Digital Rights Foundation
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Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) is a research-based advocacy organization focusing on ICTs to support human rights, democracy and digital governance.
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While awareness & coverage of #TFGBV are on the rise, there's a sore lack of voices from the #GlobalMajority.
Enter our Digital Security Helpline and its new #HelplineReport2024, brought to life by Chakor Analytics in this #DataVisualization!
🔗Report: tinyurl.com/mtsshhxh
Enter our Digital Security Helpline and its new #HelplineReport2024, brought to life by Chakor Analytics in this #DataVisualization!
🔗Report: tinyurl.com/mtsshhxh
The digital pulse of June is HERE! From global stages to grassroots wins — find it all in our June Newsletter:
🌐 Major advocacy moments
💡 Tech safety tips you’ll actually use
🎤 Global conversations we helped shape
👩🏻💻 Interns who are the future of digital rights
🌐 Major advocacy moments
💡 Tech safety tips you’ll actually use
🎤 Global conversations we helped shape
👩🏻💻 Interns who are the future of digital rights
July 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The digital pulse of June is HERE! From global stages to grassroots wins — find it all in our June Newsletter:
🌐 Major advocacy moments
💡 Tech safety tips you’ll actually use
🎤 Global conversations we helped shape
👩🏻💻 Interns who are the future of digital rights
🌐 Major advocacy moments
💡 Tech safety tips you’ll actually use
🎤 Global conversations we helped shape
👩🏻💻 Interns who are the future of digital rights
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#Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zainab Durrani's article in the #Digital5050 magazine of @digitalrightspk.bsky.social explores the role of bots, AI, & tech platforms in the viral spread of online hate during the India-Pakistan crisis.
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July 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zainab Durrani's article in the #Digital5050 magazine of @digitalrightspk.bsky.social explores the role of bots, AI, & tech platforms in the viral spread of online hate during the India-Pakistan crisis.
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#Pakistan 🇵🇰 Asma Tariq's article for the #Digital5050 feminist magazine of @digitalrightspk.bsky.social looks into the silencing of women's voices in virtual spaces. buff.ly/6erld3G
July 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#Pakistan 🇵🇰 Asma Tariq's article for the #Digital5050 feminist magazine of @digitalrightspk.bsky.social looks into the silencing of women's voices in virtual spaces. buff.ly/6erld3G
In the news this week: in light of 17-year-old #SanaYousaf’s murder, Kaukab Shairani at DW writes, “For women in Pakistan, social media can be dangerous.”
June 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
In the news this week: in light of 17-year-old #SanaYousaf’s murder, Kaukab Shairani at DW writes, “For women in Pakistan, social media can be dangerous.”
It’s your favourite time of the week — we’re back with another edition of our weekly Digital Rights Tracker, bringing you all the latest happenings in the digital space!
This week’s edition was compiled by Research Intern Midhet Mansoori 🌟
June 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
It’s your favourite time of the week — we’re back with another edition of our weekly Digital Rights Tracker, bringing you all the latest happenings in the digital space!
This week’s edition was compiled by Research Intern Midhet Mansoori 🌟
A safer, fairer internet isn’t a dream. It's what we’re working towards every day at DRF.
This week, DRF’s Sr. Legal Associate Irum Shujah delivered a session on #InternetGovernance & #DigitalRights at a Media Safety workshop hosted by the PCHRl, with Media Matters for Democracy & the EU.
This week, DRF’s Sr. Legal Associate Irum Shujah delivered a session on #InternetGovernance & #DigitalRights at a Media Safety workshop hosted by the PCHRl, with Media Matters for Democracy & the EU.
June 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A safer, fairer internet isn’t a dream. It's what we’re working towards every day at DRF.
This week, DRF’s Sr. Legal Associate Irum Shujah delivered a session on #InternetGovernance & #DigitalRights at a Media Safety workshop hosted by the PCHRl, with Media Matters for Democracy & the EU.
