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.
Tell social media companies: improve your content moderation practices for...
Acknowledging the importance of protecting sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) both offline and online in the West Asia and…
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…
Starlink in Sudan: A Thriving Black Market During Times of...
In times of war, areas of military conflict transform into zones that threaten the lives of residents, but it does…
Digital Rights During the War on Lebanon: October 10, 2024
Beirut, October 10, 2024 | This week, towns and villages across the South and the Beqaa, as well as areas…
Digital Rights During the War on Lebanon: October 4-7, 2024
Beirut, October 4-7, 2024 | After one year of destroying Gaza’s telecom infrastructure as another war tactic, the Israeli occupation…
Digital Rights During the War on Lebanon: October 2, 2024
Beirut, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | Since the onset of its military aggression on Gaza and Lebanon, the Israeli occupation…
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Acknowledging the importance of protecting sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) both offline and online in the West Asia and…
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