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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 25/08/2026

🎓 Honoring 2025/2026 Graduating Fellow Aqila Abdelkarim! Building on her work with MentalEase, medical professional Aqila combines tech & creative art to simplify mental health access for refugees & communities across East Africa. Curious about her work? Learn more here: mentalease.org

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 18/08/2026

🚨 NEW BOOK RELEASE: "Border Necrotechnics" by Petra Molnar (FREE Open Access!) Examining how automated border tech decides who lives & dies, in dialogue with Mbembe, Achiume, Benjamin & Browne. Published with Palgrave Macmillan & Springer Nature. Download here: bit.ly/460diE5

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 14/08/2026

Celebrating our graduating 2025/2026 Fellows! Sophia Amimo, founder of Domestic Workers Returnees of Kenya. A returnee herself, Sophia used storytelling & investigative reporting to expose how tech is used to surveil & exploit migrant workers. Follow her work at dwrok.org

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 11/08/2026

When war erupted in the Persian Gulf, technology became a double-edged sword for migrant workers. Smartphone alerts offered updates, but social media fueled waves of panic across labor camps. Rajendra Paudel examines fear and uncertainty in the UAE: bit.ly/4fYTBkM

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 19/06/2026

We were thrilled to moderate and present at #DRAPAC2026, in a panel titled “Reimagining Borders: Migration, Surveillance, and Human Rights in the Global South.” Thank you organizers DAKILA and Foundation for Media Alternatives, and partners OHCHR, @idcoalition.bsky.social, and ELSAM.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 16/06/2026

The AI Resist List is LIVE 🎉 Co-built w/ @weandai.bsky.social, @dairinstitute.bsky.social, @karenhao.bsky.social, & @refugeelab.ca, this database highlights global efforts to challenge AI, showing how we can resist, refuse, reimagine, and reclaim from Big Tech's dominance. airesistlist.org

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 11/06/2026

In an interview with a Kashmiri journalist writing under a pseudonym, everyday life emerges as a landscape shaped by checkpoints, phone searches, and the constant possibility of state scrutiny. Read the full interview via @techpolicypress.bsky.social www.techpolicy.press/surveillance...

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 09/06/2026

For too long, the Global North has deployed digital tools to manage migration without involving those most affected. This has led to "digital othering," where algorithms scale discrimination and strip people of their agency. 🧵 bit.ly/4wjc8zk

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 08/06/2026

The MTM is at #DRAPAC - The Digital Rights Asia Pacific Assembly in Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭 organized by @engagemedia.org, Foundation for Media Alternatives, and DAKILA. Come see our panel on border surveillance with ELSAM, @idcoalition.bsky.social, OHCHR, as well as Shakeen, journalist from Kashmir

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MTM Team at DRAPAC conference takes a photo in a surveillance mirror display

MTM Fellowship Director Florian Schmitz grabs some ice cream at DRAPAC conference

Jeepney truck makes an appearance at DRAPAC in Manila

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 04/06/2026

And learn more about our shared mission at www.migrationtechmonitor.com

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 04/06/2026

The right to repair is a right to a future. That’s what drives Mathew Lubari, our 2024 MTM Fellow. As the Co-founder of Community Creativity for Development (CC4D), he’s teaching refugee youth and women how to reclaim their technology. Mathew shares his perspective at our 2025 gathering in Nairobi.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 02/06/2026

These principles ensure that communities impacted by surveillance and border tech are the ones defining the problems and designing the pushback.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 02/06/2026

This is a living framework that governs how we work, how we allocate resources, and who leads the conversation.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 02/06/2026

How do we move beyond research that just observes harm and toward methodologies that build power? ✊ The MTM Fellowship is built on 7 Core Principles of Participatory Methodologies. See the thread to explore the pillars of how we are building a different world.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 28/05/2026

Displaced communities are used as a testing ground for surveillance and border tech. “Nothing about us, without us” - people who have lived through these systems are the only ones qualified to lead the research, define the strategies, and design the pushback. www.opendemocracy.net/en/migration...

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 26/05/2026

MTM Co-Founder @petramolnar.com joins Aman Sethi of @opendemocracy.net in the In Solidarity podcast to discuss why the “Border Industrial Complex” is booming and what it means for people on the move and how surveillance makes the world impassable for some people. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPt2...

