The Digital Human Rights Lab is a joint project by @PollicyOrg, @betterplacelab, @fc__org to strengthen Human Rights in the Digital Age. #digitalhumanrightsug
An algorithmic system funded by the World Bank, meant to determine which families should get financial help, ended up excluding those who needed it. @hrw's report underscores why govt programs that use automated decision-making need more transparency. https://t.co/jlqQZlyIC1
📢📢We want YOU to join us at the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (#FIFAfrica23).
This year, we are hosted by 🇹🇿 #Tanzania🇹🇿!
Submit your session proposal or travel support application 👉🏾https://t.co/h4xd3eWdhQ
Be a part of the community advancing #InternetFreedomAfrica
#OPPORTUNITY: Are you a Ugandan-based woman human rights defender interested in expanding your knowledge of digital tools? Here's an opportunity to improve your skills: https://t.co/ZEHKsTKT6s
Join us online for deep dive into the Digital Transformation Road Map and how accelerators connect to the NDP III Agenda with Amos Mpungu- Principal IT Officer @MoICT_Ug with the link https://t.co/hJKh50lRuX
#InnovateUG@TheVillageUG
The #DataFestAfrica 2023 registration is now open!
This year's DataFest will be held in two cities in East Africa. The pre-event will take place in Kampala, Uganda on 29th June, followed by the main event in Nairobi, Kenya on 12th and 13th July.
Register👉https://t.co/IZv5E43c2b
DHRLab is at #SIF23 & we are excited for Day 2! We can't wait to discuss Weaponizing of access, Targeted violence & resistance, Content governance, platform accountability in times of crisis, gender, intersectional identities, & more. Crucial and timely conversations. Let's chat!
📢 New report alert! 🚀
📑 Dive into our comprehensive study on online violence against women in the 2022 Kenya general elections. 🇰🇪 Discover the alarming findings and gain insights into the challenges faced by women politicians
Full report👉https://t.co/WugHOtJvOk
#ByteBullies
Tune in to the #DigitalRightAfricaPodcast episode 3 on Friday, June 2nd for an insightful session on "Data Protection in Uganda - Regulators Corner" with special guest, @DirectorpdpoUG the National Personal Data Protection Director of Uganda 🇺🇬
📷: https://t.co/92BXaUghQe
Gendered disinformation is a new digital phenomenon where online attacks target outspoken women, particularly those of influence - politicians, journalists, or activists. Will the men stand up for them? https://t.co/kdMZ0xNqus
What does the impact of data governance and artificial intelligence look like for Africa? Join Sherine Achieng, Niyel Advocacy Officer & Zulfa Bobina, Researcher at @PollicyOrg for a robust conversation on Twitter from 1500h GMT tomorrow.
Save the date!
#ChangeCreators
As AI systems advance rapidly & integrate into our everyday technologies, concerns about their safety and ethics arise. Studies reveal serious implications, especially for marginalized groups, overshadowing their potential benefits.
https://t.co/oHaTqtDFua
Drumrolls🥁🎉
We're thrilled to introduce the speakers of our upcoming webinar;
🎙️@LucyBiteete
🎙️@mmubangizi15
🎙️@dcmukasa
🎙️ @ggithaiga
🎙️ @mocero1
Moderator: Bella Twiine
Join us as we explore the transformative power of ICT in Uganda. Register 🔗 https://t.co/Mitkqrlpnh
🚀 Get ready for the next #DataLadies session on 31st May! Dive into the world of Pandas, the go-to library for data analysis and manipulation. Join @PollicyOrg x @InnovationHubUg to learn data cleaning techniques and unleash the power of Pandas. Sign up👉https://t.co/m5pAJ8NtWx
Just a reminder the deadline for the Women Techsters Fellowship Class of 2024 is approaching.
Deadline: 27 May 2023
Apply Today✍️
https://t.co/3ulxMPKpJy
🚀 Calling all data visualisation enthusiasts!
The 2023 DataFest Africa Data VizQuest challenge is here! Unleash your data visualisation skills, make an impact, & win exciting prizes. 💃
Join the quest today at https://t.co/PaSgUU5OVi! 📊
#DataFestVizQuest23#DataFestAfrica
🚨 We're hiring! 🚨
Role👩💻: French Interpreter
Aim👨💻: Support our consultative works in data governance across Kenya🇰🇪, Zambia🇿🇲, Ghana🇬🇭, and Côte D'Ivoire🇨🇮.
Know someone or are you the perfect fit? Visit our website for more details! 🌟
🔗: 👉 https://t.co/Hnk1xMwWYM
🇰🇪 Meet us in Nairobi for a masterclass on digital security
As part of our training series with @Jigsaw, we’re hosting a workshop on keeping safe online.
⏰ 8 June
📍 Cheche Books & Coffee, Kauria Close, Lavington, Nairobi
Sign up➡️ https://t.co/v1D6YFAHOO