About Us
The MENA Alliance for Digital Rights is a coordination network whose purpose is to facilitate the work of organizations and individuals active in the field of online rights and freedoms.
The Alliance has been formed in a climate of tight restrictions on online rights and freedoms in the MENA region and amid shrinking spaces for free speech in the digital world and limited internet access.
Our Vision
Our vision is for a digital world where all humanity can thrive, and where diversity and creativity flourishes. Support rights and freedoms and promote free cyberspace that is open to everyone without any form of discrimination.
Objectives
The MENA Alliance for Digital Rights is committed to defending the rights and liberties of internet users in the Arab world. In this context, the Alliance is working towards achieving the following objectives:
Enable oposing voices in MENA region
Allowing opposing factions in the region to voice their opinion free from the threats of censorship and retaliation.
Support of stakeholders
Promoting policies related to online rights and freedoms. – Developing frameworks to confront the deteriorating human rights situation.
Community cooperation
Supporting our network of stakeholders through cross-community cooperation.
Expose and publish information
Publishing the latest news and developments in the field to keep our members up-to-date on what’s happening in the region.
Principles and Values
A free and open internet
The internet is a free and open space for everyone to express their opinions without any restrictions.
Solidarity
Solidarity as a value and practice between individuals and organizations in the MENA region as a way to achieve freedom and equality.
Accepting diversity and participation
The Alliance believes in diversity and participation and in coordinating its activities between all members equally and without discrimination.
Accountability and transparency
The Alliance adopts the principles of accountability and transparency in its work, between its members, and when implementing any of its activities.
Good governance
The Alliance believes in good governance as a principle to manage and coordinate its activities, make internal decisions, and take stances.
Our Members
Kandoo
Article 19
ALQST for Human Rights
FrontLine Defenders
Jordan Open Source Association
7amleh – The Arab Center for The Advancement of Social Media, Palestine
Iraqi Network for Social Media
AccessNow
Masaar-Technology and Law Community
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Smex
