ranwa
@ranwa.bsky.social
Arab African woman, mother. Founder of Arab Digital Expression Foundation. Engaged in progressive educational methodologies in art, technology, media for transformative justice and community mobilisation and engagement
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All 6 of Edward W. Said's recorded Reith lectures on Representations of the Intellectual can be heard here:
1) Representations of the Intellectual
2) Holding Nations And Traditions At Bay
3) Intellectual Exiles
4) Professionals and Amateurs
5) Speaking Truth To Power
6) Gods That Always Fail
1) Representations of the Intellectual
2) Holding Nations And Traditions At Bay
3) Intellectual Exiles
4) Professionals and Amateurs
5) Speaking Truth To Power
6) Gods That Always Fail
BBC Radio 4 - The Reith Lectures, Edward Said - Representation of the Intellectual - Available now
Available episodes of Edward Said - Representation of the Intellectual
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 4:16 AM
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"In a context where refugees lack legal protection, the disinformation and hate speech targeting them only further risk exacerbating their marginalization. In addition to legal hurdles, deportation, and imprisonment, the risk of violence is real."
Don't miss this piece by @mostafaalasar.bsky.social
Don't miss this piece by @mostafaalasar.bsky.social
NEW: Egypt has chosen refugees as its scapegoat to cover up governmental failings, leading to a dangerous and widespread disinformation campaign against them, as former fellow @mostafaalasar.bsky.social writes in his piece published in collaboration with Arabi Facts Hub. timep.org/2024/11/27/h...
November 27, 2024 at 9:10 PM
"In a context where refugees lack legal protection, the disinformation and hate speech targeting them only further risk exacerbating their marginalization. In addition to legal hurdles, deportation, and imprisonment, the risk of violence is real."
Don't miss this piece by @mostafaalasar.bsky.social
Don't miss this piece by @mostafaalasar.bsky.social
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🎁This year, we have put together a Holiday Giving list.
It includes mutual-aid suggestions and gifts you can buy where 100% of profits go to Palestine, Sudan, Lebanon: books, art, pottery, more.
Thanks to everyone who helped w/the list.
arablit.org/2024/11/28/h...
It includes mutual-aid suggestions and gifts you can buy where 100% of profits go to Palestine, Sudan, Lebanon: books, art, pottery, more.
Thanks to everyone who helped w/the list.
arablit.org/2024/11/28/h...
Holiday Giving, 2024
By ArabLit Staff, with the wider community We have, in the past, run holiday-gift listicles. This year, we focus on gifts where profits go to community support, mutual aid, and on-the-ground assist…
arablit.org
November 28, 2024 at 7:28 AM
🎁This year, we have put together a Holiday Giving list.
It includes mutual-aid suggestions and gifts you can buy where 100% of profits go to Palestine, Sudan, Lebanon: books, art, pottery, more.
Thanks to everyone who helped w/the list.
arablit.org/2024/11/28/h...
It includes mutual-aid suggestions and gifts you can buy where 100% of profits go to Palestine, Sudan, Lebanon: books, art, pottery, more.
Thanks to everyone who helped w/the list.
arablit.org/2024/11/28/h...
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Cybercrime laws across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are being weaponized to stifle dissent + crush freedoms – going beyond combating real crimes. The new @UN Cybercrime treaty could legitimize these abuses.
www.accessnow.org/arab-region-...
Lessons from the Arab region for UN cybercrime convention
The UN cybercrime convention will allow governments across the Arab region and worldwide to use cybercrime laws to violate human rights.
www.accessnow.org
November 27, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Cybercrime laws across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are being weaponized to stifle dissent + crush freedoms – going beyond combating real crimes. The new @UN Cybercrime treaty could legitimize these abuses.
www.accessnow.org/arab-region-...
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The Egyptian government has little in its hands that it has the spare resources to dedicate that much time to respond to a blogger ...
Egypt Feuds With Travel Blogger, Issuing 1,100-Word Response to Complaints www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/w...
Egypt Feuds With Travel Blogger, Issuing 1,100-Word Response to Complaints
When a blogger criticized Cairo’s airport, Egypt’s government fired back, citing security footage, threatening legal action and asking, “Is it reasonable for a passenger to visit two lounges before a ...
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2024 at 11:57 AM
The Egyptian government has little in its hands that it has the spare resources to dedicate that much time to respond to a blogger ...
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We were told the internet is forever, and it's incredibly sad how much that isn't true
Thank goodness for @archive.org and all its tireless contributors.
Thank goodness for @archive.org and all its tireless contributors.
July 28, 2023 at 10:47 PM
We were told the internet is forever, and it's incredibly sad how much that isn't true
Thank goodness for @archive.org and all its tireless contributors.
Thank goodness for @archive.org and all its tireless contributors.
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The sentencing of human rights defender Patrick George to three years in prison is a chilling reminder of the pervasive oppression within Egypt. It is a stark example of the oppression faced by those who bravely stand up for justice and human rights.
#JusticeForPatrickGeorge
#JusticeForPatrickGeorge
July 18, 2023 at 4:28 PM
The sentencing of human rights defender Patrick George to three years in prison is a chilling reminder of the pervasive oppression within Egypt. It is a stark example of the oppression faced by those who bravely stand up for justice and human rights.
#JusticeForPatrickGeorge
#JusticeForPatrickGeorge
First post. Wondering if I can liberate myself here from self-imposed censorship I exercise on other platforms heavily monitored by security. I need a space to express myself without worrying about such risks. Concerned censorship has inhibited my free expression bec it has been imposed for 10 yrs
July 18, 2023 at 4:56 PM
First post. Wondering if I can liberate myself here from self-imposed censorship I exercise on other platforms heavily monitored by security. I need a space to express myself without worrying about such risks. Concerned censorship has inhibited my free expression bec it has been imposed for 10 yrs