Access Now

Access Now is a global human rights organization dedicated to defending and extending the digital rights of people at risk. Founded in the mid-2000s, the organization works across three continents to fight censorship, surveillance, and digital discrimination through policy advocacy, direct technical assistance, and emergency response programs.

The organization operates through multiple programs including its Digital Security Helpline, which provides free technical support to activists and journalists facing digital threats. Access Now also conducts research on internet shutdowns, digital surveillance, and platform accountability, publishing influential reports that inform policy debates at national and international levels.

Access Now has become a leading voice in global digital rights discourse, participating in UN processes, advising governments and tech companies, and mobilizing rapid response to digital emergencies. The organization's work spans issues from net neutrality and encryption to the digital rights of marginalized communities, making it a central actor in contemporary internet governance debates.