Surveillance, censorship, and internet shutdowns — 2025 was a(nother) tough year for human rights. Let’s fight to make 2026 a better one. Your support helps us keep defending digital rights, protecting activists, and pushing back against authoritarianism. accessnow.org/donate

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

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 ⬇️

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...

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. 🧵 ⬇️ ️

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.

#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/...

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!

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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...

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. 🧵 ⬇️

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/...

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. 🧵▶️

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)

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

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 🔽🧵

At Access Now, we defend and extend the digital rights of people and communities at risk, everywhere. 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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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-...

Digital rights are everyone’s business — including yours. From surveillance to shutdowns, our human rights online are under attack every day. Learn more on our website: www.accessnow.org

It's official: registration is now open for RightsCon 2026 (Zambia and online, May 5-8)! rightscon.org/registration RightsCon is home to many movements: from defending equality, privacy, and freedom, to shaping digital rights frameworks, to fighting internet shutdowns, and more 👇

Freedom of expression is not a crime! We’re joining 37 other media and human rights groups in urging Angola to amend its draft “false information” law. The proposal’s vague and overly broad language will worsen the already repressive climate for journalists. Read: cpj.org/2025/10/cpj-...

#AI can actually be an accelerator of digital divides - Just Giulio, Senior Humanitarian Officer / Access Now at the CHA #OutOfTheBox webinar on #HumanitarianAI this week. Watch the recording here: https://ow.ly/BhbL50XofmT

Authorities in Kazakhstan are moving forward with plans that could ban LGBTI content. These laws threaten freedom of expression, equality, + access to information. We join @ilgaeurope.bsky.social's call to withdraw these harmful plans + uphold human rights! www.ilga-europe.org/news/joint-s...

Tanzania’s five-day election internet shutdown silenced dissent and blocked transparency — the longest in the country’s history. Democracy can’t exist in digital darkness. #KeepItOn ⬇️ www.context.news/digital-righ...

1/2 We are receiving reports of social media blocking in Cameroon amid post-election protests. To help navigate the disruptions, download any of the VPNs recommended below to stay connected. #KeepItOn

Authorities in Nigeria must reconnect the people in Zamfara North now! Some residents have reported being unable to access the internet since May 2025 — this is a gross violation of human rights and dignity! Nigeria must #KeepItOn. Read our statement: www.accessnow.org/press-releas...

Join our Senior Humanitarian Officer, @giuliowolfe.bsky.social, for an online event by CHA exploring how AI is procured by humanitarian actors, the potential harms for affected populations, and what collective AI readiness could look like. -5 November -Register: www.chaberlin.org/en/event/out...

The EU’s proposed Europol Reform hands sweeping new powers to a police agency already criticised for rights violations. Mass data collection.Biometric tracking. Racialised surveillance. MEPs must #VoteNo on 5 Nov. @europarl.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu @eu2025dk.bsky.social

#AI is no longer a distant prospect for #humanitarian action - it is already in use. However: policies, capacities, and oversight remain lacking. Meet us next week for an online lunch event on new studies and cross-functional dialogue: ow.ly/158550Xjy2e @giuliowolfe.bsky.social @accessnow.org

It’s been more than a decade since @rankingrights began assessing how tech giants respect human rights. The latest results are disappointing. The 2025 RDR Index reveals that none of the 14 companies evaluated achieved a score above 50% in their human rights performance. 🧵 ⬇️

Heading back from the Nethope Summit to lead a stellar roundtable at @parispeaceforum.bsky.social, present our definition of Digital Ceasefire, & hear from Maude Morrison, Georg Stein, @lipstickkrantikari.bsky.social and Brett Solomon about negotiating ceasefires in the digital era. @accessnow.org

As people across Tanzania prepare to vote in tomorrow’s general election, we urge President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan to #KeepItOn — ensuring open, secure, and unrestricted access to the internet for all. Read our open letter ⬇️ www.accessnow.org/press-releas...

Access Now is deeply troubled by the reports of internet disruptions in Cameroon. As people await the results from recent elections, we demand authorities ensure unfettered access to the internet across the country. #KeepItOn www.accessnow.org/press-releas...

Big Tech continues to fail the transparency test! The 2025 @rankingrights Index shows that none of the 14 tech giants scored above 50 on human rights performance. That’s not good enough. We called on these companies to do better. Here’s how they responded. ▶️ www.accessnow.org/big-tech-202...

#GlobalEncryptionDay | End-to-end encryption keeps our messages private, secure, and our rights protected. But it’s under attack. Client-side scanning (CSS) undermines all three, creating new risks and threatening free speech. Learn more: www.accessnow.org/why-client-s...

ICE + Paragon = a dangerous match! The US gov’t has reactivated its deal with Paragon Solutions, whose Graphite spyware has been linked to human rights abuses worldwide. We fear ICE may now use it against US communities. Read our recommendations: www.accessnow.org/paragon-cont...

Investigations suggest Microsoft’s cloud and AI tools have supported Israeli military operations linked to serious human rights violations. We’re calling on @microsoft.com to end all involvement and abide by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. www.accessnow.org/press-releas...

منذ عامين وأكثر، لم تعتمد السلطات الإسرائيلية على القوة العسكرية فقط، بل استعانت أيضاً بشركات التكنولوجيا في حربها على غزة. فالاستهداف القائم على الذكاء الاصطناعي والهجمات على البنية التحتية وحجب الإنترنت عمق معاناة الفلسطينيين وسط الإبادة الجماعية.🧵 www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Big Tech is profiting from war. For more than two years, Israeli authorities have relied not only on military force. AI-enabled targeting, attacks on telecom infrastructure, and shutdowns are deepening the suffering of Palestinians amidst genocide. 🔽🧵 www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

As Cameroon prepares to vote on Oct 12, Access Now and the #KeepItOn Coalition call on President Paul Biya to maintain open, secure, and accessible internet access before, during, and after the elections. Read more: www.accessnow.org/press-releas...

For many, online privacy is a choice. For activists and journalists, it’s survival. @accessnow.org's Digital Security Helpline assists those targeted by regimes and spyware. Its director, @mohdmaskati.bsky.social, shares how his team helps vulnerable groups worldwide: surfshark.com/blog/access-...

Georgians are taking to the streets for democracy. But as authorities deploy surveillance tools, protesters face new digital risks. We’re sharing quick tips to help you stay safe — online and on the ground. Read more ⬇️ www.accessnow.org/georgia-prot...