@EngageMedia is a nonprofit that promotes digital rights, open and secure technology, and social issue documentary.
Combining video, technology, knowledge, and networks, we support Asia-Pacific and global changemakers advocating for human rights, democracy, and the environment. In collaboration with diverse networks and communities, we defend and advance digital rights.
Founded in 2005. Follow the Asia-Pacific open source social issue film platform @cinemata.
| EngageMedia | https://engagemedia.org/ |
| Cinemata | https://cinemata.org/ |
| Video4Change | https://video4change.org/ |
| Impact Toolkit | https://toolkit.video4change.org/ |
LEARNING SESSION ALERT: Join this interactive session on March 14 to learn more about the DRAPAC VPN project and how to use Outline VPN as a tool for circumventing internet censorship and online surveillance.
Sign up now: https://engagemedia.org/2025/human-rights-tech-learning-session-drapac-vpn/
#DRAPAC24 Taipei was made possible through the support of our partners. @EngageMedia would like to express our gratitude for your support.
Luminate, Porticus, Sida, USAID, Internews, APNIC, Wikimedia Foundation
That’s a wrap for #DRAPAC24!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for two days of sharing knowledge and fostering a more resilient digital rights community.
Your presence and contributions are immensely valuable. We look forward to seeing you at future events!
#DRAPAC24 Closing Plenary: Cultivating Digital Rights Communities
On the panel:
1. Photchanan Patanajaipan (Paan), Coordinator of the SWITCH! Project
2. Rachel Judhistari, Lead Public Policy Specialist (Asia) of Wikimedia Foundation
3. Chat Garcia Ramilo, Executive Director of Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
Moderated by Phet Sayo, Executive Director of @EngageMedia
Watch live here: https://drap.ac/24-session/closing-plenary/
We're continuing the conversations on Day 2 of #DRAPAC24 in Taipei!
Today's sessions span a range of topics: from discussions on privacy, surveillance, & data protection to workshops on using games for social change & digital rights advocacy for youth.
You can join us remotely by watching the live stream of select sessions at https://drap.ac/24/ and sharing your thoughts using the hashtag #DRAPAC24.
Here is the schedule: https://drap.ac/24-sessions/?tab=2
Happening Now!
#DRAPAC24 Panel Discussion: Reimagining human rights technology in Asia-Pacific
On the panel:
1. Dianne Olivan of @Localization Lab
2. Ian Liu of Open Culture Foundation
3. Nenden Sekar Arum of SAFEnet
Moderated by Khairil Zhafri of @EngageMedia
Watch live now: https://drap.ac/24-session/reimagining-human-rights-technology-in-asia-pacific/
Happening Now!
#DRAPAC24 session: Young People and the Future of the Open Internet.
Subinoy Eron & Abdullah Shoeb from Activate Rights discuss the recent Gen Z uprising in #Bangladesh, which led to PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation.
Watch live here: https://drap.ac/24-session/young-people-and-the-future-of-the-open-internet/
Join us next Sunday, August 18, at #DRAPAC24 to share common struggles surrounding FOSS and civil society digital security and to break through ways to overcome this challenge.
#DRAPAC24 Exhibit: Uncovering human rights violations in Myanmar through satellite imagery
Zin Koko is an open source investigator and freelance photographer dedicated to documenting and raising awareness about human rights violations in Myanmar. Through his innovative use of open source intelligence (OSINT) tools and compelling visual storytelling, Zin combines satellite imagery with powerful artwork to highlight the ongoing crises and advocate for justice.
https://drap.ac/24-session/satellite-imagery-shows-human-rights-violations-in-myanmar/
#DRAPAC24 kicks off in Taipei.
Phet Sayo, the Executive Director of @EngageMedia addresses the audience.
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