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From RightsCon Continues 🔥 Join Daniel Leufer, our Senior Policy Analyst, for a multi-stakeholder discussion on inclusive global AI governance, featuring representatives from @Signal, the Swiss Federal Office of Communications, the government of Ghana, and +. Don’t miss out!

Daniel Leufer
Senior Policy Analyst, Access Now
Diana Mosquera
Executive Director and Co-Founder, Diversa
Udbhav Tiwari
Vice President for Strategy and Global Affairs, Signal
Andrew Strait
Former Head of Societal Resilience, UK AI Security Institute
Isabelle Lois
Senior Policy Advisor at Swiss Federal Office of Communications

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From RightsCon Continues 🔥 Bridget Andere, Senior Policy Analyst at Access Now, joins the first RightsCon Continues Fireside Chat to discuss protecting freedom of assembly and association in Africa with experts from Change Tanzania, AfricTivistes, and more. Don’t miss out!

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From RightsCon Continues Mohammed Al-Maskati, Digital Security Helpline Director at Access Now, and Palestinian tech and human rights activists unpack how biometric surveillance and AI-driven targeting function as tools of war and occupation. Don’t miss out — jump onto the platform and join us!

Screenshot: Mohammed Al-Maskati, Digital Security Helpline Director at Access Now

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From RightsCon Continues 🔥 Natalia Krapiva, Senior Tech-Legal Counsel at Access Now, dives into the political influence of the commercial spyware industry with experts from Deakin University, Reporters Without Borders, and more. Don’t miss out — jump onto the platform and join us!

On screen: Natalia Krapiva
Vas Panagiotopoulos
Ben Grazda
John Scott-Ralton, The Citizen Lab

Access Now @accessnow.org · 20/09/2026

Join Alejandro Mayoral Baños, our Co-Executive Director, at RightsCon Continues for “From Surveillance to Governance: Recentering Human Rights in the UN AI Agenda” to explore how we can put digital rights at the heart of the UN AI agenda. 📅 Sep 23 | 4:45 am CEST rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/righ...

Fireside chat: From Surveillance to Governance: Recentering Human Rights in the UN AI Agenda. September 23, 2026 at 4:45 am CET.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 19/09/2026

Join @djleufer.bsky.social, our Senior Policy Analyst, and experts from Signal, the UK AI Security Institute, Diversa + the Swiss Federal Office of Communications at RightsCon Continues for a chat on rights-respecting AI governance. 📅 Sep 22 | 9:15 pm CEST rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/righ...

Fireside chat: AI safety for whom? Rethinking AI governance through a human rights lens. September 22, 2026 at 9:15 pm CEST.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 19/09/2026

How do we protect civic space in the digital age? Join @bridgeta.bsky.social for “Safeguarding Civic Space in the Digital Age: Protecting Freedom of Assembly and Association in Africa” at RightsCon Continues to learn more. 📅 Sep 22 | 5:30 pm CEST rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/righ...

Fireside chat: Safeguarding Civic Space in the Digital Age: Protecting Freedom of Assembly and Association in Africa. September 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm CEST.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 18/09/2026

Join Access Now and Deakin University for “Spyware’s Corridors of Power: The Political Influence of the Commercial Spyware Industry” at RightsCon Continues to explore the commercial spyware industry and its political influence. 📅 Sep 22 | 4:15 pm CEST rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/righ...

Dialogue: Spyware’s Corridors of Power: The Political Influence of the Commercial Spyware Industry. September 22, 2026 at 4:15 CEST.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 18/09/2026

Join Access Now and @7amleh.bsky.social for “Surveillance as Warfare: Biometric Control, AI Targeting, and Corporate Complicity in Palestine” at RightsCon Continues — discussing biometric surveillance, AI targeting + corporate involvement. 📅 Sep 22 | 4:15 pm CEST rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/righ...

Dialogue: Surveillance as Warfare: Biometric control, AI targeting, and corporate complicity in Palestine. September 22, 2026 at 4:15 pm CEST.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 17/09/2026

Join us during UNGA81 to discuss the need for centering human rights within the UN AI agenda. This event will bring experts together to explore strategies against rising surveillance and identify actions stakeholders can take to achieve these goals. Register: www.accessnow.org/event/unga81...

