This Report has been prepared by the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which analyzes the challenges of the deterioration of public debate, content moderation and the situation of accessibility and digital inclusion in the hemisphere, in the context of internacional human rights law, with a special focus on digital civic skills literacy.
This document is based on principles of international human rights law and aims to serve as a guide for States and key actors in promoting an Internet accessible to all people, without discrimination. It offers a diagnosis of current problems and proposes proactive approaches to ensure that the digital space continues to be an open and democratic forum, facilitating constructive dialogue and the effective exercise of human rights. Recommendations are provided for States to strengthen digital governance, implement inclusive Internet access policies, and actively combat the spread of false and discriminatory information online. These recommendations are aligned with the Inter-American human rights legal framework, reaffirming the commitment to promoting a free, open, and inclusive Internet, essential for strengthening democracy in the Americas.