Jillian York

1 month ago | eff.org | Jillian York |Paige Collings

In times of conflict, the internet becomes more than just a tool—it is a lifeline, connecting those caught in chaos with the outside world. It carries voices that might otherwise be silenced, bearing witness to suffering and survival. Without internet access, communities become isolated, and the flow of critical information is disrupted, making an already dire situation even worse.

1 month ago | eff.org | Jillian York |Paige Collings

Last month saw digital rights organizations and social justice groups head to Taiwan for this year's RightsCon conference on human rights in the digital age. During the conference, one prominent message was spoken loud and clear: Alaa Abd El-Fattah must be immediately released from illegal detention in Egypt.

1 month ago | eff.org | Jillian York

Share It Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Copy link UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a public commitment on February 14 to Laila Soueif, the mother of Alaa Abd El Fattah, stating “I will do all that I can to secure the release of her son Alaa Abd el-Fattah and reunite him with his family.” While that commitment was welcomed by the family, it is imperative that it now be followed up with concrete action. Laila has called on PM Starmer to speak directly to President Sisi of Egypt.

Jan 23, 2025 | eff.org | Jillian York

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.*Jillian York: Welcome, let’s start here. What does free speech or free expression mean to you personally? Lina Attalah: Being able to think without too many calculations and without fear. York: What are the qualities that make you passionate about the work that you do, and also about telling stories and utilizing your free expression in that way? Well, it ties in with your first question.

Jan 9, 2025 | eff.org | Jillian York |Paige Collings |David Greene

Earlier this week, when Meta announced changes to their content moderation processes, we were hopeful that some of those changes—which we will address in more detail in this post—would enable greater freedom of expression on the company’s platforms, something for which we have advocated for many years.