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Through #DesignFromTheMargins, we change technology tools and push for #CorporateAccountability to address systemic injustice and advance human rights. We’re new on socials, not new to the work. https://www.de-center.net
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We're here at #mozfest and will be speaking about biometrics and the use of bodies as passwords on Sunday Nov. 9, 2:45-3:45 GMT+1. "“FaceID(ictator): Authoritarians Love Biometrics. We Don’t.” We look forward to collaborating with many of you. #designfromthemargins #dfm
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Israel’s genocide in Gaza. War in Lebanon. Now Iran — as the US circles in.
AI weapons fuel this — tested on Gazans, expanded to Iran, used by ICE. Powered by companies like Palantir & OpenAI.

It’s a war on us all!

#STOPTHEWAR
#NoTechForApartheid #NoTechForICE
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June 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Trans women are women. States worldwide have continue to criminalize trans existence, but queer communities will always resist and thrive. Trans people have always led the fight for liberation and always will. 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransRights
April 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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As immigration controls are violently targeting pro #Palestine students & other migrants, their low-tech tactics remain the most dangerous & authoritarian, Afsaneh Rigot writes.“The oppressed know the oppressor better than it knows itself.” We can outsmart them. the-decenter.ghost.io/dehumanized-...
April 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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On Trans Day of Visibility — and every day — we stand in solidarity with the leadership of trans communities around the world. Their genius has given birth to many important harm reduction methods in tech.
March 31, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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“Visa-holders, green-card carriers, and citizens alike will all be targeted for their political beliefs. […]students, advocates, and elected officials must unite to defend the right to protest for Palestine. At stake are not just our voices, but the fundamental civil liberties of all” #MahmoudKhalil
March 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Wednesday in Taipei. See you soon 💜 @accessnow.org @rightscon.org @loom4swana.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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February 24, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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February 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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From our interviews… the voices are familiar from across the globe.
February 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Here’s an excerpt from interviews we have done on the ground in the past year, documenting how tech has affected different communities, from the queer community in eight countries across Southwest Asia and North Africa to marginalized groups in Kenya and El Salvador.
February 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Current situation in Sudan continues to be catastrophic. The #queer community in #Sudan face multi-layer harms.

A dedication from one of the Sudanese researchers from our 2024 report found here: www.article19.org/queer-resist...
A note from a Sudanese researcher on a De|Center report. It reads “To the queer community in Sudan: your struggle is a beacon of hope and a testament to the indomitable human spirit. This research is dedicated to your courage, your stories, and your dreams. Together, we forge ahead, unwavering in our commitment to dismantle the edifice of repression. Your fight is the harbinger of change, a promise of a future where freedom is not just an aspiration but a reality for all. In working on this project, I find myself ensnared by a tumult of emotions, fueled by the adrenaline rush of the transformative 2019 revolution, which carved out new spaces and hard-won freedoms long sought by queer communities. Yet, this progress is shadowed by the devastating war of 2023, which shattered the hopes and aspirations of these individuals. The political turmoil in Sudan has further marginalized already vulnerable groups, intensifying their isolation. The war cannot be viewed as an isolated occurrence, detached from the historical and cultural disdain for queer identities in Sudan. Instead, these events serve as stark reminders that queer individuals are integral to the societal weave, subjected to the same tribulations as the society at large. Queer communities have historically demonstrated resilience and resistance, forging safe havens both in digital realms and in physical spaces. However, they face unabated opposition and dangers. These reports serve as a bedrock for devising strategies geared towards advocacy, support, and empowerment, specifically tailored for the queer community in the MENA region, embodying the spirit of transnational solidarity and collaboration. By casting a spotlight on the resilience and ingenuity of queer individuals in confronting challenges across both digital and physical spaces, this research emphasizes the critical need for unified action”
January 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Close out this inaugural week in the US with our newsletter
"It can be hard to imagine what can be done in the face of this tsunami. But we must remember that tech harms are not new — even the current ones — they are just more overt and likely to expand.

Read in full here: lnkd.in/eNT3uKQ8
January 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM