SMEX advances digital rights
in West Asia and North Africa.
Who we are
SMEX is a non-profit that advocates for and advances human rights in digital spaces across West Asia and North Africa.
Our Vision
Our vision is for everyone living in WANA and the diaspora to be able to access and engage with the internet, mobile services, and other networked spaces safely and without fear of censorship, surveillance, or repercussion.
Our mission
We advance digital rights in the West Asia and North Africa region through research, campaigns, and advocacy. We encourage users to engage with digital technology, media, and social networks responsibly and critically.
What we do
Our Digital Safety Helpdesk assists internet users facing digital threats in the region
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Latest Articles
Latest news at the intersection of technology and human rights in WANA.
Digital Rights During the War on Lebanon: November 1, 2024
Beirut, November 1, 2024 | In yet another wave of terror, strange and threatening messages and communications by the Israeli…
Displaced and disconnected: internet shutdowns disrupt the lives of thousands
Two Israeli airstrikes have targeted the “Burj Awdeh” building in the city of Tyre in South Lebanon. The first occurred…
Digital Rights During the War on Lebanon: October 24-25, 2024
Beirut, October 25, 2024 | The Lebanese government reported mass losses in the telecom sector as a result of constant…
Inside the Israeli occupation’s propaganda ad factory
In October 2023, a six-year-old boy in London was playing an online puzzle game when an ad showing “Hamas militants,…
Digital Rights During the War on Lebanon: October 17, 2024
Beirut, October 17, 2024 | This week, the Israeli occupation has targeted “safe” areas in Lebanon as another war strategy…
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