This week, DRF’s Sr. Legal Associate Irum Shujah delivered a session on #InternetGovernance & #DigitalRights at a Media Safety workshop hosted by the PCHRl, with Media Matters for Democracy & the EU.
As part of its ongoing commitment to journalist well-being and #digitalrights, the Digital Rights Foundation brought together representatives from eight rural media outlets across provinces for two transformative workshops in Karachi and Murree.
June 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
As part of its ongoing commitment to journalist well-being and #digitalrights, the Digital Rights Foundation brought together representatives from eight rural media outlets across provinces for two transformative workshops in Karachi and Murree.
This International Day for Countering Hate Speech, DACSA hosted a webinar focusing on the real-world impacts of hate speech online faced by vulnerable groups in South Asia.
June 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
This International Day for Countering Hate Speech, DACSA hosted a webinar focusing on the real-world impacts of hate speech online faced by vulnerable groups in South Asia.
🚨 We’re experiencing some technical difficulties with our telephonic helpline today - but don’t worry! You can still reach out to us on all our other platforms.
June 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
🚨 We’re experiencing some technical difficulties with our telephonic helpline today - but don’t worry! You can still reach out to us on all our other platforms.
🌐Highlights from DRF at #IGF2025🌐
Moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social, the @intgovforum.bsky.social Day 0 roundtable on the #GlobalSouth’s perspective on cyber intrusive technologies called for reform, transparency, and much-needed accountability.
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Moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social, the @intgovforum.bsky.social Day 0 roundtable on the #GlobalSouth’s perspective on cyber intrusive technologies called for reform, transparency, and much-needed accountability.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🌐Highlights from DRF at #IGF2025🌐
Moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social, the @intgovforum.bsky.social Day 0 roundtable on the #GlobalSouth’s perspective on cyber intrusive technologies called for reform, transparency, and much-needed accountability.
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Moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social, the @intgovforum.bsky.social Day 0 roundtable on the #GlobalSouth’s perspective on cyber intrusive technologies called for reform, transparency, and much-needed accountability.
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🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Asma Tariq's story looks at the challenges Baloch activists and journalists face related to online hate speech and disinformation in the face of vague platform moderation policies.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/from-censors...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Asma Tariq's story looks at the challenges Baloch activists and journalists face related to online hate speech and disinformation in the face of vague platform moderation policies.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/from-censors...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
June 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Asma Tariq's story looks at the challenges Baloch activists and journalists face related to online hate speech and disinformation in the face of vague platform moderation policies.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/from-censors...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Asma Tariq's story looks at the challenges Baloch activists and journalists face related to online hate speech and disinformation in the face of vague platform moderation policies.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/from-censors...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Hija Kamran's story looks at how AI fuels gendered and political #hatespeech globally, how that intersects with Pakistan's regulatory framework, and how feminist movements can respond.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/ai-platform-...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Hija Kamran's story looks at how AI fuels gendered and political #hatespeech globally, how that intersects with Pakistan's regulatory framework, and how feminist movements can respond.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/ai-platform-...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
June 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Hija Kamran's story looks at how AI fuels gendered and political #hatespeech globally, how that intersects with Pakistan's regulatory framework, and how feminist movements can respond.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/ai-platform-...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Hija Kamran's story looks at how AI fuels gendered and political #hatespeech globally, how that intersects with Pakistan's regulatory framework, and how feminist movements can respond.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/ai-platform-...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
And that's a wrap on DRF's session at #IGF2025 Day 0! ✊🏽
This @intgovforum.bsky.social roundtable on spyware accountability in the #GlobalSouth, moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social demanded transparency & reform in national laws, including judicial oversight & public reporting on the matter.
This @intgovforum.bsky.social roundtable on spyware accountability in the #GlobalSouth, moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social demanded transparency & reform in national laws, including judicial oversight & public reporting on the matter.
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
And that's a wrap on DRF's session at #IGF2025 Day 0! ✊🏽
This @intgovforum.bsky.social roundtable on spyware accountability in the #GlobalSouth, moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social demanded transparency & reform in national laws, including judicial oversight & public reporting on the matter.
