A newly-proposed bill concerning digital protection reflects Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to adapt to the digital landscape, but the country still needs to address urgent issues such as privacy violations and government-backed disinformation.
Large language models can bring potential advantages in the localization and translation of digital technology, but this does not come without its own set of challenges, writes EngageMedia Open and Secure Technology Specialist Khairil Zhafri.
This post from the GIF South and Southeast Asia Digital Rights School highlights some key concerns in Sri Lanka’s digital rights landscape: crackdown on free speech, digital divide, online gender-based violence, and disinformation, among others.
The COVID-19 pandemic normalised digital authoritarianism in Singapore and shaped the city-state’s attitude and mindset towards state surveillance, writes James Gomez, Regional Director at the Asia Centre.
In the eight post from Cinemata Features, advocacy filmmaker and educator Herwin Cabasal shares his film studies journey and how he supports young filmmakers in using the visual medium for social issue advocacy.
Over 100 organisations and individuals signed the statement calling for the greater protection of human rights in the digital age. The statement was jointly developed during the DRAPAC23 Assembly in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from May 22 to 26, 2023.
Amnesty International and Cinemata will showcase a diverse selection of films and videos as part of the Martial Law Bloodline Project, which aims to preserve history and promote awareness of the martial law era in the Philippines.
In this guest post, Visual Rebellion interviews Burmese anthropologist Chu May Paing to understand the motivations and significance of Burmese netizens’ use of social media in spite of the digital safety and security risks.
In this episode of PGP Live at DRAPAC23, Numun Fund’s Information and Knowledge Systems Choreographer Syar S. Alia delves into the organisation’s exploration of feminist tech and prioritising equitable, accessible, and safe technology for all.