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Access NowDigital Borders Exposed: an online launch by Protect Not Surveil APCGlobal Information Society Watch special edition: From digital safety towards systemic feminist holistic protection APCNew GenderIT.org edition: Women, autonomy and community-centred connectivity APCTechnologies of violence: New special edition of GISWatch examines harm against women human rights defenders Global VoicesIn Ukraine, youth are finding their voices in the digital democracy Paradigm InitiativePress Release: Paradigm Initiative welcomes the European Commission’s regret over the exclusion of CSOs from the 2026 G20 process ITUMWC26 Doha: Policy meets industry on the road to 6G APCLearning from aggregator models to inform community network regulation in Nigeria Global VoicesGlobal Voices condemns the attacks on Albanian fact-checking service Faktoje Global VoicesWhat comes after networked authoritarianism?ITUSpace and AI: Could data centres move into orbit?CIPESACIPESA Backs Call for African Court Advisory Opinion on Restrictive NGO Laws Access NowDigital Borders Exposed: an online launch by Protect Not Surveil APCGlobal Information Society Watch special edition: From digital safety towards systemic feminist holistic protection APCNew GenderIT.org edition: Women, autonomy and community-centred connectivity APCTechnologies of violence: New special edition of GISWatch examines harm against women human rights defenders Global VoicesIn Ukraine, youth are finding their voices in the digital democracy Paradigm InitiativePress Release: Paradigm Initiative welcomes the European Commission’s regret over the exclusion of CSOs from the 2026 G20 process ITUMWC26 Doha: Policy meets industry on the road to 6G APCLearning from aggregator models to inform community network regulation in Nigeria Global VoicesGlobal Voices condemns the attacks on Albanian fact-checking service Faktoje Global VoicesWhat comes after networked authoritarianism?ITUSpace and AI: Could data centres move into orbit?CIPESACIPESA Backs Call for African Court Advisory Opinion on Restrictive NGO Laws

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GlobalDigital Borders Exposed: an online launch by Protect Not SurveilThe Protect Not Surveil coalition is proud to launch Digital Borders Exposed, an interactive online tool that exposes the European Union’s digital surveillance infrastructure, which is enabled and encouraged by The post Digital Borders…ANAccess Now25 Nov 2026 GlobalGlobal Information Society Watch special edition: From digital safety towards systemic feminist holistic protectionAAPC11 Nov 2026 GlobalNew GenderIT.org edition: Women, autonomy and community-centred connectivityAAPC11 Nov 2026 GlobalTechnologies of violence: New special edition of GISWatch examines harm against women human rights defendersAPC, in partnership with Safety for Voices, is pleased to be launching a highly anticipated special edition of GISWatch exploring the complex digital realities of WHRDs in the Global South.AAPC10 Nov 2026 GlobalIn Ukraine, youth are finding their voices in the digital democracyWe saw a gap: young people were consuming information and even participating online, but without media literacy, digital security awareness, or confidence that their voice could shape anything.GVGlobal Voices10 Nov 2026 AfricaPress Release: Paradigm Initiative welcomes the European Commission’s regret over the exclusion of CSOs from the 2026 G20 processPan African digital rights and inclusion advocacy organisation, Paradigm Initiative has welcomed the European Commission’s response to the Shadow C20 Coalition’s Civil Society Priorities for G20 Action on Artificial Intelligence, […] La…PIParadigm Initiative10 Nov 2026 GlobalMWC26 Doha: Policy meets industry on the road to 6GAs artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded into everyday communications, billions of people remain offline, at risk of being left behind. That risk extends to the next generation of mobile technology. Rapid advances in…IITU9 Nov 2026 GlobalLearning from aggregator models to inform community network regulation in NigeriaAAPC7 Nov 2026 GlobalGlobal Voices condemns the attacks on Albanian fact-checking service FaktojeWe stand in solidarity with Faktoje following a series of coordinated attacks that have weaponized its transparent financial data to undermine its vital work exposing misinformation around local protests.GVGlobal Voices6 Nov 2026 GlobalWhat comes after networked authoritarianism?October’s spotlight on Big Tech and Authoritarianism explored a range of relationships between tech companies and political actors across the global majority.GVGlobal Voices5 Nov 2026 GlobalSpace and AI: Could data centres move into orbit?Artificial intelligence (AI) already handles more data than our planet can support. As they race for global dominance, AI market leaders are looking beyond Earth at the possibility of putting