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Building digital resilience: reflections from our new director of digital and information security

Threats against those challenging unaccountable power are on the rise - with digital attacks becoming more sophisticated, increasingly pervasive, and harder to detect. 

At the same time, the internet freedom community is under strain. Drastic funding cuts, widespread burnout, and a surge in demand for digital and information security support have made it a difficult year for many security providers, despite the existence of a robust digital protection ecosystem.

In the midst of these challenges, Open Briefing is stepping up. We are actively growing our digital and information security team - expanding our efforts, and reaffirming our commitment to build resistance and resilience among the grassroots activists, community groups, and social movements challenging unaccountable power.

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Five ways nonprofits can work with Open Briefing to stay safe and resilient

At Open Briefing, we build resistance and resilience among the people and movements challenging unaccountable power. This vital work often carries real risks: digital attacks, physical threats, harassment, and burnout. No one should face these challenges alone. This is why we offer holistic security support across: protection and security, digital risk and resilience, and wellbeing and collective care. 

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How to counter far-right attacks on migrant rights defenders in the United Kingdom

Migrant rights defenders in the United Kingdom face growing hostility. Our new briefing note highlights the far-right ecosystem in the country: right-wing media generate anger, radical right politicians give it cover, and extremist groups grow bolder. We outline not just the risks, but also what organisations may need: physical security, digital resilience, and collective care - and how funders can meet this moment with courage.

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