Bytes for All is a human rights organization and research think tank focused on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), promoting the use of technology for sustainable development, democracy and social justice.

Bytes for All

Bytes for All (B4A), Pakistan | 490 followers on LinkedIn. Technology and Human Rights |  Holistic Security | Online Freedom of Expression | Privacy Rights |  | Bytes for All (B4A), Pakistan is a network of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals and practitioners. 

B4A works on the relevance of ICTs and implementation of ICT solutions for the sustainable development and strengthening human rights movements in the country. 

At the forefront of Internet Rights movement and struggle for the democracy, B4A has been actively working in the field since 2003, focusing on field projects and policy advocacy from civil liberties perspective, as well as on capacity building of human rights defenders on their digital security, online safety and privacy.

A journalist by heart, a digital rights expert by profession. Multitasker.

Haroon ur Rasheed Baloch

Project Coordinator VAW at Bytes for All (B4A), Pakistan

Fatima Atif

Open Source Intelligence Analyst

Anees Qureshi

IT Officer| Technical Writer | Freelancer | Researcher | ICT Developer | Machine Learning | Artificial intelligence

Sadia Lakho

Bytes for All (B4A), Pakistan

We are hiring five volunteers for Social Media Monitoring in collaboration with HIVE Pakistan and College of Youth Activism And Development #IntersectionalLeadershipProgram #DigitalTechnology #hiring

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We are hiring two Social Media Listeners, one each Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. #hiring #Immediate_Hiring #Kyrgyzstan #Uzbekistan

Bytes for All turns 15 years old in September. We are resolute to stick to our objectives of defending digital spaces in Pakistan. We thank all citizens, partners and stakeholders for their continued support and trust #Bytesforall #Digitalrights #Pakistan

Congratulations to Ruqia Qudos for being awarded FBA’s 1325 scholarship in memory of Zaida Catalán! 🌟 Ruqia, originally from Afghanistan and currently studying computer science in Islamabad, will spend a year with Bytes for All (B4A), Pakistan . Selected from over 200 applicants, Ruqia’s deep understanding of and commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda – particularly her long-term vision and focus on using technology to empower women and address issues like gender-based violence and limited opportunities – set her apart. Through this scholarship, Ruqia will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with experts and human rights defenders, gaining valuable insights into the intersection of women’s rights and peacebuilding. This experience aims to further her work in promoting women's rights, inclusion, and security. Join us in wishing Ruqia the best of luck on her journey to create a safer and more equitable environment for women, especially in Afghanistan. 👉🏾Want to learn more about Ruqia's experiences and her vision for advancing the WPS agenda? Read the full interview article: 🔗 https://bit.ly/47DjmCJ #ZaidaCatalán #WomenPeaceSecurity #1325Scholarship #Peacebuilding #HumanRights #Bytesforall #Afghanistan

FBA (Folke Bernadotte Academy)

Pakistan’s internet landscape is widening but shrinking at the same time for people, businesses, and utilities. It is documented with evidence on year-to-year basis by Bytes for All (B4A), Pakistan - this initiative is something I find very important as a stepping stone to understand the future of ‘Digital Pakistan’. Proud to author Pakistan’s Internet Landscape Report, 2023. It has a very humbled and kind contribution from Ms. Rubina Khalid, the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications; renowned name in disinformation landscape and prominent journalist Shahzeb Jillani ; OSINT Analyst, a trailblazer in the Pakistani entrepreneurial ecosystem Invest2Innovate (i2i) ; Quetta Voice ’s Syed Ali Shah and Pakistan’s first of its kind, Agri-fintech Digitt Plus Bushra Wajahat assisted me on this project and made it possible for me. Thank you B4A, Pakistan for trusting me and giving me the platform to author this prestigious report which Pakistan badly needs for accountability and to measure its realistic growth. Last but not the least, I want to thank Ariba Shahid and Abdullah Dayo sb for connecting me with some of these big names who contributed in this report and added so much value to it and Qurat ul ain S. for extending her support in compiling some crucial parts of this report. Hope it will add the right weight to the existing knowledge base. Looking forward to the feedback.

Maria Patel

The report presents technical evidence and possible causes, which are slowing down the Internet in the country. Essentially, this slowdown is not caused by the Sharks or excessive VPNs use by the citizens Read more: https://lnkd.in/dTnqSd4f #NetFreedom #Pakistan #VPN #Firewall #KeepItOn #InternetDisruption

Bytes for All, Pakistan is pleased to announce the launch of its flagship annual report, “Pakistan’s Internet Landscape 2023” Report can be accessed at: https://lnkd.in/d4NRSjbZ #IL2023

I along with 19 other wonderful Human Rights Defenders, Journalists, and Social Activists from Sindh participated in the 5-days Holistic Safety Workshop led by Bytes for All (B4A), Pakistan . We spent 5 days together to learn about digital and physical security and psychosocial well-being, an aspect that’s often neglected by people in activism. When work becomes a priority, personal wellbeing often takes the back seat. This workshop provided an opportunity to introspect and devise a strategy that ensures our health and security aren’t compromised in the long-run. The residential workshop successfully provided a safe space to the participants where we could share our concerns prompting a healthy discourse on how to operate and navigate safely online and offline when our activities are heavily censored/ surveilled. Introduction and hands-on training on digital security and CPR were the key features. As an activist operating in hostile environments, the onus of our security is on us and I’m excited to disseminate the learnings from this in my upcoming ride sessions to more women. Activism can be taxing, both mentally and emotionally, and long-term activism requires sustained efforts, a component that was well integrated into the comprehensive curriculum. Security in its all forms is foundational for activism and this training provided us with the knowledge on how to work safely, effectively and withstand the challenges of our work. Lastly, congratulations to Arsalan Ashraf for pulling off this whole thing meticulously and for being an amazing Trainer. #Advocacy #SocialActivism

Ayesha Aslam

The Great Firewall of China, a term used to describe the robust censorship and surveillance system in China, is an integral part of the government’s control over the internet Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dCW9Z5ux #Pakistan #China #Chinesefirewall #Censorship

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