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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.

#KeepItOn during elections

In the aftermath of devastating earthquake, authorities in Turkey must #KeepItOn

9 Feb 2023

Authorities in Turkey must ensure unfettered access to the internet and digital communications platforms in the aftermath of the earthquake.

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In the aftermath of devastating earthquake, authorities in Turkey must #KeepItOn
9 Feb 2023
In the aftermath of devastating earthquake, authorities in Turkey must #KeepItOn
internet shutdown #KeepItOn

People need the internet during emergencies: #KeepItOn in Iraq

7 Feb 2023

Authorities in Iraq must immediately reinstate full internet access — including social media — across the nation. #KeepItOn

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People need the internet during emergencies: #KeepItOn in Iraq
7 Feb 2023
People need the internet during emergencies: #KeepItOn in Iraq

المملكة العربية السعودية: دعوة لإطلاق سراح اثنين من الويكيبيديين السعوديين

18 Jan 2023

تطالب منظمات المجتمع المدني بالإطلاق الفوري لسراح الطبيبين والناشطين السعوديين اللذين تم توقيفهما عام 2020 بسبب تحريرهما لويكيبيديا.

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المملكة العربية السعودية: دعوة لإطلاق سراح اثنين من الويكيبيديين السعوديين
18 Jan 2023
المملكة العربية السعودية: دعوة لإطلاق سراح اثنين من الويكيبيديين السعوديين

Saudi Arabia: Call for release of two Saudi Wikipedians

18 Jan 2023

Civil Society calls for the immediate release of two Saudi doctors and internet activists arrested in 2020 for their online activism on Wikipedia.

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Saudi Arabia: Call for release of two Saudi Wikipedians
18 Jan 2023
Saudi Arabia: Call for release of two Saudi Wikipedians
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رسالة مفتوحة: قمع مستمر لموظفي المبادرة المصرية للحقوق الشخصية

30 Nov 2022

تضم أكساس ناو صوتها إلى الأصوات المنادية بالدعوة الى وضع حد للتدابير التقييدية والتعسفية المفروضة على أعضاء المبادرة المصرية للحقوق الشخصية.

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رسالة مفتوحة: قمع مستمر لموظفي المبادرة المصرية للحقوق الشخصية
30 Nov 2022
رسالة مفتوحة: قمع مستمر لموظفي المبادرة المصرية للحقوق الشخصية
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Continued repression of Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) staff

30 Nov 2022

Access Now joins civil society in calling for an end to the abusive measures imposed on members of Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR).

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Continued repression of Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) staff
30 Nov 2022
Continued repression of Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) staff
#ProofOfLife #FreeAlaa|#ProofOfLife #FreeAlaa

#ProofOfLife: stop the abuse, free Alaa now

10 Nov 2022

In prison, Alaa Abd El-Fattah is receiving medical intervention without authorities informing his family or lawyer. Alaa must be set free.

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#ProofOfLife: stop the abuse, free Alaa now
10 Nov 2022
#ProofOfLife: stop the abuse, free Alaa now

#FreeAlaa: At COP 27, Canada Must Speak Out for the Release of Alaa Abdel-Fattah

7 Nov 2022

We join Canadian and international civil society in urging the Canadian Government and Parliament to speak up for the immediate release of activist Alaa.

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#FreeAlaa: At COP 27, Canada Must Speak Out for the Release of Alaa Abdel-Fattah
7 Nov 2022
#FreeAlaa: At COP 27, Canada Must Speak Out for the Release of Alaa Abdel-Fattah
UK government Alaa

COP27 in Egypt: stop greenwashing, free human rights defenders

4 Nov 2022

Egyptian authorities must free Alaa Abd El-Fattah and all detained activists. Governments at COP27 must work to ensure their swift release.

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COP27 in Egypt: stop greenwashing, free human rights defenders
4 Nov 2022
COP27 in Egypt: stop greenwashing, free human rights defenders
Image: #FreeAlaa Campaign

حياة علاء عبد الفتاح في خطر جسيم طالبوا مصر بالإفراج الفوري عنه

3 Nov 2022

تضم أكساس ناو صوتها الى منظمات حقوق الانسان في دعوة مصر للإفراج الفوري عن علاء وجميع المحتجزين لمجرد ممارستهم السلمية لحقوقهم الإنسانية.

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حياة علاء عبد الفتاح في خطر جسيم طالبوا مصر بالإفراج الفوري عنه
3 Nov 2022
حياة علاء عبد الفتاح في خطر جسيم طالبوا مصر بالإفراج الفوري عنه