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Kassem

Kassem Mnejja

Senior MENA Campaigner

Kassem Mnejja is a Senior Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Campaigner at Access Now, where he leads advocacy campaigns advancing digital rights across the region. His work focuses on internet shutdowns, digital rights in conflict zones, and holding tech companies accountable for their role in conflict. Prior to joining Access Now, Kassem worked with grassroots civil society organizations in Tunisia on civic and voter education activities. He holds a Master’s in English literature, has a passion for debate and peacebuilding, and enjoys rambling about music, series, and books.

internet shutdown #KeepItOn

Sudan: millions surviving armed conflict need internet, access to information

25 Apr 2023 •

As the armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces in Sudan escalates, we call on authorities to #KeepItOn.

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Sudan: millions surviving armed conflict need internet, access to information
25 Apr 2023
Sudan: millions surviving armed conflict need internet, access to information
#NoExamShutdown

Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown

18 Apr 2023 •

Year after year, the MENA region has led the world in exam-related shutdowns. With the 2023 exam season in the region quickly approaching, it’s time to take action and demand change! #NoExamShutdown

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Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown
18 Apr 2023
Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown
India fake news law

Global Coalition of Civil Society and Media Organizations Stand in Solidarity with Independent Media Outlets in Lebanon Amid Targeting

6 Apr 2023 •

We stand in solidarity with independent media outlets in Lebanon as they come under state targeting for their work.

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Global Coalition of Civil Society and Media Organizations Stand in Solidarity with Independent Media Outlets in Lebanon Amid Targeting
6 Apr 2023
Global Coalition of Civil Society and Media Organizations Stand in Solidarity with Independent Media Outlets in Lebanon Amid Targeting
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition's report unpacks internet shutdowns in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and globally.

حجب الإنترنت في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا في سنة 2022: تواصل للانتهاكات والإفلات من العقاب

29 Mar 2023 •

قامت 11 دولة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا بفرض عمليات حجب للإنترنت في 37 مناسبة، حيث تصدّرت إيران هذه القائمة من خلال قطعها للإنترنت 18 مرة.

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حجب الإنترنت في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا في سنة 2022: تواصل للانتهاكات والإفلات من العقاب
29 Mar 2023
حجب الإنترنت في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا في سنة 2022: تواصل للانتهاكات والإفلات من العقاب
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition's report unpacks internet shutdowns in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and globally.

Internet shutdowns in MENA in 2022: continued abuses and impunity

29 Mar 2023 •

In 2022, authorities across the Middle East and North Africa shutdown the internet 37 times — with Iran hitting the kill switch a staggering 18 times.

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Internet shutdowns in MENA in 2022: continued abuses and impunity
29 Mar 2023
Internet shutdowns in MENA in 2022: continued abuses and impunity
Protest and human rights

32 Civil Society Organizations Condemn the Referral of Mada Masr Journalists to Trial

16 Mar 2023 •

We join rights groups in condemning the decision to refer three female journalists from Mada Masr on charges of insulting MPs and misusing social media.

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32 Civil Society Organizations Condemn the Referral of Mada Masr Journalists to Trial
16 Mar 2023
32 Civil Society Organizations Condemn the Referral of Mada Masr Journalists to Trial
Protest and human rights

32 منظمة حقوقية تدين إحالة صحفيات مدى مصر للمحاكمة

16 Mar 2023 •

نضم صوتنا إلى صوت أكثر من 30 منظمة في إدانة قرار إحالة ثلاث صحفيات من مدى مصر بتهمة إهانة النواب وإساءة استخدام وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي.

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32 منظمة حقوقية تدين إحالة صحفيات مدى مصر للمحاكمة
16 Mar 2023
32 منظمة حقوقية تدين إحالة صحفيات مدى مصر للمحاكمة
Digital censorship

رسالة مفتوحة إلى هيئة الإعلام والاتصالات العراقية: يجب سحب مشروع لائحة تنظيم المحتوى الرقمي وحماية حرية التعبير على الإنترنت

16 Mar 2023 •

من خلال رسالة مفتوحة هيئة الإعلام والاتصالات العراقية، يدعو المجتمع المدني لسحب مشروع لائحة تنظيم المحتوى الرقمي وحماية حرية التعبير على الإنترنت.

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رسالة مفتوحة إلى هيئة الإعلام والاتصالات العراقية: يجب سحب مشروع لائحة تنظيم المحتوى الرقمي وحماية حرية التعبير على الإنترنت
16 Mar 2023
رسالة مفتوحة إلى هيئة الإعلام والاتصالات العراقية: يجب سحب مشروع لائحة تنظيم المحتوى الرقمي وحماية حرية التعبير على الإنترنت
Digital censorship

Open letter to the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission: Drop the draft regulation of digital content and protect freedom of expression online

16 Mar 2023 •

Through an open letter, civil society calls on the Communications and Media Commission in Iraq to drop the draft regulation of digital content.

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Open letter to the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission: Drop the draft regulation of digital content and protect freedom of expression online
16 Mar 2023
Open letter to the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission: Drop the draft regulation of digital content and protect freedom of expression online
Digital censorship

Stop the assault on free speech, drop the draft digital content regulation in Iraq

16 Mar 2023 •

Access Now and partners call for Iraqi authorities to immediately withdraw the draconian draft regulation for digital content.

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Stop the assault on free speech, drop the draft digital content regulation in Iraq
16 Mar 2023
Stop the assault on free speech, drop the draft digital content regulation in Iraq
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