Advancing digital rights in 2026 will take all of us
Human rights are upheld by people, communities, and technologies that adapt to a changing world. Here's what that looks like for Tor as we head into the next year.
Posts in category human rights
Corruption and Control: How Turkmenistan turned internet censorship into a business
In Turkmenistan, one of the most isolated regimes in the world, internet censorship has evolved beyond surveillance and control. In an Orwellian twist, the people blocking access to the internet are the same ones secretly selling it back, at a price most Turkmens can't afford.
New Release: Rdsys 1.0
Rdsys 1.0 has been released, officially marking the first stable version of Tor's next-generation bridge distribution software.
2024: Year in Review
As we reflect on the past year, let's review the progress we've made on some of our most important projects.
Making new connections: from BridgeDB to Rdsys
Introducing Rdsys: the next-generation bridge distribution system, designed from the ground up for a more flexible, maintainable, and user-friendly approach to bridge distribution. As of October 2024, the Tor Project has retired its predecessor, Bridge DB. Find out more about why and the lessons learned from over 15 years of anti-censorship work.
Uniting for Internet Freedom: Tor Project & Tails Join Forces
The Tor Project and Tails have joined forces and merged operations to streamline operations, expand outreach, and strengthen both organizations' ability to protect people worldwide from surveillance and censorship.
Wikileaks: A case study on journalism and encryption
Drawing from his experience as a member of the hacker community, Assange recognized that encryption could offer a protective shield for investigative journalists and leveraged it for his work with Wikileaks. Among other tools, he used .onion sites, the Tor network, Tor Browser and Tails OS--which have now become a 'basic kit' for investigative journalism.
Join us for the Tor Community Day 2024 in Lisbon
The event will take place in Lisbon, Portugal on May 25th, 2024. It is free and open to the public with sessions in English and Portuguese.
Surveillance as a Service: The Global Impact of Israeli “Defense” Technologies on Privacy and Human Rights
There is a growing need for a global stance against the use of technology for oppression. This post delves into the impact of Israeli surveillance technologies in Palestine and how localized instances of its use contribute to widespread acceptance and global adoption of such oppressive practices.
Hiding in plain sight: Introducing WebTunnel
We're celebrating the World Day Against Cyber Censorship by officially announcing WebTunnel, a new type of Tor bridge designed to assist users in heavily censored regions to connect to the Tor network. Available now in the stable version of Tor Browser.