A Rights-Based Approach to Digital Safety & Online Conduct for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh. Training material

Abstract

This training material addresses the digital rights and safety challenges faced by Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, where people lack the protection and digital experience for protecting themselves online. Highlighting vulnerabilities such as surveillance, exploitation, and misinformation—particularly affecting community journalists, human rights defenders, and youth—the report notes a rise in mobile phone use and information access. However, it identifies persistent gaps, including unequal access for women and limited communication with aid agencies. This training material comes as part of alumni-led activities that focused on day-long workshops across 32 Rohingya camps. The program aimed to equip 100 participants with skills to navigate digital spaces safely, emphasizing privacy, security, and self-representation. This effort calls for recognizing Rohingya refugees as rights-holders in the digital age, advocating for policy changes to ensure their inclusion and protection.