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Digital rights win: U.S. to amend internet exemptions for sanctions programs

5 Apr 2023

The U.S. is amending internet communications general licenses to ensure sanctions regimes do not negatively impact people’s ability to access the internet in targeted countries.

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Digital rights win: U.S. to amend internet exemptions for sanctions programs
5 Apr 2023
Digital rights win: U.S. to amend internet exemptions for sanctions programs
Regulating digital platforms

When sanctions undermine human rights online

18 Jan 2023

Sanctions are a preferred foreign policy tool for many states. But they can also harm human rights. Governments, businesses, and civil society must align to protect human rights and democratic values through international sanctions regimes.

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When sanctions undermine human rights online
18 Jan 2023
When sanctions undermine human rights online
Burkina Faso internet

The world must support people in Iran: sanctions relief helps connect the nation

26 Sep 2022

Access Now supports sanctions relief to keep Iran country connected — to information, platforms for expression, and the outside world.

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The world must support people in Iran: sanctions relief helps connect the nation
26 Sep 2022
The world must support people in Iran: sanctions relief helps connect the nation
Digital rights

UN roundup and delegate guide: digital rights at the United Nations

14 Sep 2022

Our new brief tracks progress on digital rights at the UN, providing recommendations for advancing international norms and standards to safeguard human rights online. 

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UN roundup and delegate guide: digital rights at the United Nations
14 Sep 2022
UN roundup and delegate guide: digital rights at the United Nations
Kazakhstan internet

UK protects free flow of information amidst Russia sanctions

1 Jun 2022

The UK government has listened to civil society’s assertion that blocking the flow of information in and out of Russia will strike a blow to the rights of millions.  

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UK protects free flow of information amidst Russia sanctions
1 Jun 2022
UK protects free flow of information amidst Russia sanctions
WEF spyware

As the WEF meets, pressure is on the world’s powerbrokers to shut down the spyware industry

23 May 2022

As the industry’s big players meet at the WEF in Davos this week, they must seize this opportunity to shut down the spyware industry.

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As the WEF meets, pressure is on the world’s powerbrokers to shut down the spyware industry
23 May 2022
As the WEF meets, pressure is on the world’s powerbrokers to shut down the spyware industry
internet shutdown #KeepItOn

Letter to U.K. government: Do not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus

20 May 2022

Access Now and a coalition of human rights organizations are calling on the U.K. government to ensure sanctions do not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus.

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Letter to U.K. government: Do not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus
20 May 2022
Letter to U.K. government: Do not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus
internet shutdown #KeepItOn

Coalition to Boris Johnson: don’t boot Russians offline via sanctions

20 May 2022

Access Now and a coalition of civil society organizations urge the U.K. government to not disrupt internet access in Russia or Belarus.

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Coalition to Boris Johnson: don’t boot Russians offline via sanctions
20 May 2022
Coalition to Boris Johnson: don’t boot Russians offline via sanctions
Burkina Faso internet

U.S. moves to keep the Russian people connected despite sanctions

8 Apr 2022

In response to a coalition letter led by Access Now and the Wikimedia Foundation, the U.S. Treasury Department decided to exempt internet communications services from U.S. sanctions in Russia.

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U.S. moves to keep the Russian people connected despite sanctions
8 Apr 2022
U.S. moves to keep the Russian people connected despite sanctions
Digital rights

Access Now’s statement on Myanmar at the U.N. Human Rights Council

23 Mar 2022

Myanmar’s military is engaged in a digital coup, and the international community must act. We spoke at the United Nations on Myanmar during the 49th session of the Human Rights Council to offer our recommendations.

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Access Now’s statement on Myanmar at the U.N. Human Rights Council
23 Mar 2022
Access Now’s statement on Myanmar at the U.N. Human Rights Council