Esra'a Al-Shafei is an activist in the field of digital media and civil society, dedicated to promoting digital freedom and freedom of expression in the Middle East and North Africa. Born on July 23, 1986, she has served as an advisor to several international organizations and projects, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the International Federation of Journalists. Al-Shafei has been recognized with multiple awards for her contributions to digital rights, including the Digital Freedom Award from the International Freedom of Expression Exchange in 2012. She is also the founder of several digital media and civil society projects, such as the 'Middle East and North Africa Digital Media Center' and the 'Arab Women's Blog Network'.