EFFECTING CHANGE LIVESTREAM SERIES

Hi Digital Rights Supporter,

Join us on Thursday, April 16 at 9:00 am Pacific for the latest installment of our EFFecting Change Livestream Series: Can't Stop the Signal. 

Internet shutdowns have become a powerful weapon. The Iranian government has once again shut down internet access, isolating millions, silencing dissent, and blocking information about human rights abuses. 

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.

EFFecting Change Livestream Series:

Can't Stop the Signal
Thursday, April 16

9:00 am - 10:00 am Pacific - Check Local Time
Livestream followed by Q&A

Join EFF and Amnesty International for a deep dive into the black hole of internet censorship. Learn how journalists, emergency responders, and ordinary people can persist with our panel featuring:

• Jillian York, EFF Director for International Freedom of Expression
• Paige Collings, EFF Senior Speech and Privacy Activist
• Elina Castillo Jiménez, Amnesty Tech’s Security Lab Advocacy and Policy Advisor
• Elise Auerbach, Amnesty International USA's Country Specialist

We encourage you to join us live for this discussion, however it will be recorded and available following the event on YouTube and the Internet Archive! 

See you there,

Melissa Srago

EFF Member Experience Architect

P.S. Throughout 2026, EFF staff will host experts in their field that will dive into topics that are sure to spur questions and a desire for change. Check out eff.org/EFFectingChange for the lineup! Want to make sure you don’t miss an announcement? Sign up for updates about this series at eff.org/ECUpdates.

EFF is dedicated to a harassment-free experience for everyone, and all participants are encouraged to view our full Event Expectations.