vast new data centres into orbit. In 2026…IITU5 Nov 2026 AfricaCIPESA Backs Call for African Court Advisory Opinion on Restrictive NGO LawsBy Patricia Ainembabazi Across Africa, increasingly restrictive laws governing non-governmental organisations (NGOs) continue to threaten civic space and undermine fundamental freedoms. From burdensome registration requirements and…CCIPESA5 Nov 2026 AfricaUganda’s Climate Change Knowledge and Accountability Gap is Fuelling DisinformationBy Frank Kisakye Uganda’s climate change situation came to the fore this month – a troubling knowledge and accountability gap. Deputy speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa told the plenary … Continue reading Uganda’s Climate Change…CCIPESA5 Nov 2026 GlobalUnmarried Chinese women are rewriting the marriage scriptSome unmarried Chinese women are actively challenging the social stigma associated with being “leftover women” by questioning family pressure, sharing ways to escape it, or reframing the discussion altogether.GVGlobal Voices5 Nov 2026 GlobalThe World Summit on the Information Society – Whatever next?Upon returning to his column, David Souter, a longstanding associate of APC who has worked for more than 30 years on the relationship between ICTs and public policy, shares reflections on WSIS, its…AAPC4 Nov 2026 AfricaWhy Africa’s Digital Progress Must Be Grounded in Human Rights AccountabilityBy Apolo Kakaire and Doreen Elizabeth Namuyanja The rapid pace of innovation and technological development has created a new generation of human rights challenges including deepening inequalities, expanding surveillance, environmental…CCIPESA4 Nov 2026 GlobalFraming protection: Women human rights defenders from SWANA come together at Bread&NetAmidst wars, genocide, political instability, entrenched repression and consistent funding cuts, women human rights defenders (WHRDs) across Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) continue to show…AAPC3 Nov 2026 GlobalDigital Networks Act: The European Parliament Must Correct CourseSeveral of the amendments to the Digital Networks Act would turn it into a vehicle for “fair share” and network usage fees, and weaken net neutrality. We urge MEPs to reject them. The post Digital Networks Act: The European Parliament Must…ISInternet Society3 Nov 2026 GlobalEgypt’s crackdown on independent media reaches Mada Masr as editor faces trialEgypt has convicted Mada Masr’s editor-in-chief Lina Attalah and ordered the outlet closed, weeks after arresting the whole Matsada2sh newsroom.GVGlobal Voices3 Nov 2026 GlobalIn Kosovo, a new app makes reporting problems to the government fast and easyBased on the type and location of the problem, the platform is designed to route the report to the appropriate department and allow the citizen to follow what happens afterwards.GVGlobal Voices2 Nov 2026 GlobalThe Brazilian left’s quest to ‘tame’ Meta: A narrative of denouncement and resistanceIn our October edition of Undertones, we examine a movement calling for accountability and coordinated online action to challenge Meta’s problematic content moderation policies and governance practices in Brazil.GVGlobal Voices2 Nov 2026 AfricaPress Release: Paradigm Initiative Partners with AfIGF Secretariat, Government of Ghana and UNECA to Strengthen Judicial and Parliamentary Engagement at Africa Internet Governance Forum 2026Friday, 30 October 2026 Accra, Ghana: Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading pan-African organisation advancing digital rights and inclusion, is collaborating with the Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) Secretariat, the Government […]…PIParadigm Initiative2 Nov 2026 AfricaCIPESA at the 15th Annual Africa Internet Governance Forum (Africa IGF 2026)Update As Africa advances its digital transformation agenda, CIPESA is pleased to participate in the 15th Annual Africa Internet Governance Forum (Africa IGF 2026), which brings together stakeholders to … Continue reading CIPESA at the…CCIPESA1 Nov 2026 GlobalIn Kazakhstan, rural women are forming collectives to improve their livelihoodsThe planned cooperative would support joint advocacy, shared learning, and exploration of funding opportunities for smart-well or shared irrigation infrastructure.GVGlobal Voices31 Oct 2026 GlobalAPC submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expressionThis submission follows and addresses the questionnaire issued by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.AAPC30 Oct 2026 GlobalMichiel Leenaars unpacks the Next Generation Internet Zero transition and open technology funding challengesAfter nearly 10 years of uninterrupted implementation of back-to-back calls, in June this year the NLnet Foundation announced a temporary pause on its open calls under this initiative to prepare for…AAPC30 Oct 2026 GlobalAI is transforming our future – but who will benefit?By Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General, ITU We are witnessing one of the most profound technological transformations of our time. