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Association for Progressive Communications is a worldwide network supporting the use of internet and ICTs for social justice and sustainable development.
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Gender, Power and Digital Spaces 👇

This newly published research helps understand technology-facilitated gender-based violence amongst students of South African Higher Institutions.

Read more: genderit.org/feminist-tal...

#FeministInternetResearchNetwork #TFGBV #25N #NoExcuse
Illustration by Desmond Asak (Renurm) for article "Gender, Power, and Digital Spaces" depicting a woman of color raising a fist in defiance while using a smartphone. The woman is surrounded by icons representing the dual nature of digital life, including social media symbols and emojis indicating negative experiences like sadness, anger, and heartbreak, reflecting the reality of online gender-based violence. (Source: genderit.org)
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Comienzan los #16Días ▶️ Ahora que las tecnologías se sofistican cada día más, importa más que nunca cómo las Defensoras arriesgan sus vidas para asegurar la participación ciudadana. 🔴 Compartiremos materiales para debatir. #NoMasTecGenocida #RecuperarElGoce
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#NoMasTecGenocida: Resistencia en redes para #RecuperarElGoce | ¡Dominemos la tecnología!
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November 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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#25N #NoMoreExcuse
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Personal phone calls, once assumed private, frequently surface on social media in Ethiopia.

These leaks rarely come from formal institutions. Instead, they’re disseminated by quasi-influencers and government-aligned digital actors. #NoTechForWar

On GenderIT @apc.org: genderit.org/edition/focu...
Central image of a woman speaking on a phone with a mass of people around her. Text: “It’s not just about politics. It’s about humiliation. They turn our private lives into weapons.” How surveillance became a political strategy in Ethiopia Image on the side of people milling about. Their eyes are completely white and screen-like. Text: Surveillance in Ethiopia has evolved beyond a mere function of the state. (and deployed against women, its effects are particularly devastating.) Image on the bottom left corner of people with screen-like eyes peeking out. Text: Tools once reserved for military intelligence—call interception, movement tracking, metadata harvesting—are now used to intimidate, humiliate, and silence women human rights defenders (WHRDs). Image on the bottom of a group of people with screen-like eyes. Text: This ecosystem thrives on fear. Surveillance doesn’t merely extract information—it amplifies vulnerability, intersecting with deep-rooted misogyny, stigma, and social exclusion. This post has been adapted from a collection on militarisation and technology by Safety For Voices.
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Voces de América Latina: Cómo crear espacios digitales seguros, especialmente para las comunidades más vulnerabilizadas

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#AméricaLatina #SeguridadDigital #LACIGF #LACIGF18
Voces de América Latina: cómo crear espacios digitales seguros, especialmente para las comunidades más vulnerabilizadas
Aprovechamos la reciente reunión regional del Foro de Gobernanza de Internet de América Latina y el Caribe (LACIGF) para preguntar a nuestros miembros Colnodo y Derechos Digitales qué les da esperanza...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Read about what we’re doing and why we’re doing it: takebackthetech.net/blog/notechf...

#16DaysOfActivism #TakeBackTheTech [2/2] @apc.org @whrdic.bsky.social @whrdinitiative.bsky.social @hrdag.org @pollicy.bsky.social
#NoTechForWar: Networking resistance to #TakeBackTechJoy for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025 | Take Back The Tech
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November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Across the globe, Women Human Rights Defenders organise for justice & equality.

#WHRDs face intense attacks — disinformation, surveillance, stalking — but continue the work in a remarkable display of hope & care.

So even as we say #NoTechForWar, we continue to #TakeBackTechJoy! [1/2] @apc.org
On a dark purple background are surveillance icons and "16 Days of Activism" is on the top left corner. The central image is of diverse women holding glowing tech devices, surrounded by flowers. Text in the middle: Networking resistance #NoTechForWar
November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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¿Qué se necesita para promover los derechos digitales en la región de América Latina y el Caribe?

Preguntamos a nuestros miembros @colnodo.bsky.social y @derechosdigitales.org durante #lacigf 👇

www.apc.org/es/news/voce...
Voces de América Latina: cómo crear espacios digitales seguros, especialmente para las comunidades más vulnerabilizadas
Aprovechamos la reciente reunión regional del Foro de Gobernanza de Internet de América Latina y el Caribe (LACIGF) para preguntar a nuestros miembros Colnodo y Derechos Digitales qué les da esperanza...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Gender, Power and Digital Spaces 👇

This newly published research helps understand technology-facilitated gender-based violence amongst students of South African Higher Institutions.

