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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.

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Internet shutdowns in armed conflict: a typology of harms

11 Dec 2025 •

Our latest report, Internet shutdowns in armed conflict: a typology of harms, unpacks the serious harms that internet shutdowns inflict on civilian populations during armed conflict.

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Internet shutdowns in armed conflict: a typology of harms
11 Dec 2025
Internet shutdowns in armed conflict: a typology of harms
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Microsoft must come clean on its role in Israel’s war on Gaza

10 Oct 2025 •

We, the undersigned human rights organizations, are writing with great concern regarding media reporting alleging that Microsoft has contributed to grave violations of international law perpetrated by the Israeli authorities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).

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Microsoft must come clean on its role in Israel’s war on Gaza
10 Oct 2025
Microsoft must come clean on its role in Israel’s war on Gaza
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Human rights groups demand answers from Microsoft on its role in Israel’s war on Gaza

10 Oct 2025 •

Access Now and partners urged Microsoft to immediately end any involvement with Israeli authorities’ systemic repression of Palestinians.

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Human rights groups demand answers from Microsoft on its role in Israel’s war on Gaza
10 Oct 2025
Human rights groups demand answers from Microsoft on its role in Israel’s war on Gaza
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#KeepItOn: Time to end Sudan’s isolation; lift the WhatsApp block now

25 Sep 2025 •

We, the undersigned civil society organisations and humanitarian actors, call on the international community to urgently address the physical and cyber threats people are experiencing in Sudan

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#KeepItOn: Time to end Sudan’s isolation; lift the WhatsApp block now
25 Sep 2025
#KeepItOn: Time to end Sudan’s isolation; lift the WhatsApp block now

Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown

18 Sep 2025 •

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

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Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown
18 Sep 2025
Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown
#NoExamShutdown

#NoExamShutdown: lessons for the new academic year

18 Sep 2025 •

Across the MENA region, governments are imposing internet shutdowns during student exams. Read our exam shutdown report card and join the call for governments to keep this academic year free of internet shutdowns.

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#NoExamShutdown: lessons for the new academic year
18 Sep 2025
#NoExamShutdown: lessons for the new academic year
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#KeepItOn: Syrian government must restore internet access and respect rights in Suwayda 

1 Aug 2025 •

We call on the Syrian government to immediately and fully restore internet access and to ensure the protection of people’s rights in Suwayda.

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#KeepItOn: Syrian government must restore internet access and respect rights in Suwayda 
1 Aug 2025
#KeepItOn: Syrian government must restore internet access and respect rights in Suwayda 
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#KeepItOn:イスラエルはガザの国際社会からの遮断をやめよ

22 Jun 2025 •

私たちは、イスラエル当局とすべての関係者に対し、ガザにおけるインターネットと通信サービスへの完全なアクセスを回復するよう求める。

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#KeepItOn:イスラエルはガザの国際社会からの遮断をやめよ
22 Jun 2025
#KeepItOn:イスラエルはガザの国際社会からの遮断をやめよ
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#KeepItOn: Israel must stop cutting Gaza off from the world

19 Jun 2025 •

We call on authorities in Israel and all relevant actors to restore full access to internet and communication services in Gaza.

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#KeepItOn: Israel must stop cutting Gaza off from the world
19 Jun 2025
#KeepItOn: Israel must stop cutting Gaza off from the world
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نحو مستقبل رقمي آمن وحر في سوريا

22 May 2025 •

رفع العقوبات عن سوريا خطوة مهمة نحو التقدّم، لكن لا يزال أمام السوريين الكثير لبناء مستقبل رقمي حر وآمن ومفتوح.

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نحو مستقبل رقمي آمن وحر في سوريا
22 May 2025
نحو مستقبل رقمي آمن وحر في سوريا
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