Digital Apartheid in Gaza and Tech for Palestine initiatives

EFF has a piece on Digital Apartheid in Gaza: Big Tech Must Reveal Their Roles in Tech Used in Human Rights Abuses

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has reported on unjust content moderation practices, often at the request of Israeli authorities, which disproportionately affect Palestinian voices[6]. Besides, there is the Big Tech’s Role: The involvement of major tech companies in supporting Israeli policies. For example, companies like Amazon and Google have been criticized for their contracts with the Israeli government, which facilitate surveillance and control over Palestinians[9].

An activist Twitter account recently shared these sites as activist initiatives for Tech for Palestine initiatives.

• Tech for Palestine
• Israeli Tech Alternatives
• Newscord
• Boycat
• Apricot International
• Data – Tech for Palestine

Additional Initiatives:

1. RISE Palestine: This initiative aims to support Palestinian tech talent and startups by raising funds to provide grants and bridge financing to sustain tech ventures affected by the conflict[5].

2. No Tech for Apartheid: A campaign urging tech companies like Amazon and Google to end their contracts with the Israeli government, emphasizing the ethical implications of their involvement in the region[9].

3. Access Now and Civil Society Calls: Highlight the efforts of civil society organizations calling on tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights and address issues like censorship and disinformation[4].

4. Tech2Peace: An initiative that provides high-tech training and conflict dialogue to young Palestinians and Israelis, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation[10].

By including these additional elements, your blog post will provide a more comprehensive view of the digital and technological challenges faced in Gaza, as well as the global efforts to support Palestinian rights through tech initiatives.

Citations:
1. Tech for Palestine
2. The Daily Star – Tech for Palestine Initiative Launched to Support Palestinians
3. Palestine Chronicle – Tech for Palestine Aims to Boost Global Palestinian Advocacy
4. Access Now – Tech Companies & Palestine
5. Rise Palestine – Intersect Hub
6. EFF – Digital Apartheid in Gaza: Unjust Content Moderation
7. Al Jazeera – How US Big Tech Supports Israel’s AI-Powered Genocide and Apartheid
8. Amnesty International – Document on Israel and Palestine
9. No Tech for Apartheid
10. Tech2Peace