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Understanding impact: An Internet Rights Are Human Rights training curriculum from APC
Understanding impact: An Internet Rights Are Human Rights training curriculum from APC 16 April 2013 Shawna

As a part of our “‘Internet rights are human rights’: Monitoring and defending freedom of expression and association on the internet” project, APC has developed a specialised curriculum that is concerned with the interface between human rights, ICTs and the internet, including the relationship between the international human rights regime and communication rights. The curriculum is designed for both human rights organisations and internet activists, to support judicial capacity buildi...

APC and the UPR: 2012 in review
APC and the UPR: 2012 in review 12 December 2012 Shawna

On December 10th, the UN celebrated International Human Rights Day, highlighting “the rights of all people — women, youth, minorities, persons with disabilities, indigenous people, the poor and marginalized — to make their voices heard in public life and be in

UPR 14: Freedom of expression, online censorship and the review of Pakistan
UPR 14: Freedom of expression, online censorship and the review of Pakistan 24 October 2012 shawna

On Monday, October 22nd, the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) began the 14th session of its Working Group, reviewing the human rights situation in 14 countries, and reporting on the implementation of recommendations and pledges made in the fir

APC consults on guidance to protect human rights in the ICT sector
APC consults on guidance to protect human rights in the ICT sector 23 July 2012 shawna

As part of its work with the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), APC’s Connect Your Rights! project participated in the consultation process for the development of EU ICT sector guidance on protecting fundamental rights and freedoms.

A rights-based approach to alternative media
A rights-based approach to alternative media 18 June 2012 Shawna

The need to move towards a rights-based approach to local and alternative media was a major theme at the second World Forum of Free Media, which took place June 16th and 17th, in parallel to the Rio+20 UN summit on sustainable development.

E-waste fast-growing problem in Southern Africa (Southern Times)
E-waste fast-growing problem in Southern Africa (Southern Times) 17 March 2012 shawna

As technology becomes more widely used around the world, issues of e-waste, particularly its impact on the environment and human health, have garnered increased attention.

Education and technology key thematic areas for Rio+20 People's Summit
Education and technology key thematic areas for Rio+20 People's Summit 02 March 2012 shawna

Thematic Social ForumAs part of the People’s Summit, the Thematic Social Forum released a working paper this week, entitled ‘Another Future is Possible’ discussing key themes for Rio+20.

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