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SMEX is a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding human rights in digital spaces across West Asia and North Africa.
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Our policy team dissected Meta’s report. Read our analysis:
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Meta’s 2024 Human Rights Report: too little, too late - SMEX
In a long-overdue move, Meta finally published its 2024 annual human rights report in December 2025, strategically releasing it just...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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If you suspect you've been compromised digitally or are facing an online threat, our Digital Safety Helpdesk is here for you. Contact them via:

WhatsApp/Signal: +961 81 633 133
📨 [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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ما هي الأنشطة التي سبق ودعمها صندوق الحقوق الرقمية؟

يدعم صندوق الحقوق الرقمية الأفراد والمنظمات الذين يعملون على حماية وتعزيز الحقوق الرقمية في غرب آسيا وشمال أفريقيا.

هل لديك فكرة؟ قدم/ي طلباً للحصول على منحة من صندوق الحقوق الرقمية قبل 31 كانون الثاني/يناير 2026.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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If you ever face or suspect any digital attack, you can get in touch with SMEX's Digital Safety Helpdesk via:

Signal/WhatsApp: +961 81 633 133
Email: [email protected]

Always stay safe!
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Be cautious when using public Wi-Fi. These networks can expose your personal data.
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication on all your accounts.
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Be careful with phishing links. These often use words like “urgent” or “congratulations” to pressure people into clicking.
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A Few Tips to Detect Phishing Links - SMEX
Over the past year, we have witnessed an increase in the number of phishing campaigns in Lebanon and amongst the...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Keep your phone with you at all times in public places.
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Do you want to stay updated on the latest digital rights updates and news in the region? Subscribe to #TheByte, SMEX’s monthly newsletter.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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SMEX is hosting one Mozilla fellow for 2026! Apply or nominate someone by March 20, 2026.
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2026 Mozilla Fellows Request for Nominations | Mozilla Foundation
Detailed information about the request for nominations for the 2026 Mozilla Foundation fellowship program
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December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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What were our recommendations to the Lebanese government at the Universal Periodic Review to advance digital rights?
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SMEX’s Recommendations for Lebanon at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) - SMEX
Lebanon is facing its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in November 2025, a critical moment that we can leverage to...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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The world is finally waking up to the serious concerns surrounding Samsung's intrusive bloatware, AppCloud. Earlier this year, we published our findings concerning Appcloud.
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Invasive Israeli-founded bloatware is harvesting data from Samsung users in WANA - SMEX
Across West Asia and North Africa (WANA), growing concerns about digital surveillance have placed Israeli cybersecurity firms and their software...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM