Authorities in Bangladesh must stop toying with people’s access to the internet! After throttling internet speed and blocking platforms in specific areas over the last week, authorities in Bangladesh have now resorted to a country-wide shutdown to stifle ongoing student protests. Cutting off people’s access to the internet violates freedoms guaranteed in Bangladesh’s constitution, does not abide by the country’s law, and is never acceptable. Read more from us and the #KeepItOn coalition. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eC3_gj2q
Access Now
Civic and Social Organizations
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Fighting for human rights in the digital age
About us
Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk around the world. By combining direct technical support, comprehensive policy engagement, global advocacy, grassroots grantmaking, legal interventions, and convenings such as RightsCon, we fight for human rights in the digital age. POLICY Policy works at the intersection of human rights and technology, furthering Access Now’s mission by developing and promoting rights-respecting practices and policies. With staff placed strategically around the world, we seek to advance laws and global norms to effect long-term systemic change in the area of digital rights and online security, developing insightful, rights-based, and well-researched policy guidance to governments, corporations, and civil society. ADVOCACY Advocacy leverages deep user engagement, bold visual advocacy, and innovative campaign tactics. Our campaigns bring our policy positions and advocacy asks straight to the halls of parliaments and corporate boardrooms, package and deliver secure technologies to protect users at risk, and mobilize global internet users to pressure the powerful. TECH Tech provides technology solutions and real-time advice for users at risk in circumstances where communications are not open, free, or safe. Through our 24/7 Digital Security Helpline, we offer technical guidance and incident response to inform and support activists, journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society actors on the ground.
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https://www.accessnow.org/
External link for Access Now
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Digital Rights, Digital Security, Global Public Outreach, Online Campaigning, Human Rights, and Advocacy
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Brussels, Tunis, San Jose, Costa Rica, Manila,
New York, NY 10001, OO
Employees at Access Now
Updates
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Fifteen years of reflection and now, a pathway forward for digital rights — from our very own Brett Solomon. As we begin our journey to new leadership, we invite you to take a deep dive with our co-founder and parting Executive Director as he shares his journey and well-informed perspective on the way forward for digital rights. Here is what he has to say: https://lnkd.in/gcD7MmR4
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We have big news to share with you! 🎉 Join us in welcoming Alejandro Mayoral Banos, PhD as our new Executive Director! He will take the reins from Brett Solomon, co-founder and Executive Director who served us for 15 years. Alejandro will begin his new role on October 1, 2024. Learn more about this transition: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/esv8Axrk
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¡Buenas noticias! Traducimos nuestro análisis de propuestas regulatorias de inteligencia artificial en América Latina al inglés.Do you want to know about how Latin America is legislating AI? Read our full report with Thomson Reuters Foundation's Trustlaw here: https://lnkd.in/e27V2fkX
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The attack on human rights online and offline amidst protests by Kenya’s government is shameful! Human rights organizations are demanding accountability and asking authorities to uphold the rule of law and respect the human rights of people in Kenya! Share this post and find our joint open letter and PR in the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/ekZq_UTd #KeepItOn #DigitalRights #HumanRights
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The attack on human rights online and offline amidst protests by Kenya’s government is shameful! Human rights organizations are demanding accountability and asking authorities to uphold the rule of law and respect the human rights of people in Kenya! Share this post and find our joint open letter and PR in the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/ekZq_UTd #KeepItOn #DigitalRights #HumanRights
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Nueva oportunidad para periodistas y creadorxs de contenido en en América Latina! Access Now abre la convocatoria para la Red Latinoamericana de Periodismo en Derechos Digitales. Participa en capacitaciones dirigidas por personas expertas en tecnología y derechos humanos de toda la región, y amplía tu conocimiento en temas como libertad de expresión en línea, inteligencia artificial y seguridad digital. Seleccionaremos a 14 periodistas de toda Latinoamérica y el Caribe para ser parte de estos talleres. No dejes pasar esta oportunidad única para fortalecer tu carrera periodística. Lee más sobre la oportunidad e inicia tu aplicación aquí:
Convocatoria para periodistas: Red Latinoamericana de Periodismo en Derechos Digitales - Access Now
https://www.accessnow.org
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Sistemas de IA de riscos altos ou excessivos devem ter deveres condizentes para seus desenvolvedores e implementadores, sem flexibilizar obrigações para o lobby das big techs. Leia mais nesta carta aberta. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ezQajAqu
Open Letter: Advocating for Brazilian AI regulation that protects human rights - Coalizão Direitos na Rede
https://direitosnarede.org.br
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Let's unpack generative AI! Many have shared concerns about generative AI and its power to endanger democracies during the super-election year. Read our latest blog to learn about its danger and the currently proposed solutions to tackle AI-generated disinformation.
Generative AI and human rights: what you should know
https://www.accessnow.org
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Our new LGBTQ+ digital security guide is here! Across Africa, LGBTQ+ people continue to be unjustly targeted across online platforms and in person – but we won’t keep quiet about it. Use our new resource to support and #ProtectLGBTQDigitalRights. Access the full guide:
Digital safety guide for LGBTQ+ activists in Africa - Access Now
https://www.accessnow.org