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EFFecting Change in 2026
Can't Stop the Signal
April 16 at 9:00 am PT
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. In January 2026, nationwide blackouts were used to conceal violations and suppress the largest protests since the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom uprising.
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.
Join EFF and Amnesty International for a deep dive into the black hole of internet censorship, and learn how journalists, emergency responders, and ordinary people can persist.
Live discussion followed by by Q&A.
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