The Internet Governance Forum in Japan calls for joint efforts in building an internet that empowers all people

Op—ed on Internet Governance Forum in Kyoto by Bardhyl Jashari, Executive Director of the Metamorphosis Foundation The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is one of the most significant platforms when it comes to Internet policy. It serves as an annual forum held under auspices of United Nations enabling diverse stakeholders to discuss present and future challenges, […]

19th International e-Society.mk Conference “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Finding the Right Balance between Innovation and Responsibility”

Metamorphosis Foundation cordially invites you to the the 19th edition of the international e-Society.mk conference, organized on the 19th of December 2023, on the topic of “Artificial intelligence and Human rights: Finding the right balance between innovation and responsibility”. The conference is organised in a hybrid format and will be held at Hotel Marriott in […]

Save the Date: 19th e-Society.mk Conference

Metamorphosis Foundation is pleased to invite you to the 19th edition of the international e-Society.mk conference which will be held on the 19th of December 2023, in Skopje, North Macedonia, and will be on the topic of “Artificial intelligence and Human rights: Finding the right balance between innovation and responsibility”. The conference is organised in […]

Online actions, offline harms: Case studies on gender and cybersecurity in North Macedonia and the Western Balkans

“We should not aim for the security of cyberspace but for security in cyberspace.” The book explores the intersection between gender and cybersecurity across the Western Balkans. Six case studies analyze how women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people have been pushed out of cyberspaces by abuses that violate their rights. Researchers from these economies delve into […]

The 2023 School of Policies was completed, the Metamorphosis Foundation with lectures on disinformation and hate speech

Photo: Vanco Cambavski The 2023 School of Policies within the Presidential Center for Political Education was completed this weekend in Ohrid by holding the fifth module titled “Building Social Resilience to the Harmful Effects of Disinformation”. The Metamorphosis Foundation was part of the fifth module with a series of lectures on dealing with disinformation, fact-checking […]

Invitation for Conference "Privacy Protection in the Digital Era: In Pursuit of Common Solutions"

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, We are pleased to invite you to be part of the conference “Privacy Protection in the Digital Era: In Pursuit of Common Solutions” which will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Hotel Arka in Skopje, starting at 10:00 AM. The conference is organized with the support of the European […]

ToR for an evaluation consultant

About Metamorphosis Metamorphosis is an organization based in Skopje, North Macedonia. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive, transparent, and accountable society, our foundation leverages the power of the internet and technology to drive positive social change. Since its establishment, Metamorphosis has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at promoting good governance, civic engagement, […]

Murtezani: Women should step out of the comfort zone, the IT sector has a lot to offer for those who enjoy science and technology

North Macedonia is making progress in its digital transformation, but it’s still not at the same level as many EU countries. The importance remains for organizations and government to educate citizens and provide the necessary tools and resources to help them understand and adopt digital technologies. Women should step out of their comfort zone, the […]

Privacy concerns amid digitalization in the Western Balkans

The digitalization of public services has been among the priorities of Western Balkan countries. In the COVID-19 aftermath, it is even more evident that there is a need for digitalization in order to make the citizens, businesses, and societies as a whole more resilient and able to withstand external shocks and changes. Albania is the […]

Filip Stojanovski: Various actors are trying to undermine democracy with disinformation

Photo: Fisnik Xhelili, Portalb At this year’s “DISICON – Information Integrity’s Role in Defending Democracy” conference, Filip Stojanovski, Metamorphosis Foundation’s Partnership and Resource Development Director, spoke about the foreign interventions in the process of undermining democracy, but also about Metamorphosis Foundation’s efforts in the fight against disinformation, writes Portalb.mk. Stojanovski stressed that the integrity of […]

Kadriji: The abuse of personal data is mainly related to cybercrime

Leonora Kadriji, Secretary-General of the Agency for Personal Data Protection About 60 percent of all complaints received by the Personal Data Protection Agency (hereinafter the Agency) are from citizens seeking protection because someone illegally posted their personal information, videos, photos, audio recordings on social networks or other Internet sites (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Pornhub, Snapchat, […]

What is the role of the Personal Data Protection Officer?

The Personal Data Protection Officer (hereinafter the Officer) plays a key role in establishing and maintaining a personal data protection system for companies, non-profit organizations, government agencies or individuals who use personal data of individuals for their own (commercial) purposes. These entities are so-called controllers or use personal data of individuals for the needs and […]