# @ctivate: online activists gather in Morocco URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/news/activate-online-activists-gather-in-morocco Type: News Published: 2012-10-04 Updated: 2019-11-19 --- ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/activate_logo_620.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=620&h=348.75) 04 October 2012 @ctivate is bringing together young bloggers and activists interested in the regional fight against corruption with the aim of building a network of like-minded people who can increase the impact of anti-corruption work in the Arab world. Over four days in Mohammedia, Morocco, nearly 50 prominent bloggers from Egypt, Morocco, Palestine and Yemen will discuss and strategise on how to bridge the divide between online activism, grassroots initiatives and the people power that marked the Arab uprisings last year. Facilitators and speakers include: - Mohamed Beshir, a prolific blogger from Egypt - Professor Adel Iskandar from Georgetown University - Zineb Belmkaddem from the February 20th activist movement in Morocco The use of social media flourished in the lead-up to the uprisings throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Through this unique conference, Transparency International – in partnership with its chapter [Transparency Maroc](http://www.transparencymaroc.ma/index.php) – aims to strengthen networks that link civil society, youth activists and media practitioners to increase their potential for activism and citizen engagement both nationally and regionally. To follow proceedings of the event you can check our Twitter hashtag: [\#activatemaroc](https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23activatemaroc) ## Countries - [Egypt](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/egypt) - [Morocco](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/morocco) - [Palestine](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/palestine) - [Yemen](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/yemen) For any press inquiries please contact ### You might also like... ## [International Youth Day global snapshot: young people fighting the good (anti-corruption) fight](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/international-youth-day-2022-anticorruption-fight) News • 09 August 2022 From Fiji to Lithuania via Bangladesh, meet some of the young people around the world taking matters into their own hands – and making a difference. ## [IMF COVID-19 emergency loans: A view from four countries](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/imf-covid-19-emergency-loans-cameroon-ecuador-egypt-nigeria) News • 30 March 2021 Together with Human Rights Watch, we have assessed the effectiveness of the IMF’s approach during the pandemic by analysing how well governments of Cameroon, Ecuador, Egypt and… ## [Are African countries preventing corruption and prosecuting related crimes?](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/are-african-countries-preventing-corruption) News • 04 February 2021 Many governments are falling behind on their commitments under the African Union’s anti-corruption convention. ## [Citizens struggle as promised COVID-19 aid goes missing](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/citizens-struggle-as-promised-covid-19-aid-goes-missing) News • 16 September 2020