Tag: MENA

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Could sharing misinformation on COVID-19 get you jailed in MENA?

Across the Middle East and North Africa, “fake news” laws add to the risks of the coronavirus global health crisis.
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12 March 2020

Access Now in the News

Freedom of Expression

Meeting on digital human rights convenes in region for first time

June 23, 2019, Yassine Halila, The Arab Weekly.

23 June 2019

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Privacy

In Tunisia, an open debate on data protection and the right to access information

Our joint event with UNESCO gathered stakeholders including civil society, members of parliament, and international experts to discuss protecting data and the right to access information in Tunisia.…

8 November 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Saving free expression in MENA: what happens after Khashoggi’s death?

The international community must act to investigate the evident murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and to amplify Arab voices.…

25 October 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Thank you for a historic RightsCon Toronto — and hello Tunis!

We’re grateful you joined us for RightsCon Toronto. Here’s a look at some of what our community achieved this year, and what’s ahead for 2019. …

31 May 2018

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Freedom of Expression

Digital Citizen Vol. 4.6: Spotlight on augmented reality in the Arab world

The latest issue of Digital Citizen focuses on augmented reality in the Arab world.…

6 September 2016

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Freedom of Expression

Iran Cyber Dialogue and RightsCon Brussels 2017 – timely and impactful

We’re pleased to work with ASL19 to hold Iran Cyber Dialogue (ICD) alongside RightsCon Brussels 2017 — one way we’re opening the Brussels “bubble” to global digital rights community. …

6 September 2016

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Freedom of Expression

Join Access Now’s team in Tunis!

We’re seeking a Middle East and North Africa Policy Analyst. Please spread the word!…

24 June 2016