A 2014 study commissioned by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) revealed that 83.0% of respondents in 24 countries believe web access is a basic human right. However, governments have fallen well short of delivering Internet connectivity, …
Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right - Gizmodo Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right. You may also like. The Root. Missouri Governor: That’s according to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Internet access | UN News Although almost nine in 10 people in developed countries use the internet, in poorer regions, only a fraction of that number goes online. That’s the latest finding from ITU, the International Telecommunications Union, which in a new report, highlights how more women than ever are missing out on potential digital gains.. In an interview with UN News’s Daniel Johnson, the agency’s Dr Susan UN HRC maintains consensus on Internet resolution - ARTICLE 19 Jul 09, 2018 Human Rights | United Nations
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United Nations declares Internet Access a basic human right
Jul 04, 2016 UN Declares Internet Access a Human Right – OSnews Since it’s weekend, let’s start with some good news we can all be happy about. The United Nations has declared internet access a human right, and has called upon all nations to not instate any laws that have the power to cut people off the internet, with France and the UK being singled out because they passed three strikes laws.. The report comes from the hand of Frank La Rue, United Some say Internet access is a human right. What happens David Kaye, United Nations special rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, says Internet access isn’t necessarily a human right but it is vital because it is often the only way for people to exercise the freedoms of expression and association.