SMEX • 07 Aug 2023

UAE: Release all those unjustly imprisoned before COP28

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should release all those unjustly imprisoned in the country before the start of…

SMEX • 01 Aug 2023

How will Tunisia include its growing poor in an increasingly digital society?

This article was first published by Advox on July 19, 2023. It is republished here as part of a republishing…

SMEX • 27 Jul 2023

Health Technology and Women’s Right to Health Care

This article was first published by Masaar on July 25, 2023. Introduction Without any exception, women suffer from discrimination and…

SMEX • 25 Jul 2023

Jordan’s new proposed cybercrimes law will strongly undermine digital rights

We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, are seriously concerned about Jordan’s draft cybercrimes law currently being debated in the Jordanian…

SMEX • 20 Jul 2023

Ethical AI Advocacy for Civil Society in MENA [Bread&Net 2022]

The session “Ethical AI Advocacy for Civil Society in MENA” was held as part of Bread&Net 2022 in Beirut between…

SMEX • 17 Jul 2023

Ruling against Sadek Sets Dangerous Precedent for Freedom of Opinion in Lebanon

Beirut, July 14, 2023—The “Freedom of Opinion and Expression Coalition” in Lebanon strongly condemns judicial decisions aimed at suppressing freedom…

SMEX • 12 Jul 2023

Down for Nothing? Shutdowns during Exams in the Middle East and North Africa [Bread&Net 2022]

The session “Down for Nothing? Shutdowns during Exams in the Middle East and North Africa” was held as part of…