While repressing widespread protests in 2022 and 2023, Iranian security forces raped, tortured, and sexually assaulted detainees to coerce them into false confessions. This adds to previous research by HRW,
Amnesty Iran & the UN FFM.

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The reauthorized FISA 702 was a clear dereliction of Congress’ duty to oversee the intelligence community in order to protect all of the rest of us from its demonstrated overreach. eff.org/deeplinks/2024…

Internet disruptions during elections must not become the norm in Pakistan!

Yesterday, authorities switched off internet access on election day for the second time in 2024, despite local + international criticism of the shutdown imposed by PTA during the Feb 8 polls.

An extraordinary report from #AmnestyInternational on Syria: Mass death, torture & other violations against people detained in aftermath of Islamic State defeat – confirms & extends what SRCT & HR found during 2023 technical visit. Urgent action needed. amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

We are proud signatories to this letter calling for action to #freealaa including for the UN's WGAD to issue its report on Alaa's imprisonment.

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In Sudan, internet shutdowns amid one of the world's worst humanitarian crises have exacerbated the suffering of millions, cutting them off from the world + vital support.

Share stories of those impacted + join us in urging warring parties to #KeepItOn !
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The Uganda Constitutional Court has struck down some provisions of the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality; Sections 3(2)(c), 9, 11(2)(d) and 14 of the Act are declared unconstitutional.

AI IDing human targets in Gaza based on probabilistic stereotypes (37K people!). People familiar w/AI know how inaccurate such assessments are.

Targets' homes are then bombed at night when they (their family, neighbors, pets) are most likely to be home

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YouTube must do better!

Our recent investigation with Global Witness reveals that YouTube is approving ads with disinformation which can fuel chaos as India goes to the polls.

#IndiaElections2024
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BREAKING:

Uganda’s Constitutional Court upholds the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decision is a huge setback for human rights. Authorities must prioritize protecting the rights of all! #ProtectLGBTQDigitalRights #RepealAHA23
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#InternetShutdowns deepen the plight + suffering of people during active conflict.

Read about how recent shutdowns in Sudan affected and disrupted lives: accessnow.org/the-sudan-conf…. #KeepItOn

Canada remains unwavering in its commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Today, PM Trudeau participated in the #SummitForDemocracy , where he announced new projects to strengthen democracy at home and around the world. Details: ow.ly/9KZl50QXM3U

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We are seeking a new Director of People and Culture.

Are you a strong strategic leader confident in facilitating structural changes and fostering an inclusive organizational culture in a multicultural environment?

Apply to join our team:
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Join tomorrow!🗓️

Amazing opportunity to hear from my fantastic colleagues about what are platform's responsibilities during armed conflict.

With Access Now's Eliška Pírková Marwa Fatafta مروة فطافطة Anastasiya Zhyrmont 💚

The EU Parliament adopts the #AIAct and it sets a dangerous precedent for the regulation of AI in the migration sphere

The #ProtectNotSurveil coalition explain why it enables the use of harmful AI by police&migration control and it fails people's rights

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Encryption is a must for all, children too! 🔐

We joined ACLU, EFF, Riana Pfefferkorn [email protected], + others in urging the U.S. District Court to reject Nevada’s request for an order against Meta’s encryption on Facebook Messenger for those under 18.
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Tell Congress: Instead of passing an overreaching and unconstitutional TikTok ban, they should solve the real problem of out-of-control privacy invasions by enacting comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation. act.eff.org/action/tell-co…

#AIAct Despite the big pronouncements about the EU overcoming lobbying efforts to pass 'the world's 1st comprehensive' rules for AI, the AI Act is a failure from a human rights perspective & a victory for industry & police

Read Access Now's take here: accessnow.org/press-release/…

The U.K. risks becoming a weak link in the chain of secure communications. With Internet Society + ISOC UK England, we urge the UK House of Commons to amend the Investigatory Powers Act Amendment Bill to protect privacy by protecting encryption!
UK Parliament
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