Political parties committed to recognise and incorporate the protection of digital rights in their agenda following the launch of a report presented by EngageMedia, Asia Centre, and Chiang Mai University’s School of Public Policy.
On Day 2 of the Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Forum last January 13, 2023, the opening keynote zeroed in on the value of connection among digital rights advocates and the need for collaborative sense-making.
On Day 3 of the Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Forum, participants in the Jakarta solidarity event took a step back from the usual discussions on external threats to digital rights, and reflected on the challenges faced within the movement.
In Manila, Day 3 of the Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Forum wrapped up with participants identifying key issues and the resources needed for a Philippine digital rights agenda for 2023 and beyond.
At the solidarity event in Kuala Lumpur on Day 3 of the Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Forum, participants discussed various threats to digital rights and stressed the importance of finding ways to address the systemic problems underlying these issues.
On Day 3 of the Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Forum, changemakers in Bangladesh gathered in person to discuss concerns on media freedom, censorship, online gender-based violence, and other critical challenges for digital rights advocates.
The solidarity events in Dhaka, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila provided dedicated spaces for participants to delve deeper into the digital rights issues in their countries and strengthen connections with other changemakers in the region.
On Day 2 of the Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Forum, discussions focused on strengthening regional solidarity through intersectoral collaboration and engagement of civil society with various stakeholders.
The Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Forum kicked off with discussions on the state of digital rights in the region, unpacking the current challenges and threats faced by advocates and the need for collaboration and network-building.
