Nighat Dad
Digital Rights Leader | Emerging Technology & Digital Transformation
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Nighat Dad heads the Digital Rights Foundation, a research-based advocacy non-profit in Pakistan working to support human rights, democratic processes, and digital governance. As a TED Fellow, she leverages technology and policy to protect vulnerable communities online. Nighat's keynotes explore how emerging innovations like AI and blockchain can be harnessed to build a more equitable digital future, while also highlighting the complex governance and privacy challenges that come with technological disruption.
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How Pakistani women are taking the internet back
TED Fellow Nighat Dad studies online harassment, especially as it relates to patriarchal cultures like the one in her small village in Pakistan. She tells the story of how she set up Pakistan's first cyber harassment helpline, offering support to women who face serious threats online. "Safe access to the internet is access to knowledge, and knowledge is freedom," she says. "When I fight for a woman's digital rights, I am fighting for equality."
Nighat Dad at SXSW London 2025
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| SXSW London | 2025 | London, UK |
| TED | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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