Tag: Tunisia
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What is Tunisia’s unique identifier, and why is it being pushed now?
Tunisia plans to set up a unique identifier system as part of its “Digital Tunisia 2020” plan. Through this initiative, the government hopes to create jobs, promote socio-economic development, and make the country an international digital “destination.” Now, in the…
14 July 2020
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Facebook has been bending to the will of Arab despots
The Economist
4 July 2020
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Voices from MENA during Pride: sharing our stories, staying secure together
Read in Arabic here. The fight for equality and human rights is never easy, and it is especially challenging for members of LGBTQ community in the Middle East and North Africa. We are currently witnessing the devastating effects of the…
18 June 2020
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COVID-19 contact-tracing apps in MENA: a privacy nightmare
At the outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic, a number of countries in the MENA region turned to technology to help track and prevent the spread of the virus, using apps, drones, and even robots to monitor the movement of citizens under quarantine.…
18 June 2020
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Transparency required: is Facebook’s effort to clean up “Operation Carthage” damaging free expression in Tunisia?
“Operation Carthage” has revealed attempts to leverage Facebook to influence elections in Tunisia and countries in Africa, and the company disabled accounts without explanation. We’re demanding answers.…
12 June 2020
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فيديو: ما يجب أن تعرفه عن مشروع قانون الأخبار الزائفة في تونس
إقرأ بالإنجليزية من هنا. تعتبر مسألة الأخبار الزائفة والمضلّلة قضية عالمية، وفي كثير من الحالات يتم استغلالها من قبل الحكومات كذريعة لتشريع وتمرير قوانين مجحفة يمكن استخدامها للحد من تبادل المعلومات ومشاركتها أو لفرض الرقابة على منتقدي الحكومة وقمع المعارضة…
24 April 2020
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Tunisia’s Parliament on COVID-19: an initiative to fight disinformation or an opportunity to violate fundamental rights?
Tunisia is showing the power of civil society working together to counter dangerous regulations that might otherwise harm human health and damage democratic freedoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
1 April 2020
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Tunisia: human rights groups call for withdrawal of draft law that threatens free expression during COVID-19
Human rights organizations and associations, signing below, express their deep concern at draft law No. 29/2020 on amending Articles 245 and 247 of the Penal Code provisions. It reflects a blatant contradiction with Articles 31, 32, and 49 of the…
31 March 2020
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Facebook in the era of #EnaZeda: A toxic or liberating platform for women?
Thousands of women have shared their stories as part of the #EnaZeda campaign, Tunisia’s version of #MeToo. For International Women’s Day, we are sharing lessons on the potential and limitations of social media for amplifying women’s voices and catalyzing the movement for equality in the digital era. …
6 March 2020
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Lina Ben Mhenni, rest in power
On January 27th, renowned Tunisian blogger and human rights defender Lina Ben Mhenni passed away. In honor of her contributions to human rights, we share some of her accomplishments in defending freedom of expression and fighting against internet censorship.…
29 January 2020
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#DataProtectionDay in the MENA region: is there cause to celebrate?
Some countries are advancing data protection laws and policies, but not every initiative passes muster for protecting privacy. Here’s the status of key initiatives and the top five reasons why strong data protection is imperative in MENA and around the world.…
28 January 2020
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Nos données, notre démocratie: comment assurer l’intégrité des élections en Tunisie
La protection des données et la sécurité numérique sont des questions sérieuses pour les élections en Tunisie, mais augmenter votre sécurité peut être amusant (promis). Suivez ces conseils pour préserver l’intégrité des élections et défendre la démocratie.…
13 September 2019
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Our data, our democracy: yes, you can help keep Tunisian elections secure!
Data protection and digital security are serious issues for Tunisia’s elections, but increasing your security can be fun (we promise). Use these tips to help safeguard the integrity of the election and defend democracy.…
12 September 2019
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تونس: حماية المعطيات الشخصية في ظل الإنتخابات مسألة تثير القلق
Read this article in English حددت الهيئة العليا المستقلة للانتخابات بعد وفاة الرئيس الباجي قايد السبسي، تاريخ 15 سبتمبر 2019 موعدا جديدا لإجراء الانتخابات الرئاسية، والتي كان من المفترض أن تجرى في 17 نوفمبر 2019. يمكن إعتبار نقطة تقديم الإنتخابات…
15 August 2019