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing what is possible: helping doctors detect diseases…IITU30 Oct 2026 AfricaWhere Digital Rights and Economic Freedom IntersectBy Anna Kompanek The internet is the lifeblood of a modern economy. From a tech company bringing innovative solutions to the market, to a farmer using his mobile phone … Continue reading Where Digital Rights and Economic Freedom Intersect…CCIPESA30 Oct 2026 GlobalCPJ outraged by Egypt court conviction of journalist Lina Attalah, order of Mada Masr’s closureThe post CPJ outraged by Egypt court conviction of journalist Lina Attalah, order of Mada Masr’s closure appeared first on Access Now .ANAccess Now28 Oct 2026 GlobalEU transforms Frontex into a high-tech deportation command centreThe post EU transforms Frontex into a high-tech deportation command centre appeared first on Access Now .ANAccess Now28 Oct 2026 AfricaKenya’s 2027 Elections Will Test Its Commitment to Digital and Media RightsBy Raylenne Kambua As Kenya approaches its August 2027 general elections, there are growing concerns about how the country’s digital and media laws and practices could affect citizens’ ability … Continue reading Kenya’s 2027 Elections Will…CCIPESA28 Oct 2026 GlobalInternet Governance: Empowering Communities to Shape the Future of the InternetThe Internet Governance Events Sponsorship Program helps ensure the future of the Internet is informed by the experiences and needs of people who rely on it. The post Internet Governance: Empowering Communities to Shape the Future of the…ISInternet Society28 Oct 2026 AfricaPress Release: Zambia drops two places to finish in the 6th position on digital rightsWednesday, October 28th, 2026: Zambia has dropped two places in the latest report on the state of digital rights and inclusion, finishing in 6th position. The Digital Rights and Inclusion […] La entrada Press Release: Zambia drops two…PIParadigm Initiative28 Oct 2026 AfricaPress Release: Zimbabwe ranks 14th out of 29 in the latest digital rights and inclusion reportMonday, 26th October, 2026: Zimbabwe has been ranked 14th in the latest report on the state of Digital Rights and Inclusion, a four-place decline from its previous position. This is […] La entrada Press Release: Zimbabwe ranks 14th out of…PIParadigm Initiative28 Oct 2026 Global#NoExamShutdown: One step forward, another step backAcross the MENA region, governments are imposing internet shutdowns during student exams. Read our exam shutdown report card and join the call for governments to keep this academic year free of internet shutdowns. The post #NoExamShutdown:…ANAccess Now27 Oct 2026 GlobalWhy cities need a seat at the digital tableWith a decade of insights on smart city solutions, ITU and UN-Habitat invite cities to a groundbreaking UN Pavilion in Barcelona By Cristina Bueti (ITU) and Edlam Yemeru (UN-Habitat) Every day, mayors make decisions that shape whether a…IITU26 Oct 2026 AfricaCIPESA at the 7th Annual National Forum on Business and Human RightsBy Update CIPESA is pleased to participate in the 7th Annual National Forum on Business and Human Rights organised by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development alongside … Continue reading CIPESA at the 7th Annual National…CCIPESA26 Oct 2026 GlobalUrgent global call following the referral of Mada Masr Editor-in-Chief Lina Attalah to trialThe post Urgent global call following the referral of Mada Masr Editor-in-Chief Lina Attalah to trial appeared first on Access Now .ANAccess Now23 Oct 2026 AfricaStrengthening Digital Rights for Persons with Disabilities and Older PersonsBy Tsion Meingstu and Paul Kimumwe As part of efforts to strengthen the integration of digital inclusion and digital accessibility for persons with disabilities and older persons into its … Continue reading Strengthening Digital Rights for…CCIPESA23 Oct 2026 GlobalITU outlines protocols for quantum key distributionOne of the latest additions to quantum communications standards from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) provides guidance on protocols for quantum key distribution (QKD), a means of enabling secure encryption as quantum…IITU23 Oct 2026 GlobalGlobal Encryption Day Summit 2026: Five Key Conversations on the Future of Digital TrustFrom mapping tools and VPNs to encrypted messaging and the challenges posed by quantum computing, the Global Encryption Day Summit 2026 brought together experts and advocates from around the world to discuss why protecting encryption is…ISInternet Society22 Oct 2026 GlobalWhat Global Data Tells Us About the Economics of IXPsWe know anecdotally that peering is generally cheaper than transit, but where is it cheaper, by how much, and how have the prices evolved over time? The post What Global Data Tells Us About the Economics of IXPs appeared first on Internet…ISInternet Society22 Oct 2026 