Indonesia’s new Criminal Code will soon take effect, but rights advocates have flagged several problematic provisions. This article outlines some of the key causes for concern.
Open and secure tech can help changemakers protect themselves from the digital dangers hindering their work, but there has been limited adoption and interest. EngageMedia and the Asia Centre examine the reasons why.
EngageMedia is publishing English translations of the Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly by the Myanmar Internet Project. Biometric data collection, internet shutdowns, and declining freedom of expression were among the digital rights issues documented.
In this episode of PGP Live at DRAPAC23, Leandro Ucciferri, Global Partnerships Manager of Ranking Digital Rights, explores the collaboration with EngageMedia on the Greater Internet Freedom project led by Internews.
In this episode of PGP Live at DRAPAC23, Jonnah Morado, legal officer and project coordinator at IDEALS Inc., sheds light on their work providing legal assistance to human rights CSOs and digital rights advocates in the Philippines.
Kristine Tan Chan, President of Filipino Freethinkers, delves into their work of utilising science and secularism to champion human rights, focusing on freedom of expression and religion, rights of women and LGBTQIA+ communities, and digital rights.
Pyrou Chung, Director of Open Development Initiative at East-West Management Institute, shares their initiatives for strengthening the data governance of indigenous communities and the role of women in environmental advocacies.
The short film collection from young Thai and Filipino filmmakers features stories highlighting key digital rights issues affecting the youth – from digital labour, disinformation, and data privacy to digital security and platform accountability.
SzuHui Huang, Programme Manager at Open Culture Foundation, discusses the organisation’s focus on open technology and its intersection with digital rights in Asia.