GitHub supports internet freedom and global availability in Iran

GitHub has expressed its support for Iranian developers and their right to open internet access, emphasizing the role of developers in promoting freedom of expression and information sharing. The company has acknowledged the critical nature of internet access in defending human rights, especially in light of internet blackouts in Iran, and has recognized the collective efforts of Iranians advocating for justice for Mahsa Amini. GitHub commends the courage of Iranian women and the recent expansion of the US Treasury's Iran General License D-2, which facilitates internet freedom in Iran. Since 2021, GitHub has been fully accessible to Iranian developers, having secured a license through the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The platform is committed to ensuring that developers worldwide can use its services, despite government sanctions, and believes in the importance of code collaboration for human progress and free speech. GitHub remains dedicated to supporting the Iranian programming community and views the protection of internet freedom as a shared global responsibility.