Zara Rahman
The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN)
Germany
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Betrayal and denial from the UN on refugee data
The disastrous mishandling of Rohingya refugees’ data by UNHCR deserves an apology, and measures to ensure it doesn’t happen again. → Read More
Bangladesh cuts access to mobile phone services for the Rohingya ·
The Bangladeshi government has ordered telecommunications companies to block cell phone access at Rohingya camps, on the pretext of protecting ‘national security.’ → Read More
Can data ever know who we really are? –
I watch as others standing around me in the circle answer these three prompts with an ease that I’m almost envious of. I wonder: How do they prepare for this? Do they have a standard ‘three word… → Read More
Free speech advocates say Bangladesh's new Digital Security Act is 'ripe for abuse'
"Journalism is surely not for increasing conflict, or for tarnishing the image of the country," said PM Hasina, in response to critics. → Read More
Free speech advocates say Bangladesh’s new Digital Security Act is ‘ripe for abuse’ ·
"Journalism is surely not for increasing conflict, or for tarnishing the image of the country," said PM Hasina, in response to critics. → Read More
Bangladesh blasts off with their first ever satellite launch into space ·
"Successful deployment of SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 launch of Bangabandhu Satellite-1 to geostationary transfer orbit confirmed. Maybe this is how a country changes. So proud." → Read More
After 113 Days Behind Bars, #Istanbul10 Human Rights Defenders Are Released Pending Trial
“I don’t have anything to regret. I just did my work as a human rights defender,” Idil Eser told the court. → Read More
After 113 Days Behind Bars, #Istanbul10 Human Rights Defenders Are Released Pending Trial ·
“I don’t have anything to regret. I just did my work as a human rights defender,” Idil Eser told the court. → Read More
Irresponsible data? The risks of registering the Rohingya
Could new ID cards for Rohingya fuel further abuse? → Read More
Irresponsible data? The risks of registering the Rohingya
Could new ID cards for Rohingya fuel further abuse? → Read More
#Istanbul10 Human Rights Defenders Have Been Behind Bars for 100 Days ·
"Gharavi and Steudtner were arrested doing their jobs, imparting knowledge and skills that are essential to the exercise of human rights in the digital age." → Read More
Behind Bars for 30 Days: EU Leaders Condemn Turkey’s Detention of #Istanbul10
The European Commission called for the “immediate release” of the group, calling the detentions part of a “deeply worrying pattern” of imprisonment in Turkey. → Read More
Behind Bars for 30 Days: EU Leaders Condemn Turkey’s Detention of #Istanbul10 ·
The European Commission called for the “immediate release” of the group, calling the detentions part of a “deeply worrying pattern” of imprisonment in Turkey. → Read More
Human Rights Defenders Are Still Behind Bars in Turkey
In a tweet on behalf of their staff, Amnesty International recalled their efforts to protect (Turkish President) Erdogan when he was arrested in 1998 during a stint as Istanbul's mayor. → Read More
Human Rights Defenders Are Still Behind Bars in Turkey ·
In a tweet on behalf of their staff, Amnesty International recalled their efforts to protect (Turkish President) Erdogan when he was arrested in 1998 during a stint as Istanbul's mayor. → Read More
The fine print: seeing beyond the hype in technology for human rights
With all the hype about new technologies for human rights, activists must think critically and strategically. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on data and human rights. → Read More
In Addition to Innovation, Journalism Needs Trusted Communities ·
A friend donates part of a grant to Global Voices, because "infrastructure, communities and trust take a long time to build—and without support, those gains can all too quickly disappear." → Read More
Internet politics: a feminist guide to navigating online power
Recognising the political importance of our technical decisions is within reach, leading ultimately to reclaiming power and control of our activism in the digital sphere as well as in the offline world. → Read More
Internet politics: a feminist guide to navigating online power
Recognising the political importance of our technical decisions is within reach, leading ultimately to reclaiming power and control of our activism in the digital sphere as well as in the offline world. Français Español → Read More
Bangladesh Introduces ‘Smart’ National Identity Cards ·
Collecting massive amounts of personal and biometric data opens up thorny issues around security and surveillance. As the database is built up, who will gain access to it? → Read More