SMEX • 13 Mar 2020

We Demand Ministry of Telecommunications Open the Fixed and Mobile Internet Capacity and Reduce Prices During the COVID-19 Crisis

We Demand Ministry of Telecommunications Open the Fixed and Mobile Internet Capacity and Reduce Prices During the COVID-19 Crisis. (Sign…

  • Coronavirus
  • ISP
  • Lebanon
Jad Fawaz • 24 Feb 2020

Lebanese ISPs Lack Transparency

SMEX recently conducted research to assess the transparency of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Lebanon. Upon gathering information regarding licensed…

  • Business and human rights
  • Business And Human Rights
  • Internet Service Provider
SMEX • 27 Nov 2019

New Report: ”Analyzing Freedom of Expression in Lebanon in 2018”

Over the past four years, Lebanon has witnessed a crackdown against freedom of expression online. The state has penalized citizens,…

  • Freedom Of Speech
  • Freedom of speech
  • Lebanon
Grant Baker • 19 Oct 2019

Lebanon Protests: Tips for Safely Documenting Human Rights Violations

After security forces detained an estimated 300 people last night and security forces and militias attacked protestors both yesterday and…

  • documentation
  • Lebanon
  • Protests
SMEX • 18 Oct 2019

Lebanon Protests: How To Communicate Securely in Case of a Network Disruption

Lebanon witnessed protests in Beirut and a number of other cities because of the tough living situation, and with the…

  • Internet
  • Internet
  • Lebanon
SMEX • 28 Jun 2019

Social Responsibility Is A Business Matter: A Guide For Tech SMEs In Lebanon

In Lebanon, telcos and major tech companies tend to impact users’ privacy and freedom of expression. A 2018 SMEX report…

  • Business
  • Digital Rights
  • Human Rights
SMEX • 31 May 2019

Save the Date: Bread&Net is back! 15 to 17 November 2019

SMEX is thrilled to announce the return of Bread&Net, the annual Arabic-language unconference to strengthen and defend human rights in…

  • 2019
  • breadandnet
  • Digital Rights