Introduction/Background:
Internews launched in September 2020 a global consortium that aims to strengthen internet freedom in 50 countries. The Consortium, which is funded by the US Agency for International Development, is a three-year initiative that aims to enhance digital safety of civil society actors, promote increased knowledge of internet freedom issues, and advance human rights in the digital space.
EngageMedia has been selected as the regional partner of Internews for the Greater Internet Freedom project for South and Southeast Asia. EngageMedia selected Society for Peace and Democracy (SPD) as a local partner for Maldives with other seven countries to implement activities under GIF project.
Maldives Activities
Tips for internet safety and security
What we believe!
The right to seek, receive, and impart information freely on the Internet without censorship or other interference
We believe people are entitled to the same rights of free expression online
The Internet shall be governed in a transparent and multilateral manner. Respect for life, liberty and security shall be protected in cyberspace
Everyone also has the right to associate freely through and on the Internet, for social, political, cultural or other purposes.
Internet allows people to improve the quality of their life
We want that right for ourselves and we want that right for others even if we don’t agree always with the views that others express
