Category: Human Rights
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Silenced Online: Loujain al-Hathloul and the Weaponization of Cybercrime Laws in Saudi Arabia
Loujain al-Hathloul: Digital Dissent, Cybercrime Laws, and the Struggle for Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent Saudi women’s rights activist, has become […]
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AI Regulation in Saudi Arabia: Innovation over Human Rights
With the global rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), countries have increasingly adopted regulations to restrict the use of this new technology, exemplified by the AI […]
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The Role of the Diaspora in Advocating for Digital Rights in the Gulf
As Gulf states deploy increasingly sophisticated tools of digital control, ranging from surveillance spyware to content censorship, the diaspora has become a vital voice in […]
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Women in Yemen Battling Online Gender-Based Violence
In Yemen, women have long faced systemic discrimination, exacerbated by the effects of cultural restrictions and a lack of institutional protections. A newer and insidious […]
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Why Digital Freedom is a Human Right and What We Can Do to Defend It.
In an era where digital spaces shape political discourse, social movements, and individual expression, the right to digital freedom is more crucial than ever. Yet, […]
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Ebtisam Al-Saegh: A Case Study of the Risks Against Women in Bahrain’s Digital Repression
When speaking out for justice becomes dangerous, women like Ebtisam Al-Saegh offer examples of the continuous taument that activists face. A prominent Bahraini human rights […]
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The Struggle Against Digital Authoritarianism: International Law Under Pressure
Digital authoritarianism has become a powerful tool for repressive regimes, weaponizing technology to suppress dissent, surveil citizens, and manipulate public discourse. While international legal frameworks […]
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Silencing Dissent: The Case of Loujain Al Hathloul and Digital Violence in Saudi Arabia
In the realm of human rights advocacy, few cases resonate as loudly as that of Loujain Al Hathloul, a leading women’s rights advocate from Saudi […]
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Nabeel Rajab: A Case Study of Digital Repression in Bahrain
Nabeel Rajab, one of Bahrain’s most prominent human rights defenders, exemplifies how cyber surveillance is used by the Bahraini government to target and silence activists. […]
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Bahrain, Digital Surveillance, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, International Law, Journalist RepressionDigital Threats to Bahraini Journalists: A Systematic Assault on Press Freedom
Bahrain’s government has systematically weaponized digital technology to suppress independent journalism and control narratives critical of the regime. Through pervasive surveillance, censorship, and legal harassment, […]
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