Community networks newsletter: Sharing women's voices and reflections
Five-point plan for an inclusive WSIS+20 review
As engaged stakeholders in the WSIS+20 review process, we, the undersigned, submit the following recommendations* to help operationalise the WSIS+20 review modalities to ensure transparency,…
Creating bridges for collective resistance at RightsCon 2025
In the context of war, conflict, increasing authoritarianism and the erosion of digital rights, creating connections and bridges amongst stakeholders is even more important. This year's…
Strengthening digital rights advocacy at RightsCon 2025
In this piece, 7amleh-The Arab Center for Social Media Advancement share an overview of important discussions, connections and insights resulting from this year's RightsCon. The event was an…
Fundación EsLaRed: Social auditing and the right to access public information in Venezuela
Submission by the Association for Progressive Communications on the issue of the impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realisation of human rights
The study seeks to review the methods used to disseminate disinformation and will promote tools and approaches to counter these challenges while protecting and reinforcing human rights standards.
Submission by the Association for Progressive Communications to the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee on the issue of technology-facilitated gender-based violence against women and girls
The study seeks to develop a better understanding of TFGBV, highlighting good practices around the globe in tackling gender-based violence that occurs through or is amplified by the use of technology.
Call for applications to the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) 2025
The call for the 13th annual African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG 2025) are now open. This year’s edition will take place from 22 to 27 May 2025 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
APC since Beijing 1995: Shaping a feminist internet
As we come together for Beijing+30 to evaluate, plan and consider how we want to engage, we present a timeline depicting thirty years of APC’s evolution and commitment to gender justice and the…
Call for pitches – Unyielding: Personal essays from women human rights defenders
The Safety for Voices (SfV) consortium, which includes organisations and individuals representing the Global Majority region, is inviting WHRDs from the Asia Pacific, Africa, MENA and Latin America…
South Korea's AI Framework Act enactment biased toward industry growth
On 26 December 2024, South Korea's National Assembly passed the AI Framework Act. Only civil society organisations expressed critical stances regarding it. Find out why in this reflection based…
Open letter to states on the draft resolution on human rights defenders
Civil society urges states to ensure that a resolution at the upcoming 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council addresses the protection of human rights defenders from emerging risks resulting…
LibResilient on human rights in the digital context and “the right side of history”
This installment of the Building a Free Internet of the Future series features LibResilient, a browser-based decentralised content delivery network developed with the support of an NGI0 Assure grant.
APC at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women
APC staff, members and partners will engage extensively throughout CSW69 by hosting, presenting and participating in numerous events and helping shape the conversation about gender equality in our…
Seeding change: The journey of community networks towards sustainability in South Africa
Zenzeleni Networks NPC conducted an audit of six community networks in South Africa last year. The results offer valuable insights for community-centred initiatives. To amplify their learnings, we…
Research on AI Policy and Issues in Key Areas in South Korea: Public Sector, Law Enforcement, Education and Social Welfare
Community networks newsletter: A win for underserved communities in the Philippines
In this issue, we celebrate the passage of a bill aimed at expanding connectivity and addressing the needs of underserved communities in the Philippines. We also feature news and stories on community…
Launching #ReconnectGaza: A global campaign to restore connectivity in Gaza
7amleh, in collaboration with the Palestinian Digital Rights Coalition and dozens of international organisations, has launched #ReconnectGaza, a global campaign to demand the rebuilding of Gaza’s…
May First Movement Technology turns 20: “Building collective movements, creating community in diversity and equity, is more important than ever”
Coinciding with May First Movement Technology’s 20th anniversary, we spoke with Sursiendo, a Mexico-based member of both the May First and APC networks, about technology, movement building and the…
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