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 news at the intersection of technology and human rights in WANA.
SMEX Hosts the 6th Edition of Bread&Net Online
SMEX will host the sixth iteration of the annual regional digital rights event, Bread&Net, which will be held online on…
“Pay or Okay” model is illegal. What is the next...
“Pay or Okay” is a consent model that acts as a legal basis for data collection. Users choose between a…
Section 230: a warden of freedom of expression, or a...
Today, censorship in the US is under severe scrutiny from millions around the world who are witnessing the wave of…
Yemenis Complain about Sharing Phone Numbers with Strangers
“Why is your daughter sharing her pictures via WhatsApp?” a question directed by an employee of the YOU- Yemen Oman…
Content Streaming via an Ogero App: Who benefits from OTT...
Last November, Lebanon’s Council of Ministers added an item to the agenda to grant Ogero, the country’s primary provider of…
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SMEX Hosts the 6th Edition of Bread&Net Online
Breadandnet.org SMEX will host the sixth iteration of the annual regional digital rights event, Bread&Net, which will be held online on…
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