Pakistan’s digital landscape buzzes with activity. Young people are at the forefront, engaging in vibrant online communities and different social media scenes. However, a recent update to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) has cast a shadow of uncertainty. This article explores the implications of these amendments for free speech in Pakistan’s digital space. […]
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Cambodia’s Youth and the Digital Space of Tomorrow – Ananya Ramani
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. The 2024 Election On February 25, 2024, Cambodia held its Senate elections. The ruling party, the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) won 55 of the 58 electoral seats with only three seats going to the opposition following an election that was marred by […]
NetMission Case Study Series 2024
Bridging Divides and Navigating Digital Landscapes: A Study on Internet Access, Cybersecurity, and Sustainable Practices in Asia Pacific NetMission Case Study Series 2024 presents a collection of case studies on key Internet Governance topics conducted by the five (5) working groups of young minds from across the Asia Pacific within NetMission Academy. This series offers […]
Our Comments for the IGF Internet We Want Process
On January 9, 2024, the Leadership Panel (LP) of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) called on global stakeholders, including all governments, the private sector, civil society and technical and academic communities, to come together to contribute to the Internet We Want (IWW) Process in pursuit of a shared vision for the Internet. This […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 3: Human Rights Online – Summary
The NetMission Academy’s third session on “Human Rights Online” was conducted on January 18, 2023. The session was facilitated by Nimrah Perveen and Phyo. The assigned working group presented two case studies: (1) Internet Shutdown in Gaza and (2) Cyberbullying in Pakistan. Experts were also invited to discuss topics on human rights online, as follows: […]