These are some of the censorship cases reported through our ‘Report an Incident’ tool documenting digital censorship. They highlight takedowns, suspensions, and shadowbanning on platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and others.
This is not an exhaustive list, but a selection of recent incidents that illustrate how abortion and reproductive rights information, civil rights issues, and more are being suppressed around the world.
Instagram Takedown: @tqfc.clubhouse
Meta removed @tqfc.clubhouse in the Netherlands alongside dozens of queer accounts. The takedown erased a real, offline community space and raises serious concerns about discriminatory platform enforcement under the EU Digital Services Act.
Facebook Takedown: @WomenHelpWomen Poland
Facebook has removed the account of @WomenHelpWomen, the international feminist organization working to expand access to abortion worldwide through telehealth support, accurate information, and partnerships with local feminist groups.
Facebook Takedown: @WomenHelpWomen
Facebook has removed the account of @WomenHelpWomen, the international feminist organisation working to expand access to abortion worldwide through telehealth support, accurate information, and partnerships with local feminist groups.
50+ Queer Accounts Erased in One Week
Instagram has removed and restricted more than 30 queer-focused accounts, including personal and community-run pages that organize events, produce cultural work, and sustain essential networks across major European cities.
Instagram Takedown: @TheQueerAgenda.ams
Instagram has removed the account of @thequeeragenda.ams, a community based queer cultural platform in Amsterdam that organizes events, photo projects and nightlife performances, and collaborates with art institutes, museums, dating apps and clubs.