eduCYBER Sàrl is pleased to share the publication of an article by its Founder and Managing Director, Kamal Sedra, in the Media Development journal, published by the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC).
Published in Volume 71, Issue 4/2025, under the theme Integrity and Trust Underpin the Democratic Digital Sphere, the article, “Building Digital Resilience and Rights in the Middle East”, examines the growing challenges facing civil society organizations, independent journalists, and human rights defenders across the region.
Key Insights from the Article
Drawing on practical experience in cybersecurity, digital rights, and capacity building across the MENA region, the article explores several critical issues:
- Digital threats and shrinking civic space: How surveillance, censorship, cyberattacks, and misinformation threaten civil society and independent media.
- Barriers to digital resilience: The impact of limited funding, expensive technologies, language barriers, and insufficient cybersecurity resources.
- Artificial intelligence and digital rights: The opportunities AI presents, alongside risks involving surveillance, algorithmic bias, and inadequate Arabic-language support.
- Inclusive digital governance: The importance of meaningful civil society participation in shaping cybersecurity policies, AI governance, and digital rights frameworks.
- Practical solutions: Strengthening local cybersecurity capacity, promoting affordable and accessible security tools, and encouraging international cooperation.
Strengthening Digital Resilience Across the MENA Region
The article also highlights practical initiatives, including the development of an Arabic-language cybersecurity toolkit for human rights defenders in Algeria, illustrating the importance of locally adapted digital security solutions.
Through its cybersecurity awareness, capacity-building, and advisory services, eduCYBER supports organizations seeking to strengthen their digital resilience and adopt secure, responsible technologies.
Kamal Sedra also serves on the WACC Middle East and North Africa Executive Committee, contributing to regional discussions on communication rights and digital governance.
Read the full article: Building Digital Resilience and Rights in the Middle East – WACC
Explore the magazine: Media Development, Volume 71, Issue 4/2025 (PDF)