SMEX • 21 Jun 2024

#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…

SMEX • 14 Jun 2024

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] • 06 Jun 2024

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…

Safaa Ayyad • 03 Jun 2024

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…

SMEX • 23 May 2024

International Court of Justice: Protect evidence in the Gaza war 

We, the undersigned organisations dedicated to defending freedom of expression and information, protecting journalists and upholding digital rights, welcome South…

SMEX • 20 May 2024

Bread&Net – Online 2024: Collective Responsibility at its Finest

Last Wednesday, we concluded Bread&Net – Online: Digital Rights in Times of War, where we invited participants from West Asia…

Safaa Ayyad • 15 May 2024

Iraq Threatens to Ban TikTok

“Banning the app will not affect institutions or education.” On March 24, Minister of Communications Hiyam Al Yasiri announced she…