30.06.2022
Be careful, we are filming you!
At the entrance of most business or official facilities (supermarkets, shops, offices, etc.), we can notice signs about the implementation of video surveillance, i.e. signs of the type “Watch out!” This facility is under video surveillance.” We can assume that these inscriptions are placed as a kind of threat to all potential violators of the […]
29.06.2022
What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and what does it offer
Probably many of us have come across the term VPN, but much less are those who know exactly what VPN means and what its features are. The following infographics explain what a VPN is what functionalities it offers and what we can expect from a good VPN network. Source: What is VPN? How It Works, […]
10.12.2021
Metamorphosis Foundation congratulates the International Human Rights Day
Seventy-three years ago today, on 10 December, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. From then until today Article 1 which reads “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” is the basis for the development of any democratic society. Climate change, the aftermath of the […]
03.05.2021
Metamorphosis marks World Press Freedom Day, infodemia remains the biggest challenge
Today is celebrated the World Press Freedom Day – 3 May, which is being marked for 28 years in a row. The Metamorphosis Foundation congratulates this day to journalists, media workers, and all freedom of expression activists who are committed to full respect for human rights. Free and professional media play a key role in […]
26.02.2021
IT’S A FACT! – a movement for raising public awareness to combat disinformation
The global phenomenon of spreading fake news is composed of various forms. Misinformation: unintentional mistakes such as using an inappropriate photo description, incorrect dates, statistics, inappropriate translations or satire that is taken seriously. Disinformation or fabricated news: manipulated audio and visual contents deliberately created to spread conspiracy theories or rumors. Malinformation: knowingly disclosing private information […]
28.01.2021
Metamorphosis joins the movement “Reclaim Your Face” – a movement to limit Biometric Mass Surveillance of citizens
On the occasion of 28 January – Data Protection Day launched by the Council of Europe, the Metamorphosis Foundation for Internet and Society announces its joining in the international movement “Reclaim Your Face”. “Reclaim Your Face” is a movement started by members of EDRi – European Digital Rights Initiative, in order to limit the use […]
03.05.2020
World Press Freedom Day: The biggest threat is the disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic
“A free press is one where it’s ok to state the conclusion you’re led to by the evidence.” (Bill Moyers) Today is 3 May, World Press Freedom Day, which is being held for the 27th time, and every year the celebration of the day is accompanied by various challenges. This year we are dealing with […]
18.03.2020
Increasing Civic Engagement in the Digital Agenda – ICEDA
Implementing Partners: Metamorphosis Foundation (North Macedonia), e-Governance Academy (Estonia), CRTA – Center for Research, Transparency, and Accountability (Serbia), NGO 35mm (Montenegro), Open Data Kosovo (Kosovo) and Lëvizja Mjaft (Albania). Digital Agenda for Western Balkan: Digital Agenda is an initiative developed by the European Union, which has also been extended and adopted for 6 countries […]
16.01.2020
Privacy must not be a luxury offered only to those who can afford it
Metamorphosis Foundation joins Privacy International’s initiative against exploitative use of pre-installed apps on Android smartphones On 8 January 2020, Privacy International, with the support of more than 50 organizations worldwide, sent an open letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., a mother company of Google, requiring Google to take action against the use of […]
02.04.2019
Fact-checking is important for every profession, not just journalism
This year, the marking of this day is particularly important for the Foundation because the public accountability and transparency portal Vistinomer recently became an official member of the International Fact-Checking Network
05.02.2019
METAMORPHOSIS FOUNDATION AND MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SOCIETY AND ADMINISTRATION MARK THE SAFER INTERNET DAY
More than 140 countries mark the Safer Internet Day on 5 February under the motto “Together for a better Internet”. The celebration of this day is an action call to all stakeholders to jointly help create a better Internet for everyone, especially the youth. On this occasion, Metamorphosis Foundation in cooperation with the Ministry of […]
24.04.2017
Privacy in the digital era
With 9 educative video stories, Metamorphosis Foundation, in cooperation with APTI (The Association for Preservation Technology International), joins the campaign for education and raising awareness of citizens about safety on Internet in Macedonia. The videos are available on this link.