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We defend and extend the digital rights of people and communities at risk 🌎 RightsCon: @rightscon Latin America: @accessnow_latam
Joined November 2009
Internet shutdowns in Suwayda, Syria, are putting lives at risk. We urge the Syrian transitional government to #KeepItOn - restore access, protect rights, and ensure safety amid deadly violence and mass displacement. Read more:
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We call on the Syrian government to immediately and fully restore internet access and to ensure the protection of people’s rights in Suwayda.
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Internet shutdowns are on the rise, but we are taking action! . Join @FelAnthonio, the #KeepItOn Global Campaign Manager at Wikimania Nairobi, to find out how you can join our movement to fight back. Learn more:
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The workshop seeks to introduce participants to the world’s leading network pushing back against internet shutdowns. Participants will learn about the history of the launch of the #KeepItOn campaign...
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RT @rightscon: Join us for the first session of our Proposal Training Series tomorrow, August 7, and get tips from our program team on how….
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RT @SMEX: We’ve joined @accessnow and 16 organizations in calling on the Syrian government to #KeepItOn and immediately restore internet ac….
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We call on the Syrian government to immediately and fully restore internet access and to ensure the protection of people’s rights in Suwayda.
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RT @rightscon: The Call for proposals for RightsCon 2026 (May 5-8, Zambia and online) is officially OPEN!. Don’t miss your chance to be a p….
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Today marks one year since the #AIAct became officially an EU law. As authorities prepare for its full application, we break down what’s at stake and how to protect our rights when governments use surveillance tech - especially in migration & law enforcement. Learn more ⬇️
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We’re hiring! Join the RightsCon team as a Senior Coordinator, Community Support & Accessibility (limited-term contractor). In this role, you will assist with visa processes, funding for travel and connectivity, and more. Apply:
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The Organization and Role About Access Now Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk. As a grassroots-to-global organization, we partner with local actors...
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RT @sursiendo: ♻️ Many technologies are designed without considering reparability, and industrial design runs counter to the sustainability….
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We are hiring! Join our 24/7 Digital Security Helpline team to support civil society facing digital threats worldwide. Apply now:
accessnow.bamboohr.com
The Organization and Role About Access Now Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk. As a grassroots-to-global organization, we partner with local actors...
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Nepal has blocked Telegram nationwide. This is a dangerous and disproportionate action that violates human rights. The #KeepItOn coalition urgently calls on the Nepalese government to reverse this decision immediately!. Read more ⬇️
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Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition urgently demand that the Government of Nepal immediately reverse its decision to block messaging platform Telegram across the country.
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In June, Russia carried out more than 650 internet shutdowns. From throttling WhatsApp to disabling emergency alerts during drone strikes, the Kremlin is increasingly tightening its control over the online space. Learn more:
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Internet shutdowns in Russia have been breaking records, with authorities cutting connectivity and blocking apps across the country.
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RT @rightscon: The 14th edition of RightsCon, will be held in Lusaka, Zambia and online, from May 5 to 8, 2026. Read our recent blog post….
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RT @CommonSense: Today, Common Sense Media, @EncodeAction, @NCOSE, @ncypalliance, @fairplayforkids and 170 organizations sent a letter to….
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In 2024, internet shutdowns hit a record high. The #KeepItOn team, led by @FelAnthonio and Zach Rosson, breaks down key findings from our latest shutdown report: “Emboldened offenders, endangered communities.”. Watch the webinar ⬇️
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Sudanese authorities will reportedly block WhatsApp voice + video calls starting July 25, citing vague "security" concerns. This risks cutting off lifelines for millions amid war and displacement. Access is a right + authorities must #KeepItOn.
#Sudan will block #WhatsApp voice and video calls nationwide from 25 July, citing national security concerns. Authorities call it a “precautionary measure” to protect national stability #SudanNews #KeepEyesOnSudan #Sudan_War_Updates
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RT @SMEX: قُطعت شبكة الإنترنت والاتصالات والكهرباء بشكلٍ كامل يوم الجمعة الماضي عن محافظة السويداء السورية، بالتزامن مع الهجوم الذي بدأ على….
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RT @natynettle: ⚖️An important @ECHR_CEDH ruling that some may have missed:. The Court ruled that Russia breached Free Expression rights by….
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RT @HRF: July 20 marked one year since Equatorial Guinea’s regime imposed an Internet shutdown on Annobón Island as part of a crackdown on….
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After one of the deadliest earthquakes in its history, Myanmar is facing even deeper repression. In a new op-ed for @techpolicypress, @waiphyomyint & Faiz Naeem expose how disaster is being used to tighten digital control. Read more:
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After one of the deadliest quakes in its history this year, Myanmar enters a darker chapter in its crisis, write Wai Phyo Myint and Faiz Naeem.
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RT @sursiendo: Next Thursday, we will present the research project “Actions for environmental justice from autonomous and community-based t….
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