Tag Archives: Reflections

Where’s All the English-Language Coverage about Wael?

Written by jessica. Posted on January 29, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized. Tagged , , , , , , , , . 5 Comments.
Egyptian blogger and filmmaker Wael Abbas
UPDATE March 12, 2010: Wael is convicted again on a different charge and sentenced to 6 months in prison. Neither he nor his attorney were notified of the new accusation. They will appeal. Read the full reports from the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Arab Network for Human Rights Information, and the BBC. UPDATE Feb. [...]

A Comment on a Recent Article on the “Developing Lebanon” Blog

Written by jessica. Posted on January 25, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized. Tagged , , , , , , , . 1 Comment.
Developing Lebanon Blog Header
I tried several times—unsuccessfully—to post this comment on a recent post on the Safadi Foundation USA blog, Developing Lebanon. It’s an important topic that’s being raised and I want to continue the discussion, if a bit belatedly. Below is some thinking from SMEX: I appreciate the mention of our work in Lebanon. It’s true, we’re [...]

What to Expect from SMEX in 2010

Written by jessica. Posted on January 9, 2010. Filed under News. Tagged , , , , , . No comments.
A Google maps bird's-eye view of our new office building.
Happy New Year! November and December were busy months for SMEX. On November 1, we moved into our very own offices in Badaro, where we have a dedicated training space and a space for intimate screenings and events. On November 21, we hosted a wrap-up event for our second social media training project in Lebanon. [...]