Pollicy
@pollicy.bsky.social
Working at the intersection of Data, Design and Technology #DataFeminism #CivicTech #DigitalRights
We’re signing off for the holidays✨
Our offices will be closed from 19th December 2025 and will re-open on 7th January 2026 as we take time to rest and recharge.
Thank you to our community and partners for an impactful 2025.
See you in 2026!
#HappyHolidays
Our offices will be closed from 19th December 2025 and will re-open on 7th January 2026 as we take time to rest and recharge.
Thank you to our community and partners for an impactful 2025.
See you in 2026!
#HappyHolidays
December 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
We’re signing off for the holidays✨
Our offices will be closed from 19th December 2025 and will re-open on 7th January 2026 as we take time to rest and recharge.
Thank you to our community and partners for an impactful 2025.
See you in 2026!
#HappyHolidays
Our offices will be closed from 19th December 2025 and will re-open on 7th January 2026 as we take time to rest and recharge.
Thank you to our community and partners for an impactful 2025.
See you in 2026!
#HappyHolidays
From accounts to devices, from malware to online presence, journalists at #UgandaMediaWeek2025 are getting practical, hands-on digital security support.
Shoutout to our Data Products Assistant Rashid, for leading antivirus & VPN installs & reminding us: your data must remain yours.
Shoutout to our Data Products Assistant Rashid, for leading antivirus & VPN installs & reminding us: your data must remain yours.
December 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
From accounts to devices, from malware to online presence, journalists at #UgandaMediaWeek2025 are getting practical, hands-on digital security support.
Shoutout to our Data Products Assistant Rashid, for leading antivirus & VPN installs & reminding us: your data must remain yours.
Shoutout to our Data Products Assistant Rashid, for leading antivirus & VPN installs & reminding us: your data must remain yours.
Human rights belong to ALL of us.
This #HumanRightsDay, lets rise together for a world where freedom, justice, hope and equality for ALL prevail.✊🏾
This #HumanRightsDay, lets rise together for a world where freedom, justice, hope and equality for ALL prevail.✊🏾
December 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Human rights belong to ALL of us.
This #HumanRightsDay, lets rise together for a world where freedom, justice, hope and equality for ALL prevail.✊🏾
This #HumanRightsDay, lets rise together for a world where freedom, justice, hope and equality for ALL prevail.✊🏾
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Prevention of violence against women and girls is possible! Invest in it.
#16DaysOfActivism
#FeministFutures
#EndOnlineViolence
#16DaysOfActivism
#FeministFutures
#EndOnlineViolence
December 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Prevention of violence against women and girls is possible! Invest in it.
#16DaysOfActivism
#FeministFutures
#EndOnlineViolence
#16DaysOfActivism
#FeministFutures
#EndOnlineViolence
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🚫No one should feel threatened or silenced on the internet!
📱Report incidents of #OGBV through our portal for legal, digital & psycho-social support!
🔗 ogbv.wougnet.org
#16DaysOfActivism
📱Report incidents of #OGBV through our portal for legal, digital & psycho-social support!
🔗 ogbv.wougnet.org
#16DaysOfActivism
December 10, 2025 at 6:21 AM
🚫No one should feel threatened or silenced on the internet!
📱Report incidents of #OGBV through our portal for legal, digital & psycho-social support!
🔗 ogbv.wougnet.org
#16DaysOfActivism
📱Report incidents of #OGBV through our portal for legal, digital & psycho-social support!
🔗 ogbv.wougnet.org
#16DaysOfActivism
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Can digital safety legislation be developed without relying on surveillance-heavy solutions?
Annex from @pollicy.bsky.social says: "Digital safety regulations are important [but] we recommend government bodies to employ a gender lens in [forming] these regulations." #16Days #NoTechForWar @apc.org
Annex from @pollicy.bsky.social says: "Digital safety regulations are important [but] we recommend government bodies to employ a gender lens in [forming] these regulations." #16Days #NoTechForWar @apc.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Can digital safety legislation be developed without relying on surveillance-heavy solutions?
Annex from @pollicy.bsky.social says: "Digital safety regulations are important [but] we recommend government bodies to employ a gender lens in [forming] these regulations." #16Days #NoTechForWar @apc.org
Annex from @pollicy.bsky.social says: "Digital safety regulations are important [but] we recommend government bodies to employ a gender lens in [forming] these regulations." #16Days #NoTechForWar @apc.org
Yesterday, we joined some partners to kick off #16DaysofActivism against Digital Violence towards Women & Girls.