GlobalGENIE.AI: Empowering countries to shape their AI futureCosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU Artificial intelligence (AI) is already one of the most transformative technologies of our time – but can it also transform the field of human social and…IITU22 Oct 2026 GlobalOpenness in AI development: a path to long-term independenceThis blog post unpacks concrete initiatives that show how openness in AI development can increase people’s agency over AI and advance the development of public interest technology. The post Openness in AI development: a path to long-term…ANAccess Now21 Oct 2026 GlobalWe Shouldn’t Have to Give Up Our Safety Online to Be SafeInternet Society President and CEO Sally Wentworth spoke to lawmakers about the harmful consequences Bill C-22 could have on Internet users’ online safety. The post We Shouldn’t Have to Give Up Our Safety Online to Be Safe appeared first…ISInternet Society21 Oct 2026 GlobalBeyond the Seat at the Table: Raneem’s Journey from Policy to ActionFor Raneem Zaitoun, the Youth Ambassador Program became the bridge between policy ambition and technical understanding. The post Beyond the Seat at the Table: Raneem’s Journey from Policy to Action appeared first on Internet Society .ISInternet Society20 Oct 2026 GlobalDeliberately forgotten: internet shutdowns with no endIndefinite internet shutdowns are increasing each year as perpetrators seek to keep entire populations permanently disconnected. The post Deliberately forgotten: internet shutdowns with no end appeared first on Access Now .ANAccess Now20 Oct 2026 GlobalITU Plenipotentiary: Together for a connected digital futureThe global conference coming up in Qatar is about connecting the unconnected and ensuring the whole world benefits from digital technologies. For billions of people, the digital future remains out of reach. Despite decades of progress, an…IITU19 Oct 2026 GlobalWhy digital and energy need to evolve togetherBy Seizo Onoe, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau When we develop international standards, we build consensus across borders and disciplines around common goals, principles, and technical requirements. And just as…IITU14 Oct 2026 AfricaPress Release: Paradigm Initiative Opens Applications for the 2026 Taiwo Bankole ScholarshipPan African organisation, Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has opened applications for the 2026 Taiwo Bankole Scholarship, which will provide full four-year university scholarships to 10 young people from Ajegunle, Lagos, to […] La entrada Press…PIParadigm Initiative14 Oct 2026 AfricaParadigm Initiative’s Statement to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Human Rights Situation in Africa at the 89th Ordinary Session.Organisation: Paradigm Initiative (PIN) Observer Status Number: 538 Honourable Chairperson and Commissioners of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission). Paradigm Initiative is concerned about the growing […] La…PIParadigm Initiative13 Oct 2026 AfricaParadigm Initiative Takes Africa’s Digital Rights Concerns to the African Commission in DakarParadigm Initiative (PIN) is participating in the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), taking place at the King Fahd Palace Hotel in Dakar, […] La entrada Paradigm Initiative Takes Africa’s…PIParadigm Initiative13 Oct 2026 GlobalThe EU KIDS Act Should Make Services Safer, Not Create an Internet BadgeAge assurance proposals raise questions on how these systems would work in practice, and if they would protect minors without creating new risks to privacy, security, and access. The post The EU KIDS Act Should Make Services Safer, Not…ISInternet Society12 Oct 2026 GlobalCommunity Snapshot—SeptemberThe Internet Society community works locally, regionally, and globally to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. The post Community Snapshot—September appeared first on Internet Society .ISInternet Society10 Oct 2026 AfricaJoint Statement on the Unexplained TikTok Disruption in Northern Nigeria by Civil Society OrganisationsIntroduction Concerned by reports of unresolved disruptions affecting access to TikTok in parts of northern Nigeria, notably Kaduna, Kebbi, Kano and Sokoto reported by Citizens. What began as intermittent access […] La entrada Joint…PIParadigm Initiative2 Oct 2026 GlobalPentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful, US judge rulesA US judge ruled in Anthropic PBC v. US Department of War on 1 September 2026 that the Trump Administration had broken the law when it designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk earlier this year. The court found that the government had…DWDigital Watch2 Sept 2026 LiberiaLITSU & Partners Take Steps to Address Gender Disparities in Liberia’s ICT SectorBy Lincoln G. Peters Congo Town, Monrovia, May 7, 2026 — In commemoration of the 2026 Girls in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Day, more than