Tag: UN
The gender of surveillance: how the world can work together for a safer internet
For gender equality by 2030, civil society and governments need to collaborate on preventing gendered surveillance.
Access Now at the 2017 Internet Governance Forum
Here’s where we will be at IGF 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland on December 18-21.
Democratic Republic of Congo orders telco Orange to slow internet capacity
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.
New U.S. plan for responsible business conduct takes baby steps toward digital rights
The U.S. “NAP” addresses human rights issues in the ICT sector, but it doesn’t go far enough.
Access Now at the 2016 Internet Governance Forum
Attending or following IGF 2016? Here’s where we’ll be and what we’re focusing on.
Strengthening our engagement at the U.N.
After we spent years applying for accreditation at the United Nations, the NGO Committee granted our request. It should now do the same for other groups, and reform the process.
Helping African nations protect human rights online: UPR review
Our submissions to the U.N. Human Rights Council in the Universal Periodic Review for Uganda and South Sudan highlight ways that they can improve their human rights records.
Help us speak out for your rights in global forums
We work to amplify the voices of users at risk in global forums, fighting to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy human rights in the digital age. Help us do even more in 2016!
UN Commission on Science & Technology for Development
Contribution to the CSTD ten-year review of the implementation of WSIS outcomes.
Access’ Response to the UN Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation Questionnaire
Access’ response to the questionnaire of the United Nations Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation.