NEWS 30.06.2023

Iraq and Syria block the internet during final exams

Final exams are currently taking place at schools and universities in Iraq and Syria. By blocking the internet, the government wants to prevent students from cheating.

NEWS 29.06.2023

South Africa: Social networks allow hateful advertisements

A test in South Africa proved again that Facebook, YouTube and TikTok allow xenophobic advertisements on their platforms. Calls for violence against migrants were also rubber-stamped.

NEWS 15.06.2023

Inmates to be monitored with "smart" wristbands in the US

A prison in the US wants to monitor inmates using wearable devices. These devices would record heart rate and movement, for example.

NEWS 09.06.2023

Already 80 internet shutdowns worldwide since the beginning of the year

The organisation, Access Now, has already documented several internet shutdowns in the first five months of the year and criticised this as an "attack on human rights".

NEWS 12.05.2023

France: Clearview to pay additional millions in fines

As the disputed company Clearview AI has not followed orders from French privacy groups, the company must pay another fine for violating privacy laws. In a lawsuit in Austria, the company avoided penalties.

NEWS 29.03.2023

Amnesty annual report: 2022 marked by fleeing and protests

Last year, people in many countries marched on the streets for their rights. Governments often responded with violence, Amnesty International reports. In Iran, protesters were even sentenced to death.

NEWS 23.03.2023

UN warns of increasing water shortage

Billions of people already lack clean drinking water. UN studies warn that the situation will worsen. The causes are environmental pollution, climate change and excessive consumption.

NEWS 16.03.2023

Study: High levels of particulate matter endanger health worldwide

Despite acute health hazards and millions of deaths each year, the limit values for particulate matter set by the WHO continue to be exceeded worldwide. A tiny part of humanity lives unpolluted.

NEWS 09.03.2023

Malnutrition affects one billion adolescent girls and women

Globally, more adolescent girls and women are affected by food insecurity than men. The consequences could last for generations.

NEWS 03.03.2023

More internet shutdowns in 2022 than ever before

More and more countries around the world are using internet shutdowns. Governments used the censorship measure last year to fight democratic movements and cover up acts of violence.