From surveillance to governance: recentering human rights in the UN AI agenda
September 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am EDT
Hybrid side event during UNGA81 High-Level Week

Hosted by Access Now
Co-sponsor: United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 10/09/2026

Access Now is a 2026 EFF Award winner! 🏆🎉 We’re proud to receive this recognition alongside @7amleh, DeFlock, and New Media Rights for our work advancing digital rights and defending people’s freedom in the digital age. Huge thanks to @EFF for this honor. 💚

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 08/09/2026

Nas próximas eleições presidenciais no Brasil, seus dados pessoais podem ser usados para descobrir o que você pensa, seus medos e quais postagens têm mais chances de convencer você. Leia mais: www.accessnow.org/publication/...

SEUS DADOS PESSOAIS PODEM SER USADOS PARA INFLUENCIAR SEU VOTO

Nas próximas eleições presidenciais, seus dados pessoais podem ser usados para descobrir o que você pensa, seus medos e quais postagens têm mais chances de convencer você.

Arraste para o lado para entender como isso funciona. ▶️

O PROBLEMA NÃO É SÓ A DESINFORMAÇÃO.
É também sobre qual versão dela você recebe.

Plataformas e campanhas políticas podem usar dados pessoais para criar a segmentação de eleitores em perfis cada vez mais específicos e detalhados. Depois, o chamado microtargeting político entrega postagens distintas a pessoas diferentes dentro desses perfis.

O que você vê no seu celular pode ser muito diferente do que o seu vizinho vê!

COM A IA, A MANIPULAÇÃO GANHA ESCALA.

Conteúdos falsos podem ser produzidos e distribuídos com mais rapidez, precisão, alcance, e menor custo: deepfakes, bots, avatares de IA e personagens sintéticos podem influenciar e manipular, criando a falsa impressão de apoio popular, indignação ou mobilização espontânea.

Além disso, com a utilização de dados pessoais, é ainda mais fácil identificar exatamente quem atingir e a maneira mais eficaz.

Quer saber mais?

Confira nosso guia com recomendações para a garantia da integridade dos processos eleitorais no Brasil diante das novas tecnologias.

Acesse o link na bio.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 26/08/2026

Remember, security isn’t a state you reach; it’s a practice you keep! Read more ▶️ www.accessnow.org/apple-threat...

What else should I do if I received a threat notification?

If you are a member of civil society, you can reach out to Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline.

We understand that you may be going through a difficult time, but it’s important not to rely on shortcuts: don’t trust what you read using AI search tools and avoid digital services that offer “quick fixes.”

Some of these may scan your phone and tell you your device is clean, but their capacities are quite limited and give you a false sense of security. This may actually distract you from taking important security measures.

Can I take any preventative measures to protect myself from spyware?

A few key steps can go a long way:
Update your device promptly and activate high-security features like Apple’s Lockdown Mode.
Reduce your attack surface by separating personal from work life and limiting the number of apps and accounts on your device.
Exercise caution before interacting with links and files that you receive.
Turn off link previews on Signal and WhatsApp, and enable disappearing messages by default.
Reboot your devices regularly.

Remember, security isn’t a state you reach; it’s a practice you keep.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 26/08/2026

Apple has long warned users about potential spyware attacks, and is now placing alerts directly on devices’ Lock Screen and in Settings, making them harder to miss. Here’s what you need to know about what they mean for your digital security.

What you need to know about Apple Threat Notifications:

Apple has long warned users about potential spyware attacks, and is now placing alerts directly on devices’ Lock Screen and in Settings, making them harder to miss.

Here’s what you need to know about what they mean for your digital security.

What is an Apple Threat Notification?

It’s an alert indicating that Apple has detected activity on your device consistent with a targeted attack involving “mercenary spyware,” high-grade surveillance software sold by companies like NSO Group or Paragon to governments.

The alert does not, however:
Confirm if the attack succeeded
Provide more details about who is behind it, their motives, or the specific attack chronology

More analysis is needed to see the complete picture.

How do I confirm if I was attacked by spyware?

