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Across conflict zones, internet shutdowns are used as a tactic of war.
Based on testimonies from Gaza and Sudan, our new report shows how shutdowns inflict psychological, economic, political, and societal damage.
Read the report ➡️ www.accessnow.org/publication/...
Based on testimonies from Gaza and Sudan, our new report shows how shutdowns inflict psychological, economic, political, and societal damage.
Read the report ➡️ www.accessnow.org/publication/...
This holiday season, stand with those defending freedom online.
Your support helps us keep defending digital rights across the globe.
Fund the good fight — donate today: www.accessnow.org/donate
Your support helps us keep defending digital rights across the globe.
Fund the good fight — donate today: www.accessnow.org/donate
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This holiday season, stand with those defending freedom online.
Your support helps us keep defending digital rights across the globe.
Fund the good fight — donate today: www.accessnow.org/donate
Your support helps us keep defending digital rights across the globe.
Fund the good fight — donate today: www.accessnow.org/donate
AI is expanding fast — and so are the risks to human rights.
To truly safeguard people from the worst risks of AI development, we need strong, actionable data protection rights.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
To truly safeguard people from the worst risks of AI development, we need strong, actionable data protection rights.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
December 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
AI is expanding fast — and so are the risks to human rights.
To truly safeguard people from the worst risks of AI development, we need strong, actionable data protection rights.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
To truly safeguard people from the worst risks of AI development, we need strong, actionable data protection rights.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
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In October, Fight joined @accessnow.org @amnesty.org @hrw.org @7amleh.bsky.social and @eff.org in another letter to Microsoft demanding more transparency around the ongoing investigation Microsoft is overseeing into its contracts with the Israeli military: www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
Access Now - Microsoft must come clean on its role in Israel’s war on Gaza
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, are writing with great concern regarding media reporting alleging that Microsoft has contributed to grave violations of international law perpetrated by...
www.accessnow.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In October, Fight joined @accessnow.org @amnesty.org @hrw.org @7amleh.bsky.social and @eff.org in another letter to Microsoft demanding more transparency around the ongoing investigation Microsoft is overseeing into its contracts with the Israeli military: www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
"If the world ignores Myanmar now, it will see the same digital oppression replicated elsewhere," says Wai Phyo Myint, Asia Pacific Policy Analyst at Access Now.
Read more: www.context.news/digital-righ...
Read more: www.context.news/digital-righ...
Myanmar’s new era of digital oppression | Context by TRF
If the world ignores Myanmar now, it will see the same digital oppression replicated elsewhere
www.context.news
December 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"If the world ignores Myanmar now, it will see the same digital oppression replicated elsewhere," says Wai Phyo Myint, Asia Pacific Policy Analyst at Access Now.
Read more: www.context.news/digital-righ...
Read more: www.context.news/digital-righ...
10 years ago, we launched the Grants Program with a simple idea: when digital rights defenders are under attack, they deserve rapid, trusted support.
The “Community Defenders” are grounded in lived experience, and driven by the needs and aspirations of their people. 🧵 ⬇️ ️
The “Community Defenders” are grounded in lived experience, and driven by the needs and aspirations of their people. 🧵 ⬇️ ️
December 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
10 years ago, we launched the Grants Program with a simple idea: when digital rights defenders are under attack, they deserve rapid, trusted support.
The “Community Defenders” are grounded in lived experience, and driven by the needs and aspirations of their people. 🧵 ⬇️ ️
The “Community Defenders” are grounded in lived experience, and driven by the needs and aspirations of their people. 🧵 ⬇️ ️
SMSs sent by the DGSP via MTN Congo encouraged people to report alleged gang members for money amid reports of extrajudicial killings.
Telecoms have a duty to protect subscriber data and prevent harm — MTN Group must investigate and provide remedies.
Telecoms have a duty to protect subscriber data and prevent harm — MTN Group must investigate and provide remedies.
MTN Group must answer for dangerous bounty SMS campaign in the Republic of Congo - Access Now
Access Now,together with several human rights organizations, are calling on MTN Group to protect mobile service subscribers and ensure transparency and accountability for data breaches perpetuated by…
www.accessnow.org
December 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
SMSs sent by the DGSP via MTN Congo encouraged people to report alleged gang members for money amid reports of extrajudicial killings.
Telecoms have a duty to protect subscriber data and prevent harm — MTN Group must investigate and provide remedies.
Telecoms have a duty to protect subscriber data and prevent harm — MTN Group must investigate and provide remedies.
