| Website | https://sflc.in |
| SFLC Twitter | https://twitter.com/SFLCin |
| Net Shutdown Tracker | https://internetshutdowns.in |
| Net Shutdown Twitter | https://twitter.com/NetShutdowns |
📢 Announcement 📢
We are pleased to announce that Poruri Sai Rahul (@rahulporuri), CEO of FOSS United (@fossunited), is joining SFLC.in as an Advisory Board member.
With his extensive experience in fostering the Free and Open-Source Software ecosystem and community-driven technology initiatives in India, his insights will be invaluable to our ongoing efforts in defending digital rights.
We look forward to working together to strengthen our mission.
In the second video of our series, ‘Protecting Press Freedom in the Digital Age,’ we break down how these blackouts happen and how journalists can prepare.
Keep an eye on your feed. The second video is coming soon! 🥁
Explore our resources on understanding and responding to internet shutdowns as journalists, developed in collaboration with Reporters Without Borders: https://resources.rsf.org
#privacy #surveillance #internetshutdown #KeepItOn #freespeech #pressfreedom #freespeech #FoE
We are pleased to announce that SFLC.in will be attending DRAPAC'26 (Digital Rights in Asia-Pacific), taking place from 8-10 June 2026 in Manila, Philippines.
Join us for conversations on digital rights, privacy, internet governance, and technology policy with stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region.
If you're attending DRAPAC'26, we look forward to connecting with you and exchanging ideas to strengthen digital rights and freedoms in the region.
On 30 May 2026, the Haryana government suspended mobile internet, bulk SMS, and dongle services within a 1-km radius of Faridabad's NIT Zone.
SFLC.in's Internet Shutdown Tracker is documenting these instances and amplifying the voices of those affected by such suspensions. Check our Internet Shutdown Tracker here: https://internetshutdowns.in/
The internet shuts down. ⛔️🛜
Phones stop ringing. Messages stop getting delivered. Newsrooms lose contact with reporters on the ground. Families wait for updates that never arrive. Digital risks become physical risks. 🚨📵
But the story still needs to be told. 🗣️🗞️
In the first video of our series with Reporters Without Borders, Amit Kumar, Executive Editor at EastMojo, reflects on what it means to report through internet shutdowns. 🎙️
Video coming soon. Stay tuned! 🥁📣
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
We’re excited to announce our video series on ‘Protecting Press Freedom in India,’ in collaboration with Reporters Without Borders. 🥁
Digital threats often go unseen behind the headlines. To bring them into focus, we spoke with journalists across regions and platforms. 🚨
Each episode in the series shines a light on the realities of reporting in the digital age. 🎙️⚖️
The first video drops NEXT WEEK. Stay tuned!
Woke up to a suspended social media account with zero explanation? Arbitrary account suspensions or content takedowns are direct violations of your freedom of speech.
Report it to our 24/7 RightsLine for pro bono legal support to navigate the redressal mechanism, challenge these violations, and reach the right authorities.
Report here: https://rightsline.sflc.in/
Lights, Camera, Censored! 📽️🎞️
Films have long reflected society, challenged power, and sparked difficult conversations. But censorship continues to silence stories before they reach audiences.
SFLC.in’s Free Speech Tracker is documenting instances of film censorship across India. If you have come across a case of film censorship, report it here: https://freespeech.sflc.in/
Defending digital rights requires a united front. ⚖️
SFLC.in is building a network of digital defenders to fight for your digital rights. We believe that truly significant reform happens when we bridge geographical gaps, accelerate collaboration, and build strong professional networks of lawyers throughout India.
We need your support to grow this network. Support us by donating here: https://pages.razorpay.com/donate-to-sflcin
We are #Hiring!
SFLC.in is looking for a creative and passionate Graphic Designer to join our team!
If you have a knack for visual storytelling and want to use your skills to defend digital rights, we want to hear from you.
📅 Application Deadline: May 30, 2026
📧 Send your Resume, Cover Letter, and Work Samples/Portfolio to [email protected]
Read the job description below. 👇
