On 18th January 2024, The Pranava Institute hosted a Regional Consultation for the UNESCO 2024 GEM Report. Youth leaders from major South Asian jurisdictions like India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan & British Indian Ocean Territory were invited as participants in the consultation event. The consultation aimed to engage young leaders from […]
Breaking the Network: Uncovering the Reality of Internet Shutdowns and the Fight for Online Freedom – Nawal Munir Ahmad
In the landscape of our digitally-driven era, the Internet has emerged as a crucial cornerstone of daily life, offering an indispensable platform for communication, education, and economic activities. Yet, the growing trend of Internet shutdowns by governments worldwide is raising alarming concerns about the intricate balance between state authority and individual rights. This blog delves […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 4: Cybersecurity, Privacy & Safer Internet – Summary
The NetMission Academy’s fourth session on “Cybersecurity, Privacy & Safer Internet” was successfully organized on January 25, 2024. The session ran smoothly thanks to the facilitation of Luke Teoh and Qurra Tul Ain Nisar. The assigned working group presented two case studies: (1) Aadhaar Data Breach (2) The 2023 NIFT Cybersecurity Breach, and also fruitful […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #7: Big Voting Year (Monday, January 29, 2024)
Welcome to the seventh issue of NetMission’s news and policy digest, where we transform recent tech news and policy into a bite-size reader for you. For those who celebrate the Lunar New Year or adhere to Chinese astrology, 2024 marks the year of the dragon. Yet, for the broader population, this year stands out as […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 3: Human Rights Online – Summary
The NetMission Academy’s third session on “Human Rights Online” was conducted on January 18, 2023. The session was facilitated by Nimrah Perveen and Phyo. The assigned working group presented two case studies: (1) Internet Shutdown in Gaza and (2) Cyberbullying in Pakistan. Experts were also invited to discuss topics on human rights online, as follows: […]