This @intgovforum.bsky.social roundtable on spyware accountability in the #GlobalSouth, moderated by DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social demanded transparency & reform in national laws, including judicial oversight & public reporting on the matter.
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Zainab Dar's story explores the increase in racist and #misogynist content online after the #IndoPakEscalations. It especially analyzes the roots of such vitriol in populist narratives.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/the-intersec...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Zainab Dar's story explores the increase in racist and #misogynist content online after the #IndoPakEscalations. It especially analyzes the roots of such vitriol in populist narratives.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/the-intersec...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
June 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Zainab Dar's story explores the increase in racist and #misogynist content online after the #IndoPakEscalations. It especially analyzes the roots of such vitriol in populist narratives.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/the-intersec...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Zainab Dar's story explores the increase in racist and #misogynist content online after the #IndoPakEscalations. It especially analyzes the roots of such vitriol in populist narratives.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/the-intersec...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
We're back with more weekly updates from the Digital Rights Tracker!💡
Check out our archives for more updates on digital rights issues in Pakistan: www.digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-rights-tracker
#weeklyupdates
Check out our archives for more updates on digital rights issues in Pakistan: www.digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-rights-tracker
#weeklyupdates
June 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We're back with more weekly updates from the Digital Rights Tracker!💡
Check out our archives for more updates on digital rights issues in Pakistan: www.digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-rights-tracker
#weeklyupdates
Check out our archives for more updates on digital rights issues in Pakistan: www.digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-rights-tracker
#weeklyupdates
#Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies to scare, anger or shame those who are targeted.
On this #StopCyberbullyingDay, listen to what DRF's intern Moazin Imtiaz has to say about cyberbullying.
On this #StopCyberbullyingDay, listen to what DRF's intern Moazin Imtiaz has to say about cyberbullying.
June 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies to scare, anger or shame those who are targeted.
On this #StopCyberbullyingDay, listen to what DRF's intern Moazin Imtiaz has to say about cyberbullying.
On this #StopCyberbullyingDay, listen to what DRF's intern Moazin Imtiaz has to say about cyberbullying.
For #StopCyberbullyingDay, DRF conducted a session on digital ethics and safety at Akhuwat today with students preparing for their O-levels exams. This session covered a range of modules on online safety affecting students in digital spaces, including #cyberbullying and other harms.
June 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
For #StopCyberbullyingDay, DRF conducted a session on digital ethics and safety at Akhuwat today with students preparing for their O-levels exams. This session covered a range of modules on online safety affecting students in digital spaces, including #cyberbullying and other harms.
DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social will be moderating a roundtable at #IGF2025 on Day 0, 23rd June! 💫
This @intgovforum.bsky.social session will attempt to bridge the gap on spyware accountability conversations that have neglected the #GlobalSouth, esp. the socioeconomic/political impact in the region.
This @intgovforum.bsky.social session will attempt to bridge the gap on spyware accountability conversations that have neglected the #GlobalSouth, esp. the socioeconomic/political impact in the region.
June 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
DRF ED @nighatdad.bsky.social will be moderating a roundtable at #IGF2025 on Day 0, 23rd June! 💫
This @intgovforum.bsky.social session will attempt to bridge the gap on spyware accountability conversations that have neglected the #GlobalSouth, esp. the socioeconomic/political impact in the region.
This @intgovforum.bsky.social session will attempt to bridge the gap on spyware accountability conversations that have neglected the #GlobalSouth, esp. the socioeconomic/political impact in the region.
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Zainab Durrani's story explores the concurrent wars fought on ground and online in the context of the Indo-Pak escalations, and the role played by platforms and AI like Grok.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/the-summer-o...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Zainab Durrani's story explores the concurrent wars fought on ground and online in the context of the Indo-Pak escalations, and the role played by platforms and AI like Grok.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/the-summer-o...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
June 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🟡 #Digital5050 Issue 3 Stories 🟡
Zainab Durrani's story explores the concurrent wars fought on ground and online in the context of the Indo-Pak escalations, and the role played by platforms and AI like Grok.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/the-summer-o...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
Zainab Durrani's story explores the concurrent wars fought on ground and online in the context of the Indo-Pak escalations, and the role played by platforms and AI like Grok.
