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 news at the intersection of technology and human rights in WANA.
SMEX Hosts the 6th Edition of Bread&Net Online
Sign up today to attend #BreadandNet Online here.You will receive the agenda and the link to each session in your…
#NoExamShutdown: Open letter to authorities in Iraq to #KeepItOn during...
As part of the #NoExamShutdown campaign, we’re sending an open letter to authorities in Iraq to abstain from resorting to internet shutdowns…
Pedophilia via TikTok in Lebanon: Who is Responsible?
Rage swept Lebanon when news broke out that networks active on TikTok are luring minors to blackmail and sexually assault…
AI, spyware, and GPS jamming: How Israel abuses tech for...
Over the last two decades, there has been no shortage of predictions regarding the relevance of cyberspace in conflict. As…
“Pay or Okay” model is illegal. What is the next...
“Pay or Okay” is a consent model that acts as a legal basis for data collection. Users choose between a…
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