تحالف الحقوق الرقمية في منطقة الشرق الأوسط (MADR)

Google hasn't responded to our letter from Feb. 18 about Israeli state-sponsored disinformation running through their ads. So we're publishing it. @Google must apply its ad policies to all parties equally without any exceptions. Full letter: madr.network/madr-to-google…

A tribute to Ahmed’s life and impact manassa.news/stories/27735

His warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew him, and though his absence leaves a profound void, his legacy of integrity, dedication, and belief in technology as a force for human rights will continue to guide and inspire us. Goodbye, Ahmed.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ahmed El Mekkawy, a cherished friend of the MENA Alliance for Digital Rights (MADR) and a beloved member of the digital rights community in the Arabic-speaking region.

Who are we: We are the MENA Alliance for Digital Rights (madr.network). Please share this guide with anyone affected, and follow our work at @MADRNetwork for updates on digital rights advocacy. You can also email us on madr@smex.org

To learn more about why your accounts are getting suspended and a few things you can try to protect yourself, check out our blog post: madr.network/bluesky-is-sus…

Are you or anyone you know impacted by removal of Gazan fundraiser accounts? Here’s how you can appeal, and how to avoid suspensions.

Full statement: madr.network/mena-media-fre…

We urge governments across the MENA region and tech companies to uphold their international human rights obligations and take immediate steps to protect press freedom.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we express our deep concern over the ongoing deterioration of freedom of expression and media freedom across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). madr.network/mena-media-fre…

Two years into the war in Sudan, up to 150,000 people may have died. Over 12 million are displaced, and more than 24 million face hunger — yet the true toll remains unclear. Internet shutdowns and disruptions have isolated communities, limiting both reporting + access to aid. 🧵

📣7amleh invites you to join the ninth edition of the Palestine Digital Activism Forum 2025 (PDAF), taking place online on May 20–21, 2025, under the theme: "Disconnected: The Impact of War on Internet Access and Palestine Digital Rights." As digital freedoms face growing threats and internet connectivity remains fragile and frequently disrupted, this year’s forum aims to emphasize the importance of internet access as a basic human right and the vital roles that technology plays in times of crisis, including documenting violations, enabling advocacy, and mobilizing media support. 📌Over two days, the forum will feature discussions and workshops on: 🔒Digital policies, accessibility, and international complicity 🖊️Censorship and the suppression of Palestinian content 🧠Tools to combat digital disinformation 🗂️Documentation and evidence protection 📝Register now and be part of this powerful platform for dialogue on digital rights, freedom of expression, and technology in times of war: pdaf.net #PDAF #PDAF2025

رفضاً لاستدعاء إدارتي "درج" و"ميغافون" للتحقيق، وحرصاً على حرية التعبير والصحافة، ودعماً للمحاسبة والشفافية، ندعوكم/ن للمشاركة في وقفة تضامنية تزامناً مع التحقيق يوم غد الثلاثاء.

Join us, 100+ British parliamentarians, and 12 Nobel Laureates to advocate for a #FreeAlaa. The UK government must act now to save Laila Soueif & reunite her with her son. To read our joint letter to PM @Keir_Starmer ⬇️ madr.network/open-letter-th…

The UK government (@10DowningStreet) must: 1️⃣ Use trade & diplomatic levers to pressure Egypt. 2️⃣ Advocate directly for Alaa’s immediate release. 3️⃣ Demand consular access for Alaa. 4️⃣ Mobilize global allies.

📢 ACT NOW: British-Egyptian writer & technologist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been arbitrarily detained in Egypt since 2019. His mother, Laila Soueif is critically ill following her ongoing 108-day hunger strike. #FreeAlaa