By highlighting common challenges, sharing strategies, and fostering regional collaboration, the session aimed to move towards building a movement to resist the erosion of digital rights and curtailment of free speech in South and Southeast Asia.
The report maps the social media regulatory frameworks in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh and examines key trends in these jurisdictions.
At DRAPAC24, participants discussed young people’s role in their countries’ elections, delving into issues like meaningful youth representation and the double-edged sword of social media.
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.
The 2024 elections test the resilience of democracy in various South and Southeast Asia countries. Youth voters play a pivotal role in these elections, and their engagement is a beacon of hope for democracy despite various challenges.
EngageMedia joins various organisations in calling for safeguarding fundamental rights in Bangladesh and restoring the country’s communication and Internet services that can save lives during a conflict.
EngageMedia has announced the list of accepted sessions for DRAPAC24! See the list here and read about fellowship updates.
At a gaming festival organised by Goethe-Institut Indonesien, EngageMedia showcased a demo of ‘Taksa: A Game on Disinformation,’ which invites players to re-evaluate the role of critical thinking and digital literacy in combating disinformation.