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#HumanRights don’t protect themselves. But defenders worldwide face growing digital threats, with women & gender-diverse activists especially at risk. Canada supports @accessnow.org’s Digital Security Helpline to help keep them safe & their voices strong. #HumanRightsDay #16Days
December 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
#HumanRights don’t protect themselves. But defenders worldwide face growing digital threats, with women & gender-diverse activists especially at risk. Canada supports @accessnow.org’s Digital Security Helpline to help keep them safe & their voices strong. #HumanRightsDay #16Days
Across conflict zones, internet shutdowns are used as a tactic of war.
Based on testimonies from Gaza and Sudan, our new report shows how shutdowns inflict psychological, economic, political, and societal damage.
Read the report ➡️ www.accessnow.org/publication/...
Based on testimonies from Gaza and Sudan, our new report shows how shutdowns inflict psychological, economic, political, and societal damage.
Read the report ➡️ www.accessnow.org/publication/...
December 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Across conflict zones, internet shutdowns are used as a tactic of war.
Based on testimonies from Gaza and Sudan, our new report shows how shutdowns inflict psychological, economic, political, and societal damage.
Read the report ➡️ www.accessnow.org/publication/...
Based on testimonies from Gaza and Sudan, our new report shows how shutdowns inflict psychological, economic, political, and societal damage.
Read the report ➡️ www.accessnow.org/publication/...
Today on Human Rights Day, we’re reminded that the struggle for human rights now extends into the digital world.
Protecting digital rights is part of protecting each other — and building a future where everyone can live, speak, and participate with freedom and dignity!
Protecting digital rights is part of protecting each other — and building a future where everyone can live, speak, and participate with freedom and dignity!
December 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today on Human Rights Day, we’re reminded that the struggle for human rights now extends into the digital world.
Protecting digital rights is part of protecting each other — and building a future where everyone can live, speak, and participate with freedom and dignity!
Protecting digital rights is part of protecting each other — and building a future where everyone can live, speak, and participate with freedom and dignity!
Are you experienced in building individual giving programs for nonprofits?
We’re looking for a consultant to audit our infrastructure, branding, and existing campaign materials, and recommend next steps to strengthen our program. Apply now 🔽
We’re looking for a consultant to audit our infrastructure, branding, and existing campaign materials, and recommend next steps to strengthen our program. Apply now 🔽
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Are you experienced in building individual giving programs for nonprofits?
We’re looking for a consultant to audit our infrastructure, branding, and existing campaign materials, and recommend next steps to strengthen our program. Apply now 🔽
We’re looking for a consultant to audit our infrastructure, branding, and existing campaign materials, and recommend next steps to strengthen our program. Apply now 🔽
Ahead of planned protests, Tanzanian authorities and Meta must respect human rights + ensure open and secure access to the internet and digital platforms.
ISPs and Telcos operating in the country must resist any shutdown orders and #KeepItOn.
Read more: www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
ISPs and Telcos operating in the country must resist any shutdown orders and #KeepItOn.
Read more: www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
Access Now - #KeepItOn: Tanzanian authorities and Meta must reverse course and respect human rights
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition joins the international community in demanding accountability and transparency for the grave human rights violations documented in Tanzania during and after the…
www.accessnow.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Ahead of planned protests, Tanzanian authorities and Meta must respect human rights + ensure open and secure access to the internet and digital platforms.
ISPs and Telcos operating in the country must resist any shutdown orders and #KeepItOn.
Read more: www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
ISPs and Telcos operating in the country must resist any shutdown orders and #KeepItOn.
Read more: www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
10 years ago, we launched the Grants Program with a simple idea: when digital rights defenders are under attack, they deserve rapid, trusted support.
Today we introduce the “Digital First Aiders” — local experts helping journalists, activists, and communities stay safe. 🧵 ⬇️
Today we introduce the “Digital First Aiders” — local experts helping journalists, activists, and communities stay safe. 🧵 ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
10 years ago, we launched the Grants Program with a simple idea: when digital rights defenders are under attack, they deserve rapid, trusted support.
Today we introduce the “Digital First Aiders” — local experts helping journalists, activists, and communities stay safe. 🧵 ⬇️
Today we introduce the “Digital First Aiders” — local experts helping journalists, activists, and communities stay safe. 🧵 ⬇️
Since 2015, Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition have made the connection between shutdowns and grave abuses, including crimes against humanity.
Now international judicial bodies are finally starting to recognize this link. 🧵
filipinotimes.net/latest-news/...
Now international judicial bodies are finally starting to recognize this link. 🧵
filipinotimes.net/latest-news/...
ICC launches new policy to prosecute cyber-enabled international crimes - The Filipino Times
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has unveiled its Policy on Cyber-enabled Crimes under the Rome Statute, outlining how it will
filipinotimes.net
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Since 2015, Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition have made the connection between shutdowns and grave abuses, including crimes against humanity.
Now international judicial bodies are finally starting to recognize this link. 🧵
filipinotimes.net/latest-news/...
Now international judicial bodies are finally starting to recognize this link. 🧵
filipinotimes.net/latest-news/...
