Aisha Simon

Interested in security challenges posed by emerging tech and upholding human rights online

[Aisha Simon @Aisha_Sim]

@TheShowstoppers plot twist Cynthia is alive but only appears in the middle of the play being performed

[Christiane Amanpour @amanpour]

The number of journalists killed during Israel’s war on Hamas is appalling and unprecedented.

79 in just three months, according to @pressfreedom

Journalists in Gaza are our eyes and ears for the truth, and must be protected, like civilians, under the laws of war.

[Aisha Simon @Aisha_Sim]

@cleosol Cleo please please do another show! 💗

[𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐙𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐫 @shadazubair]

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
She was my strength, my guidance & inspiration. She left behind a beautiful legacy of her precious work. Thank you for all your messages to us & the tributes to her. May Allah grant her Jannathul Firdhous.
Aameen.
@Shafeea_Z @Aisha_Sim

[Fabiola Plaza @Fabiola_Plaza1]

today, after i narrowly missed my subway, a woman came up to me and ask if i spoke spanish. i said yes and she asked me how to get to east harlem. i told her that we would be transferring at the same stop, so she should just stick with me. we sat down and started talking

[Good Law Project @GoodLawProject]

We’re planning to sue Ofgem over their price cap announcement. Here’s how & why 🧵(1/9)

[Gita Gopinath @GitaGopinath]

Breaking the trend 👊💥…I joined the wall of former Chief Economists of the IMF 😀

[Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

We are making the UK the best place in the world to start & grow a tech business 🇬🇧

The new UK Digital Strategy sets out a roadmap to:
▶️ strengthen the UK's position as a Science & Tech superpower
▶️ ensure the country is fit for the next phase of the digital future

Details 👇

[Alexander Blanchard @blancharder]

Come work with us @turinginst . Following on from its launch, CETaS is hiring an Engagement Officer for National Security and Technology Policy https://t.co/O5Astgja4X

[Caroline Hawley @carolinehawley]

A former Iranian policeman due to be deported to Rwanda tomorrow has been told by the Home Office that his ticket has been cancelled. He'd been sentenced to jail in Iran after he ordered his men not to use fire-arms to control nation-wide protests in November 2019.

[Aisha Simon @Aisha_Sim]

@turinginst Hi @turinginst - looks brilliant! How can organisations get in touch with your CETaS teams?

[Alexander Blanchard @blancharder]

Exciting times today as @turinginst
launch the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS). The centre will inform UK security policy through evidence-based, interdisciplinary research on emerging technology issues. https://t.co/T4tKGs8leL

[Bellingcat @bellingcat]

With recent talk of Russian disinformation campaigns related to the current tensions around Ukraine we thought it would be timely to revisit some of Russia's previous attempts at disinformation, in particular the four M's that describe their use of satellite and aerial imagery 🧵

[Cabinet Office @cabinetofficeuk]

Today marks the launch of the UK’s National Cyber Strategy, which will transform how we build cyber expertise across the country.

#UKCyberStrategy

👇
https://t.co/Q8ti3VTtEi

[Sam Gregory @SamGregory]

JUST JOKING! #Deepfakes, #Satire and Politics of Synthetic Media. So excited our report with @opendoclab Co-Creation Studio is out - stay tuned for next steps on addressing critical questions it raises on who decides what's funny, what's fair and who is accountable!

[Tortoise @tortoise]

Are you a non-profit or charity that would benefit from free Tortoise membership?

We created the Tortoise Community Network to help those who would struggle to afford good journalism.

Apply for your free membership: https://t.co/CZGoFQNo7E

[Dr Christine Cheng 鄭穎茵 @cheng_christine]

Deadline for the Petersen Scholarship is 17 Dec!
£42k covers tuition + stipend for best and brightest from Afghanistan, Central Asia, or the South Caucasus to study for an MA in @CSDRG @warstudies @KingsCollegeLon. Please share!
https://t.co/1EgfYs5n3P

[Freedom Online Coalition @FO_Coalition]

The 2021 Freedom Online Conference programme is now available to view online - https://t.co/ECixgfG2v8.

Register your attendance to join high-level plenary sessions, interactive discussions and workshops as the @FO_Coalition marks its 10-year anniversary. #FOC2021

[Richard Wingfield @rich_wing]

*Job Opportunity!* 👇🏻

Really pleased that our Online Content team is growing! If you're interested in human rights and tech policy, please do apply, and come join @KathrynTDoyle, me and the rest of the fab @GlobalPartnersD team.

[Chatham House @ChathamHouse]

'Futurescape can play a role in enabling citizens of London and beyond to envisage and prepare for a more sustainable future.'

@BerniceWLee on how Chatham House's new 3D digital model into London’s future shows a better world

Explore #CHFuturescapeLondon
https://t.co/sRignznX6I