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Artificial intelligence during Hajj: How safe is pilgrims’ data?
Muslims’ pilgrimage season (Hajj) was marked by the extensive use of 32 modern technologies by Saudi authorities to facilitate the…
Meta gives vague, inadequate response to the Oversight Board’s “shaheed” policy recommendations
Following the Oversight Board’s Policy Advisory Opinion (PAO) on the use of the term “shaheed,” Meta published its response to…
How is South Lebanon coping with limited internet and communications amid Israeli bombing?
After over seven months of Israeli bombardment in South Lebanon, Caretaker Minister of Communications Johnny Corm finally mandated cellular companies…
#NoExamShutdown: Jordan’s commitment to #KeepItOn should continue this year
As part of the #NoExamShutdown campaign, we’re sending an open letter urging authorities in Jordan to continue abstaining from resorting…
Press Release: Launch of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) project
Geneva, 11 June 2024. The CADE project, an ambitious initiative designed to empower civil society organisations (CSOs) to participate more…
Tell social media companies: improve your content moderation practices for SRHR content [Petition]
Acknowledging the importance of protecting sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) both offline and online in the West Asia and…
Will Iraq shut down the internet during the 2024 exams period?
Update: The Iraqi Ministry of Communications announced on May 19 that internet shutdowns will take place in conjunction with the…