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Restricting sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in Egypt sparks wave of misinformation
“I thought I knew a lot about sexual education and that I was immune to ignorance,” said Sarah Mahmoud. “I…
Algeria: Another year, another exam shutdown
Mehdi Jougi, a young Algerian working in digital marketing, is worried about Algeria’s upcoming high school exams, scheduled for June…
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…
#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…
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…
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…
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…