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Amidst the protests to reject the Finance Bill 2024 in Kenya, protestors were subjected to online campaigns with particular attacks on queer individuals in the country. Data analysis of Twitter activities of some of the most active accounts suggests that these smear campaigns were in fact coordinated, and pointed towards an ongoing trend victimising marginalised communities.

Unverified and false information on the internet has significantly impacted women's health in ways that leave lasting impact on their bodies. Momina Mindeel speaks to a woman who, in attempts to cure her PCOs, turned to social media after healthcare system failed and ended up with eating disorders.

A collective of human rights and civil society organizations publish a statement urging tech companies to immediately take strict measures to protect Palestinians from harm as disinformation and hate speech rise on their platforms in light of the escalating events in the region.