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This section features articles that are meant to inform readers about perspectives, issues and debates around certain topics considered relevant within the ICT arena, as well as highlights about all those activities and themes that matter to the APC network and the spaces we engage in.

Community networks in Latin America: Weaving dreams together 17 March 2023 By Débora Prado

A diverse range of people with different backgrounds are building community networks in many countries in the LAC region. They are demonstrating that community networks can be a process in which technologies, communications and access are moulded to meet local realities, dreams and needs.

Cameroon in focus: Community networks as complementary connectivity solutions 14 March 2023 By APCNews

Diverse stakeholders and government representatives are meeting to discuss complementary connectivity solutions and the next steps to address the country's and region's digital divide. To support the dialogue, APC and GIZ Cameroon present a new Policy Brief with recommendations.

APC Reading List: Preparing for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 67th session
APC Reading List: Preparing for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 67th session 07 March 2023 By Hija Kamran

This year's Commission on the Status of Women is the first ever to focus on gender equality and digital technologies. Here is APC's recommended reading list to help us all prepare for the discussions at CSW67.

APC at the Commission on the Status of Women 67th session
APC at the Commission on the Status of Women 67th session 03 March 2023 By APCNews

The 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women is the first in its history to have a specific focus on gender equality and digital technologies. APC will be bringing forward key issues around online gender-based violence, freedom of speech and more.

APC at the OEWG II fourth substantive session
APC at the OEWG II fourth substantive session 01 March 2023 By Verónica Ferrari

APC considers the UN Open-ended Working Group on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security 2021-2025 (OEWG II) an important process to influence the setting up of international norms on cybersecurity.

Celebrating groundbreaking achievements led by communities
Celebrating groundbreaking achievements led by communities 23 February 2023 By APCNews

Meet community-led initiatives showing how networks can be built recognising the protagonism and autonomy of the diverse people and in support of a worthwhile future. Welcome to the 55th monthly round-up of developments impacting your local access and community-based initiatives.

Solidarity not solutionism: Wayfinding just paths for digital infrastructure that serves the planet
Solidarity not solutionism: Wayfinding just paths for digital infrastructure that serves the planet 08 February 2023 By Becky Kazansky (The Engine Room), shawna finnegan (APC) and Maja Romano (APC)

At this year's Privacy Camp, APC and The Engine Room hosted a session reflecting on some of the false climate solutions that digital rights advocates should be aware of amid efforts to act in solidarity with environmental defenders and climate justice movements.

Ola Bini declared innocent: "This decision makes Ecuador a safer place for cybersecurity"
Ola Bini declared innocent: "This decision makes Ecuador a safer place for cybersecurity" 03 February 2023 By APCNews

The Swedish software developer and programmer's acquittal by an Ecuadorian court sets a significant precedent in the defence of the rights to digital privacy and security.

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