Peter Micek

Sep 19, 2024 | accessnow.org | Peter Micek

The internet is integral to our daily lives, and international agreements impact how it is governed — which in turn affects our enjoyment and exercise of human rights. September 2024 marks the launch of the Global Digital Compact (“the Compact”) at the 79th UN General Assembly.

Aug 31, 2024 | revkin.substack.com | Peter Micek

On the final morning of a hectic three-city visit to Brazil to brainstorm with journalists, students and scientists on next steps for climate communication, Twitter ground to a halt as an order by a Supreme Court judge here took effect. The imposed hiatus was refreshing in some ways. You may have heard my recent song about the merits of tossing your phone in a drawer once in awhile. And it is kind of fun to see someone get under the skin of a megalomaniac.

Jul 19, 2024 | accessnow.org | Peter Micek

What’s at stake for internet governance and human rights19 July, 2024IntroductionWe, the undersigned civil society organisations and individuals, who have been active in the United Nations (UN) Global Digital Compact (GDC) process since the onset, write to express our concerns regarding the state of the GDC from a human rights perspective.

Dec 11, 2023 | accessnow.org | Peter Micek |Laura O'Brien

For human rights defenders operating in 2023, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is woefully deficient in an area critical to both their security and their work: digital rights. It does not mention the internet and digital technologies nor private corporations – two forces overwhelming our advocacy and manipulating civic space in innumerable ways. Fair enough.

Mar 6, 2023 | accessnow.org | Laura O'Brien |Felicia Anthonio |Peter Micek

Digital SecurityFreedom of ExpressionInternet ShutdownsNet DiscriminationPrivacy 6 March 2023 | 12:22 pm The internet is a vital resource for people to access educational, economic, and healthcare opportunities, connect within and across communities, share opinions, and defend  human rights.