SMEX advances digital rights
in West Asia and North Africa.
Who we are
SMEX is a non-profit that advocates for and advances human rights in digital spaces across West Asia and North Africa.
Our Vision
Our vision is for everyone living in WANA and the diaspora to be able to access and engage with the internet, mobile services, and other networked spaces safely and without fear of censorship, surveillance, or repercussion.
Our mission
We advance digital rights in the West Asia and North Africa region through research, campaigns, and advocacy. We encourage users to engage with digital technology, media, and social networks responsibly and critically.
What we do
Our Digital Safety Helpdesk assists internet users facing digital threats in the region
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Latest Articles
Latest news at the intersection of technology and human rights in WANA.
Digital wallets on hold in Lebanon, telecom minister stalling decisions
The Public Procurement Authority has halted efforts by Alfa (one of Lebanon’s state-owned mobile operators) to conclude a direct contract…
80% of Women in Lebanon Face Digital Violence
Last March, UN Women Representative in Lebanon Rachel Dore-Weeks stated that female candidates to the parliamentary elections in Lebanon faced…
AlHudood Blocked in Iraq for “Unknown” Reasons
AlHudood’s website has been reported as inaccessible in several Iraqi governorates across various internet networks, as revealed by a test…
How Israel’s GPS jamming endangers civil aviation and maritime routes
The relentless Israeli bombardment of Gaza has caused loss of communications for prolonged periods, including total internet shutdowns and the…
Meta Contemplates Banning the Use of the Term “Zionist”
Laying the Ground for Further Repression of Palestine’s Supporters 73 civil society organizations, including SMEX, have urged Meta to reverse…
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