Read more: genderit.org/feminist-tal...

#FeministInternetResearchNetwork #TFGBV #25N #NoExcuse
Illustration by Desmond Asak (Renurm) for article "Gender, Power, and Digital Spaces" depicting a woman of color raising a fist in defiance while using a smartphone. The woman is surrounded by icons representing the dual nature of digital life, including social media symbols and emojis indicating negative experiences like sadness, anger, and heartbreak, reflecting the reality of online gender-based violence. (Source: genderit.org)
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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APC submission to the United Nations Working Group on discrimination against women and girls: Gender equality, the digital space and the age of artificial intelligence

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#genderequality #AI
APC submission to the UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls: Gender equality, the digital space and the age of artificial intelligence
This submission was written in response to the call from the UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls for inputs to the 2026 Thematic Report on Gender Equality, the Digital Space and...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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¿Qué se necesita para promover los derechos digitales en la región de América Latina y el Caribe?

Preguntamos a nuestros miembros @colnodo.bsky.social y @derechosdigitales.org durante #lacigf 👇

www.apc.org/es/news/voce...
Voces de América Latina: cómo crear espacios digitales seguros, especialmente para las comunidades más vulnerabilizadas
Aprovechamos la reciente reunión regional del Foro de Gobernanza de Internet de América Latina y el Caribe (LACIGF) para preguntar a nuestros miembros Colnodo y Derechos Digitales qué les da esperanza...
www.apc.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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How can Lebanon strengthen digital rights and protect freedom of expression?

SMEX with @apc.org and @accessnow.org has submitted two sets of recommendations for Lebanon’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR).

Read them here: smex.org/smexs-recomm...
SMEX’s Recommendations for Lebanon at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
<p>Lebanon is facing its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in November 2025, a critical moment that we can leverage to…</p>
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November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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How can Lebanon strengthen digital rights and protect freedom of expression?

SMEX with @apc.org and @accessnow.org has submitted two sets of recommendations for Lebanon’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR).

Read them here: smex.org/smexs-recomm...
SMEX’s Recommendations for Lebanon at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
<p>Lebanon is facing its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in November 2025, a critical moment that we can leverage to…</p>
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November 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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APC submission to the United Nations Working Group on discrimination against women and girls: Gender equality, the digital space and the age of artificial intelligence

www.apc.org/en/pubs/apc-...

#genderequality #AI
APC submission to the UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls: Gender equality, the digital space and the age of artificial intelligence
This submission was written in response to the call from the UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls for inputs to the 2026 Thematic Report on Gender Equality, the Digital Space and...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Another false dawn for Africa?

This piece on #GenderIT deconstructs the AI for Development narrative 👇

www.apc.org/en/blog/anot...

#AIForDevelopment #Africa
Digital illustration depicting the silhouette of the African continent in dark gray-green against a lighter, textured background resembling a circuit board or grid. A bright yellow diagonal beam or stripe cuts across the map from the top left to the bottom right. The letters "AI" are visible in the top right corner. Image by Bobina Zulfa.
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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What is the Universal Periodic Review process of the UN Human Rights Council and how can it promote human rights in digital contexts?

Some resources:

- www.apc.org/en/pubs/univ...

- www.apc.org/en/pubs/huma...

- www.apc.org/en/pubs/huma...

#UPR #upr51 #humanrights #UniversalPeriodicReview
The Universal Periodic Review process and its potential for promoting human rights in digital contexts
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council is an important mechanism for the promotion of human rights in digital contexts. This report is intended to support civil...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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What is the Universal Periodic Review process of the UN Human Rights Council and how can it promote human rights in digital contexts?

Some resources:

- www.apc.org/en/pubs/univ...

- www.apc.org/en/pubs/huma...

- www.apc.org/en/pubs/huma...

#UPR #upr51 #humanrights #UniversalPeriodicReview
The Universal Periodic Review process and its potential for promoting human rights in digital contexts
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council is an important mechanism for the promotion of human rights in digital contexts. This report is intended to support civil...
www.apc.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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During the 10th anniversary of the first Indigenous concession for telecommunications, we looked back on the historic struggle waged by Mexican Indigenous communities for their right to communication.

www.apc.org/en/blog/grow...

