Exiled from Azerbaijan, Arzu Geybulla Takes Helm at Access Now to Shield Digital Freedoms
Access Now's Digital Security Helpline fielded 1,452 urgent calls in 2023 alone, mostly from activists dodging state surveillance. Arzu Geybulla knows that terror intimately; now she's leading the charge from exile.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Access Now's helpline surges amid global digital repression, handling 1,452 cases in 2023. 𝕏
- Arzu Geybulla's exile story injects frontline expertise into leadership, targeting surveillance states. 𝕏
- Digital rights as human rights: Expect intensified coalitions and potential lawsuits against tech enablers. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Access Now
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