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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

16 years ago #MozFest began with a single belief: the people most affected by technology should be the ones who shape it. Join us this October at #MozFest and be part of the Mozilla community shaping a better digital future. 👉 Code [ARAMB25] = 25% off tickets bit.ly/4uNRPZb

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A community of co-curators from across the world have packed #MozFest with over 200 people-first sessions and experiences. This is what a community-led program looks like in action. Join us this October in Barcelona 🌿🎟 Grab your ticket with code [ARAMB25] for a discount! bit.ly/4uNRPZb

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We joined 450 organizations to condemn the latest crackdowns in Turkey.

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

These are mass #surveillance & censorship policies pushed as “child safety.” Threatening online anonymity. Back in 2021, De|Center’s Afsaneh Rigot explained why anonymity is essential to human rights work, including her own & for criminalized queer communities www.belfercenter.org/publication/...

Screenshot from linked article: “Authoritarian governments, oppressive laws and regulations, or different forms of discrimination are some of the reasons why many need to work under a pseudonym. Many researchers, activists, writers and marginalized persons (who want to just exist in online and offline communities) need methods of anonymity, pseudonyms, or online personas to protect their work and themselves. Whole communities have developed norms to keep themselves safe, evolved to protect their members against the powerful, including governments, law enforcement, or corporations working closely with states. Yet, the current trajectory of some current tech and ethics discussions could imperil survival for these groups and their members.”

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Umm… no thanks. Secure and private for who, @appleinsider.com? Not for the millions living under expanding authoritarian surveillance. Another case of convenience masking #surveillance creep.

Screenshot of a news story from Apple Newsroom: “Apple introduces Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

Digital ID offers a secure and private way for users to create an ID in Apple Wallet using information from their U.S. passport, and present their ID with iPhone or Apple Watch”

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

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 Photo @alexshams.bsky.social

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

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

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

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-...

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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.

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

“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

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

From our interviews… the voices are familiar from across the globe.

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

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.

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

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”

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De|Center @thedecenter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

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

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