A brief overview of AI use in West Asia and North AfricaMENA's AI development raises privacy and surveillance concernsWritten by SMEX30 June 2023
Kenya’s decision to remove visa restrictions sparks discussions about a borderless AfricaKenya plans to abolish visa restrictions for African citizens Written by Zita Zage30 June 2023
Disinformation helps weaponize homophobia in the BalkansHomophobic narratives attempt to undermine trust in the European UnionWritten by Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe29 June 2023
Russian Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov: ‘Repression occurs when no one knows who might be targeted tonight’The editor of a Russian opposition newspaper speaks to Deutsche WelleWritten by Daria Dergacheva29 June 2023
Undertones: If on welfare, better learn Dutch and be a manAlgorithms in the Netherlands show pervasive structural inequalitiesWritten by Civic Media Observatory29 June 2023
Chişinău hosted the largest LGBTQ+ march in the history of MoldovaOnly a few people opposed the march while holding crosses and icons Written by Guest Contributor, Daria Dergacheva28 June 2023
In Azerbaijan, feminist activists say not the time to celebrateEmbassy security handed the activists over to local policeWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva28 June 2023
Chinese citizens find ways to dissent despite the risksDecentralized movements are the most effective form of dissent Written by Filip Noubel28 June 2023
Palestinians battle for their homes in East JerusalemState-backed settlers displace indigenous Palestinians for Jewish settlement in JerusalemWritten by Mariam A.27 June 2023
Post-pandemic, lockdown on rights persists in the PhilippinesSurveillance and repressive laws enacted during the pandemic remain in effectWritten by EngageMedia27 June 2023
Over 100 arrests following Pride march in IstanbulDespite the bans, the march did take placeWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva27 June 2023
Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ community holds Pride events demanding an end to discriminationFrom Pride parades to food festivals, celebrating Pride monthWritten by Rezwan26 June 2023
Pride marches challenge endemic homophobia in the BalkansSafety and impunity for violence against LGBTQ+ people remain pressing concerns Written by Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe26 June 2023
The hidden racism in Latin AmericaHow can this situation persist in such a mixed-race region?Written by Connectas Translated by Teodora C. Hasegan24 June 2023
Digital rights activist groups urge tech giants to defend against Hong Kong’s injunctions against protest anthemThe government wants tech giants to censor the HK protest anthem Written by Oiwan Lam24 June 2023
A leaked report exposes government's cover-up of repressions against Uyghurs in ChinaThe rule of “never accepting calls from abroad” was brokenWritten by Kok Bayraq23 June 2023
In Turkey, a TV show ‘Metamorphosis’ pushes state propagandaThe series is seemingly targeting a prominent jailed activistWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva23 June 2023
#StandWithBach: Support for detained environment lawyer who is on hunger strike in VietnamThe prominent environmentalist says his tax evasion conviction is politically-motivatedWritten by Mong Palatino23 June 2023
How to silence an environmental protest Azerbaijan stylePolice used violence against residents and journalists covering the protestWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva23 June 2023
The controversial role of Islam in protestors’ executions in IranDivergent views within Iran's religious institution on dealing with protestorsWritten by Tooba Moshiri23 June 2023
Will Guatemala face its past as it votes for its future?The country must resolve its past before moving forwardWritten by Laura Chaparro Piedrahíta Translated by Laura Chaparro22 June 2023