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U.N. Special Rapporteurs warn of closing digital space amid COVID-19 at RightsCon Online

30 Jul 2020

Access Now welcomes a new statement from U.N. Special Rapporteurs warning of increased closing of digital spaces amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and embraces their commitment to continue to document the intersection of technology within their mandates.

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U.N. Special Rapporteurs warn of closing digital space amid COVID-19 at RightsCon Online
30 Jul 2020
U.N. Special Rapporteurs warn of closing digital space amid COVID-19 at RightsCon Online
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COVID-19 & the right to protest: pressing issues at the 44th Human Rights Council

30 Jun 2020

As the 44th session of the Human Rights Council kicks off amid a pandemic and mass protests, we’re closely monitoring action on the issues impacting digital rights globally.

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COVID-19 & the right to protest: pressing issues at the 44th Human Rights Council
30 Jun 2020
COVID-19 & the right to protest: pressing issues at the 44th Human Rights Council
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United Nations: Access Now on joint declaration “Challenges to freedom of expression in the next decade”

12 Jul 2019

Access Now welcomes the joint declaration from the United Nations that calls on governments globally to protect encryption and anonymity, safeguard net neutrality, and rein in the abuse of surveillance technologies.

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United Nations: Access Now on joint declaration “Challenges to freedom of expression in the next decade”
12 Jul 2019
United Nations: Access Now on joint declaration “Challenges to freedom of expression in the next decade”
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Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council

19 Jun 2018

Our joint review with APC of the internet and human rights issues at stake in the 38th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, June 18-July 6

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Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council
19 Jun 2018
Internet rights in focus: 38th session of the Human Rights Council

مصر: مرت سنة تقريباً على الحجب والمواقع  تصل إلى 500 موقع محجوب قبل الانتخابات الرئاسية

15 Mar 2018
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مصر: مرت سنة تقريباً على الحجب والمواقع  تصل إلى 500 موقع محجوب قبل الانتخابات الرئاسية
15 Mar 2018
مصر: مرت سنة تقريباً على الحجب والمواقع  تصل إلى 500 موقع محجوب قبل الانتخابات الرئاسية
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Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”

11 Jan 2018

Governments are coercing private internet intermediaries to police and regulate online content. Here’s how companies can meet their obligation to respect human rights.

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Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”
11 Jan 2018
Access Now responds to Special Rapporteur Kaye on “Content Regulation in the Digital Age”
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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

Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet

3 Aug 2017

The Communications Authority and an opposition candidate condemned internet shutdowns, but wavered on hate speech. It’s time for the president to speak out.

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Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet
3 Aug 2017
Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet
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U.N. expert aims to help businesses globally defend your digital rights

8 Jun 2016

U.N. Special Rapporteur David Kaye maps out the pathway for developing global business standards to defend free expression and privacy in the digital age.

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U.N. expert aims to help businesses globally defend your digital rights
8 Jun 2016
U.N. expert aims to help businesses globally defend your digital rights
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The U.N. wants to connect everyone to the internet. That’s not enough.

14 Oct 2015

In a new op-ed published at Slate, David Kaye, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the freedom of expression, and Brett Solomon, our executive director, argue that in global policy, connecting the developing world to the internet isn’t enough. Respect for human rights must go “hand in glove” with the drive to connection.

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The U.N. wants to connect everyone to the internet. That’s not enough.
14 Oct 2015
The U.N. wants to connect everyone to the internet. That’s not enough.