Kanav Sahgal explains that there’s a constitutional right to internet in India, but there’s also a mechanism for the government to argue that shutdown is necessary for national security. But shutdowns come around much less serious threats, like exam cheating. #GVSummit2024

Kanav Sahgal is an Indian activist focused on gender issues and on the Supreme Court. He tells stories of how internet shutdown affects the right to protest - losing WhatApp and Google Maps makes it extremely difficult to assemble in physical space. #GVSummit2024

Rezwan, the long-term South Asia editor for Global Voices, is chairing a session on internet shutdowns, which he describes as a common tool of repression in South Asia. These can be total blackouts, or slowdowns, where 4G is turned off and 2G left on. #gvsummit2024

Because environmental journalism requires a ton of science, Sara Rai explains, it might require a fellowship or other significant investment to make a story possible. She was able to report on climate change and wildfires only because of support from CNN and MacArthur #GVSummit2024