WHO WE ARE
FMA exists to assist CSOs and other development stakeholders, including the government, in promoting and defending the right to information and communication by advocating for openness in the governance of information societies, working for human rights in digital environments, and ensuring strategic access and responsible use of ICTs while optimizing such technologies for sustainable development, and addressing gender concerns in the information society.
A vibrant and socially progressive Philippines and global community composed of and nurtured by the interaction of informed citizens and empowered communities promoting the realization of human rights in information societies towards equitable and sustainable human development.
I. Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is being adopted rapidly across the Philippines—in government services, banking and finance, agriculture, education, health, media, labor platforms, the creative industries, and law enforcement—often without adequate Read more
Global Encryption Day: Encryption Protects More Than Data. It Protects Women Human Rights Defenders Digital security is a matter of safety, privacy, and justice for women human rights defenders working to document abuses, support survivors, Read more
Digital Rights Round-up (September 1 to 30, 2026) DEPED TO ROLL OUT SCHOOL DIGITAL SAFETY CAMPAIGN As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen school safety, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to launch a Read more