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Empowering Youth to Defend Their Digital Rights

Building safer, more inclusive digital spaces through education, advocacy, and community across MENA.

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ACTION PILLARS

Reshaping the Digital Future

Systemic change requires multi-layered intervention. We focus on four key areas of impact.

Digital Rights

Legislative advocacy and policy frameworks to protect freedom of speech and privacy online.

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Online Safety

Equipping vulnerable communities with the defensive tools to navigate digital threats.

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Media Literacy

Critical thinking skills to combat misinformation and algorithmic bias in regional news.

Meet The Founder

Amal Shamoun - Founder of GenD

Amal Shamoun

Founder & Executive Director

A youth activist, educator, and digital rights advocate from Jordan. She founded Generation-D to make digital rights accessible and inclusive for all young people in the MENA region and its diaspora. With a background in human rights education, civic engagement, and technology, Amal bridges the gap between online safety, participation, and empowerment.

"Every young person has the potential to change the world. Our job is to give them the tools and confidence to do so through technology, advocacy, and community-driven innovation."

Amal Shamoun

Core Values

Freedom

We believe every young person has the right to express, connect, and create freely online.

Safety

We promote digital environments that protect privacy and dignity.

Inclusion

We ensure equal access and participation for all youth, including refugees and persons with disabilities.

Accountability

We encourage transparency and ethical digital behavior.

Knowledge

We base every action on research, critical thinking, and continuous learning.

Collaboration

We build bridges between MENA, Euro-Med, and diaspora communities to share experiences and solutions.

What We Do

1

Digital Rights Education

Workshops and online courses helping youth understand their rights, privacy, and online responsibilities.

2

Media Literacy and Anti-Misinformation Campaigns

Youth-led awareness actions teaching fact-checking, safe communication, and ethical content creation.

3

Inclusion and Accessibility Projects

Initiatives ensuring that digital-rights education reaches refugees and persons with disabilities.

4

Regional Partnerships

Collaborations with human-rights organizations, universities, and youth networks to promote policy dialogue and advocacy.

5

Community Building

Creating online and offline spaces where young people can exchange experiences, share stories, and build safer digital futures together.

Empowering Youth Through Action

Partners & Contributors

Collaborating for youth, digital rights, and safer online spaces across MENA

Get Involved

Join us in making a difference. Whether you're an organization looking to partner or an individual wanting to volunteer, there's a place for you at Gen-D Rights.

Become a Partner

Align your organization with the leading voice in digital justice for the MENA region. Together we scale impact.

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Join as a Volunteer

Contribute your skills in research, tech, or advocacy to help defend human rights across digital borders.

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