Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA)

FMA Launches Dedicated Helpline Email for Survivors of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) on World Mental Health Day

FMA Launches Dedicated Helpline Email for Survivors of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) on World Mental Health Day In observance of World Mental Health Day, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) proudly launches a new, dedicated helpline email tfgbv.helpline@proton.me offering a safe, confidential, and survivor-centered space for those affected by Technology-Facilitated Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On gov’t data breach, AI divide, and gendered digital surveillance: the FMA Digital Rights Round Up (September 1 to 30)

19 GOV’T WEBSITES HACKED, NO DATA BREACH – DICT The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday said 19 government websites were hacked and defaced, but there was “no evidence of a data breach” amid the protest actions against corruption on Sept. 21. PCO EARMARKS P16-M TO COMBAT Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

Cybersecurity Month 2025: Spotlight on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

In line with the celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Foundation for Media Alternative is launching a four-week social media campaign to raise awareness on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and strengthen digital safety practices. TFGBV refers to harmful acts carried out through technology, including online harassment, image-based abuse, impersonation, Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

The Taliban must restore internet access across Afghanistan now by Access Now and #KeepItOn Coalition

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition unequivocally denounce the ongoing nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan and demand that the Taliban restore internet access immediately.  We, the undersigned organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition — a global network of over 345 human rights organizations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

Pagmamapa sa Tuwa, Lugod, at Komunidad: Mga Naratibo ng Peminismo sa Internet ng Malaysia at Pilipinas

Kasabay ng pagbukas ni Honey** ng kanyang laptop ang pag-bukang liwayway sa Sarawak, ang pinakamalaki sa mga lokalidad sa Malaysia. Para sa isang neurodivergent, at queer na kabataan, ang pag-log in ni Honey sa mundo ng internet ay pagpasok sa mundong mas nakakaunawa sa kanya. Sa Pilipinas, sa pagtawid ng Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On Konektadong Pinoy Act, disinformation and online gender-based violence: the FMA Digital Rights Round-up (August 1-31, 2025)

‘KONEKTADONG PINOY’ BILL LAPSES INTO LAW The measure allowing new internet service providers to operate in the country without a legislative franchise or Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) lapsed into law on Sunday. SAFEGUARDS SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE PROMISE OF ‘KONEKTADONG PINOY’ While the “Konektadong Pinoy” law could open Read more

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago