SMEX

Last modified: 
17/05/2022 - 1:06pm

Our vision is for everyone in Lebanon and across the Arab region to be able to access the internet, mobile services, and other networked spaces in order to communicate and express themselves safely and without fear of censorship, surveillance, or repercussion.

Our mission is to advance digital rights in Lebanon and the Arab region through research, campaigns, and advocacy that encourages users to engage critically with digital technologies, media, and networks.

We believe in the transformative power of access to information and self-expression, both online and offline. We assert that these rights are essential to peaceful, dynamic, and prosperous societies.

 

Bread&Net is an annual unconference that promotes and defends digital rights across Arabic speaking countries. Hosted by SMEX, Bread&Net is a platform built for and sustained by hundreds of activists, technologists, journalists, researchers, lawyers, academics, entrepreneurs, and human rights defenders from around the world, with a particular focus on digital rights and digital freedoms in Arabic-speaking countries.

Acronym: 
SMEX
Organisation Type: 
Local Civil Society Organisation
Founding Year: 
2008
Country of Origin: 
LB
Scope: 
Regional
Country/ies of Operation: 
Lebanon
Intervention Sector(s): 
Advocacy & Awareness
Communications & Media
Democracy & Civic rights
Good governance and transparency
Human Rights & Protection
Contact person's position: 
Co-Founder
Contact person's email: 
Contact person's phone number: 
N/A
Address: 
Badaro
Beirut , Beirut
Lebanon
Phone: 01383029
Beirut LB
City: 
Beirut
Street: 
Badaro
Phone: 
01383029
Website: 
Email: 
info@smex.org
Contact person's name: 
Mohamad Najem
Partnerships: 
N/A

Calls

Call

SMEX seeks proposals from qualified website development companies to design, develop, and maintain the official website for our annual conference on digital rights in the MENA region. The website should be user-friendly, accessible, visually appealing, interactive, and responsive across all devices. It must align with Bread&Net’s brand identity and communicate our values and event-related information. The site will serve as the primary platform. Users can register, submit proposals, and access all relevant information about the event, for seamless experience as both participants and visitors.

Wednesday, 20 November 2024
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Call

SMEX is seeking proposals from qualified website development companies to design, develop, and maintain well-defined domains. We aim to create user-friendly, visually appealing, and responsive websites that align with our brand identity and effectively communicate our services and values.
Who are we?

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Expired

Resources

Resource

Digital Citizen is a biweekly review of news, policy, and research on human rights and technology in the Arab World. 

Events

Event

SMEX will host the sixth iteration of the annual regional digital rights event, Bread&Net, which will be held online on May 13, 14, and 15.

Bread&Net is an event that brings together tech experts, activists, policymakers, academics, and media practitioners from the region to discuss and address pressing issues at the intersection of technology, society, and human rights. This gathering aims to strengthen an already blooming digital rights movement in West Asia and North Africa, fostering the exchange of knowledge, research, and digital resources to sustain civil society in its fight for safe, just, and inclusive digital spaces.

Monday, 13 May 2024 - 3:00pm to Wednesday, 15 May 2024 - 7:00pm
Event

كيف يمكننا تغيير الأسلوب القديم في جلسات التدريب والانتقال إلى فعاليات أكثر استدامة؟ ما هو النموذج الذي يجب اعتماده؟ ما هي العقبات والعوامل المساعدة لنجاح المؤسسات؟ ستجيب عبير غطاس، وهي ناشطة لبنانية، ومتخصّصة في مجال الاتصالات الرقمية وتقنية المعلومات، عن هذه السئلة وتناقش مفهوم أمن المؤسسات، وكيفية التدّرب عليه، وكيف يمكن استخدامه داخل مؤسساتنا.

Thursday, 2 May 2019 - 5:45pm to 7:30pm

Press Releases

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Jobs

Job

The Social Media Officer will play a pivotal role in the creation and implementation of dynamic social media strategies designed to enhance the organization’s visibility across a multitude of channels. Your responsibilities extend to creating content driving engagement, fostering community management, and maintaining meticulous content organization. Additionally, you will provide quantitative performance reports, tailored to the unique requirements of various projects.

Wednesday, 7 August 2024
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Job

SMEX is dedicated to safeguarding the online civic space and protecting the digital rights of activists, journalists, lawyers, civil society groups, marginalized communities, and human rights defenders in Arabic-speaking countries. As part of our mission, we are seeking a dedicated Digital Safety Helpdesk Coordinator to join our Tech Unit. The role of the Helpdesk Coordinator is to ensure the effective operation, management, and expansion of our digital safety support services across various countries in the WANA region. You will play a crucial role in enhancing digital safety and responding e

Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Expired

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