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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.

How the APC network has engaged with the UN's Global Digital Compact to help shape our digital future 06 June 2023 By Maja Romano

The UN's Global Digital Compact (GDC) seeks to develop a common understanding of key digital principles by taking an inclusive approach to internet governance. The APC network has been actively engaging in the GDC process by participating in numerous UN-led consultations, discussions and submiss...

Listen to Local Sound Bites in Central America 06 June 2023 By APCNews

APC presents its second edition of an audio series that brings you voices from the ground, this time at RightsCon 2023 in Central America. The series tries ensure the inclusion of local civil society voices and calls attention to urgent issues of common interest.

Launching Routing for Communities: Our new podcast traces community connectivity around the world
Launching Routing for Communities: Our new podcast traces community connectivity around the world 01 June 2023 By Débora Prado

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Routing for Communities podcast, with the first two of 12 episodes now out! These first two episodes take us to discover the work of innovative community networks in South Africa and Kenya.

Our Circular Future: “Our strength comes from addressing multiple needs like the environment, youth employment and using technology for social use”
Our Circular Future: “Our strength comes from addressing multiple needs like the environment, youth employment and using technology for social use” 29 May 2023 By Maja Romano

In part two of this special series, we spoke with Florencia Roveri at our Argentina-based member Nodo TAU. From supporting youth with future e-waste projects to exploring the challenges to electronic waste treatment, Nodo TAU has been advocating for better ICT recycling practices in the co...

APC at RightsCon 2023
APC at RightsCon 2023 24 May 2023 By APCNews

The 12th edition of RightsCon will be taking place this year from 5 to 8 June in Costa Rica and online. APC and its network will be actively participating, co-organising and speaking at the event.

APC resource kit: Preparing for RightsCon 2023
APC resource kit: Preparing for RightsCon 2023 24 May 2023 By Gaurav Jain

This year's RightsCon will be held from 5-8 June in Costa Rica and online, where APC will focus on the themes of gender and sexuality, climate and environmental justice and gender-responsive cybersecurity. Here is our resource kit of knowledge, research and&nbs...

Community networks newsletter: New podcast traces community connectivity around the world
Community networks newsletter: New podcast traces community connectivity around the world 24 May 2023 By APCNews

We are happy to announce the launch of the Routing for Communities podcast on 1 June. With 12 episodes, this podcast will be a journey to listen to the life stories of those connecting themselves while defending the fundamental rights and well-being of their communities.

“The bottom line is to understand that linearity and growth will not go together”: Introducing Our Circular Future, a series on the future of circular economies
“The bottom line is to understand that linearity and growth will not go together”: Introducing Our Circular Future, a series on the future of circular economies 18 May 2023 By Maja Romano

In this new series, we reconnect with members who contributed to our guide on the circular economy of digital devices, this time about their vision for the future of these economies. In part one, we speak with CITAD about what is needed in the right ...

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