florencemwape

[Brenda Nglazi Zulu @ictjournalist]

An exhibition using African Wooden Masks sentising the public on why we need the internet before, during and after elections during the 12th August 2021 General elections in Zambia #InternetShutDown #KeepItOn @CommonCauseZam @ZambianBloggers

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

We are in #Lusaka engaging actors from 10 African countries in #DigitalsRights advocacy with a focus on #Access, #Affordability, #Misinformation, # DigitalEconomy, #DataGovernance and #Inclusion.

Another effort to built #Movements in #InternetFreedomAfrica!

[Mwazi Sakala @Mwazi]

It is usually women who face threats or slanderous attacks on online spaces says Mirriam Muvuma Mwiinga of YWCA. Online GBV has affected women's self esteem & we see them withdraw - that means they miss out on enjoying freedom of expression. #Zambia #OGBV

[Mwazi Sakala @Mwazi]

Without actual data, it is very hard to act on incidents of online gender based violence says ZICTA rep Tehillah Chimfwembe Chilufya. Therr is need for more people to conciously take action to punish abusers. #Zambia #OGBV

[Paradigm Initiative (PIN) @ParadigmHQ]

Happening Now - The launch of the report 'Understanding #OGBV in Southern Africa (Zambia Report).'

Below are excerpts from @Beelanda989's presentation on the findings from the report.

https://t.co/SjgAi0WXis

[florencemwape @flosue1]

The internet must remain a tool for development and not for delivering pain to others
@ParadigmHQ @CommonCauseZam

[Bloggers Of Zambia @zambloggers]

Why do we need ATI?
It helps in prevention and detection of corruption.
#OpenSpaceZM
#OpenSpaceTZ

[Paradigm Initiative (PIN) @ParadigmHQ]

"The NCA as a regulator promotes the protection of information through the Access to Information Act. We have also engaged stakeholders (members of CSOs, telcos, lawyers) in intensive discussions on the data protection bill." - Eng. Adok Napoleon

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

@JoanBarata #AccessToInformation is a universal right. All persons have the right to #ATI. Everyone #OpenSpacesZambia

[florencemwape @flosue1]

ATI is a key tool to help enhance gender equality policies and human Rights violations @Panos_PSAf
@CommonCauseZam

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

#AccessToInformation is about the positive obligation of public (and some private) bodies to provide, to publish, and to disseminate information about their main activities, budgets, policies and plans, says International Media Expert @JoanBarata at #OpenSpacesZambia meeting

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

@JoanBarata #AccessToInformation is also a part of the #SDGs #Agenda2030, with SDG16 seeks to “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels" #OpenSpacesZambia

[florencemwape @flosue1]

The right to publish information and access information is the right for every citizen not just journalist .@JoanBarata
@Panos_PSAf

[Mwazi Sakala @Mwazi]

The voices of women are often drowned out & today Open Space Zambia has taken the lead to recognize women journalists to enhance their work & inspire others says PANOS exec director Vusumuzi Sifile. #WPFD2022 #Zambia #OpenSpaceZM

[Brenda Nglazi Zulu @ictjournalist]

We have been struggling with the Access to information in Zambia from 1991 #DRIF22 #TowardsARightsRespectingAfrica

[Bloggers Of Zambia @zambloggers]

"The fight for democracy has shifted to the online space & repressive governments tend to attack the space using bad cyber laws to cartel critic voices." @richieboy125 speaking at #DRIF22 in a discussion on the impact of social networking on the 2021 General Elections.

[Mwazi Sakala @Mwazi]

The Human Rights Commission #Zambia has seen use of both physical & online reporting platforms that allows a faster response on cases. Previously access to the commission was limited to Provincial centres says Simon Milumbi. #DRIF22 Technology is contributing in upholding rights.

[florencemwape @flosue1]

Do you know that https://t.co/foApCJWOnH by
@ParadigmHQ
and partners you can report any digital violation and bring a perpetrator to justice #DRIF2022
@CommonCauseZam

[GBV Prevention Net @GBVnet]

"We need to make space for healing and collectively acknowledgement of the millions of lives lost whether to the pandemic itself or the increased state-sanctioned violence against certain bodies in our society" - @AdeolaNAderemi
#HealingTogether
https://t.co/B7NZbYedvT

[florencemwape @flosue1]

Internet has become the last square for people to enjoy freedom of expression#DRIF22
@CommonCauseZam @Mwazi