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: […]
Tag: Human Rights Online
Universal Access to the Internet: a Privilege or Basic Human Right? – Ananya Mallick
There has been a long debate about whether the Internet is a luxury or a necessity – and the dialogue is ongoing. While some people think that the Internet should be enumerated as a basic human right in their respective national constitutions, many citizens argue that it is still not fundamental to that level in […]
Human Rights Violation in Digital Spaces – Palak Jain
The world’s largest democracy saw the beginning of the world’s longest internet shutdown on 4th August 2019. This shutdown, part of a complete communication cut, lasted 552 days. The Indian government implemented this in the former state of Jammu and Kashmir post the abrogation of article 370 of the country’s constitution with the claims of […]
Asia Pacific Policy Observatory Report – April 2023: Rights, Privacy, and Freedom in the Digital Age: An Overview of Online Safety Regulations in Australia, Nepal, and Myanmar
This report is Asia Pacific Policy Observatory’s first policy review. The April 2023 edition focuses on rights, privacy, and freedom in cyberspace in the digital age. As we continue to navigate the rapidly changing digital age, this report seeks to contribute to the ongoing dialogues and efforts to create a safe and more secure online […]
NetMission Academy 2023: Training 3 Summary – Human Rights Online
Written by Mahratun Samha (Edited by Jenna Manhau Fung) Training session 3 – Human Rights Online was held successfully on January 19, 2023. The whole session consisted of a few case study presentations, speeches from three honorable guest speakers – Nalini Elumalai, Kadesiree Thossaphonpaisan, and Jennifer Chung, and three different breakout sessions. Attendees discussed priorly […]