As someone who has spent the past 7+ years teaching Opsec (Operational Security) to dissident and at risk groups across the world I can guarantee you that this is not the case with regards to awareness of such services.

-James

From: <gnso-rds-pdp-wg-bounces@icann.org> on behalf of Greg Aaron <gca@icginc.com>
Date: Tuesday 26 July 2016 at 14:10
To: Ayden Férdeline <icann@ferdeline.com>, "gnso-rds-pdp-wg@icann.org" <gnso-rds-pdp-wg@icann.org>
Subject: Re: [gnso-rds-pdp-wg] Use Case - Dissident Group Using the Internet to Communicate Information

It may be reasonable to assume that at-risk dissidents are aware that privacy services exist, and can afford the minimal cost.