We discussed how online abuse affects women and girls and why it’s so important for different sectors to work together and push for gender-responsive laws.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
We discussed how online abuse affects women and girls and why it’s so important for different sectors to work together and push for gender-responsive laws.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
November 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Yesterday, we joined some partners to kick off #16DaysofActivism against Digital Violence towards Women & Girls.
We discussed how online abuse affects women and girls and why it’s so important for different sectors to work together and push for gender-responsive laws.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
We discussed how online abuse affects women and girls and why it’s so important for different sectors to work together and push for gender-responsive laws.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
This #16DaysOfActivism, we’re digging into the growing crisis of #TFGBV in Uganda.
From algorithmic bias to online harassment & real-world harm, women & marginalized groups deserve safer digital spaces.
Monday, 1 Dec 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM EAT
Register: bit.ly/4pbMcle
#HerSafeNet #16Days
From algorithmic bias to online harassment & real-world harm, women & marginalized groups deserve safer digital spaces.
Monday, 1 Dec 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM EAT
Register: bit.ly/4pbMcle
#HerSafeNet #16Days
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This #16DaysOfActivism, we’re digging into the growing crisis of #TFGBV in Uganda.
From algorithmic bias to online harassment & real-world harm, women & marginalized groups deserve safer digital spaces.
Monday, 1 Dec 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM EAT
Register: bit.ly/4pbMcle
#HerSafeNet #16Days
From algorithmic bias to online harassment & real-world harm, women & marginalized groups deserve safer digital spaces.
Monday, 1 Dec 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM EAT
Register: bit.ly/4pbMcle
#HerSafeNet #16Days
Still buzzing from the energy at the first #DataFestAfrica2025 pre-event in Nairobi with Aga Khan University.
The discussions were a powerful reminder that #Africa has the creativity, knowledge & power to reclaim its own data futures, building systems that serve people, not extract from them.
The discussions were a powerful reminder that #Africa has the creativity, knowledge & power to reclaim its own data futures, building systems that serve people, not extract from them.
October 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Still buzzing from the energy at the first #DataFestAfrica2025 pre-event in Nairobi with Aga Khan University.
The discussions were a powerful reminder that #Africa has the creativity, knowledge & power to reclaim its own data futures, building systems that serve people, not extract from them.
The discussions were a powerful reminder that #Africa has the creativity, knowledge & power to reclaim its own data futures, building systems that serve people, not extract from them.
‼️REGISTER FOR DATAFEST AFRICA 2025‼️
Registration for #DFA2025 is now OPEN! (30-31 October)
Whether you’re a creative, community organiser, policymaker, activist, technologist, or data enthusiast, this space is for YOU.
Register here: datafest.africa
Registration for #DFA2025 is now OPEN! (30-31 October)
Whether you’re a creative, community organiser, policymaker, activist, technologist, or data enthusiast, this space is for YOU.
Register here: datafest.africa
October 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM
‼️REGISTER FOR DATAFEST AFRICA 2025‼️
Registration for #DFA2025 is now OPEN! (30-31 October)
Whether you’re a creative, community organiser, policymaker, activist, technologist, or data enthusiast, this space is for YOU.
Register here: datafest.africa
Registration for #DFA2025 is now OPEN! (30-31 October)
Whether you’re a creative, community organiser, policymaker, activist, technologist, or data enthusiast, this space is for YOU.
Register here: datafest.africa
The countdown is real! We are only 30 days away to #DataFestAfrica2025!
We’re gearing up for two days of transformative dialogue, powerful connections, and a bold vision for Africa’s data future.
See the full lineup here: datafest.africa/agenda/
We’re gearing up for two days of transformative dialogue, powerful connections, and a bold vision for Africa’s data future.
See the full lineup here: datafest.africa/agenda/
September 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The countdown is real! We are only 30 days away to #DataFestAfrica2025!
We’re gearing up for two days of transformative dialogue, powerful connections, and a bold vision for Africa’s data future.
See the full lineup here: datafest.africa/agenda/
We’re gearing up for two days of transformative dialogue, powerful connections, and a bold vision for Africa’s data future.
See the full lineup here: datafest.africa/agenda/
Strong passwords = stronger protection. 🔑
Every step and safeguard helps women stay visible, safe & powerful online.
Play our Digital SafeTea Game today and level up your digital resilience. www.digitalsafetea.com
#HerSafeNet #DigitalSafety
Every step and safeguard helps women stay visible, safe & powerful online.
Play our Digital SafeTea Game today and level up your digital resilience. www.digitalsafetea.com
#HerSafeNet #DigitalSafety
Digital Safetea
Get the Tea on your Digital Safety!
www.digitalsafetea.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Strong passwords = stronger protection. 🔑
Every step and safeguard helps women stay visible, safe & powerful online.
