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Civil Society Joint Brief on the UN Global Digital Compact
#KeepItOn: Bangladesh’s government must restore internet access, ensure connectivity during student protests
#KeepItOn coalition urges authorities in Bangladesh to ensure that people can access open, secure, and unrestricted internet during the ongoing student protests.
A pathway forward for digital rights
Brett Solomon shares insights from 15 years as Access Now Co-founder and Executive Director.
UN cybercrime convention: open letter to EU-commission and member states
EU member states must not sign the latest draft of the UN cybercrime convention if critical flaws are not addressed.
Access Now welcomes Alejandro Mayoral Baños, new Executive Director
Access Now is excited to announce the appointment of Alejandro Mayoral Baños as the organization’s new Executive Director.
Regulatory Mapping on Artificial Intelligence in Latin America
Kenyan authorities must respect the constitution and stop cracking down on human rights — online and offline
Access Now and over 20 organisations have written to the Kenyan government calling for an end to violations of human rights — online and off.
Open letter to Kenya’s government: cease attacks on protesters’ digital rights
We the undersigned organisations write to you regarding the alarming deteriorating human rights situation in Kenya.
Cyber accountability in East Asia: human rights are key for cybersecurity
China’s digital and cyber policies hurt human rights and undermine cybersecurity globally. Access Now’s Brett Solomon explores how the international community can respond.
Convocatoria para periodistas: Red Latinoamericana de Periodismo en Derechos Digitales
Access Now abre convocatoria para la Red LATAM de Periodismo en Derechos Digitales, promoviendo una cobertura sobre tecnología y DDHH
Carta aberta: Defendendo uma legislação brasileira de IA que proteja direitos
No Brasil, é urgente uma abordagem embasada em direitos humanos para a regulamentação dos Sistemas de Inteligência Artificial.
Open letter: Advocating for Brazilian AI regulation that protects human rights
Access Now and Rights in Network Coalition urges Brazilian authorities to include necessary improvements in Bill 2338/2023.
Generative AI and election disinformation: much ado about nothing?
In this bumper “year of elections,” alarm bells are being raised about the potential impact of generative AI in worsening election disinformation. But is this really the democratic disaster many are making it out to be, or is it a lot of fuss over nothing?
Digital safety guide for LGBTQ+ activists in Africa
Rising LGBTQ+ intolerance in many African countries drives digital repression of activists. This guide provides safety tips and resources for protecting against these threats.
Worse than China or Iran? Myanmar’s dangerous VPN ban
Myanmar’s VPN ban, imposed by the military junta, is preventing people from safely accessing blocked apps and websites.
Authorities in Kenya must immediately restore internet access and #KeepItOn throughout protests and unrest
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition strongly condemn the ongoing disruption of internet access and increased crackdown on the people of Kenya amid protests.
Legislación deficiente permite a Meta extraer datos personales en América Latina
Partial enforcement of India’s Telecom Act — a total eclipse of digital rights
Access Now urges the Indian government to amend the Telecom Act 2023 and consult with civil society and experts before framing rules to implement the Act to safeguard people’s rights to privacy and free speech.
#لا_لقطع_الإنترنت_خلال_الامتحانات: التزام الأردن بعدم قطع الإنترنت ينبغي أن يستمرّ هذا العام
We’re sending an open letter to authorities in Jordan calling them to continue to #KeepItOn during this year’s exams.
#NoExamShutdown: Jordan’s commitment to #KeepItOn should continue this year
We’re sending an open letter to authorities in Jordan calling them to continue to #KeepItOn during this year’s exams.
Access Now in the news
Access Now’s team members provide expert commentary to media outlets around the world. Contact [email protected] to arrange an interview with one of our staff, and subscribe to our media alerts for regular updates.
We need digital ceasefires to tackle warfare in the digital age
Meta is training its AI with public Instagram posts. Artists in Latin America can’t opt out
Apple sends fresh warnings to iPhone users over spyware attacks, groups say
Myanmar junta’s VPN block poses ‘major threat,’ say analysts
As Apple kills more Russia VPN apps, it’s time to think about alternatives
Popular VPNs have just disappeared from the Apple app store in Russia
These corporations are the true “winners” of the war on Gaza
Vietnam requires facial recognition for digital payments
A controversial facial-recognition company quietly expands into Latin America
Pegasus strikes again: how Russian and Belarusian independent journalists became new targets of the hacking software
Access Now condemns recent internet disruption in Kenya
YouTube and Facebook let India down during the Lok Sabha election
The inside view of spyware’s ‘dirty interference,’ from two recent Pegasus victims
Israel opposes rebuilding Gaza’s internet access because terrorists could go online
How the Myanmar VPN ban is plunging citizens into online darkness
Acuerdos y tecnologías permiten violaciones a la privacidad de las personas migrantes y en tránsito
Events
Join us at an upcoming event hosted by Access Now or our partners, and reach out to connect with us in person or online.
g0v Summit 2024
May 4 @ 9:00 am – May 5 @ 5:00 pm KST
g0v (gov-zero) is a grassroots community of software developers, designers, activists, educators, writers, and citizens, focused on improving civil society through technology and collaboration.
World Press Freedom Day: Digital threats to free expression & climate discourse in Latin America and beyond
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am CMT
World Press Freedom Day 2024
Vigilancia y persecución: la represión de los DDHH en América Latina
May 2 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm SMT
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, 2 May 2024, join us in unpacking the much needed solutions to these attacks on human rights.
Lanzamiento del Manual del Pequeñx Vigiladx
March 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm CMT
Durante este evento lanzaremos el Manual del Pequeñx Vigiladx, una herramienta para ayudarte a navegar el sistema judicial en caso de sufrir una detención errónea por sistemas biométricos.
