The Digital Human Rights Lab is a joint project by @PollicyOrg, @betterplacelab, @fc__org to strengthen Human Rights in the Digital Age. #digitalhumanrightsug
Kampala, Uganda
Joined September 2019
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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. technologyreview.com/2023/06…
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📢📢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 👉🏾cipesa.org/2023/06/submit-yo…
Be a part of the community advancing #InternetFreedomAfrica
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📢Open Call for Innovators📢
IDEA D4D Innovation Days in #Uganda
📅10th - 14th July
Register here:
👉Karamoja: tinyurl.com/5n9xvspf
👉 Hoima/Albertine: tinyurl.com/3987b82z
👉 Rwenzori: tinyurl.com/3w2haumj
👉 Kigezi: tinyurl.com/569796m9
@PollicyOrg @dhrlab
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The Innovation Days are back, and this time they're taking place in #Uganda! During these events, stakeholders will come together to collaborate and interact in co-designing innovative solutions to the challenges and problems related to #digitalization.
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#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: buff.ly/3NiZwDT
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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 events.zoom.us/ev/ApAQfDhnwn…
#InnovateUG
@TheVillageUG
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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👉docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your skills in the #DataFestAfrica VizQuest Challenge. The deadline is approaching fast. Visit datafest.africa/VizQuest/ to get started and join us in revolutionizing #datavisualization! #DataFestAfrica
@PollicyOrg @MoICT_Ug
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!
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📢 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👉vawpke.pollicy.org/
#ByteBullies
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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 🇺🇬
📷: bit.ly/3VcB0XE
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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? globaldigitalinclusion.org/2…
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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.
digitalhumanrightslab.org/bl…
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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 🔗 bit.ly/ICTBudgetWebinar
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🚀 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👉bit.ly/DataLadiesMay
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Just a reminder the deadline for the Women Techsters Fellowship Class of 2024 is approaching.
Deadline: 27 May 2023
Apply Today✍️
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🚀 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 datafest.africa/vizquest! 📊
#DataFestVizQuest23 #DataFestAfrica
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🚨 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! 🌟
🔗: 👉 pollicy.org/events/were-hiri…
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🇰🇪 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➡️ bit.ly/3Ix8VoV
ALT Digital Security Workshop Learn how to identify digital security threats and stay safe online Cheche Books & Coffee, Kauria Close, Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya 8 June