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Digital hopes, real power: From connection to collective action

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Briefings

The article traces the evolution of the digital rights movement in the Arab world from 2011 to 2026, highlighting key organizations like SMEX, 7amleh, and Nawaat. It notes a shift from early advocacy to post-Arab Spring focus on infrastructure and accountability, while acknowledging current challenges where tech accountability lacks real results. The text emphasizes the movement's expansion beyond specialists into broader sectors and its intersection with other fields.

Key points

• SMEX was initially created in 2008 to teach journalists about social media and has grown into the largest organization in the region.
• 7amleh was founded in 2013 as a Palestinian human rights organization dedicated to digital rights and content moderation.

Context

The article originates from Global Voices' October 2026 Spotlight series on Big Tech and Authoritarianism, originally published by the EFF in 2026. It examines how digital rights evolved from a technical concept to a broader human rights framework in the region.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article from 2026, which may not reflect the full scope of the movement's history or current state. The text cuts off mid-sentence, and specific data on organizational growth rates or policy outcomes beyond the mentioned milestones is unavailable.

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