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On Thursday April 16, 2026 at 09:00-10:00 PDT (16:00-17:00 UTC) the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) will host a livestream ‘EFFecting Change: Can’t Stop the Signal‘. Internet shutdowns have become a powerful weapon. Years of digital repression in Iran have intensified during the current conflict with Israel and the U.S.. The Iranian government has once again shut down internet access, isolating millions, silencing dissent, and blocking information about human rights abuses. This is not unique to Iran. Around the world, governments are pulling the plug to control narratives and crush resistance. But access to the internet is a human right—and people continue to find ways to stay connected.
SPEAKERS
Jillian C. York – Director for International Freedom of Expression, EFF
Paige Collings – Senior Speech and Privacy Activist, EFF
Elina Castillo Jiménez – Advocacy and Policy Advisor, Amnesty Tech’s Security Lab
Elise Auerbach – Country Specialist for Iran, Amnesty International USA
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