If you received a notification, take it seriously and seek expert support from trusted professionals or organizations who can help you conduct a digital forensic investigation.

In the meantime, do not reboot or reset the device, as you need to preserve the evidence for further analysis.

Spyware evolves quickly and is great at hiding its traces, so this process may take time. But investigators will guide you through it and help you regain control of your digital assets and communications.

How do I know the notification is not a scam?

You should always be cautious about warnings like this!

A real Apple Threat Notification now appears in your iPhone’s Lock Screen and in Settings.

You will also receive an email, so verify that the sender is the one that Apple uses as of August 2026: threat-notifications@email.apple.com. If you log in to your Apple account, you will also see the alert as a banner at the top of the page.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 18/08/2026

For people living through conflict, protests, and political crises, an internet shutdown can mean life-threatening risk. Our new special shares the real stories of people affected by shutdowns around the world. Explore: www.accessnow.org/sound-of-sil...

Sound of the silenced: voices from the connectivity crisis
Hear from people whose lives and rights are impacted when the internet goes dark

Connectivity is a critical lifeline.

In times of crisis for many people around the world, internet access can mean staying connected, finding help, and surviving. It’s a matter of life and death.

In this Access Now special, eight people from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Iran, Myanmar, Palestine, Tajikistan, and Venezuela share what happens when the internet is cut off during conflict, protests, elections, and other critical moments.

What would you do if the internet went dark?

Explore their stories in Sound of the silenced and hear firsthand how shutdowns impact lives. Link in our bio.

Join the #KeepItOn movement and help end internet shutdowns.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 11/08/2026

What does meaningful stakeholder engagement actually look like? Join Isedua Oribhabor, our Business and Human Rights Manager, for a conversation on what tech companies need to do to meaningfully engage with civil society. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/accd80...

TechForward Investors Education Series - Session 1
TechForward Investors is offering a series of educational webinars focused on
understanding societal concerns with tech companies, civil society organizations’
expectations and priorities, and the relevancy of these topics to investment returns.
The discussion will cover:
Meredith Benton
Whistle Stop Capital
Principal and Founder
Isedua Oribhabor
Access Now
Business and Human Rights
Manager
Lindsey Andersen
BSR
Director of Responsible Technology
Stakeholder Consultation: Expectations and Relevancy
REGISTER NOW
DATE: 08/13/26
TIME: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM EST
What does meaningful stakeholder engagement look like in the tech sector
Current state of stakeholder engagement with civil society and other key groups
Challenges for civil society and companies in achieving meaningful engagement
Deep dive into TechForward’s research related to this topic, including summary of key
materiality findings and practical roadmap for investors

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 06/08/2026

What would you do if you woke up and realized the entire internet was down? No news. No way to know what's happening around you. All because your government decided to deliberately shut down the internet. Want to fight internet shutdowns? Join the #KeepItOn movement today: accessnow.org/keepiton

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 23/07/2026

On July 20, 2024, the gov’t of Equatorial Guinea flipped the kill switch across Annobón. Two years on, people remain cut off from the world. The #KeepItOn coalition is renewing its call for authorities to restore access and #KeepItOn. www.accessnow.org/shutdown-sto...

On July 20, 2024, the gov’t of Equatorial Guinea flipped the kill switch across Annobón.

Two years on, people remain cut off from the world.

#KeepItOn

Access Now @accessnow.org · 22/07/2026

Since June 5, 2026, authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have indefinitely cut off internet access for over six million people following regional protests. Shutdowns are not harmless; read the testimonies of those impacted. ⬇️

Due to this shutdown, I am unable to contact my family members and check on their safety and well-being causing significant emotional stress for me and my loved ones. The communication blackout is affecting family connections, access to information, education, online services and daily life.

This shutdown has affected thousands of freelancers, students, remote workers, online businesses, content creators, and small business owners who rely on the internet every day. Many freelancers have missed project deadlines, lost international clients, and faced financial losses because they could not communicate or deliver work on time. Students have been unable to attend online classes, access educational resources, or submit assignments. Businesses that depend on online communication and digital payments have also suffered.

