Democracy and digital rights derailed in Myanmar
As protests in Myanmar continue to swell, and more dissidents are arrested and threatened, it’s likely for the military to again violate digital rights and order internet shutdowns or hinder access to social media platforms and other communications networks. It is a tactic we have seen – and continue to see – being deployed by governments in the Asia-Pacific.
Democracy and digital rights derailed in Myanmar
As protests in Myanmar continue to swell, and more dissidents are arrested and threatened, it’s likely for the military to again violate digital rights and order internet shutdowns or hinder access to social media platforms and other communications networks. It is a tactic we have seen – and continue to see – being deployed by governments in the Asia-Pacific.
Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly: February 2024-April 2024
EngageMedia is publishing English translations of the Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly by the Myanmar Internet Project. Internet shutdowns and arrests stifling freedom of expression were among the digital rights violations during this period.
Report: Digital security perceptions and practices among journalists active in Myanmar
The report examines the security practices of journalists within and outside Myanmar and aims to understand gaps between the present-day digital security needs of activists and journalists and the training available in the digital security curricula.
Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly: November 2023-January 2024
EngageMedia is publishing English translations of the Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly by the Myanmar Internet Project. Internet shutdowns and arrests stifling freedom of expression were among the digital rights violations during this period.
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EngageMedia is publishing English translations of the Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly by the Myanmar Internet Project. Internet shutdowns and arrests stifling freedom of expression were among the digit…
The report examines the security practices of journalists within and outside Myanmar and aims to understand gaps between the present-day digital security needs of activists and journalists and the tra…
EngageMedia is publishing English translations of the Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly by the Myanmar Internet Project. Internet shutdowns and arrests stifling freedom of expression were among the digit…
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EngageMedia has partnered with VPN service TunnelBear to distribute, as needed, free VPN vouchers to other human rights organisations, digital rights defenders, journalists, and activists.
A film screening, outreach and engagement program to develop understanding of minority rights in Myanmar.
Camp Chindwin brought together 33 video activists, filmmakers and citizen journalists from Southeast Asia to a camp in Myanmar from 3-6 June 2015.
