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TOMORROW: Not AI for Good. 🚨 Join us for a frank discussion examining the growing role of AI in warfare and the humanitarian sector's dependency on tech companies implicated in human rights abuses. Register now ▶️ accessnow.org/event/not-ai-f…

El acceso a Internet en las zonas de desastres, hospitales y refugios es crítico. La iniciativa reconectavenezuela.com ya tiene desplegados puntos de acceso WIFI gratuito, accede y revisa si alguno puede servir a algún familiar, amigo @RedesAyuda y @conexionsegura

"We should be out of the age of innocence." Our Senior Humanitarian Officer, @GiulioWolfe, warns that humanitarian organizations can no longer afford to treat tech companies as their "best friends." Read more in this @WIRED article: wired.com/story/robot-do…

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

We took part in the first @UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, where our Policy Analyst, Franco Giandana, called for AI governance that puts human rights first and a halt to the use of AI in violations of international law. Read our full statement: accessnow.org/wp-content/upl…

What's next for RightsCon 2026? This year didn't go as planned. But this won't stop us or our community! Tomorrow, we'll share what's next for the world's leading summit on technology and human rights. Stay tuned!

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

On day one of the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, together with @GlobalPartnersD, 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!

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

Pegasus strikes again! Access Now alongside more than 30 human rights orgs + individuals demand a full investigation into the hacking of @SteliosKoul, a Greek journalist and former Member of the European Parliament. Read more: accessnow.org/press-release/…

AI is changing cybersecurity. Who's protecting our rights? Join Access Now and @GlobalPartnersD's side event at the UN #GlobalDialogueonAIGovernance to unpack the cybersecurity risks of LLMs — and the rights-based solutions we need. Read more: un.org/global-dialogu…

@WhatsApp @signalapp @telegram 2/2 Usernames allow people to communicate securely without revealing their phone numbers, i.e. personal info — protecting people’s right to privacy. Digital security begins with data minimization.

1/2 Privacy-enhancing features must be protected! The Indian gov’t has sent notices to private messaging platforms @WhatsApp, @Signalapp, and @Telegram, to get info on their username feature. thehindu.com/sci-tech/techn…

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: accessnow.org/internet-shutd…

Join @GiulioWolfe 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 More ▶️ itu.int/net4/wsis/foru…

1/3DSLU uncovered a targeted phishing campaign against Ukrainian civil society - advocacy groups, journalists, and economists. The lure: fake #URC2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference invitations that quietly install Windows malware. Full report: dslua.org/publications/s…

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. ⬇️ accessnow.org/event/digital-…

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. 🔽

Authorities initially cut off services until June 12, 2026, but have since extended the shutdown indefinitely, which is a blatant human rights violation. Authorities must restore access immediately and commit to ending the use of shutdowns for good. #KeepItOn

Amid the shutdown, clashes between protesters and police have resulted in dozens of injuries and the deaths of at least 20 civilians and 4 police officers. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

20 days and counting! Pakistan-administered Kashmir continues to experience an internet shutdown that began on June 5, following protests. With no end in sight, people can’t communicate with their loved ones, access critical information, or attend online classes. #KeepItOn ⬇️