Digital Futures: Advocating for digital rights in West Asia and North Africa

In the fourth episode of this series, we are speaking with Abed Kataya, the Digital Content Manager at SMEX, an organization that advocates for digital rights in the West Asia and North Africa region. SMEX plays a significant role in equipping individuals and organizations to stay safe online with initiatives like the Digital Safety Helpdesk and the Rapid Response Digital Rights Fund.  Abed’s work focuses on critical issues like internet shutdowns, misinformation, and cybercrime laws. He regularly collaborates with journalists, experts, and organizations to monitor how policies and regulations affect digital rights in the Arabic-speaking world.