I am entirely unable to access or remotely monitor my home and professional CCTV security cameras. In a high-tension environment with active protests and security deployments, being stripped of the ability to monitor my own property leaves my family and assets completely vulnerable and exposed. I am also completely blocked from contacting my family members. Not knowing if loved ones are safe during ongoing civil unrest is causing immense psychological distress and leaves us unable to coordinate or help one another in an emergency.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 09/07/2026

At #WSIS2026, our Senior Humanitarian Officer, @giuliowolfe.bsky.social, joined fellow experts to explore how digital governance, public-interest journalism, and human rights can strengthen information ecosystems in times of crisis. Photo credit: ©ITU/Pierre Albouy

our speakers sit at a panel during a discussion at WSIS. From left to right: Prof. Ingrid Volkmer of the University of Melbourne, Maksym Dvorovyi of Digital Security Lab Ukraine, Guilherme Canela de Souza Godoi of UNESCO, and Giulio Coppi of Access Now. Canela de Souza Godoi speaks into a microphone while gesturing, as the other panelists listen. Photo credit: ©ITU/Pierre Albouy

Giulio Coppi, Senior Humanitarian Officer at Access Now, sits at a panel discussion during WSIS, listening attentively. Photo credit: ©ITU/Pierre Albouy

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 08/07/2026

For many LGBTQ+ people, the internet is a vital space to find information and community. But more than ever, queer communities face considerable risks online. Join us for a conversation on the digital risks facing LGBTQ+ communities. ⬇️ buff.ly/HtHv5ll

Stronger together: digital security and resilience for LGBTQ+ people
July 14 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am EST / 3 PM CEST

Azza Nubi — Founder and Executive Director of LooM SWANA; queer feminist activist and digital rights advocate.
Rocío Jiménez — Security Incident Handler at Access Now; feminist activist and digital security expert.
Donald Hamblock — Staff Safety by Design Partner at Match Group; Trust & Safety expert.
Moderator: Jaimee Kokonya — Africa Campaigner at Access Now; digital rights and human rights advocate

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 07/07/2026

On day one of the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, together with Global Partners Digital, we hosted a conversation about the cybersecurity risks posed by LLMs and agentic AI, and what kind of rights-based alternatives we need. A huge thank you to our outstanding speakers!

Attendees gather for the session "Artificial Insecurity: AI and Cybersecurity" at a side event during the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva. At the front of the room, Daniel Leufer, Senior Policy Analyst at Access Now; Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, CEO and Co-founder of HumanIntelligence; Maria Paz Canales, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Global Partners Digital; and Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya, participate in a panel discussion. Udbhav Tiwari, Vice President of Strategy and Global Affairs at Signal, joins remotely.

Panelists take part in the session "Artificial Insecurity: AI and Cybersecurity" at a side event during the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva. Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya, is speaking while Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, CEO and Co-founder of HumanIntelligence; Maria Paz Canales, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Global Partners Digital; and Daniel Leufer, Senior Policy Analyst at Access Now, listen. Udbhav Tiwari, Vice President of Strategy and Global Affairs at Signal, joins remotely via video and appears on a large projection screen behind the panel.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 07/07/2026

Safeguard civic space tomorrow. Fight for digital rights today. Donate now ▶️ accessnow.org/donate

The fight for digital rights needs you.

Support Access Now — donate today.

[accessnow.org/donate]

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 03/07/2026

AI is changing cybersecurity. Who's protecting our rights? Join Access Now and Global Partners Digital's side event at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance to unpack the cybersecurity risks of LLMs — and the rights-based solutions we need. July 6, 13:30 (CEST) Read: www.un.org/global-dialo...

Global Dialogue on AI Governance
6-7 July 2026
Palexpo Geneva, Switzerland

Access Now @accessnow.org · 02/07/2026

Join @giuliowolfe.bsky.social and experts from UNESCO, the University of Melbourne, and the Digital Security Lab Ukraine at #WSIS2026 to discuss how to strengthen information ecosystems through digital governance during crises. – July 7 | 14:00 CEST Learn more ▶️ www.itu.int/net4/wsis/fo...

