ALT Need help? SFLC.in RightsLine for free legal help for takedowns, shutdowns and device seizures TechSakhi by Point of View, for women, trans, queer and non-binary people Know your rights during a shutdown: https://internetfreedom.in/ Digital safety at protests: https://lnkd.in/p/dfQRyfsq Surveillance self-defense at protest, EFF: https://ssd.eff.org/module/attending-protest Visit accessnow.org to learn more.

ALT Democracy and a crackdown on protesters cannot co-exist. In Delhi, authorities have responded to peaceful assembly with indiscriminate detentions, mobile internet shutdowns, and instructions to social media platforms to prioritise gov’t requests and “enhance diligence”. Our message to the government, to platforms, and to protesters:

ALT To the government of India: keep people connected. Shutting down the internet or banning communication apps is not a justifiable safety measure. It cuts people off from lawyers, families, doctors and journalists, and hinders accountability while shielding violence. Not only is this a grave violation of fundamental rights, but it is also counter-productive from a law and order standpoint.

ALT To social media platforms: Fulfill human rights responsibilities and push back against overbroad and rights-violating mandates; Do not remove lawful speech on demand; Respect freedom of expression; Review government demands for legality and proportionality; Inform users when their content is removed and why, and give them a working route to appeal. Choose the people who make your platform.

ALT To everyone protesting peacefully: Protect your safety as you exercise your rights. Before you go: switch off face and fingerprint unlock, use a strong passcode, and carry only what you need. Digital safety is key to physical safety. Secure your phone before you go. Expect the internet to be cut. Know who to call if you are detained. You do not have to unlock your phone or share passwords with authorities.

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ALT Felicia Anthonio #KeepItOn Campaign Manager, Access Now Jalal Abukhater Policy Manager, 7amleh Prasanth Sugathan Legal Director, Software Freedom Law Center, India (SLFC.in) Jessica Rooney Human Rights Manager, Vodafone Catherine K. Mulika Co-Founder, Cavendrys Speakers

ALT Fireside chat Safeguarding civic space in the digital age: protecting freedom of assembly and association in Africa September 22, 2026 5:30 - 6:30 pm CEST Bridget Andere Speakers Senior Policy Analyst, Access Now Maria Sarungi Tsehai Activist, Change Tanzania movement Aisha Dabo AfricTivistes Chivulli Ukwimi Former Deputy Director ITF and Principal Consultant Lutanda Initiative

ALT Movement-building against digital authoritarianism and transnational repression Naro Omo-Osagie Africa Policy and Advocacy Manager, Access Now Samuel Chu President, The Campaign for Hong Kong Mykola Kostynyan Co-Founder, RESIDENT.NGO Mahsa Alimardani Associate Director, WITNESS Htaike Htaike Aung Director, Myanmar Internet Project Speakers

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

ALT 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.

ALT 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.