Recent Censorship Cases

These are some of the 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.

If you or your organization has experienced censorship, report it here.

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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.

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15+ 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.

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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.

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Instagram Takedown: @carafem

Instagram and Threads have suspended @carafem—a licensed abortion provider offering FDA-approved abortion pills by mail in 20 U.S. states.

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Instagram Shadowban: @all_things_democracy

Instagram is actively suppressing all_things_democracy—an account with 330k+ followers that shares fact-based political and social content, once reaching over 25 million people monthly.

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Cami Te Ayuda, Instagram, Chile

Cami Te Ayuda’s Instagram account was permanently removed for sharing accurate, legal abortion info in Chile. No appeal was offered.

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