Kuala Lumpur/ Jakarta / Manila / Bangkok: 23 October 2025— Ahead of the 2025 ASEAN Summit, a coalition of civil society organizations from across ASEAN is calling for greater transparency and meaningful public engagement in the ongoing negotiations of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), a major regional trade agreement Read more
Why Digital Security is a Feminist Issue for Women with Disabilities In today’s connected world, going online isn’t just a luxury but a lifeline. From messaging apps and social media to telehealth and education, digital tools help us work, connect, and express ourselves. But for many women with disabilities, the Read more
Every time a woman logs into a digital platform, she brings with her not just her voice, but her vulnerability to visibility, to exposure, and sometimes, to violence. Technology has opened doors for connection, learning, and empowerment. But for many women, the same tools that connect us also become tools of Read more
Women Leaders Stage Flash Action at ICI HQ to Demand Transparency and Accountability Image Source: World March of Women- Pilipinas TAGUIG CITY, Philippines – On the morning of October 17, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, grassroots feminist leaders held a surprise flash action outside the Independent Commission on Infrastructure Read more
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
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
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
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
Beginner’s Guide to Online Security: Learn the Basics and Stay Safe In today’s digital world, our lives are more connected than ever. We shop, bank, study, and socialize online – but this convenience comes with risks. Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to trick people, steal information, or break into Read more
One of the sessions held at the DRAPAC 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur in August was on gendered digital surveillance that was organized by Ellen Kusuma from Indonesia. It aimed to discuss and explore how gendered surveillance technologies impact marginalized communities in Southeast Asia, and identify actionable measures that can Read more