Innovate - discuss - share

Moderator Guilherme Canela de Souza Godoi, Director for Division for Digital
Inclusion and Policies and Digital Transformation, UNESCO
Ingrid Volkmer, Professor in the Media and
Communication Program, University of
Melbourne
Charley Lewis, Councilor, Independent
Communications Authority of South Africa
Guilio Coppi, Senior Humanitarian Officer,
Access Now
Maksym Dvorovyi, Senior Legal Counsel,
Digital Security Lab Ukraine

Join us!

Tuesday, 7 July
14:00 - 14:45 UTC+ 2:00

Room H1, ITU Montbrillant Building

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 02/07/2026

The World Cup brings countries together and some of them share more than a spot. In 2025, some nations competed in another race: shutting down the internet. Find out more about internet shutdowns in our report: www.accessnow.org/internet-shu...

The World Cup brings countries together and some of them share more than a World Cup spot.

In 2025, some nations competed in another race: shutting down the internet.

The scoreboard no one wanted!

Our latest #KeepItOn report documented 313 internet shutdowns across 52 countries in 2025.

That is the highest number ever recorded.

10 of those countries are participating in the World Cup.

The real fight is for connection!

The 2025 report confirmed a horrific reality: internet shutdowns are rising globally. However, at the same time, global resistance to these acts of repression is growing.

Find out more about internet shutdowns in our report — Rising repression meets global resistance: Internet shutdowns in 2025

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 29/06/2026

For many LGBTQ+ people, the internet is a vital space to find information. But more than ever, queer communities face considerable risks in digital spaces. Join us for a conversation on the digital risks facing LGBTQ+ communities. www.accessnow.org/event/digita...

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 26/06/2026

Pride is about being yourself and celebrating community, online and offline. But spaces aren’t always safe. 🏳️‍🌈 Here are a few simple tips to help protect your accounts and your privacy and defend your digital rights. 🔽

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 23/06/2026

Surveillance is expanding. Civic space is shrinking. Internet shutdowns are enduring. But together, we can push back. Safeguard civic space tomorrow, fight for digital rights today! Fund the good fight — donate today ▶️http://accessnow.org/donate

From Azerbaijan to Zambia, the fight for digital rights is everywhere.
Fuel digital resistance, donate to Access Now.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 05/06/2026

From Azerbaijan to Zambia, the fight for digital rights is global. Donate now ▶️ accessnow.org/donate

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 04/06/2026

Las elecciones de Perú también se deciden en tu pantalla. Los algoritmos usan tus datos personales para segmentar desinformación e influir en las decisiones electorales. Proteger tu privacidad es clave para defender la democracia. Lee más: www.accessnow.org/publication/...

La elección de Perú se está decidiendo en tu pantalla.

Y la desinformación intenta ser un participante activo.

En época electoral, la desinformación digital combina contenido engañoso, algoritmos y datos personales para llegar a ti.

Access Now @accessnow.org · 04/06/2026

The Human Rights Tech Clinic connects you with global experts to help address evolving digital security and accessibility needs. Visit our booth at #DRAPAC26 for a consultation! June 8 | 11:30 AM–5:30 PM June 9 | 10 AM–4 PM Coordinated by Access Now, Digital Defenders Partnership & Decent Design.

Join us at the Human Rights Tech Clinic
June 8-9
In-person support and advise

Organized by Access Now, Digital Deferenders Partnership and Decent Design

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 17/05/2026

Today, we mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia — a global moment of solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities, and resistance against hate, discrimination, and violence. #IDAHOBIT

We won’t stop defending LGBTQ+ digital rights today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, and every day beyond.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 07/05/2026

Technology can amplify risks for civil society in the context of war and conflict — but centering digital rights can also enhance humanitarian and protection responses. Join our Digital Security Helpline’s webinar on May 19 to learn more 🔽 www.accessnow.org/event/digita...

