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Bridget Andere

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Access Now @accessnow.org · 24/02/2025
The #KeepItOn 2024 report is here! In 2024, the #KeepItOn coalition documented impact stories along with 296 shutdowns around the world + increased social media blocks. We documented 72 shutdowns coinciding with grave human rights abuses in 17 countries. It’s the worst year yet!
“During times of political unrest, the streets become dangerous, and information spreads mostly online. Without internet access, I have no way to stay informed about what’s happening. This isolation disrupts everything. I can only plan and organize when the internet returns, leaving our lives at the mercy of these shutdowns.” 
— Retired professor, Venezuela

Dive into the stories and key findings of the #KeepItOn 2024 report
From bad to worse

296 shutdowns documented

In 2024 together with the #KeepItOn coalition, we documented a record-breaking 103 conflict-related shutdowns in 11 countries and new tools and tactics to collectively punish or terrorize people living through war and violence by warring parties.

2024 has also set a new record for platform blocks, with a total of 71 blocks recorded in 35 countries.Leading shutdown triggers in 2024 

103 conflict-related
74 protest-related 
16 exam-related 
12 election-related

Authorities continued to impose shutdowns to cover up grave human rights abuses such as:

Killing protesters
Targeting civilians with airstrikes
Blocking humanitarian aid

In total, we documented 72 shutdowns coinciding with grave human rights abuses in 17 countries. 
This must STOP!
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 18/12/2024
Bluesky promises a fresh take on social media, prioritizing user control and decentralization—but it’s still early days. If you're new, here's what you should know.
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What You Should Know When Joining Bluesky
Bluesky promises to rethink social media by focusing on openness and user control. But what does this actually mean for the millions of people joining the site?November was a good month for alternativ...
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