(CNN) -- Across the world blogging has become a way of spreading your message but for some that message can cost them their freedom.
From Iran to Vietnam, bloggers take risks going online to spread news and views authorities have no wish to see or hear.
In Egypt, Wael Abbas is an award wining blogger and international human rights activist recognized for his work by institutions such as the Human Rights Watch and Reporters without Borders.
His blog Misr Digital which translates as "Egyptian Awareness" gained worldwide attention for video posts of torture sessions in prisons, mass sexual harassment of women, and police brutality in the streets of Egypt.
"In oppressive regimes you get both sides of the story from bloggers, who can tackle taboo issues such as torture, homosexuality, and corruption. Bloggers are a necessity in countries where media is not free; they are the main source of free information," Abbas said.![]()