Digital security in war and conflict: challenges for civil society and tools for resilience. MAY 19, 2026 / 9 AM EST / 3 PM CEST. Mahsa Alimardani, Associate Director, Technology Threats and Opportunities program, WITNESS. Jocelyn Woolbright, Program Manager, Public Policy Team, Cloudfare. Mia Marzotto, Digital Rights Advocacy Lead, Oxfam. Luis Barrueto, Coordinator, Access Now's Digital Security Helpline. Moderator: Giulio Coppi, Senior Humanitarian Officer, Access Now. accessnow.org/digital-security-webinars

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 06/05/2026

Gov’ts continue to shut down the internet during school exams, claiming it prevents cheating. There’s no evidence it works. But there’s clear evidence it violates rights + cuts people off from essential services. Here’s what’s on our watch list for 2026 🔽 www.accessnow.org/campaign/no-...

11 exam-related internet shutdowns across six countries in the Middle East and Africa in 2025!
No evidence they prevent cheating.
Clear evidence they harm.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 28/04/2026

7 days to go until #RightsCon2026! Across Africa, our partners are taking action — from resisting internet shutdowns and election surveillance to advancing safer data practices. Here are a few must-attend sessions to add to your calendar: rightscon.summit.tc/t/rightscon-...

Africa: 1. Defenders Protection Initiative: Under watch: tactics for activists facing hate and surveillance in elections May 6 at 9:00 am. 2. Zaina Foundation: When the net goes dark: how shutdowns undermine democracy in Africa on May 7 at 9:00 am. 3. Digital Shelter: Documenting data and content violations on May 7 at 12:45 pm. 4. Nubian Rights Forum: Safe data practices for minorities on May 8 at 9:00 am. 5. Haki na Sheria: Drawing the undrawn: creative tactics for digital rights and ID inclusion on May 8 at 12.45 pm.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 27/04/2026

Network control is increasingly shaping how connectivity is governed, disrupted, and experienced across Africa and beyond. Felicia Anthonio is joining SplinterCon to explore shutdowns, network control tech, and resilience efforts across the region. splintercon.net/events/right...

Felicia Anthonio, #KeepItOn Global Campaign Manager at Access Now. When Repression Meets Resistance: A Decade of Fighting Internet Shutdowns Globally.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 20/04/2026

In Nigeria, overbroad provisions in the Cybercrimes Act continue to be used to target journalists, civil society + online expression. Join our webinar tomorrow to unpack the law, ongoing legal challenges + how to report on it through a human rights lens. 🔽 www.accessnow.org/event/advanc...

Webinar invitation on Advancing Rights-Centered Reporting on Nigeria's Cybercrimes Act. 21st April 2026.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 14/04/2026

Are you attending #DRIF2026? We’ll be there and would love for you to join our session tomorrow at 10:10 GMT, where we’ll unpack how internet shutdowns have become a go-to tactic for governments across Africa to control information around elections, and how to push back. #KeepItOn

Join my session on “Democracy Disconnected: fighting against election shutdowns in Africa” on April 15 at 10:10 am GMT at Radisson Blu, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 08/04/2026

Espionage enables repression! In collaboration with Lookout + @smex.org, our Digital Security Helpline exposes a hack-for-hire phishing campaign targeting journalists and dissidents in the MENA region. Here’s what we found, and what it means for civil society 🧵

Espionage enabling repression?

The latest investigation by our Digital Security Helpline shows how it’s happening!

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The fight is growing. So is the response. Many international organizations and diplomatic bodies pushed back against shutdowns in 2025. And we won't rest until all actors stop deliberately disrupting networks. Read the full report ▶️ www.accessnow.org/internet-shu...

The fight is growing. So is the response.
Many international organizations and diplomatic bodies pushed back against shutdowns in 2025. Civil society compelled governments to reverse shutdown orders.
And we won't rest until all actors stop deliberately disrupting networks.
Read the full report

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Communities are fighting back! In Tanzania, thousands were shot in the streets under cover of a complete internet blackout. It was not enough to silence resistance.

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Some governments have made shutdowns a habit. We saw: Myanmar: 95 shutdowns India: 65 shutdowns Pakistan: 20 shutdowns Tanzania: 8 shutdowns 🧵 ⬇️

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When the internet goes dark, atrocities follow. We documented: 125 conflict-related shutdowns across 14 countries 70 shutdowns that coincided with murder, torture, or apparent war crimes in 21 countries 🧵

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