Social Media Exchange

Social Media Exchange (SMEX)
Founded2008
FocusDefending and advancing digital rights
Location
Area served
Arab world
Key people
Mohamad Najem
Websitesmex.org

SMEX (formerly Social Media Exchange) is a Lebanese non-governmental organization with a mission to advocate for digital rights in the Arab world.[1][2] It is based in Beirut.[3] Its executive director is Mohamad Najem.[4] SMEX was established in 2008 as Social Media Exchange.[5]

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  3. ^ Belanger, Ashley (2023-01-06). "Wikipedia admin jailed for 32 years after alleged Saudi spy infiltration". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
  4. ^ "'All that work is at risk': Fear of Twitter collapse leaves Arab activists scrambling". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
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