Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A Digital World Without Repression
A digital world where every person in the SWANA region can speak, share, and access information online, free from censorship, unlawful surveillance, or digital repression, in full accordance with international human rights standards.
Our Mission
Document. Advocate. Hold Accountable.
SIHR defends digital freedoms across Southwest Asia & North Africa by documenting online abuses, holding governments and technology companies accountable, and advocating for laws and policies that protect free expression and privacy online.
Our Networks
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Our Means
How We Work
Four strategic pillars guide our impact, from frontline documentation to engaging the world's largest technology platforms.
Monitoring & Reporting
We track digital rights violations across SWANA platforms and produce evidence-based reports that document abuses, identify trends, and center the experiences of affected individuals.
Advocacy & Public Campaigns
We run campaigns, petitions, and public briefings to press for legislation and corporate policies that protect digital freedoms — targeting national governments and international bodies.
Coalitions & Partnerships
We coordinate with local, regional, and international organizations to share resources, align strategies, and strengthen the collective response to digital repression.
Tech Company Engagement
We push technology companies toward transparency and compliance with human rights standards through direct advocacy, public pressure, and shareholder engagement.