمة تندد بحملة الكراهية على Instagram ضد مجتمع الميم في تونس‎

In Tunisia, 45 organizations speak out against Instagram hate campaign targeting the LGBTQ community

28 Sep 2020

A coalition of organizations including Mawjoudin, Damj, and Access Now are asking Instagram and others to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in the face of hatred and violence on the platform.

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In Tunisia, 45 organizations speak out against Instagram hate campaign targeting the LGBTQ community
28 Sep 2020
In Tunisia, 45 organizations speak out against Instagram hate campaign targeting the LGBTQ community

Tunisian activists to Instagram: Stifle homophobic Lady Samara

23 Sep 2020
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Tunisian activists to Instagram: Stifle homophobic Lady Samara
23 Sep 2020
Tunisian activists to Instagram: Stifle homophobic Lady Samara

En un país hostil a travestis, brasileña hace arte a partir de su identidad y denuncia la transfobia

9 Jul 2020
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En un país hostil a travestis, brasileña hace arte a partir de su identidad y denuncia la transfobia
9 Jul 2020
En un país hostil a travestis, brasileña hace arte a partir de su identidad y denuncia la transfobia
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Metro facial biometrics, emotion, gender detection system legitimacy disputed in Brazil court

1 Jul 2020
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Metro facial biometrics, emotion, gender detection system legitimacy disputed in Brazil court
1 Jul 2020
Metro facial biometrics, emotion, gender detection system legitimacy disputed in Brazil court
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BINGO! You’re proud and secure

30 Jun 2020

To celebrate and honor LGBTQ people everywhere who are working toward a more just and human rights-respecting world, we’ve updated our Digital Security Bingo card to reflect the unique threats they face. Stay safe and proud, online and off!

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BINGO! You’re proud and secure
30 Jun 2020
BINGO! You’re proud and secure
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Digital Security Helpline: In 2020, LGBTQ groups are facing more online harassment than ever

29 Jun 2020

According to our stats so far in 2020, LGBTQ people are experiencing more incidents of online harassment, attacks on their accounts, and censorship.

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Digital Security Helpline: In 2020, LGBTQ groups are facing more online harassment than ever
29 Jun 2020
Digital Security Helpline: In 2020, LGBTQ groups are facing more online harassment than ever
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Data for sale in Brazil: Access Now files expert opinion in São Paulo metro facial recognition case

24 Jun 2020

Yesterday, Access Now filed an expert opinion in a case brought by Brazilian consumer rights organisation IDEC against ViaQuatro, a concessionary of the São Paulo metro.

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Data for sale in Brazil: Access Now files expert opinion in São Paulo metro facial recognition case
24 Jun 2020
Data for sale in Brazil: Access Now files expert opinion in São Paulo metro facial recognition case