EngageMedia joins a collective of organizations condemning ongoing communication blackouts in Myanmar that block critical help for those affected by the devastating earthquake.
EngageMedia is seeking qualified research associates from Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to contribute to a comparative analysis of environmental information control regimes in Asia-Pacific.
One hour is all it takes—that’s how little time it takes for a predator to infiltrate a child’s world. Social media becomes a tool for manipulation, a window into the lives of the vulnerable. But the question that remains unanswered—or perhaps one that many lack the courage to confront—is this: How do we start a conversation about something shrouded in silence while the very idea of grooming, sexual harassment, and child exploitation is still considered taboo4 in Malaysia?
Where does the line between truth and falsehood lie in this digital age? The internet, once hailed as a democratising force, is now a battleground where competing narratives fight for dominance. More than ever, we are not just divided by race, class, or demography, but by the very information we consume. Misinformation and disinformation distort reality—they entrench prejudices, inflame tensions, and carry real-world consequences.
The latest edition of Tech Tales Youth showcases powerful stories about digital rights from Malaysia and Bangladesh, produced by young filmmakers.
At RIghtsCon 2025, EngageMedia will be part of an online discussion analysing how Myanmar’s cyber law affects civil society, the private sector, and Myanmar’s overall cyber stability.
Arrests of dissenters, surveillance, and mobile and internet shutdowns – which the junta continues to use as a tactical weapon – were among the digital repression incidents reported in Myanmar four years since the coup.
Written by Tasfia Tarannum Ridita and Abdullah Hel Bubun In Bangladesh, digital spaces often mirror societal prejudices, putting marginalised groups at significant risk. In a
EngageMedia invites human rights defenders and activists to join the session to learn more about the community-run digital security resource.