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Covid-19 and Social Control in Lebanon [Report]
The Lebanese government’s response to Covid-19 was deeply affected by the failing economy and political unrest, both of which the…
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How Can Humanitarian Organisations Support Crisis-affected Communities Online? [Bread&Net 2020 Session]
In this #BreadandNet 2020 session, Sacha Robehmed from International Rescue Committee (IRC) discusses the role of online platforms in connecting…
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Data Protection and Privacy Laws In MENA: A Case Study Of Covid-19 Contact Tracing Apps [Report]
This report analyzes data protection and privacy laws in Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. Joey Shea, a…
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Remote Learning and the Digital Divide in Lebanon
With the onset of the economic crisis and the pandemic, Lebanon’s educational system has been thrown into turmoil. Education in…