NEW REPORT: War propaganda 2.0 is evolving. Targeted digital ads now influence every moment during conflict, often normalizing violence and justifying abuses.
Our new report reveals how online ads fuel these harms and why this demands urgent attention. 🧵▶️
Our new report reveals how online ads fuel these harms and why this demands urgent attention. 🧵▶️
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
NEW REPORT: War propaganda 2.0 is evolving. Targeted digital ads now influence every moment during conflict, often normalizing violence and justifying abuses.
Our new report reveals how online ads fuel these harms and why this demands urgent attention. 🧵▶️
Our new report reveals how online ads fuel these harms and why this demands urgent attention. 🧵▶️
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UPCOMING BRIEFING—The MAX App: Russia’s Pocket-Sized Approach to Mass Surveillance
📅Dec. 2
🕑2pm
🏛️Rayburn 2358-C
Join us to explore the implications of Russia’s approach to digital surveillance, including prospects for access to the open internet in Russia & occupied Ukraine. (1/3)
📅Dec. 2
🕑2pm
🏛️Rayburn 2358-C
Join us to explore the implications of Russia’s approach to digital surveillance, including prospects for access to the open internet in Russia & occupied Ukraine. (1/3)
November 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
UPCOMING BRIEFING—The MAX App: Russia’s Pocket-Sized Approach to Mass Surveillance
📅Dec. 2
🕑2pm
🏛️Rayburn 2358-C
Join us to explore the implications of Russia’s approach to digital surveillance, including prospects for access to the open internet in Russia & occupied Ukraine. (1/3)
📅Dec. 2
🕑2pm
🏛️Rayburn 2358-C
Join us to explore the implications of Russia’s approach to digital surveillance, including prospects for access to the open internet in Russia & occupied Ukraine. (1/3)
Just over a year ago, as the new EU mandate was beginning, we laid out our demands for EU leaders to prioritize respect for digital rights in order to deliver sustainable prosperity, democracy, and social fairness. Sadly, we’ve been disappointed. 🧵🔽
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Just over a year ago, as the new EU mandate was beginning, we laid out our demands for EU leaders to prioritize respect for digital rights in order to deliver sustainable prosperity, democracy, and social fairness. Sadly, we’ve been disappointed. 🧵🔽
Surveillance, censorship, and internet shutdowns — 2025 was a(nother) tough year for human rights.
We will continue to defend the right to connect, communicate, and stay safe online. Let's do it together. Fund the good fight — donate to Access Now. ⬇️ www.accessnow.org/donate
We will continue to defend the right to connect, communicate, and stay safe online. Let's do it together. Fund the good fight — donate to Access Now. ⬇️ www.accessnow.org/donate
November 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Surveillance, censorship, and internet shutdowns — 2025 was a(nother) tough year for human rights.
We will continue to defend the right to connect, communicate, and stay safe online. Let's do it together. Fund the good fight — donate to Access Now. ⬇️ www.accessnow.org/donate
We will continue to defend the right to connect, communicate, and stay safe online. Let's do it together. Fund the good fight — donate to Access Now. ⬇️ www.accessnow.org/donate
Ten years ago, Access Now’s Grants Program was born from a simple idea:
When digital rights defenders are under attack, they deserve rapid, flexible, and trusted support.
Here’s what that decade looks like 🔽🧵
When digital rights defenders are under attack, they deserve rapid, flexible, and trusted support.
Here’s what that decade looks like 🔽🧵
November 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Ten years ago, Access Now’s Grants Program was born from a simple idea:
When digital rights defenders are under attack, they deserve rapid, flexible, and trusted support.
Here’s what that decade looks like 🔽🧵
When digital rights defenders are under attack, they deserve rapid, flexible, and trusted support.
Here’s what that decade looks like 🔽🧵
At Access Now, we defend and extend the digital rights of people and communities at risk, everywhere.
Learn more about our work: accessnow.org
Learn more about our work: accessnow.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
At Access Now, we defend and extend the digital rights of people and communities at risk, everywhere.
Learn more about our work: accessnow.org
Learn more about our work: accessnow.org
The European Commission’s new “Digital Omnibus” isn’t simplification — it’s dismantling the safeguards that protect our fundamental rights.
Daniel Leufer breaks down how the proposal weakens core protections under the guise of easing industry compliance.
Read: www.techpolicy.press/digital-righ...
Daniel Leufer breaks down how the proposal weakens core protections under the guise of easing industry compliance.
Read: www.techpolicy.press/digital-righ...
Digital Rights Are on the Chopping Block in the European Commission’s Omnibus | TechPolicy.Press
Changes proposed under the Digital Omnibus point to a shift away from empowering people and towards granting discretion to business, writes Daniel Leufer.
www.techpolicy.press
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The European Commission’s new “Digital Omnibus” isn’t simplification — it’s dismantling the safeguards that protect our fundamental rights.