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 21/05/2026

But this isn’t just a static PDF. We intended the Manifesto to be a document to be commented on, adapted, and translated as it travels across different communities and borders.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 21/05/2026

Drafted by our Fellows and people on the move, these demands represent a world where technology prioritizes care over control and solidarity over surveillance.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 21/05/2026

The MTM Manifesto was one of the most important outcomes of our 2025 gathering in Nairobi, Kenya. Look through the thread to see the core pillars of the movement we’re building together, and read the full report at the link in bio ☝️

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 20/05/2026

The AI Resist List is LIVE 🎉 Co-built by @weandai.bsky.social, @dairinstitute.bsky.social, @karenhao.bsky.social, @refugeelab.ca this database highlights global efforts to challenge AI, and how we can resist, refuse, reimagine, and reclaim its power from Big Tech. Check it out www.airesistlist.org

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 14/05/2026

In a piece for @opendemocracy.net, MTM Fellow Simon Drotti challenges the way the world views displaced communities with Memory Scroll, a social platform designed to return narrative power to those who have lived through displacement. Read Simon’s full reflection here: bit.ly/3P5mS3S

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 24/04/2026

What happens when the people most impacted by border tech are the ones in charge of the narrative? We worked with incredible Fellows and partners who are proving that the future of tech and migration can be participatory and justice-rooted. Read the report here: bit.ly/3QqskhT

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 09/02/2026

📍 The MTM Manifesto is the most important outcome of our Gathering. It was drafted by our Fellows - all with lived experience of migration and occupation - and serves as an “live online sculpture" - meant to be participatory, commented on, adapted, and translated: pad.riseup.net/p/Migration_...

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 09/02/2026

📍Our new report reflects on the past 3 years of the MTM and highlights a very special event that happened in November 2025: our first ever Global Gathering that brought together our fellows and broader community in Nairobi, Kenya www.migrationtechmonitor.com/s/FINAL-MTM-...

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 09/02/2026

👋 We're back! We know it's been a while, but just because we've been quiet, doesn't mean we have not been busy! Check out some of the things we have been working on over the last few months - also on our website: www.migrationtechmonitor.com

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 24/04/2025

Nuria Arias and Ever Martinez are from Latin America and currently experiencing detention in the US. Together with Pueblos de Lucha y Esperanza, Nuria and Ever are working on a graphic novel about their experiences with carceral technologies in US immigration detention. pdlye.org/es/

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 24/04/2025

Issa Amro is a human rights defender based in Hebron, Occupied West Bank. Issa is the co-founder of the direct action group Youth Against Settlements. Issa is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025. As a 2025/26 MTM fellow, Issa will continue to map technologies of occupation in Hebron.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 24/04/2025

Abid is a multidisciplinary researcher and journalist focused on social justice, technology, and inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir. Abid's project will explore the intersection of technology, surveillance, and advocating for ethical frameworks that protect digital dignity.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 24/04/2025

Aqila Abdelkarim is a medical and mental health professional with a vision to enhance access to mental health services across East Africa. Her project seeks to find technical solutions for gaps in mental health care, support people-on-the-move, and challenge stigma around mental wellness.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 24/04/2025

Sophia Amimo is the founder of Domestic Workers Returnees of Kenya, an organization assisting migrant workers facing exploitation in the Middle East. Sophia will engage in storytelling, investigative reporting, and outreach to expose the hidden technological barriers they encounter. dwrok.org

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 24/04/2025

📢 We are thrilled to welcome our THIRD cohort of fellows! Joining us are: 🔵 Sophia Amimo, Kenya 🔴 Aqila Abdelkarim, Somaliland 🟡 Abid, Kashmir 🟢 Issa Amro, Palestine 🟠 Nuria Arias and Ever Martinez, detained in the United States ➡️ www.migrationtechmonitor.com/2025fellows What will they work on?

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 22/04/2025

Israel is using state-of-the-art technology against Palestinians not only in Gaza, but also against residents in the West Bank. 2024/25 MTM fellow and Palestinian researcher @monashtaya.bsky.social talks with us about life under high tech occupation ➡️ www.migrationtechmonitor.com/blog/monas-b...

The wall in Bethlehem, West Bank at sunset, with shadow of surveillance tower. Credit: Florian Schmitz

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 07/03/2025

From Palestine to Kashmir to Xinjiang, technology is used to oppress and occupy. Want to learn more? Read our latest newsletter and sign up for MTM updates. #bordertech #humanrights To sign up: www.migrationtechmonitor.com/newsletter Latest Newsletter: www.migrationtechmonitor.com/campaigns/vi...

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 29/01/2025

Want to keep up with the Migration and Technology Monitor? Need information on what the Trump presidency plans to do with #bordertech? Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter www.migrationtechmonitor.com/newsletter #dataandprivacyday #peopleonthemove #humanrights #bordertech

Border wall with a security tower looming over.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 28/01/2025

MTM 2023 Fellow @vmreports.bsky.social writes about the demise of the CBP One applications and the impacts on border communities in the age of Trump 2.0: www.migrationtechmonitor.com/blog/the-sud... #humanrights #bordercrossing #asylumseekers #bordertech #usmexicoborder

People seeking asylum sit outside of the offices of the Population State Counsel in Ciudad Juárez (COESPO) where they can have free access to a WIFI network

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 20/12/2024

Do you want to stay informed regarding the work of the MTM? Subscribe to our newsletter www.migrationtechmonitor.com/newsletter, dedicated specifically to technology and migration/occupation. #HumanRightsDay

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 20/12/2024

Rajendra Paudel is a returnee migrant worker from Saudi Arabia and UAE, having lived there for over 8 years. Currently in Nepal, he works to provide aspiring and current migrant workers with information and training on personal finance, career development, and business planning and development.