one hundred female high school students gained practical exposure to emerging…TNThe New Dawn7 May 2026 GlobalGermany Plans to Ban Huawei and ZTE from 5G Network | Digital WatchGermany is planning to ban Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network due to national security concerns. However, this move could interfere with the rollout of 5G services in China.DWDigital Watch8 Mar 2023 GlobalChurch makes online content accessible on their platformThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made online content accessible, catering to individuals with disabilities. Materials are posted on the Gospel Library app under the Life Help section, offering resources for individuals,…DWDigital Watch29 Aug 2022 GlobalTo say there is no freedom of expression in India is propagandaLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir highlighted the freedom of expression in India, pointing out the multitude of news channels as evidence. He emphasized the importance of balancing freedom of expression with national…DWDigital Watch16 Aug 2022 GlobalThe impact of spyware on the right to freedom of expressionRonald Deibert discusses spyware's impact on freedom of expression and privacy, highlighting how individuals are unknowingly targeted, even by democracies. He emphasizes the need for international human rights bodies to address violations…DWDigital Watch12 Jul 2022 GlobalUN Human Rights Office reports on negative effects of internet shutdownsA UN Human Rights Office report reveals the severe impact of internet shutdowns on people's lives. The report highlights how these shutdowns prevent communication, work, and participation in debates, affecting millions globally. It…DWDigital Watch27 Jun 2022 GlobalMobily, Telecom Egypt sign Saudi to Egypt subsea cable MoUMobily and Telecom Egypt have signed an MoU to build a subsea cable connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt, aiming to enhance infrastructure, boost the digital economy, and support Saudi Vision 2030. Telecom Egypt is known for its involvement…DWDigital Watch16 Jun 2022 GlobalEllaLink International cable launched in Cape VerdeThe EllaLink International cable, launched in Cape Verde, connects the country directly to Brazil and Europe with reduced latency and increased capacity. The cable, supported by a partnership between Cape Verde Telecom and EllaLink,…DWDigital Watch16 Jun 2022 GlobalProtecting Defenders Online: United Nations Human Rights Council 49th Session Side EventIn partnership with Access Now, the United States and European Union Trade and Technology Council (U.S.-EU TTC) Partnership will hold Protecting Defenders Online, a hybrid side event during the UN The post Protecting Defenders Online:…ANAccess Now29 Mar 2022 LiberiaCuttington embarks on student exchange programCuttington University in Suakoko, Bong County and Temple University based in the United States have signed a student exchange agreement to pave the way for students of both universities to interact in the classroom. Dr. Edward Lama…TNThe New Dawn23 May 2014 LiberiaProctor Foresees Massive Failure in WAEC ExamA proctor administering the 2014 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams has expressed fears that many students may fail this year’s exam due to their poor understanding of the instructions. The president of the Montserrado County…TNThe New Dawn22 May 2014 LiberiaUL Physics department receives equipmentPresentation of lab equipment has been made to the Physics Department at the Fendell Campus of the state-run University of Liberia or UL. At a combined program marking the dedication of the Physics Learning Center and presentation of…TNThe New Dawn20 May 2014 LiberiaWASSCE candidates in 12-Day ‘Boot camp’As part of effort to ensure that Liberian students earn higher marks in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) formerly WAEC, a youth organization operating in Montserrado County Electoral District #13 has been…TNThe New Dawn15 May 2014 LiberiaEDI launches latest serviceAn international provider of global securities data, Exchange Data International (EDI), announced Wednesday the launch of its latest service, “AFED”, an unrivalled reference source of macroeconomic and financial data for all 54 countries…TNThe New Dawn8 May 2014 LiberiaBWI Principal explains visionPartial view of the BWI cafeteria auditorium under renovation and Mr. Alexander M. Massey The Principal of the Booker Washington Institute or BWI in Kakata, Margibi County, Alexander M. Massey, has outlined several development at the…TNThe New Dawn1 May 2014 LiberiaGVL’s Cadet makes impossible possible in Liberia“I got a feeling that I could serve my people and country better and in a bigger capacity after completing GVL’s Engineering Training Program in Indonesia. I am excited that my professional capacity is now developed to the extent where I’m…TNThe New Dawn25 Apr 2014

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