SRIc Managing Director joined Tech + Democracy Meetup in Lisbon, Portugal

10 December 2025

SRIc Managing Director joined Tech + Democracy Meetup in Lisbon, organised by Sparkable

🌍 Mr Tin Shine Aung, Managing Director of SRIc, joined the Tech + Democracy Meetup in Lisbon at Casa do Impacto (Impact Hub), where he spoke about the critical role technology has played in Myanmar’s struggle for democracy since the 2021 military coup. 

He also discussed how social media platforms were misused to incite hatred and violence against the Rohingya, explaining why the Rohingya genocide is widely recognised as the first genocide in history significantly fueled by social media. In addition, he highlighted the military’s recent escalation of attacks against civilians through the use of advanced technologies, supported by countries such as China and Russia. 

Mr Tin Shine Aung emphasised the urgent need for collective action, stating:

“Those of us who believe in democracy and human rights must unite. Authoritarian regimes are already working together, using technology to commit atrocities against civilians.”