Play our Digital SafeTea Game today and level up your digital resilience. www.digitalsafetea.com
#HerSafeNet #DigitalSafety
Every step and safeguard helps women stay visible, safe & powerful online.
Play our Digital SafeTea Game today and level up your digital resilience. www.digitalsafetea.com
#HerSafeNet #DigitalSafety
With support from the Austrian Development Agency, we’re strengthening the digital resilience of women journalists, WHRDs & women leaders against #TFGBV during elections in Uganda.
Last week, we met Safe Places Uganda, who will join our referral pathway & offer subsidized counselling for survivors.
Last week, we met Safe Places Uganda, who will join our referral pathway & offer subsidized counselling for survivors.
September 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
With support from the Austrian Development Agency, we’re strengthening the digital resilience of women journalists, WHRDs & women leaders against #TFGBV during elections in Uganda.
Last week, we met Safe Places Uganda, who will join our referral pathway & offer subsidized counselling for survivors.
Last week, we met Safe Places Uganda, who will join our referral pathway & offer subsidized counselling for survivors.
When one woman is silenced, we all lose a voice.
With Defenders Protection Initiative, we’re working to:
✨ Equip women leaders with digital safety skills
✨ Empower WHRDs to stand strong against #TFGBV
✨ Build networks of solidarity
Because the internet should never be a battlefield.
#HerSafeNet
With Defenders Protection Initiative, we’re working to:
✨ Equip women leaders with digital safety skills
✨ Empower WHRDs to stand strong against #TFGBV
✨ Build networks of solidarity
Because the internet should never be a battlefield.
#HerSafeNet
September 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
When one woman is silenced, we all lose a voice.
With Defenders Protection Initiative, we’re working to:
✨ Equip women leaders with digital safety skills
✨ Empower WHRDs to stand strong against #TFGBV
✨ Build networks of solidarity
Because the internet should never be a battlefield.
#HerSafeNet
With Defenders Protection Initiative, we’re working to:
✨ Equip women leaders with digital safety skills
✨ Empower WHRDs to stand strong against #TFGBV
✨ Build networks of solidarity
Because the internet should never be a battlefield.
#HerSafeNet
#TFGBV is violence and must be treated as a crime. is violence and must be treated as a crime.
We're calling for #TFGBV to be included in Uganda’s 2024 Sexual Offences Bill, because every woman deserves legal protection from online harms.
Read more → pollicy.org/resource/tfg...
#HerSafeNet
We're calling for #TFGBV to be included in Uganda’s 2024 Sexual Offences Bill, because every woman deserves legal protection from online harms.
Read more → pollicy.org/resource/tfg...
#HerSafeNet
September 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
#TFGBV is violence and must be treated as a crime. is violence and must be treated as a crime.
We're calling for #TFGBV to be included in Uganda’s 2024 Sexual Offences Bill, because every woman deserves legal protection from online harms.
Read more → pollicy.org/resource/tfg...
#HerSafeNet
We're calling for #TFGBV to be included in Uganda’s 2024 Sexual Offences Bill, because every woman deserves legal protection from online harms.
Read more → pollicy.org/resource/tfg...
#HerSafeNet
A safe & joyful internet is one where women, girls and marginalised communities can participate without fear.” – Bonaventure, Pollicy
As we continue to roll out our Strategic Plan 2024–2027, we’re sharing team reflections on what it means in practice.
Listen in👇🏾
#DigitalSafety #HerSafeNet
As we continue to roll out our Strategic Plan 2024–2027, we’re sharing team reflections on what it means in practice.
Listen in👇🏾
#DigitalSafety #HerSafeNet
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
A safe & joyful internet is one where women, girls and marginalised communities can participate without fear.” – Bonaventure, Pollicy
As we continue to roll out our Strategic Plan 2024–2027, we’re sharing team reflections on what it means in practice.
Listen in👇🏾
#DigitalSafety #HerSafeNet
As we continue to roll out our Strategic Plan 2024–2027, we’re sharing team reflections on what it means in practice.
Listen in👇🏾
#DigitalSafety #HerSafeNet
This week, we are hosting the first #DataLadies Training aimed at empowering girls (15–18 yrs) with STEM skills through mentorship & hands-on learning.
Today Marked #Day1 and the participants explored Digital Safety & Security + Intro to Python.
#Digitalsafety #STEMeducation
Today Marked #Day1 and the participants explored Digital Safety & Security + Intro to Python.
#Digitalsafety #STEMeducation
August 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This week, we are hosting the first #DataLadies Training aimed at empowering girls (15–18 yrs) with STEM skills through mentorship & hands-on learning.
