Postponing Internet Law a “Victory For Civil Society”

Lara Salameh of the Safadi foundation:

The postponement of this bill for one-month represents a victory to civil society organizations in Lebanon, who responded in an organized fashion to educate the public, politicians, and other relevant stakeholders about the possible implications of this legislation. The online campaign showed the effectiveness of social media as a popular and rising force. At the same time, the issue highlights the broader debate regarding the use of technology in advancing democratic freedoms and good governance.

Please let’s not congratulate ourselves too soon. We still have to focus on actually changing the bill..

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