#CommunityNetworks #IndigenousCommunications
Growing in a network: Reminiscing about TIC A.C.’s journey
The 10th anniversary of the first Indigenous concession for telecommunications provided an opportunity to reminisce about the road travelled by TIC A.C., inviting us to look back on the historic strug...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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During the 10th anniversary of the first Indigenous concession for telecommunications, we looked back on the historic struggle waged by Mexican Indigenous communities for their right to communication.

www.apc.org/en/blog/grow...

#CommunityNetworks #IndigenousCommunications
Growing in a network: Reminiscing about TIC A.C.’s journey
The 10th anniversary of the first Indigenous concession for telecommunications provided an opportunity to reminisce about the road travelled by TIC A.C., inviting us to look back on the historic strug...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Community-centred connectivity and environmental justice in the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference 👇

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#COP30 #ClimateChange #CommunityNetworks
A vibrant, colorful illustration of a tropical community at sunset. Cat-like figures are gathered on the grass by a river, with some sitting around a campfire, others on a boat, and children playing nearby. The scene is integrated with technology: a house has solar panels on the roof, a sign reads "AÇAÍ," and a communications tower and satellite transmit wireless signals, symbolizing community-centered digital inclusion and environmental justice.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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As part of COP30, Rede Comunitária Floresta Digital convened a conversation about communicating climate change in the Amazon –both as a challenge and as an opportunity for collective power.

🔴 Live at radio.taina.net.br

More on the #COP30 and its connectivity agenda here www.apc.org/en/event/cop...
Event poster with a gradient background from red to green. Text: "Rede Comunitária Floresta Digital," with details about a November 11th event in the Amazon. Features a line drawing of a person in a canoe and a bird, conveying a theme of nature and community. Alt text: Event poster titled 'Convidados' showcases photos of four guests in circles: Juliana Albuquerque, Luandro Vieira, Adriane Gama, and Nilson Rocha, with titles under each name. Below are 'Facilitadores': Luzia Camila and Nils Brock. Dark green wavy lines background, drawings of fishes with outlines, and bottom logos for DW Akademie, Projeto Saude y Alegria, Floresta Digital and European Union.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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From early prototypes to improved kits for environmental monitoring, from data collection to community reflection, this story illustrates how technology can be transformed into a tool for environmental stewardship and self-determination 👇

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November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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As part of COP30, Rede Comunitária Floresta Digital convened a conversation about communicating climate change in the Amazon –both as a challenge and as an opportunity for collective power.

🔴 Live at radio.taina.net.br

More on the #COP30 and its connectivity agenda here www.apc.org/en/event/cop...
Event poster with a gradient background from red to green. Text: "Rede Comunitária Floresta Digital," with details about a November 11th event in the Amazon. Features a line drawing of a person in a canoe and a bird, conveying a theme of nature and community. Alt text: Event poster titled 'Convidados' showcases photos of four guests in circles: Juliana Albuquerque, Luandro Vieira, Adriane Gama, and Nilson Rocha, with titles under each name. Below are 'Facilitadores': Luzia Camila and Nils Brock. Dark green wavy lines background, drawings of fishes with outlines, and bottom logos for DW Akademie, Projeto Saude y Alegria, Floresta Digital and European Union.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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The COP30 is just around the corner. Amidst the broad climate-change agenda it presents, connectivity is highlighted by a variety of proposals.

Find the connectivity agenda of COP30 here 👉 www.apc.org/en/event/cop...

And a community-centred coverage of the event here 👉 www.apc.org/en/project/c...
Green graphic background with geometric and leaf patterns, featuring the text ‘COP30 Brasil Amazônia Belém 2025’ in white letters.
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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New on #SeedingChange: Community networks are cultivating a future where technology and social and environmental care grow together

This initiative builds on @colnodo.bsky.social's experience in working with #DigitalInclusion and environmental monitoring 👇

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Seeding change: Community networks cultivating a future where technology and social and environmental care grow together
Access to connectivity and devices can be a key factor in enabling communities and promoting local development. Yet technology’s value goes far beyond access: it lies in what communities can create wi...
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November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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¿Qué supone ampliar las perspectivas de derechos y justicia en los discursos sobre tecnologías y derechos digitales?

Historias, experiencias, objetivos cumplidos (y otros por cumplir) en nuestro informe anual:

www.apc.org/es/news/ampl...

#APC2024 #DerechosDigitales #Justicia
Letras blancas en mayúsculas sobre fondo verde: INFORME ANUAL DE APC 2024
November 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM