"Digital rights emerged as a term around the Arab Spring, when the internet was still a fairly unregulated space, we were still trying to figure out the tech companies' policies, and force governments to look at the internet as a fundamental right like water and electricity."
"Understanding how the digital rights movement evolved in the Middle East and North Africa requires a closer look at the communities that shaped it, and the organizations that are carrying on the fight today."
The Arab Spring marked the beginning of a more defined understanding of digital rights as an extension of fundamental human rights. Initially, only a few organizations focused on digital rights in the region, but since 2011, many have emerged to advocate for freedom of expression, innovation, privacy, and digital security. The movement's evolution is shaped by various communities and organizations, highlighting the need to integrate digital rights with everyday economic, political, and social rights.
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