Several conspiracy theorists across the world have used these early explanations of how the disease was spreading to create confusion with disinformation, with special focus on a gendered aspect of targeting LGBTIQ+ people.
Inside the Digital Society: Thinking of Cybercrime – And Listening to Victims
I’m inspired to write this week by the experience of a friend, who fell prey last week to cybercriminals.
I’m inspired to write this week by the experience of a friend, who fell prey last week to cybercriminals.
Inside the Digital Society: Does Internet Governance Require a Reboot?
Internet governance (IG) was bright and shiny once.
Internet governance (IG) was bright and shiny once.
Meaningful Connectivity: Pledges To Enable Bottom-Up and Rights-Based Solutions
Working towards an open, sustainable and accessible internet for digital inclusion and social, gender and environmental justice.
By APCNews The digital divide is a persistent problem that demands innovative and bold solutions. Its persistence demonstrates that a complementary approach is needed, since the current economic and regulatory models have not been able to overcome structural socioeconomic barriers for digital inclusion, exacerbating inequalities. Innovative community-centred access models, such as community networks, complement…
Local Access: How Are Grassroots Communities Promoting Digital Inclusion?
How are grassroots communities promoting digital inclusion while reinforcing their autonomy?
How are grassroots communities promoting digital inclusion while reinforcing their autonomy?
Civil Society Sounds Alarm: Twitter Acquisition Would Be a “Potential Privacy Nightmare”
While some of the more pointed responses to this news have been highly debated in the media, there are some more nuanced ramifications that have remained under-reported but are nonetheless troubling.
While some of the more pointed responses to this news have been highly debated in the media, there are some more nuanced ramifications that have remained under-reported but are nonetheless troubling.
AfriSIG 2022: Strengthening African Capacity and Participation in International Cybersecurity
The 10th edition of the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) took place from 16 to 18 July and focused on international cybersecurity.
The 10th edition of the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) took place from 16 to 18 July and focused on international cybersecurity.
Local Access: What Does It Take for Communities To Make Change Happen?
Welcome to the 46th monthly round-up of developments impacting your local access networks and community-based initiatives.
Welcome to the 46th monthly round-up of developments impacting your local access networks and community-based initiatives.
APC Will Launch Campaign on Inaugural International Day for Countering Hate Speech
The United Nations has declared 18 June to be the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, and APC will organise an online campaign to mark the first such day this year.
The United Nations has declared 18 June to be the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, and APC will organise an online campaign to mark the first such day this year.
Digital Services Act Human Rights Alliance: Don’t Compromise on the Protection of Fundamental Rights in the Ongoing Negotiations
We have been working with the Alliance to call for rights protections in the DSA since 2021, because the DSA will influence how online platforms operate and affect civic space far beyond the EU.
We have been working with the Alliance to call for rights protections in the DSA since 2021, because the DSA will influence how online platforms operate and affect civic space far beyond the EU.
Feminist by Design: Ways of Knowing and Epistemic Approaches About Feminist Internet Research
The journal showcases research journeys, findings and feminist intentions, bringing together a diverse group of researchers from around the world who were part of the Feminist Internet Research Network (FIRN).
The journal showcases research journeys, findings and feminist intentions, bringing together a diverse group of researchers from around the world who were part of the Feminist Internet Research Network (FIRN).
Feminist Internet Research Network: Meta-Research Project Report
Key areas of research of the FIRN projects are access (usage and infrastructure); datafication (artificial intelligence); online gender-based violence; and gendered labour in the digital economy.
Key areas of research of the FIRN projects are access (usage and infrastructure); datafication (artificial intelligence); online gender-based violence; and gendered labour in the digital economy.
Murambinda Community Network and the Integral Kumusha: ‘We Feel We’re Creating a Movement That Will Be Unstoppable’
The country has already had its first national conference on the topic and is discussing the creation of community network committees in provinces throughout Zimbabwe, hoping to multiply this kind of community-led approach to provide internet access.
The country has already had its first national conference on the topic and is discussing the creation of community network committees in provinces throughout Zimbabwe, hoping to multiply this kind of community-led approach to provide internet access.
Human Rights Online at the Human Rights Council 49th Session
APC considers the HRC sessions an important opportunity to influence the setting up of international standards on human rights online and to raise awareness regarding violations to human rights online in specific countries.
APC considers the HRC sessions an important opportunity to influence the setting up of international standards on human rights online and to raise awareness regarding violations to human rights online in specific countries.
Digital Inclusion: A Call for Pledges To Empower Communities and Enable Local Solutions
The pledging platform was launched during a web dialogue around these issues, where several initial pledges to advance digital inclusion were presented
The pledging platform was launched during a web dialogue around these issues, where several initial pledges to advance digital inclusion were presented
How Can We Address Gendered Disinformation?
How can we address disinformation and its impact on women and gender-diverse people?
How can we address disinformation and its impact on women and gender-diverse people?