Digital Rights Foundation
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Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) is a research-based advocacy organization focusing on ICTs to support human rights, democracy and digital governance.
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The digital pulse of June is HERE! From global stages to grassroots wins — find it all in our June Newsletter:
🌐 Major advocacy moments
💡 Tech safety tips you’ll actually use
🎤 Global conversations we helped shape
👩🏻💻 Interns who are the future of digital rights
🌐 Major advocacy moments
💡 Tech safety tips you’ll actually use
🎤 Global conversations we helped shape
👩🏻💻 Interns who are the future of digital rights
July 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The digital pulse of June is HERE! From global stages to grassroots wins — find it all in our June Newsletter:
🌐 Major advocacy moments
💡 Tech safety tips you’ll actually use
🎤 Global conversations we helped shape
👩🏻💻 Interns who are the future of digital rights
🌐 Major advocacy moments
💡 Tech safety tips you’ll actually use
🎤 Global conversations we helped shape
👩🏻💻 Interns who are the future of digital rights
In the news this week: in light of 17-year-old #SanaYousaf’s murder, Kaukab Shairani at DW writes, “For women in Pakistan, social media can be dangerous.”
June 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
In the news this week: in light of 17-year-old #SanaYousaf’s murder, Kaukab Shairani at DW writes, “For women in Pakistan, social media can be dangerous.”
Check out our archive at digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-righ... for the full low down 💻
June 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Check out our archive at digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-righ... for the full low down 💻
It’s your favourite time of the week — we’re back with another edition of our weekly Digital Rights Tracker, bringing you all the latest happenings in the digital space!
This week’s edition was compiled by Research Intern Midhet Mansoori 🌟
June 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
It’s your favourite time of the week — we’re back with another edition of our weekly Digital Rights Tracker, bringing you all the latest happenings in the digital space!
This week’s edition was compiled by Research Intern Midhet Mansoori 🌟
A safer, fairer internet isn’t a dream. It's what we’re working towards every day at DRF.
This week, DRF’s Sr. Legal Associate Irum Shujah delivered a session on #InternetGovernance & #DigitalRights at a Media Safety workshop hosted by the PCHRl, with Media Matters for Democracy & the EU.
This week, DRF’s Sr. Legal Associate Irum Shujah delivered a session on #InternetGovernance & #DigitalRights at a Media Safety workshop hosted by the PCHRl, with Media Matters for Democracy & the EU.
June 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A safer, fairer internet isn’t a dream. It's what we’re working towards every day at DRF.
This week, DRF’s Sr. Legal Associate Irum Shujah delivered a session on #InternetGovernance & #DigitalRights at a Media Safety workshop hosted by the PCHRl, with Media Matters for Democracy & the EU.
This week, DRF’s Sr. Legal Associate Irum Shujah delivered a session on #InternetGovernance & #DigitalRights at a Media Safety workshop hosted by the PCHRl, with Media Matters for Democracy & the EU.
With powerful sessions on gender-sensitive reporting, #ethicalAI use, #digitalsafety, and emotional wellness, DRF is helping shape a safer, more inclusive future for media in Pakistan.
June 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
With powerful sessions on gender-sensitive reporting, #ethicalAI use, #digitalsafety, and emotional wellness, DRF is helping shape a safer, more inclusive future for media in Pakistan.
As part of its ongoing commitment to journalist well-being and #digitalrights, the Digital Rights Foundation brought together representatives from eight rural media outlets across provinces for two transformative workshops in Karachi and Murree.
June 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
As part of its ongoing commitment to journalist well-being and #digitalrights, the Digital Rights Foundation brought together representatives from eight rural media outlets across provinces for two transformative workshops in Karachi and Murree.
Hashtag Generation’s case study questions the separation between an “online” life and an “offline” life, and focuses on the increasingly blurring boundaries between hate speech and the freedom of speech. Read more from Hashtag Generation here: hashtaggeneration.org/publications...
