DRAPAC24
Taipei, Taiwan August 18-19, 2024
EngageMedia is set to host the 2024 edition of the Digital Rights in the Asia-Pacific (DRAPAC) Assembly from August 18 to 19, 2024 in Taiwan, ahead of the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF).
DRAPAC24 highlighted the volunteer-run community wiki for human rights defenders to share knowledge and resources on digital security and online safety resources in various Southeast Asian languages.
During the DRAPAC24 session, panelists reflected on their experiences in conducting security auditing activities to enhance digital security support for CSOs and at-risk groups and identify ways to address key challenges in implementation.
Over 70 Filipino alternative films from this year's Gawad Alternatibo will be available for free public viewing on Cinemata from August 21 to September 21, 2024.
A high voter turnout with many first-time voters marked Indonesia's general elections. Candidates used generative AI and social media trends to portray an image that doesn’t always reflect reality, while critical news was difficult to find.
The January 2024 elections in Bangladesh were marred by an opposition boycott, influence operations, and low youth participation. The July 2024 protest showed that there is more to democratic participation than going to the polls.
EngageMedia is publishing English translations of the Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly by the Myanmar Internet Project. Internet shutdowns, surveillance, and crackdown on media were among the digital rights violations during this period.
