In June, the Board upheld Meta’s permanent ban of an Instagram account that a man had used over a prolonged period to stalk a ...

In restoring an Instagram video of a woman describing her experience with prescription fentanyl during childbirth, the ...

The Oversight Board co-chairs have issued a statement in light of Meta's handling of the “No Kings” Instagram account, Brazil elections and other upcoming elections globally.

Protecting children* online is one of the most pressing policy challenges facing the tech industry today – and arguably society more broadly. Lawmakers, whistleblowers, tech companies, parents, ...

At the Oversight Board, our people are the heart of our organization, and their passion for human rights, free expression and technology helps us to fulfill our mission. We pride ourselves on a ...

Kristina Arriaga is a seasoned advocate with a career spanning over three decades that has been dedicated to championing the principles of free speech and freedom of religion or belief. Her service ...

Case summary The Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decisions to remove two Instagram posts depicting transgender and non-binary people with bare chests. It also recommends that Meta ...

In February 2023, Meta asked the Board whether it should continue to remove content using the Arabic term “shaheed,” or شهيد written in Arabic letters, to refer to individuals designated under its ...

The Oversight Board has upheld Facebook's decision to remove a post containing a demeaning slur which violated Facebook's Community Standard on hate speech. The Oversight Board has upheld Facebook’s ...

The Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decision to remove a Facebook post from a news outlet page reporting a positive announcement from the Taliban regime in Afghanistan on women and ...

Case summary The Board has overturned Meta’s decision to remove a video from Instagram showing the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Nigeria. The Board found that restoring the post with a warning ...