A photo of rajendra and his quote: "Technology has the power to transform the lives of migrant workers, offering access to education, financial tools, and their rights, no matter where they are. Through initiatives like the Bidesh Mobile App and digital literacy campaigns, we can bridge gaps in information, reduce exploitation, and empower migrant workers to thrive in foreign lands. Human rights must be accessible, and technology helps make that vision a reality."

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 19/12/2024

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 19/12/2024

Nery Santaella is a Venezuelan refugee and the Director of Voices Of Venezuela (voicesofvenezuela.com). #HumanRightsDay

a photo of Nery with her quote: “We are sacrificing our human rights for today’s technological progress. Monitoring technologies, originally designed to systematically target Palestinian people, are now being openly discussed for use in border management and private prison systems, prioritizing profit over people. Our reality today is affected by algorithms that utilize our public data to influence management systems, leading to the rejection of asylum seekers and denying access to credit, job opportunities, and medical care. As a human rights defender, I believe it’s crucial to look beyond the false promises of progress and economic empowerment that stem from unequal access to technology. It is essential to take meaningful action, raise our voices for the most vulnerable, and amplify theirs in the process. While technological progress cannot—and should not—be halted, we will continue to advocate for the responsible creation and use of technologies, ensuring that the burden does not fall on the violation of human rights for vulnerable populations.”

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 18/12/2024

The MTM is grateful to have them as fellows in our 2024/25 cohort. Do you want to stay informed regarding the work of the MTM? Subscribe to our newsletter www.migrationtechmonitor.com/newsletter, dedicated specifically to technology and migration/occupation. #HumanRightsDay

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 18/12/2024

Mariana Rangel and Judith Cabrera work with the Borderline Crisis Center. borderlinecrisis.org/home #MujeresMigrantes #MigracionDigna #HumanRightsDay

A photo of two women, Mariana and Judith, with the quote: “As we face a global refugee crisis, governments of the global north are digitalizing the borders, effectively violating human rights through digital technologies. As human rights defenders we must respond accordingly -with the use of digital technologies- to make sure refugees and forcibly displaced people can overcome these digital barriers to access their right to international protection, while also protecting ourselves and others like us from the criminalization we face in an increasingly militarized context. The landscape for displaced communities and human rights defenders worldwide is tainted with lethal hostility, yet we stand organized and strengthened in each other's company.” Judith Cabrera, MTM Fellow 2024/2025

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 17/12/2024

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 17/12/2024

Today we are happy and proud to introduce to you Gamil. Gamil is a #digitalSecurity specialist, marketer, and content creator. #HumanRightsDay #DigitalPeace #DigitalRight

A drawing of a brown young man with the quote: “Let's think together about a Digital Ceasefire.
Communities active in Digital rights need to think about the Digital warfare caused by abuses and wars and their long-term impact. Let's hope and work for lasting peace in our Digital age to ensure a healthy life.”

Gamil, MTM Fellow 2024/2025

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 16/12/2024

Do you want to stay informed regarding the work of the MTM? Subscribe to our newsletter (www.migrationtechmonitor.com), dedicated specifically to technology and migration/occupation. #DigitalPeace #DigitalRight #AccessToInformation #HumanRightsDay #TechForJustice

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 16/12/2024

Grace Gichanga is an advocate for the use of technology in addressing the justice gap. She is a lawyer and the founder of Wasafiri Foundation, a legal and psychosocial support hub for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers living in #SouthAfrica. #HumanRightsDay www.linkedin.com/in/grace-gic...

A photo of Grace Gichanga and her quote: “Access to accurate information is essential for migrants to make informed decisions. By empowering people on the move with reliable and understandable information through chatbots, technology becomes a powerful tool for justice, fighting misinformation and fearmongering.”

Grace Gichanga, MTM Fellow 2024/2025

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 13/12/2024

Mathew Lubari is a successful is an advocate for digital literacy, repair activism, and sustainability, thoughtful leader in the repair movement, and Co-founder and Executive Director of Community Creativity for Development(CC4D).

a photo of Mathew Lubari with the text "Digital repair is a sustainable lifeline for migrants to keep their devices in use.
It empowers, connects, and fosters creativity and interaction. Repair is a need and a right, not a privilege and should be accessible and affordable — humanitarian organizations should prioritize repair services for migrants.”

Mathew Lubari, MTM Fellow 2024/2025

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 12/12/2024

Do you want to stay informed regarding the work of the MTM? Subscribe to our newsletter (at www.migrationtechmonitor.com), dedicated specifically to technology and migration/occupation.

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Migration and Technology Monitor @migrationtechmonitor.com · 12/11/2024

🚨¡Nuestra TERCERA beca está ABIERTA PARA SOLICITUDES! ¿Es usted una persona en movimiento o vive actualmente bajo ocupación y está interesado en #bordertech? ¡Obtenga más información aquí y únase a nuestra comunidad! Vencimiento antes del 31.12.2024 www.migrationtechmonitor.com/aboutmtmfell...

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