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#KeepItOn: Syria must end internet shutdowns during national exams
As part of the #NoExamShutdown campaign, we’re sending an open letter to authorities in Syria to abstain from resorting to internet shutdowns…
Saudi Authorities Monopolize Media and Advertising Discourse “by Law”
Through global forums and media, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been keen on spreading progressive discourse in an effort…
Meta Contemplates Banning the Use of the Term “Zionist”
Laying the Ground for Further Repression of Palestine’s Supporters 73 civil society organizations, including SMEX, have urged Meta to reverse…
Kuwait’s cybercrime law extends censorship to the online realm
Following the waves of protests in the 2010s, both in the region and throughout the world, from Africa to South…
“Too Bossy”: Understanding Gender Biases in STEM
Across history, we’ve observed how gender bias in STEM fields is mirrored in outcomes lacking precise data on women. For…
COP28 in Dubai: Participants’ Safety in Jeopardy Given Country’s Record
Last June, it was reported that the UAE’s national oil company read emails to and from the COP28 climate summit…
Beware of Phishing Scams Targeting Page Admins!
With the ongoing war on Gaza since October 7, censorship, shadowbanning, and other new measures applied by tech companies, we…