June 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Hashtag Generation’s case study questions the separation between an “online” life and an “offline” life, and focuses on the increasingly blurring boundaries between hate speech and the freedom of speech. Read more from Hashtag Generation here: hashtaggeneration.org/publications...
Digitally Right presented a case study that highlighted the role of social media in amplifying hate against Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Learn more about Digitally Right here: digitallyright.org
June 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Digitally Right presented a case study that highlighted the role of social media in amplifying hate against Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Learn more about Digitally Right here: digitallyright.org
DRF’s investigative report focused on disinformation on both sides of the border during recent Indo-Pak escalations. Read more here: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/wp-content/u...
June 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
DRF’s investigative report focused on disinformation on both sides of the border during recent Indo-Pak escalations. Read more here: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/wp-content/u...
Moderated by @seeri.bsky.social, Research and Grants Lead at DRF, this session spotlit case studies from Digitally Right (Bangladesh), Hashtag Generation (Sri Lanka), and the Digital Rights Foundation (Pakistan), focusing on the unprecedented levels of hate speech in the region.
June 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Moderated by @seeri.bsky.social, Research and Grants Lead at DRF, this session spotlit case studies from Digitally Right (Bangladesh), Hashtag Generation (Sri Lanka), and the Digital Rights Foundation (Pakistan), focusing on the unprecedented levels of hate speech in the region.
This International Day for Countering Hate Speech, DACSA hosted a webinar focusing on the real-world impacts of hate speech online faced by vulnerable groups in South Asia.
June 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
This International Day for Countering Hate Speech, DACSA hosted a webinar focusing on the real-world impacts of hate speech online faced by vulnerable groups in South Asia.
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June 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
🚨 We’re experiencing some technical difficulties with our telephonic helpline today - but don’t worry! You can still reach out to us on all our other platforms.
▶️ Meta Security Policy Manager Rima Amin spoke in light of Meta's recent lawsuit victory against cyber intrusive tech groups. She said WhatsApp is not the only platform prone to cyber intrusive attacks. Legal recourse is needed to protect all platforms that are vulnerable.
June 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
▶️ Meta Security Policy Manager Rima Amin spoke in light of Meta's recent lawsuit victory against cyber intrusive tech groups. She said WhatsApp is not the only platform prone to cyber intrusive attacks. Legal recourse is needed to protect all platforms that are vulnerable.
▶️ Pall Mall Policy Lead at the UK FCDO Cyber Policy Dept. Elizabeth Davies said that multi-stakeholder engagement is crucial for ensuring transparency and inclusivity beyond the Global North. Input from civil society groups are also necessary for influencing the market and upholding accountability.
June 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
▶️ Pall Mall Policy Lead at the UK FCDO Cyber Policy Dept. Elizabeth Davies said that multi-stakeholder engagement is crucial for ensuring transparency and inclusivity beyond the Global North. Input from civil society groups are also necessary for influencing the market and upholding accountability.
▶️ UC Irvine academic @davidakaye.bsky.social highlighted a recent report from the Venice Commission, of which he is a member, and the report's strict regulations on the use of such tools by law enforcement. He further questioned whether these standards will be applied to the global export chain.
June 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
▶️ UC Irvine academic @davidakaye.bsky.social highlighted a recent report from the Venice Commission, of which he is a member, and the report's strict regulations on the use of such tools by law enforcement. He further questioned whether these standards will be applied to the global export chain.
Zunaira Rafi's story explores how vulnerable groups,such as trans persons and minorities, face hate speech and other threats in digital platforms.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/online-hate-...
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/online-hate-...
June 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Zunaira Rafi's story explores how vulnerable groups,such as trans persons and minorities, face hate speech and other threats in digital platforms.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/online-hate-...
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/online-hate-...
Amina Salarzai's story explores how women's participation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa politics are affected by gendered online hate speech.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/due-to-onlin...
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/due-to-onlin...
