KUALA LUMPUR (APC WNSP for APC)
- The
UN estimates that 95% of aggressive behaviour, harassment, abusive
language and degrading images in online spaces are aimed at women. As
more and more women go online using computers and mobile phones, many
are silenced through acts of violence, sexism and censorship. From
November 25 to December 10 Take
Back The Tech!
calls on women and men to take control of technology to protect the
right to freedom of expression and information. Join the movement and
get creative! More
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OXFORD
(KB for APC) - Restricting free
expression, association and the free flow of information on the
internet has become a global trend and its intensity and impact is
greatest in countries lacking a culture of democracy or strong human
rights regimes. People who speak out against repression risk their
own freedom and safety and the sites that carry their online
denouncements are often censored or banned. A new APC project
"Internet rights are human rights" starting in November
2010 builds on our long-standing work including our Internet Rights
Charter aims to secure freedom of expression of those who are most
vulnerable: human rights defenders that are working to put an end
violence and repression. More>
JOHANNESBURG (Russell Southwood for APCNews) --
Nollywood is bigger
than Hollywood -- Nigeria produces a massive 200 films a month-- yet
80-90% of content on most African TV stations comes from other
continents. As African nations plan to move to digital broadcasting
by 2015 it's time for serious shifts to be made. APC and Balancing
Act launch a new initiative to lower the costs and maximise the
benefits of migration for citizens and governments. More
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