WORLD · October, 2023 · Global Voices Advox

WORLD · October, 2023

Stories about WORLD from October, 2023

Human rights organizations call for an immediate physical and digital ceasefire in Gaza

This plea stresses action by governments, international bodies, and tech firms

Written by Global Voices MENA

31 October 2023

‘Historic day for Fiji’ as it revives its media council

The independent body will promote the self-regulation of the media industry

Written by Mong Palatino

30 October 2023

Deconstructing the ‘beheaded babies’ misinformation in Israel’s war on Gaza

How the consequences of misinformation contribute to real-life violence against Palestinians

Written by Safa

28 October 2023

Google denies Hong Kong police request to remove ‘seditious’ film about media tycoon Jimmy Lai from YouTube

Seventy-one percent of content removal requests come from HK police

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

26 October 2023

Legislating technology and the internet: Interview with Internet Society's Callum Voge

Navigating free expression, privacy, security and digital sovereignty

Written by Ameya Nagarajan

25 October 2023

New policy requires Chinese influencers to display their personal information on Weibo

Bloggers are concerned the new policy will lead to bullying and harassment

Written by Oiwan Lam

23 October 2023

Civil society organizations call on tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights in times of crisis

We unite, urging tech companies to combat online hate against Palestinians

Written by Global Voices MENA

23 October 2023

Malaysian editor of banned book faces police probe for sedition

The book was banned three years ago for 'disrespect' of the coat of arms

Written by Mong Palatino

22 October 2023

The ongoing conflict's impact on ICT and digital transformation efforts in Sudan

'Network disruptions are not new to Sudanese citizens ...'

Written by Khattab Hamad

21 October 2023

Youth in the Balkans should be able to recognize disinformation with malign intent, Slovenian expert says

Different age groups in societies should be approached differently

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

17 October 2023

‘I can see the entirety of the sky now’: Australian journalist Cheng Lei is now free

She spent three years in a Chinese prison over espionage allegations

Written by Mong Palatino

17 October 2023

A look into Uganda's digital services tax

The tax targets nonresident companies, such at Meta and Netflix

Written by Brian Oduti

17 October 2023

Confessions from a Chinese censorship worker

"I wish this censorship system would be abandoned sooner."

Written by Oiwan Lam

16 October 2023

Brazil: Communicators and activists from marginalized communities discuss online harassment and how they protect themselves

Communicators from minority groups are frequently targeted by attacks

Written by Agência Mural Translated (en) by Liam Anderson

13 October 2023

The role of AI in Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Interview with expert Anton Tarasyuk

With generative technologies, the cost of producing content has been reduced to almost nothing

Written by Filip Noubel

13 October 2023

Mexican government faces criticism for blocking portions of the safe internet

The Mexican government blocks Tor network for security reasons

Written by Jacobo Nájera, Miguel Trujillo Translated (en) by Melissa Vida

12 October 2023

Despite change in government, another Thai activist is jailed for royal defamation

At least 257 individuals face the same charge of insulting the king

Written by Mong Palatino

11 October 2023

Finding the space to speak: Journalism professor Francis Lee on Hong Kong’s changing media landscape

'To manage risk is to take risks when necessary'

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

8 October 2023

Digital age dilemmas: Navigating human rights threats in Botswana's online realm

The digital realm in Botswana presents a double-edged sword

Written by Richard Wanjohi

3 October 2023