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Facebook is not accessible on multiple mobile operators in Bangladesh. Activate Rights has tested this and spoken with users, confirming the issue. #KeepItOn

On July 15, at 1 am, mobile internet services were halted at Dhaka University during the student anti-discrimination movement in Bangladesh. Later that day, at noon, the students were attacked by government-backed groups, resulting in at least 100 injuries. During this period, the attackers searched the mobile phones of various individuals on the street, targeting anything supporting the movement. We urge all human rights groups worldwide to stand in solidarity with this cause and closely monitor the anti-human rights activities occurring in Dhaka.

On July 15, at 1 am, mobile internet services were halted at Dhaka University during the student anti-discrimination movement in Bangladesh. Later that day, at noon, the students were attacked by government-backed groups, resulting in at least 100 injuries. During this period, the attackers searched the mobile phones of various individuals on the street, targeting anything supporting the movement. We urge all human rights groups worldwide to stand in solidarity with this cause and closely monitor the anti-human rights activities occurring in Dhaka.

Digital Gig Workers' Rights are Labor Rights Labor Rights are Human Rights Labor Rights are Digital Rights Digital platforms must recognize gig workers' rights! All platforms must publish their policies and actions to protect the well-being of their affiliated gig workers. Workers of the world, Unite!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the Tech Tales Youth: Dhaka Screening yesterday! Special gratitude to renowned filmmaker and producer Arifur Rahman and EngageMedia's Communications and Outreach Coordinator Rezwan for their valuable time and insights. While the event mainly focused on film screenings, their speeches shed light on the power of cinema to drive for a better world with better justice and rights. Activate Rights is deeply appreciative of all participants. We're firm believers that only through collective action we can protect our rights in the digital realm. Solidarity!

In Bangladesh, where fundamental human rights remain elusive for diverse communities, the concept of internet freedom can appear as an unreachable ideal. Limited digital literacy and access heighten our communities’ vulnerability in digital space. – Tanha Tanjin, TransEnd ___________ Check out Activate Rights' article as part of EngageMedia’s Youth Advocacy and Communications for Internet Freedom project, raising awareness and engaging youth advocates in the Asia-Pacific region on crucial digital rights issues: https://lnkd.in/g4YUtt5P Let's build a fair and inclusive online world!

Stand against Digital Discrimination! Join the movement for Equal Internet Access for All! ___________ Check out Activate Rights' article as part of EngageMedia’s Youth Advocacy and Communications for Internet Freedom project, raising awareness and engaging youth advocates in the Asia-Pacific region on crucial digital rights issues: https://lnkd.in/g4YUtt5P Let's build a fair and inclusive online world!

Online or Offline– Human Rights are for Everyone! #InternationalHumanRightsDay #DigitalRights

Thanks to EngageMedia for featuring our article. Excited about future collaborations in the defense of digital rights and internet freedom.

"In Bangladesh, a nation with a growing youth population connected to the digital world, stories of stifled expression and digital oppression are increasingly common. Repressive laws, frequent internet shutdowns, and censorship are some of the obstacles faced by young citizens who seek to voice their opinions and concerns in a digital age." EngageMedia has featured an article by Activate Rights, exploring the challenges faced by youth in their pursuit of digital rights and internet freedom. This contribution is part of EngageMedia's Youth Advocacy and Communications for Internet Freedom project, which aims to expand awareness and engagement with digital rights issues among youth advocates in the Asia-Pacific. The article is available in both English and Bangla. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g4YUtt5P