Today Marked #Day1 and the participants explored Digital Safety & Security + Intro to Python.
#Digitalsafety #STEMeducation
Today Marked #Day1 and the participants explored Digital Safety & Security + Intro to Python.
#Digitalsafety #STEMeducation
🇨🇲 What does Cameroon’s new Law 2024/017 mean for personal data protection?
From consent to cross-border data flows, we break down the key features of this legislation—and what it signals for digital rights in Central Africa.
🔍 Dive into the blog:
pollicy.medium.com/key-features...
From consent to cross-border data flows, we break down the key features of this legislation—and what it signals for digital rights in Central Africa.
🔍 Dive into the blog:
pollicy.medium.com/key-features...
Key Features of Law №2024/017 (On Personal Data Protection in Cameroon)
Author: Rachel Magege
pollicy.medium.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🇨🇲 What does Cameroon’s new Law 2024/017 mean for personal data protection?
From consent to cross-border data flows, we break down the key features of this legislation—and what it signals for digital rights in Central Africa.
🔍 Dive into the blog:
pollicy.medium.com/key-features...
From consent to cross-border data flows, we break down the key features of this legislation—and what it signals for digital rights in Central Africa.
🔍 Dive into the blog:
pollicy.medium.com/key-features...
📢Want to help bring #DataFestAfrica2025 to life? We’re looking for:
✔️ Rapporteurs
✔️ Event Onsite Ticketing & Registration
✔️ Branding & printing
✔️ Video Coverage & Photography
✔️ Language Interpreters
📅 Deadline: August 18th 2025
Apply here 👉🏾 forms.gle/SGWqxmmVDZSj...
✔️ Rapporteurs
✔️ Event Onsite Ticketing & Registration
✔️ Branding & printing
✔️ Video Coverage & Photography
✔️ Language Interpreters
📅 Deadline: August 18th 2025
Apply here 👉🏾 forms.gle/SGWqxmmVDZSj...
August 1, 2025 at 6:58 AM
📢Want to help bring #DataFestAfrica2025 to life? We’re looking for:
✔️ Rapporteurs
✔️ Event Onsite Ticketing & Registration
✔️ Branding & printing
✔️ Video Coverage & Photography
✔️ Language Interpreters
📅 Deadline: August 18th 2025
Apply here 👉🏾 forms.gle/SGWqxmmVDZSj...
✔️ Rapporteurs
✔️ Event Onsite Ticketing & Registration
✔️ Branding & printing
✔️ Video Coverage & Photography
✔️ Language Interpreters
📅 Deadline: August 18th 2025
Apply here 👉🏾 forms.gle/SGWqxmmVDZSj...
📢 Our new Strategic Plan (2024–2027) is here!
Bold. Feminist. Data-powered. Africa-first. 🌍
For the next three years, we’re doubling down on our feminist tech, digital rights, and justice-driven data work across Africa like never before.
👉🏾 Dive in: bit.ly/PollicyStrateg…
Bold. Feminist. Data-powered. Africa-first. 🌍
For the next three years, we’re doubling down on our feminist tech, digital rights, and justice-driven data work across Africa like never before.
👉🏾 Dive in: bit.ly/PollicyStrateg…
July 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📢 Our new Strategic Plan (2024–2027) is here!
Bold. Feminist. Data-powered. Africa-first. 🌍
For the next three years, we’re doubling down on our feminist tech, digital rights, and justice-driven data work across Africa like never before.
👉🏾 Dive in: bit.ly/PollicyStrateg…
Bold. Feminist. Data-powered. Africa-first. 🌍
For the next three years, we’re doubling down on our feminist tech, digital rights, and justice-driven data work across Africa like never before.
👉🏾 Dive in: bit.ly/PollicyStrateg…
Ep. 9 of Resist, Persist & Reimagine podcast by @colmenafund.bsky.social is LIVE!
Our Director of Research, Bonnita Nyamwire talks about how #TFGBV is pushing women out of politics, and what civil society must do to fight back.
Listen in👇🏾
open.spotify.com/episode/4pSz...
Our Director of Research, Bonnita Nyamwire talks about how #TFGBV is pushing women out of politics, and what civil society must do to fight back.
Listen in👇🏾
open.spotify.com/episode/4pSz...
🎙️ Episode 9: Bonnita Nyamwire
Resist, Persist and Reimagine · Episode
open.spotify.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Ep. 9 of Resist, Persist & Reimagine podcast by @colmenafund.bsky.social is LIVE!
Our Director of Research, Bonnita Nyamwire talks about how #TFGBV is pushing women out of politics, and what civil society must do to fight back.
