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Advocacy · May, 2024

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Why media literacy matters now more than ever: Insights from the third African media convention held in Ghana

Addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing African media in the digital age

Written by Cecilia Maundu

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Bitcoin mining's toll on El Salvador leaves communities without water

Eight thousand people lost access to running water for over a month

Written by Abigail Paz

31 May 2024

The Brazilian and Indian dilemma: How to regulate AI and Big Tech?

Both Brazil and India have elections in 2024

Written by Shubhangi Heda, Alice Lana

31 May 2024

Lion or mosquito: The state of the AI debate in Turkey

AI's real impact is subtler than its political implications.

Written by Sencer Odabaşı

31 May 2024

The latest defamation bill further tightens restrictions on free speech in Pakistan

Activists label the bill draconian, regressive, and authoritarian

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

30 May 2024

Hong Kong's first domestic security arrest targets Tiananmen activist Chow Hang-tung and her supporters

The six were accused of publishing seditious content

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

29 May 2024

Three ways to tackle digital rights in Africa

An interview with digital rights advocacy specialist Shirley Ewang

Written by Zita Zage

23 May 2024

In Russia, a journalist is detained for ‘apology’ for the Taliban

A hypocritical move given Kremlin's growing ties with the group

Written by Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan

22 May 2024

Pakistan administered Kashmir faces internet shutdown amidst protests

People in Azad Kashmir protests high wheat prices, electricity bills

Written by GV South Asia

21 May 2024

Activists call for the shutdown of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office after three alleged spies were arrested in London

Protesters rebranded the office as 'Hong Kong Espionage & Tracking Office'

Written by Oiwan Lam

21 May 2024

Cairo fears a ‘boomerang effect’ of pro-Palestine protests

Why the Egyptian authorities suppress protests supportive of Palestine

Written by Raseef22

20 May 2024

Thai youth activist charged with royal defamation dies in custody

Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom was on hunger strike for 65 days

Written by Mong Palatino

19 May 2024

Guatemalan journalist receives prestigious award from prison

Zamora is a symbol of the persecution against journalists in Guatemala and the region

Written by Prensa Comunitaria Translated (en) by Melissa Vida

17 May 2024

Google blocks access to pro-democracy protest song in Hong Kong after court ruling

Google blocks access to 32 YouTube videos and related links in Hong Kong

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

16 May 2024

Turkey joins the ranks of countries considering a foreign agent law

Anyone can be labeled an agent of influence

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

16 May 2024

Exiled Russian journalist scores interview with Moldovan president

Why did Maia Sandy think it was a good idea?

Written by Daria Dergacheva

16 May 2024

Southeast Asian media groups cite need for press freedom in dealing with extreme weather events

"Every story is potentially an environmental story"

Written by Mong Palatino

13 May 2024

Online resistance against Nicaragua‘s ‘Peace Law’

Facebook, Instagram and TikTok as spaces for truth and justice

Written by ProBox Translated (en) by ProBox, Melissa Vida

10 May 2024

Government bid to ban ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song approved by appeals court

China spokesperson: it is a necessary measure to safeguard national security.

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

9 May 2024

Pacific groups highlight role of media in addressing climate crisis

Journalists raised awareness about media suppression in the Pacific

Written by Mong Palatino

8 May 2024

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