A Global Challenge: Promoting Internet Accessibility in the Face of DNS Manipulation and Censorship.

Access to the Internet has become essential for individuals and societies to participate in today's globalized world. However, governments and other actors sometimes manipulate the Internet to control access to information and suppress dissent. One of the methods used for such manipulation is Domain Name System (DNS) manipulation and censorship. This paper examines the impact of DNS manipulation and censorship on internet accessibility and evaluates current efforts to address this issue. Through an analysis of case studies and data on the prevalence and impact of DNS manipulation and censorship, the paper argues that these practices pose significant threats to fundamental human rights and democratic governance. The paper proposes policy and technical solutions to address this issue and ensure internet accessibility. The research concludes with a call to action for all stakeholders to prioritize and address DNS manipulation and censorship to safeguard internet accessibility, human rights, and democratic governance in the digital age.