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Technology and collective memory to strengthen Nasa Yuwe, José Yaqui's project in Colombia

Written by María Alvarez Malvido, José Robinson Yaqui Pete

Translated by Teodora C. Hasegan

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Creative writing in Kaqchikel with children: Cecilia Ixmukane's project in Guatemala

Written by María Alvarez Malvido, Cecilia Ixmucané Xiníco Quino

Translated by Teodora C. Hasegan

1 week ago

‘I sold my iris; now what?’: What drives Brazilians to hand over their unique, personal data

Written by Agência Mural

Translated by Liam Anderson

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Internet in Mam: Sabq'ech Pérez's commitment to revitalizing the language in Guatemala

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How Russian opposition media continue broadcasting from abroad

Even now, tens of millions of people inside Russia receive information from independent media — and that still has real influence.

Written by Daria Dergacheva

19 May 2025

Global digital rights report reveals unexpected boost in transparency from Chinese tech giants

Despite the current improvements, there’s still a long way to go

Written by Marisa Petricca

17 May 2025

A decade of digital rights: Where has Big Tech's progress gone?

The 2025 RDR Index demonstrates stagnation at a critical time

Written by Giovana Fleck

14 May 2025

World Press Freedom Day: Caribbean media faces new challenges in the age of AI

'The press is not only a defender of democracy, but also a guardian of our collective future'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

3 May 2025

This Ghanaian software engineer is working to raise women's financial literacy

‘The future of money is already digital, and if we don’t understand it, we risk being left behind.’

Written by Zita Zage

23 April 2025

Ahead of municipal elections, Lebanese voter data is at risk

Outdated laws and weak cybersecurity leave Lebanese voter data vulnerable to breaches, with no clear privacy policy in place.

Written by SMEX

22 April 2025

Digital ID systems in Africa: A dream of inclusion or a threat to privacy?

It's important that individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in the digital age

Written by Cecilia Maundu

21 April 2025

How the California gold rush continues to shape Africa and other global majority countries

Silicon Valley dominates the digital economy by controlling consumption and underlying infrastructure

Written by Guest Contributor

18 April 2025

What does decolonising AI really mean? An interview with artist Ameera Kawash

Conceiving the digital as quintessentially scalable makes it colonial, commercial, and commodified by default.

Written by UntoldMag

18 April 2025

In Guadeloupe, ‘Creole gardens’ give climate lessons in a spirit of solidarity

After a crisis, what do people naturally return to? 'Their surroundings. And what surrounds us is the Creole garden'

Written by Olivia Losbar

15 April 2025

‘One crap-news per week’: How Kremlin propaganda works on VKontakte social media platforms

How government-managed public social media accounts in Russia were turned into a propaganda machine

Written by Daria Dergacheva

9 April 2025

Civil society’s data in north and east Syria is not secure

Continuing operations without any solid strategies for digital security could lead to a digital disaster in Syria

Written by SMEX

9 April 2025

How China’s investment in Indonesia's nickel industry is impacting local communities

Waterways are polluted, fish have left, and residents report significant health issues

Written by Hasya Nindita, Zhaoyin Feng

7 April 2025

Q&A: Meet Issahaku Tidoo Abass, Dagbani-language activist and Wikimedian from Ghana

Preserving, promoting, and revitalizing Indigenous languages through Wikimedia projects.

Written by Sadik Shahadu

2 April 2025

MediaHack: 36 hours against electoral disinformation in Ecuador

Three winning projects demonstrated that technology can strengthen transparency and fact-checking during an election period

Written by Carlos E. Flores

Translated by Melissa Vida

28 March 2025

Q&A: Meet Shakuntala Marndi, Santali-language activist and Wikimedian

A mother tongue is deeply connected to one's identity, self-expression, and individuality

Written by Amrit Sufi

28 March 2025

Starlink in Yemen: A digital revolution or a security threat?

Elon Musk's Starlink is sparking fears of data privacy breaches, government crackdowns, and foreign influence

Written by Saoussen Ben Cheikh

21 March 2025

Q&A: Meet Daniel Abugre Anyorigya, a Gurene-language activist and Wikimedian

Preserving, promoting, and revitalizing Indigenous languages through Wikimedia projects.

Written by Franca Umasoye Igwe

20 March 2025

Q&A: Meet Musah Fuseini, Dagbani language activist

An interview with a Dagbani-language Wikimedia contributor from Ghana

Written by Subhashish Panigrahi

15 March 2025

Chipmaker giant TSMC’s USD 100 billion investment in the US unnerves many Taiwanese

Many Taiwanese are worried that Donald Trump would eventually betray Taiwan

Written by Oiwan Lam

14 March 2025

The Caribbean watches with interest as one SpaceX rocket lands in The Bahamas and another explodes

Regional social media users might well be waiting for the other booster to drop

Written by Flora Thomas

11 March 2025

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