Listen in👇🏾
open.spotify.com/episode/4pSz...
Our Director of Research, Bonnita Nyamwire talks about how #TFGBV is pushing women out of politics, and what civil society must do to fight back.
Listen in👇🏾
open.spotify.com/episode/4pSz...
🚀 Our 2024 Annual Report is here!
From research to partnerships, events, and transformative impact across Africa’s #data landscape, 2024 was anything but ordinary.
Dive into the reflections & feminist data future we’re building.
➡️ bit.ly/PollicyAnnualR…#PollicyAnnualReportr#FeministTechch
From research to partnerships, events, and transformative impact across Africa’s #data landscape, 2024 was anything but ordinary.
Dive into the reflections & feminist data future we’re building.
➡️ bit.ly/PollicyAnnualR…#PollicyAnnualReportr#FeministTechch
July 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
🚀 Our 2024 Annual Report is here!
From research to partnerships, events, and transformative impact across Africa’s #data landscape, 2024 was anything but ordinary.
Dive into the reflections & feminist data future we’re building.
➡️ bit.ly/PollicyAnnualR…#PollicyAnnualReportr#FeministTechch
From research to partnerships, events, and transformative impact across Africa’s #data landscape, 2024 was anything but ordinary.
Dive into the reflections & feminist data future we’re building.
➡️ bit.ly/PollicyAnnualR…#PollicyAnnualReportr#FeministTechch
📢Calling all change-makers, creatives & community builders!
Pollicy’s 2025 Fellowship applications are OPEN! We're looking for 3 dynamic fellows to join us.
✔️ Francophone Community Engagement Fellow
✔️ Grants & Growth Fellow
✔️ Games Design Fellow
Apply here 👉🏾 pollicy.org/wp-content/u...
Pollicy’s 2025 Fellowship applications are OPEN! We're looking for 3 dynamic fellows to join us.
✔️ Francophone Community Engagement Fellow
✔️ Grants & Growth Fellow
✔️ Games Design Fellow
Apply here 👉🏾 pollicy.org/wp-content/u...
July 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
📢Calling all change-makers, creatives & community builders!
Pollicy’s 2025 Fellowship applications are OPEN! We're looking for 3 dynamic fellows to join us.
✔️ Francophone Community Engagement Fellow
✔️ Grants & Growth Fellow
✔️ Games Design Fellow
Apply here 👉🏾 pollicy.org/wp-content/u...
Pollicy’s 2025 Fellowship applications are OPEN! We're looking for 3 dynamic fellows to join us.
✔️ Francophone Community Engagement Fellow
✔️ Grants & Growth Fellow
✔️ Games Design Fellow
Apply here 👉🏾 pollicy.org/wp-content/u...
📢#DataFestAfrica2025 Call for Sessions is NOW OPEN!
Have a bold idea that challenges extractive tech and inspires change in communities?
We’re inviting YOU to submit bold and powerful sessions at #DFA2025.
Submit your proposal today 👉🏾 bit.ly/CallForSessi...
Have a bold idea that challenges extractive tech and inspires change in communities?
We’re inviting YOU to submit bold and powerful sessions at #DFA2025.
Submit your proposal today 👉🏾 bit.ly/CallForSessi...
DataFest Africa 2025: Call for Session Proposals.
We’re excited to invite bold ideas, creative formats, and powerful voices for DataFest Africa 2025, a pan-African gathering shaping a just, inclusive, and community-driven digital future. As we reclai...
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July 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
📢#DataFestAfrica2025 Call for Sessions is NOW OPEN!
Have a bold idea that challenges extractive tech and inspires change in communities?
We’re inviting YOU to submit bold and powerful sessions at #DFA2025.
Submit your proposal today 👉🏾 bit.ly/CallForSessi...
Have a bold idea that challenges extractive tech and inspires change in communities?
We’re inviting YOU to submit bold and powerful sessions at #DFA2025.
Submit your proposal today 👉🏾 bit.ly/CallForSessi...
This year, we're taking back the narrative and “Reclaiming our Data Futures”.
Get ready for bold conversations, ideas around data, tech and everything in between!
#DFA2025
Stay tuned for updates.
Get ready for bold conversations, ideas around data, tech and everything in between!
#DFA2025
Stay tuned for updates.
July 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This year, we're taking back the narrative and “Reclaiming our Data Futures”.
Get ready for bold conversations, ideas around data, tech and everything in between!
#DFA2025
Stay tuned for updates.
Get ready for bold conversations, ideas around data, tech and everything in between!
#DFA2025
Stay tuned for updates.