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“At an age when they should be digital natives, many young Tunisians are starting life without the foundational skills to navigate an increasingly complex and digital world.” Read the piece by @CheikhSaoussen for @advox of @globalvoices 🔗 bit.ly/3rIeQlf

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In 2023 we partnered with @advox @globalvoices to publish pieces from 10 authors on digital rights challenges in Uproar target countries The 1st article by @K2C2020 focuses on issues with Zimbabwe’s electoral field ahead of their last election 🔗 bit.ly/3rLfNcF

From 22 to 25 October @MediaFreedomEU partners will carry out a media freedom mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina - via @EFJEUROPE ow.ly/W6F650PWBvU @advox @article19europe

While the Iranian government’s tactics reflect a global issue, the world must remember and celebrate the unique courage of Iran’s women, who stand tall in the face of adversity. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/28/ira…

Nigeria was ranked 123rd out of 180 countries on the World Press Freedom Index for 2023. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/27/med…

Despite the visit, support for Assange's release remains low in the US. If extradited, he could face a sentence of up to 175 years in prison. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/27/aus…

While the previous versions of the law have been criticised for not doing enough, the DPDP Act gives the government the power to grant blanket exemptions to any government, or government body. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/26/bre…

Facebook's evolving relationship with the news industry, algorithm adjustments, and their repercussions on local media outlets add complexity to the landscape of news dissemination, particularly affecting smaller, independent media outlets. #Access advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/25/fac…

"In this system, journalists are expected to conform to the contours of power rather than challenging them." #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/24/cam…

Critics claim the ongoing post-election harrassment is reminiscent of the late president, Robert Mugabe, who after failing to gain the majority vote in the 2008 election resorted to violence against opposition supporters. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/20/zim…

The Bangladesh parliament passed the new Cyber Security Act 2023 after scrapping its predecessor, the controversial Digital Security Act, 2018. The new law poses similar threats to the freedom of expression. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/19/the…

Pakistani Punjabi-Urdu film Zindagi Tamasha, originally scheduled for release in theatres in 2020, but halted after receiving threats from religious hardliners, was finally made available to viewers on Youtube. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/19/pak…

"The SIM registration law cannot be “fixed” without having serious implications on our right to privacy and communication." #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/19/why…

Comedy in Lebanon has always served as a means to find relief in challenging circumstances, but now, the tightening grip of censorship on creative freedom and satire could challenge this. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/11/arr…

"What is more worrying is the fact that much of the so-called 'offending' content is mere reports and opinion pieces deemed critical of the government." #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/10/mal…

Australian novelist Yang Hengjun has been awaiting the verdict on his case in China for more than two years after being accused of spying. Now he fears he may die in detention #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/05/aus…

Social networks want their users to spend more time on their platforms, to leave a more extensive digital footprint that can be used for various purposes. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/09/02/in-…

#Morocco’s #Amazigh pursue civic presence through linguistic rights: Challenges & opportunities in the fight to access information. via: @globalvoices @Advox ifex.org/moroccos-amazi…

While governments have a legitimate interest in addressing the spread of misinformation and promoting online safety, there may be more effective solutions than outright bans on social media platforms. #Advocacy advox.globalvoices.org/2023/08/28/nav…