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Ciwan Teter • 01 Jun 2025

Syria Bans Online Surveys Amid Fragile Digital Infrastructure

Syria’s new government has banned all online and digital surveys without prior official approval, according to a decision issued by…

data privacy
Digital Security
Surveys

SMEX • 17 Apr 2025

Syria Brief: Internet Disruptions, Threats to Data Sovereignty, and a Risky E-Wallet

Recurrent internet disruptions in Syria continue to interfere with residents’ education, work, communication, and even access to their salaries. In…

data privacy
Data sovreignty
internet shutdowns

Yasmina El Zein • 14 Nov 2024

Telehealth for sexual and reproductive wellbeing: benefits and drawbacks

For many, consulting with a physician via screen feels like a convenient, hassle-free alternative to a traditional clinic visit—much like…

data privacy
SRHR
telemedicine