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Human rights activists x speculative fiction authors. This is our first-ever call for short stories, a collab with @RightsCon Strange Horizons COMPOST | @[email protected] to get surveillance tech #copaganda out of fiction. Submissions open thru Nov 21: StopCopaganda.org

India's Department of Telecommunications introduced four new draft rules in the Telecoms Act that miss the mark for upholding human rights –– here's why: We see no privacy safeguards nor any attempt to change the pattern of repeated internet shutdowns. hindustantimes.com/india-news/dep…

Have you ever experienced an internet shutdown? 🔊 Help us amplify the impact by sharing your story with us. #KeepItOn Share using this link: ⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Digital censorship in Venezuela started long before the elections of July 28! In our latest blog, we break down the many modes of surveillance and control, and how the international community can support civil society in Venezuela. Read more: ⬇️ accessnow.org/the-many-means…

Don’t be puppeteered into human rights violations Apple! The decision by Apple to remove VPN apps on the call of Russia’s censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, is alarming. Apple must restore VPN accessibility now + uphold freedom of expression for all. ⬇️ accessnow.org/press-release/…

As we settle into the new month, I want to spotlight a project close to my heart—"Ngao", which means "shield" in Swahili. Funded by Access Now, this Core23Lab initiative is dedicated to building the digital resilience of Congolese communities 👇 youtu.be/iLq1Fcqpbo8?fe…

We are BACK from summer break with the first part of our series on the EU AI Act! Join us as we chat to Daniel Leufer and Caterina Rodelli from Access Now about the successes and the failures of the EU AI Act from a human rights perspective: YouTube: youtu.be/9qS53He7SUY

What happened to X in Tanzania? The #KeepItOn coalition joins the Internet Governance Tanzania Working Group in demanding authorities to safeguard freedom of expression! We have questions that must be answered: ⬇️ accessnow.org/press-release/…

Is Big Tech doing enough to tackle AI + disinformation while protecting the rights of people in Global Majority countries? Namrata Maheshwari explains why digital platforms must prioritize people over profit and what this means for elections. Tune in now! 🎧 youtube.com/watch?v=L8gqGB…

New job alert! We are seeking an Asia Pacific Policy Analyst/Counsel to join our dynamic team. If you are interested or know someone who is a good fit for the position, apply or share this vacancy today! Deadline: September 30, 2024 GMT+8 accessnow.bamboohr.com/careers/216?so…

Authorities in India could’ve ditched colonial-era surveillance with the new Telecom Act draft rules — but instead, they’re doubling down on impunity. shrutinarayan breaks down why independent oversight is key to protecting the privacy of people in India. ⬇️

في ظل التهديدات الرقمية المتزايدة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، من الضروري أن يحمي المدافعين والمدافعات عن حقوق الإنسان والنشطاء أنفسهم. إليكم دليل أكساس ناو للأمن الرقمي، المصمم خصيصاً لمساعدتكم على تعزيز سلامتكم الرقمية. 🔽 accessnow.org/guide/digital-…

NEW: 140+ racial justice, imm rights, & privacy tech groups sent a letter to DHS Sec. Mayorkas asking for an end to their use of #AI. The gov agency is in violation of federal policies the Biden admin set, and must halt its use by 12/1/24. Read more: fedscoop.com/dhs-ai-use-cas…

Today, in my class of #ICT4D at Universitetet i Oslo we played a real-life #digitalidentity scenario game, based on the #digitalID toolkit by Access Now. All made possible by Marianne Díaz Hernández, legend. How did it go? 👉👉 unfairid.com/2024/09/04/dis… Scenaria of harm and mitigation are so powerful!

It’s been 500+ days of terror + forced silence for people in Sudan, with little being said and done by the int’l community — fix this now! We continue to demand urgent action; end this collective punishment, reconnect communication, and #KeepItOn. accessnow.org/press-release/…

As students return to school, governments are being assessed on how they handle connectivity during exams by the #NoExamShutdown campaign. Spoiler: Many aren’t passing the test! More on how these blackouts affect not only classrooms but communities: ⬇️ accessnow.org/why-noexamshut…

Job alert! We are seeking an IT Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping team members meet their day-to-day technical operations, digital security needs + more! Apply or share with someone who will shine in the role. accessnow.bamboohr.com/careers/214?so…

I-NGOs, don’t miss your chance to shape AI governance in Taiwan! Taiwan’s draft AI Basic Law is open for public comment until Sept 13. The law defines AI, establishes key principles like human autonomy + transparency + mandates policies to mitigate risks.join.gov.tw/policies/detai…

I will discuss the protection of whistleblowers and human rights defenders who expose corruption in the digital world and the importance of strengthening digital protection against digital attacks by governments and supported bodies. Access Now #arabIntegrity2024 #anticorruption

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Marwa Fatafta مروة فطافطة, our MENA Policy and Advocacy Director, as this year’s keynote speaker for the Mary Robinson #BHRSpeakerSeries webinar! Get ahead and register now ✅: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…