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Zimbabwe’s digital leap falls short in bridging access to justice gaps 15 April 2024 By Nompilo Simanje

The digitisation of Zimbabwe’s judiciary marks a significant stride forward in the nation’s digital transformation. However, there’s an immediate need for cross-sector collaboration to ensure that this advancement doesn’t restrict access to justice.

Civil society and governments agree on the urgent need for a feminist Global Digital Compact (GDC) 09 April 2024 By Francia Baltazarparra

At the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), APC co-organised an event for advocacy around women’s rights in the digital sphere and the impact of the UN's Global Digital Compact (GDC) on the lives of women.

Safety for Voices: Call for applications for subgrants
Safety for Voices: Call for applications for subgrants 08 April 2024

These subgrants are designed to support the development and implementation of holistic safety strategies, including research, advocacy and capacity building, through initiatives that explore the intersections between technology and land and environmental issues.

Third launch of FIRN project: Global South feminist perspective into technology-facilitated gender-based violence
Third launch of FIRN project: Global South feminist perspective into technology-facilitated gender-based violence 04 April 2024 By Tigist Shewarega Hussen and Srinidhi Raghavan

We are excited to announce the third iteration of the Feminist Internet Research Network (FIRN). Partnering with 10 new researchers from the global South, the network will engage with 18-month research projects that focus on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV).

Internet Freedom Foundation joins the APC network: "Digital rights are indispensable and not an addendum to our fundamental rights"
Internet Freedom Foundation joins the APC network: "Digital rights are indispensable and not an addendum to our fundamental rights" 03 April 2024 By APCNews

Meet the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF), a New Delhi-based organisation committed to democratising the potential of technology and individual liberty, and one of the recent additions to the APC member network.

Why we need to rethink financing for connectivity to bridge the digital divide
Why we need to rethink financing for connectivity to bridge the digital divide 02 April 2024 By Débora Prado

Community-centred connectivity alternatives are offering reliable services at affordable costs in areas left behind by large telecommunications companies. But their journey shows why rethinking financing for connectivity is an important step towards bridging the digital divides.

Sursiendo joins the APC network: “We like being part of a global network with its feet planted in local communities”
Sursiendo joins the APC network: “We like being part of a global network with its feet planted in local communities” 01 April 2024 By APCNews

Meet Sursiendo, an independent organisation based in Chiapas, Mexico, committed to activism, communications, design, free/libre software, popular education, art and culture, and an APC member since February 2024.

Unregulated CCTV in Zambia sparks data privacy concerns
Unregulated CCTV in Zambia sparks data privacy concerns 31 March 2024 By Mwazi Sakala and Maureen Mulenga

The use of CCTV for face recognition or tracking of motor vehicles based on their number plate registration has raised the important question about a person’s right to privacy and as such a suitable legislation is required to ensure Zambia falls within the universally accepted parameters.

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