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As states discuss global cybersecurity at U.N., we must act to protect users

13 Feb 2020

At a meeting of the United Nations OEWG on global cybersecurity, we advocated for approaches to put users at the center of cybersecurity policy and safeguard human rights.

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As states discuss global cybersecurity at U.N., we must act to protect users
13 Feb 2020
As states discuss global cybersecurity at U.N., we must act to protect users
Digital rights

Digital rights are vital for sustainable development

6 Feb 2020

Access Now joined 15 other organizations to review the outcomes of UNGA74, including the critical importance of civil society engagement.

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Digital rights are vital for sustainable development
6 Feb 2020
Digital rights are vital for sustainable development
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To keep us safe, global cybersecurity norms must be human-centered and protect rights

2 Dec 2019

At the United Nations OEWG meetings, we highlighted the increase in cyber attacks for surveillance and the global epidemic of internet shutdowns, both of which threaten the ability to use the internet securely.

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To keep us safe, global cybersecurity norms must be human-centered and protect rights
2 Dec 2019
To keep us safe, global cybersecurity norms must be human-centered and protect rights

It’s not the first time Iran has shut down the internet, but this time, it’s different

19 Nov 2019

The method Iran used to carry out the shutdown diverges from a “typical” blanket shutdown and its comprehensive nature makes it harder to circumvent.

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It’s not the first time Iran has shut down the internet, but this time, it’s different
19 Nov 2019
It’s not the first time Iran has shut down the internet, but this time, it’s different
United Nations Human Rights Concil

United Nations: protect rights in welfare systems’ tech overhaul

17 Oct 2019

Governments should pay attention to the call of the United Nations’ leading expert on poverty to fully integrate human rights protections into their efforts to digitize and automate welfare benefits and services.

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United Nations: protect rights in welfare systems’ tech overhaul
17 Oct 2019
United Nations: protect rights in welfare systems’ tech overhaul
UNHRC_Eric Bridiers

Internet access, digital ID, data protection, surveillance controls: UPR review highlights threats to digital rights

15 Oct 2019

In our UPR comments with partner organizations, we recommend steps to ensure secure, open, equitable internet access, defend privacy and digital security in digital ID programs, strengthen data protection, and limit surveillance.

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Internet access, digital ID, data protection, surveillance controls: UPR review highlights threats to digital rights
15 Oct 2019
Internet access, digital ID, data protection, surveillance controls: UPR review highlights threats to digital rights
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Sustainability and digital rights: how they’re connected and what that means for our work

25 Sep 2019

The consequences of the climate crisis are universal and interconnected. Here’s how we see our role in responding.

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Sustainability and digital rights: how they’re connected and what that means for our work
25 Sep 2019
Sustainability and digital rights: how they’re connected and what that means for our work
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Revised draft U.N. treaty on business and human rights: a few steps forward, a few unanswered questions

20 Aug 2019

Companies have a huge impact on human rights, and they must be held accountable for abuse of these rights. An updated draft treaty from the United Nations is helpful, but needs to go further.

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Revised draft U.N. treaty on business and human rights: a few steps forward, a few unanswered questions
20 Aug 2019
Revised draft U.N. treaty on business and human rights: a few steps forward, a few unanswered questions
UNHRC_Eric Bridiers

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”
UNHRC_Eric Bridiers|

Shutdowns, surveillance, and censorship: UPR reviews highlight threats to digital rights

20 May 2019

We joined our partners to document the human rights records of Egypt, Gambia, Iraq, and Italy.

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Shutdowns, surveillance, and censorship: UPR reviews highlight threats to digital rights
20 May 2019
Shutdowns, surveillance, and censorship: UPR reviews highlight threats to digital rights