Civil Rights Defenders and Amnezia launch new digital security program
Civil Rights Defenders has partnered with Amnezia VPN to provide journalists and human rights defenders with free access to secure digital protection tools.
The initiative targets journalists, independent media, and human rights defenders working in environments where digital threats are increasingly used to silence critical voices.
“Civil Rights Defenders partners with human rights defenders in some of the world’s most repressive environments to ensure that those who work for democratic rights and freedom of expression have the right tools to minimize risks imposed by isolationism and censorship,” says Sofia Walan, Executive Director of Civil Rights Defenders.
Through the new Digital Security Program, eligible applicants can receive a one-year subscription to Amnezia Premium, an open-source VPN service designed to help users protect their communications, circumvent censorship, and reduce the risks of online surveillance.
Amnezia is one of the leading developers of open-source anti-censorship technology, with millions of users worldwide. By combining Amnezia’s technical expertise with Civil Rights Defenders’ long-standing security support for activists and journalists, the program aims to strengthen digital resilience where it is needed most.
Applications are now open and there is currently no application deadline.