Daniel Leufer breaks down how the proposal weakens core protections under the guise of easing industry compliance.
Read: www.techpolicy.press/digital-righ...
Daniel Leufer breaks down how the proposal weakens core protections under the guise of easing industry compliance.
Read: www.techpolicy.press/digital-righ...
Surveillance, censorship, internet shutdowns — the attacks on our freedoms keep growing. Don’t let digital dictators decide the future of the internet.
Fund the good fight, donate to Access Now ➡️ www.accessnow.org/donate
Fund the good fight, donate to Access Now ➡️ www.accessnow.org/donate
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Surveillance, censorship, internet shutdowns — the attacks on our freedoms keep growing. Don’t let digital dictators decide the future of the internet.
Fund the good fight, donate to Access Now ➡️ www.accessnow.org/donate
Fund the good fight, donate to Access Now ➡️ www.accessnow.org/donate
India has notified its DPDP rules, but the law’s core protections are delayed for another 18 months. This means: your rights to notice, consent + data erasure aren’t effective until 2027.
It prioritizes corporate + state interests over people’s rights.
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
It prioritizes corporate + state interests over people’s rights.
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
Digital Personal Data Protection Act notified after two years, RTI Act amended
Digital Personal Data Protection Act enacted, with significant provisions starting in 2026-2027 and immediate amendments to the RTI Act.
www.thehindu.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
India has notified its DPDP rules, but the law’s core protections are delayed for another 18 months. This means: your rights to notice, consent + data erasure aren’t effective until 2027.
It prioritizes corporate + state interests over people’s rights.
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
It prioritizes corporate + state interests over people’s rights.
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
When defenders are attacked online, “neutrality” isn’t an option.
With CEJIL, @nerisampi.bsky.social unpacks how the Oversight Board’s ruling to overturn Facebook’s call in a case from Peru shows how independent oversight can protect those at risk.
www.openglobalrights.org/online-threa...
With CEJIL, @nerisampi.bsky.social unpacks how the Oversight Board’s ruling to overturn Facebook’s call in a case from Peru shows how independent oversight can protect those at risk.
www.openglobalrights.org/online-threa...
Online threats, real-world harms: Protecting human rights defenders
Digital platforms have a responsibility to protect human rights defenders, even when threats are not explicit. Independent oversight can help.
www.openglobalrights.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
When defenders are attacked online, “neutrality” isn’t an option.
With CEJIL, @nerisampi.bsky.social unpacks how the Oversight Board’s ruling to overturn Facebook’s call in a case from Peru shows how independent oversight can protect those at risk.
www.openglobalrights.org/online-threa...
With CEJIL, @nerisampi.bsky.social unpacks how the Oversight Board’s ruling to overturn Facebook’s call in a case from Peru shows how independent oversight can protect those at risk.
www.openglobalrights.org/online-threa...
Kazakhstan’s lower house just advanced a “LGBT propaganda ban”. If adopted, it would punish queer expression and violate international rights commitments.
We join civil society groups in calling to scrap this bill.
Read: nhc.no/en/kazakhsta...
We join civil society groups in calling to scrap this bill.
Read: nhc.no/en/kazakhsta...
Kazakhstan: Reject "LGBT Propaganda" Legal Proposals
UPDATE: On November 12, the lower house of parliament (the Mazhilis) adopted the amendments introducing a ban on propaganda of so-called “non-traditional sexual relations”. The bill will be…
nhc.no
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Kazakhstan’s lower house just advanced a “LGBT propaganda ban”. If adopted, it would punish queer expression and violate international rights commitments.
We join civil society groups in calling to scrap this bill.
Read: nhc.no/en/kazakhsta...
We join civil society groups in calling to scrap this bill.
Read: nhc.no/en/kazakhsta...
Journalist Hans Achomba, one of our #KeepItOn members, has been missing in Cameroon since November 5, days after being questioned by police over his reporting. His ID and passport were seized. His whereabouts remain unknown.
We demand answers.
ipi.media/cameroonian-...
We demand answers.
ipi.media/cameroonian-...
Cameroonian journalist Hans Achomba missing since November 5, 2025 – ipi.media
We, the undersigned organisations, express our deep concern over the disappearance of freelance journalist Hans Achomba since November 5, 2025. To date, his whereabouts remain unknown. We urge the…
ipi.media
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Journalist Hans Achomba, one of our #KeepItOn members, has been missing in Cameroon since November 5, days after being questioned by police over his reporting. His ID and passport were seized. His whereabouts remain unknown.
We demand answers.
ipi.media/cameroonian-...
We demand answers.
ipi.media/cameroonian-...