Link: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/the-summer-o...
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
📣 DIGITAL 50.50 THIRD ISSUE (2025) LAUNCHED 📣
Marking International Day for #CounteringHateSpeech, this issue of #Digital5050 focuses on #platformaccountability and the urgent need to counter online hate.
🔗Read here: tinyurl.com/567yfkcf
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
#notohate
Marking International Day for #CounteringHateSpeech, this issue of #Digital5050 focuses on #platformaccountability and the urgent need to counter online hate.
🔗Read here: tinyurl.com/567yfkcf
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
#notohate
June 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
📣 DIGITAL 50.50 THIRD ISSUE (2025) LAUNCHED 📣
Marking International Day for #CounteringHateSpeech, this issue of #Digital5050 focuses on #platformaccountability and the urgent need to counter online hate.
🔗Read here: tinyurl.com/567yfkcf
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
#notohate
Marking International Day for #CounteringHateSpeech, this issue of #Digital5050 focuses on #platformaccountability and the urgent need to counter online hate.
🔗Read here: tinyurl.com/567yfkcf
Illustrations: Emil Hasnain
#notohate
June 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
📣 Our May 2025 Newsletter is out now!
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June 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
📣 Our May 2025 Newsletter is out now!
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📣REGISTER FOR REGIONAL WEBINAR📣
DACSA invites you to attend a #webinar on the amplification and spread of online #hatespeech, focusing on real-world impact across #SouthAsia.
📆 Wednesday, 18 June
🕝 2.30 PM (PKT; GMT+5)
📍Register: tinyurl.com/yn3wz5vk
DACSA invites you to attend a #webinar on the amplification and spread of online #hatespeech, focusing on real-world impact across #SouthAsia.
📆 Wednesday, 18 June
🕝 2.30 PM (PKT; GMT+5)
📍Register: tinyurl.com/yn3wz5vk
June 16, 2025 at 12:24 PM
📣REGISTER FOR REGIONAL WEBINAR📣
DACSA invites you to attend a #webinar on the amplification and spread of online #hatespeech, focusing on real-world impact across #SouthAsia.
📆 Wednesday, 18 June
🕝 2.30 PM (PKT; GMT+5)
📍Register: tinyurl.com/yn3wz5vk
DACSA invites you to attend a #webinar on the amplification and spread of online #hatespeech, focusing on real-world impact across #SouthAsia.
📆 Wednesday, 18 June
🕝 2.30 PM (PKT; GMT+5)
📍Register: tinyurl.com/yn3wz5vk
We're back with #weeklyupdates from our #DigitalRightsTracker!
➡️ Visit digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-rights-tracker for a closer read!
➡️ Visit digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-rights-tracker for a closer read!
June 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We're back with #weeklyupdates from our #DigitalRightsTracker!
➡️ Visit digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-rights-tracker for a closer read!
➡️ Visit digitalrightsfoundation.pk/digital-rights-tracker for a closer read!
In May 2025, DRF's Digital Security Helpline processed 247 cases. 208 (84%) were related to #cyberharassment.
50 cases involved #financialfraud and 44 cases involved #NCUI, a form of abuse in which one's images are used non-consensually (to coerce, blackmail or harm repute).
50 cases involved #financialfraud and 44 cases involved #NCUI, a form of abuse in which one's images are used non-consensually (to coerce, blackmail or harm repute).
June 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
In May 2025, DRF's Digital Security Helpline processed 247 cases. 208 (84%) were related to #cyberharassment.
50 cases involved #financialfraud and 44 cases involved #NCUI, a form of abuse in which one's images are used non-consensually (to coerce, blackmail or harm repute).
50 cases involved #financialfraud and 44 cases involved #NCUI, a form of abuse in which one's images are used non-consensually (to coerce, blackmail or harm repute).