LONDON (David Souter for APC) – The
intersection between the internet and human rights is increasingly
important as the internet is beginning to affect more aspects of
society, economy, politics and culture. This report maps this
intersection and raises a number of questions to be considered by those
concerned with internet, rights and wider public policy. More
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OTTAWA (APC for APCNews) – APC
welcomes the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to
peaceful assembly and association and makes recommendations for how
these rights can be promoted and protected online. More >
LONDON (Computer Aid) – As part of its
ongoing work in reducing the environmental impacts of end-of-life ICTs,
Computer Aid International has partnered with the WEEE Centre in
Nairobi, Kenya, which provides e-waste management in the country and
region. Together, they will provide training and help develop computer
recycling facilities throughout Africa.More
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SOUTH AFRICA (Women’s Net) – Mary C Joyce of the Meta-Activism project
summarizes in a recent blog post the key functions of technology for
activist purposes: to shape public opinion, plan an action, protect
activists, share a call to action and take action digitally.More >
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