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Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Marwa Fatafta, our MENA Policy and Advocacy Director, as this year’s keynote speaker for the Mary Robinson #BHRSpeakerSeries. 12 September 2024 9:00 New York |14:00 London | 16:00 Gaza & Kyviv | 19:30 Naypyidaw Get ahead and register now ✅: https://lnkd.in/e3iEv7EH

Taiwan’s draft AI Basic Law is open for public comment until September 13, 2024. This draft defines AI and outlines seven principles, similar to existing international AI norms and guidelines: Sustainable Development and Welfare Human Autonomy Privacy Protection Information Security and Safety Transparency and Explainability Fairness and Non-Discrimination Accountability This is a critical opportunity for public involvement in shaping AI regulation and governance. If you or your organization are working on policies and issues in Taiwan now is the chance to submit your comments and shape AI governance before the deadline on September 13. Visit the official website for more information ⬇️:

Job alert! We are seeking an IT Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping team members meet their day-to-day technical operations and digital security needs. Apply or share with someone who will shine in the role:

As the back-to-school season begins, governments are being assessed on the harmful practice of internet shutdowns during exams by the #NoExamShutdown campaign. So far in 2024, we’ve documented 7 exam-related shutdowns, disrupting access to critical services, livelihoods, and fundamental rights. Governments must stop using exams as an excuse for enacting disproportionate measures, it is an issue that affects entire communities in the MENA region. Learn more about how we’re fighting back.

It has been 500+ days of terror and forced silence, as the people in Sudan continue to face brutal atrocities and human rights violations. Ahead of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), over 50 civil society organizations urge the international community to step up and break the silence surrounding the brutal conflict in Sudan. Read more on the gravity of the ongoing conflict and our demands. #KeepItOn: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e4MfNHsM

New job alert! We are seeking an Asia Pacific Policy Analyst/Counsel to join our dynamic team. If you are interested or know someone who is a good fit for the position, apply or share this vacancy today! Deadline: September 30, 2024 GMT+8

What happened to X in Tanzania? The #KeepItOn coalition joins the Internet Governance Tanzania Working Group in demanding authorities to explain why X was blocked and what is being done to safeguard freedom of expression in the country. Read more of what we had to say: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eRQZnExm

The decision by Apple to remove VPN apps on the call of Russia’s censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, is alarming, to say the least! Big Tech must not cede digital space to authoritarian diktats and risk the lives and freedoms of people in Russia. Apple must immediately restore all VPN service applications previously removed from its app store in Russia and not comply with requests and orders from the Russian authorities that violate international human rights standards. Read more from us and other civil society organizations: ⬇️

Digital censorship in Venezuela started long before the elections of July 28! In our latest blog, we break down the many modes of surveillance and control, and how the international community can support civil society in Venezuela. Read more: ⬇️

Internet shutdowns threaten human rights across the globe. In 2023, the #KeepItOn report recorded 283 shutdowns in 39 countries, the highest number since we started the Shutdown Tracker Optimization Project (STOP). Have you ever experienced an internet shutdown? Help us amplify the impact by sharing your story with us. #KeepItOn Use this link to share with us:  https://lnkd.in/eEiGwj_W