Articles by 7amleh – Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media
“Erased and Suppressed: Palestinian Testimonies of Meta’s Censorship”
7amleh releases a new report exposing Meta’s approach to silencing Palestinian content during the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Tech workers expose suppression of Palestinian advocacy in the workplace
7amleh’s report exposes bias against Palestinian rights advocacy in tech, urging companies to protect employees’ freedom of expression.
Statement on the targeting and killing of journalists in Palestine and Lebanon
We stand in solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese journalists bravely reporting amid life-threatening risks and demand that all governments, press freedom organisations, and human rights bodies take concrete steps to ensure their protection.
7amleh warns against Israel’s proposed “Computer Data Intrusion” law
The proposed law grants Israeli police unprecedented surveillance powers, further endangering Palestinians.
Palestinian digital rights and Big Tech accountability in the context of genocide
The report explores how digital platforms violate rights by systematically censoring Palestinian voices and pro-Palestinian content during the Gaza genocide.
Palestinian youth face alarming digital security threats
A new study from 7amleh reveals how online harassment and cyber surveillance of young Palestinians has sparked a chilling rise in self-censorship.
EU AI Act increases threats to Palestinian human rights
7amleh reveals how the EU legislation contains significant loopholes that could exacerbate human rights violations against Palestinians.
Digital rights advocates share concern over Meta’s updated hate speech policy
Rights groups warn the latest update may restrict freedom of expression by inaccurately equating criticism of Zionism with antisemitism.