Stories about Digital Activism from June, 2018
Netizen Report: As Erdogan’s reign continues, journalists remain under attack — are translators next in line?
The Advox Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.
Netizen Report: Who will be next? Venezuela’s political crisis sees a new wave of censorship, media repression
The Advox Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.
‘Internet is not for the Tajik language'? A crowdsourced soccer blog marks 10 years
"I had volunteers. Many of them!"
Can the United States connect Cubans to the internet? A historical review from the Cuban perspective
There is likely no way for the United States to provide internet access to Cuba without authorization by the Cuban government.
#BabaeAko campaign unites women in challenging the sexist behavior of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
"I am a mother, a teacher, a Filipino. I condemn Duterte for being a misogynist and making it 'acceptable' for women to be hated and attacked."
Research reveals malicious digital campaign against Pakistani human rights defenders
The Amnesty International report reveals that a network of social media fake accounts are used to infiltrate the activists communities in Pakistan.
Netizen Report: New rules in Cambodia and Tanzania force independent media to quiet down — or shut down altogether
The Advox Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.
Port Harcourt: Nigeria's city of ‘soot so thick’
Soot causes cancer and lung disease, and long-term exposure to soot increases the risk of coronary artery disease.
Nicaraguan protesters and journalists face violent attacks on the streets and online
Journalists are being assaulted and have their equipment stolen, Nicaraguans’ Wi-Fi identifiers have been hacked.
Leading independent websites go dark as Tanzania’s ‘blogger tax’ deadline approaches
"It is not only a self-censorship license but a way to become the state's tool to censor others (contributors) civic right to express."
Jogging through Tiananmen Square: What happens when Facebook meets China's censorship regime?
"The floor you stepped on has been covered by blood from students who fought for democracy. But, enjoy your running in China, Mark."
Netizen Report: In another blow for free speech, Egypt’s parliament passes cybercrime law
The Advox Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.
Videos allege Indian media houses promised to favor Hindu nationalism in exchange for cash
The videos come amid a rapid rise of "fake news" websites in India that seem intended to promote religious and communal tension.
Netizen Report: Uganda’s ‘WhatsApp tax’ and SIM card regulations will make it harder to stay connected
The Advox Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.
