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Cambodia: Stop silencing critical commentary on COVID-19

25 May 2021

Access Now and global NGOs are calling on the Cambodian government to immediately stop its assault on freedom of expression in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cambodia: Stop silencing critical commentary on COVID-19
25 May 2021
Cambodia: Stop silencing critical commentary on COVID-19
India fake news

UNHCR and WFP IrisGuard response letter

19 May 2021
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UNHCR and WFP IrisGuard response letter
19 May 2021
UNHCR and WFP IrisGuard response letter

منظمات حقوقية تطالب السلطات المصرية بوقف محاكمات صانعات محتوى تيك توك وضمان حرية التعبير

18 May 2021

تدين المنظمات الحقوقية الموقعة أدناه استمرار السلطات المصرية في استجواب ومحاكمة صانعات المحتوى بتطبيقي تيك توك ولايكي، وتطالبها بوقف هذه المحاكمات وإخلاء سبيل هؤلاء المتهمين وإغلاق هذه القضايا.

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منظمات حقوقية تطالب السلطات المصرية بوقف محاكمات صانعات محتوى تيك توك وضمان حرية التعبير
18 May 2021
منظمات حقوقية تطالب السلطات المصرية بوقف محاكمات صانعات محتوى تيك توك وضمان حرية التعبير

Egyptian authorities must stop trials of TikTok content creators, guarantee freedom of expression

18 May 2021

Access Now and 13 other NGOs condemn the continued prosecution and trial of TikTok and Likee content creators, and demand that the Egyptian authorities stop these trials, release these defendants, and close these cases.

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Egyptian authorities must stop trials of TikTok content creators, guarantee freedom of expression
18 May 2021
Egyptian authorities must stop trials of TikTok content creators, guarantee freedom of expression
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India: Instagram’s censorship of COVID-19 posts jeopardises free speech

17 May 2021

India is experiencing a severe public health crisis. Instagram has been a crucial channel for people to communicate about important pandemic-related issues. 

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India: Instagram’s censorship of COVID-19 posts jeopardises free speech
17 May 2021
India: Instagram’s censorship of COVID-19 posts jeopardises free speech
India fake news

Letter: collection and use of refugees’ biometric data by UNHCR and WFP in Jordan

5 May 2021
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Letter: collection and use of refugees’ biometric data by UNHCR and WFP in Jordan
5 May 2021
Letter: collection and use of refugees’ biometric data by UNHCR and WFP in Jordan
Tunisia biometric passports

Iris scanning of refugees is disproportionate and dangerous — What’s happening behind IrisGuard’s closed doors?

12 Apr 2021

Refugees should not be required to hand over personal biometric data in exchange for basic needs such as purchasing food. However, iris scan tech is reportedly being used by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) in Jordan.

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Iris scanning of refugees is disproportionate and dangerous — What’s happening behind IrisGuard’s closed doors?
12 Apr 2021
Iris scanning of refugees is disproportionate and dangerous — What’s happening behind IrisGuard’s closed doors?
KeepItOn Election shutdown handbook header image

Internet est un outil pour la démocratie, le Bénin et le Tchad doivent #KeepItOn pendant les élections

7 Apr 2021

Access Now et la coalition #KeepItOn appelle les autorités de s’assurer que l’internet est ouvert et accessible pendant les élections au Bénin et au Tchad. 

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Internet est un outil pour la démocratie, le Bénin et le Tchad doivent #KeepItOn pendant les élections
7 Apr 2021
Internet est un outil pour la démocratie, le Bénin et le Tchad doivent #KeepItOn pendant les élections
KeepItOn Election shutdown handbook header image

Internet is a tool for democracy, Benin and Chad must #KeepItOn during elections

7 Apr 2021

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition are calling on authorities to ensure the internet is open and accessible during the Benin and Chad elections.

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Internet is a tool for democracy, Benin and Chad must #KeepItOn during elections
7 Apr 2021
Internet is a tool for democracy, Benin and Chad must #KeepItOn during elections
Kazakhstan internet

#KeepIton open letter: the Republic of Chad must keep the internet open and secure during presidential elections

7 Apr 2021

Nations across Africa, and the world, are intentionally shutting down the internet when people need it the most — during elections and important national events. This election, we urge the Republic of Chad to #KeepItOn.

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#KeepIton open letter: the Republic of Chad must keep the internet open and secure during presidential elections
7 Apr 2021
#KeepIton open letter: the Republic of Chad must keep the internet open and secure during presidential elections