June 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Amina Salarzai's story explores how women's participation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa politics are affected by gendered online hate speech.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/due-to-onlin...
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/due-to-onlin...
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Asma Tariq's story looks at the challenges Baloch activists and journalists face related to online hate speech and disinformation in the face of vague platform moderation policies.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/from-censors...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Asma Tariq's story looks at the challenges Baloch activists and journalists face related to online hate speech and disinformation in the face of vague platform moderation policies.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/from-censors...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
June 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Asma Tariq's story looks at the challenges Baloch activists and journalists face related to online hate speech and disinformation in the face of vague platform moderation policies.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/from-censors...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Asma Tariq's story looks at the challenges Baloch activists and journalists face related to online hate speech and disinformation in the face of vague platform moderation policies.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/from-censors...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Naheed Jahangir's story explores how gendered hate speech and targeted harassment of women take place regardless of religious, political, and regional differences.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/dont-take-it...
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/dont-take-it...
June 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Naheed Jahangir's story explores how gendered hate speech and targeted harassment of women take place regardless of religious, political, and regional differences.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/dont-take-it...
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/dont-take-it...
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Hija Kamran's story looks at how AI fuels gendered and political #hatespeech globally, how that intersects with Pakistan's regulatory framework, and how feminist movements can respond.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/ai-platform-...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Hija Kamran's story looks at how AI fuels gendered and political #hatespeech globally, how that intersects with Pakistan's regulatory framework, and how feminist movements can respond.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/ai-platform-...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
June 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Hija Kamran's story looks at how AI fuels gendered and political #hatespeech globally, how that intersects with Pakistan's regulatory framework, and how feminist movements can respond.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/ai-platform-...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Hija Kamran's story looks at how AI fuels gendered and political #hatespeech globally, how that intersects with Pakistan's regulatory framework, and how feminist movements can respond.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/ai-platform-...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
DRF will continue to advocate for inclusivity in global accountability conversations, and call for equal support to victims and civil society everywhere.
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
DRF will continue to advocate for inclusivity in global accountability conversations, and call for equal support to victims and civil society everywhere.
The panelists emphasized that Global North-led initiatives for accountability must center Global South perspectives. They also agreed that true accountability requires multi-stakeholder action.
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@r3dmx.bsky.social @internetfreedom.bsky.social @smex.org
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The panelists emphasized that Global North-led initiatives for accountability must center Global South perspectives. They also agreed that true accountability requires multi-stakeholder action.
@davidakaye.bsky.social @monajem.bsky.social
@r3dmx.bsky.social @internetfreedom.bsky.social @smex.org
@davidakaye.bsky.social @monajem.bsky.social
@r3dmx.bsky.social @internetfreedom.bsky.social @smex.org
And that's a wrap on DRF's session at #IGF2025 Day 0! ✊🏽
This @intgovforum.bsky.social roundtable on spyware accountability in the #GlobalSouth, moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social demanded transparency & reform in national laws, including judicial oversight & public reporting on the matter.
This @intgovforum.bsky.social roundtable on spyware accountability in the #GlobalSouth, moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social demanded transparency & reform in national laws, including judicial oversight & public reporting on the matter.
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
And that's a wrap on DRF's session at #IGF2025 Day 0! ✊🏽
This @intgovforum.bsky.social roundtable on spyware accountability in the #GlobalSouth, moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social demanded transparency & reform in national laws, including judicial oversight & public reporting on the matter.
This @intgovforum.bsky.social roundtable on spyware accountability in the #GlobalSouth, moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social demanded transparency & reform in national laws, including judicial oversight & public reporting on the matter.
Nazia Salarzai's story explores the nature of online #hatespeech that women morning shows in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa face, affecting their psychological wellbeing, reputations and careers.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/women-mornin...
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/women-mornin...
June 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Nazia Salarzai's story explores the nature of online #hatespeech that women morning shows in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa face, affecting their psychological wellbeing, reputations and careers.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/women-mornin...
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/women-mornin...