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Did you know? Online bullying, harassment, and threats are forms of gender-based violence known as Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV). This type of abuse happens through digital channels, targeting individuals based on gender and impacting their mental and emotional well-being. According to The Economist Intelligence Unit research, 85% of women have faced online violence worldwide. 65% of women know others in their circles who have been targeted online Also, the research shows that young women are disproportionately impacted by online violence. 45% of Gen Z and Millennials report personal experiences, compared to 31% of Gen X and Baby Boomers. Your words have power. Choose kindness online. OGBV is a serious issue that affects millions. Let's make a difference! #CyberAwarenessKe #EndOGBVKe #OrangeTheWorld 

Have you heard about the risks human rights defenders face online? Well, many women activists endure threats, harassment, and harmful disinformation that can spill over into offline violence. Let us all stand against OGBV! #DigitalAccessProgramme #EndOGBV

Have you heard about the risks human rights defenders face online? Well, many women activists endure threats, harassment, and harmful disinformation that can spill over into offline violence. Let us all stand against OGBV! #DigitalAccessProgramme #EndOGBV

Kenya’s 2024 Finance Bill sparked a wave of digital protests, with Gen Z, millennials, and citizens uniting online against Value Added Tax (VAT) hikes, vehicle levies, and subsidy cuts. 🚨 Using digital tools, they simplified the bill’s impact, mobilized locally and globally, and demanded accountability. From the first #RejectFinanceBill2024 post to global solidarity protests, social media amplified the movement's reach, showing how ICT transforms civic participation. 🎯 Key highlights of the report: 1. Coordination on X for protest guidance and documenting police brutality, with videos like those analyzed by CNN’s Larry Madowo. 2. High visibility of hashtags like #OccupyParliament and #RutoMustGo, igniting global support from cities like London, Berlin, and New York. 3. Celebrities and public figures are joining online, including a viral video of anchor Shishka Arora taking on the #AngukaNayo challenge. 4. Gen Z-led movements secured government concessions, inspiring similar actions in Nigeria and Uganda. 5. Crowdfunding to cover protest-related medical, legal, and funeral expenses. Increased disinformation, with AI-generated fake content and digital authoritarianism tactics like internet throttling reported. 6. Twitter Spaces became hubs for real-time discussions, and “doxxing” or “Salimia” publicly pressured parliamentarians and officials. 7. Civil society organizations (CSOs) play a vital role in mobilizing public opinion and supporting digital rights. This moment highlights the need for transparent data practices, digital rights protection, and stronger digital literacy so every voice is heard. 💡 Read the full report on these insights and actions in the link below! https://lnkd.in/dM5ubbmW #FinanceBill2024 #DigitalRights #CivicEngagement #KenyaProtests

Our CEO Dr. Grace Githaiga was featured among 5 global digital advocates who are dedicated to building technology and digital ecosystems that are inclusive — and include human rights, safety, and privacy by design. USAID

💡Did you know? Female politicians often face extreme online gender-based violence, with everything from explicit messages and privacy breaches to intimidation. Do you think enough is being done to protect women in politics from online harassment? Let’s speak up to make online spaces safer! #DigitalAccessProgramme #EndOGBV

We have submitted our recommendations on the Public Participation Bill 2024, emphasising the importance of human rights and ICTs in public participation processes. Our submission includes a detailed matrix highlighting our concerns and proposals for specific provisions. We are committed to working with stakeholders to ensure the bill promotes inclusive and meaningful public participation. https://lnkd.in/dYBDVxi9

How do WACC partners experience digital justice — or injustice — in their respective contexts? Yesterday, our partner forum #waccKathmandu2024 opened with a chance to share and discuss in small groups with partners from different parts of Africa, Asia, Southeastern Europe, and the Middle East. Here with Pie Mabanta-Fenomeno of Communication Foundation for Asia (CFA) in the Philippines, Abida Pehlic of Udruzenje "Novi put" in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mahmoud Al-Borini of Community Media Network in Jordan, Neema Masitsa KICTANet in Kenya, and Mark Aquino of Migrante Middle East in the United Arab Emirates. We're organizing the WACC partner forum in collaboration with AMARC Asia-Pacific to deepen the understanding of communication rights as the essential building blocks for social justice in our digital world. The aim is to give a communication rights response to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS+20. #DigitalJustice #CommunicationRights #GlobalDigitalCompact #WSIS20 With Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants, Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN), Asmita Women's Publishing House, Media & Resource Organization (ASMITA), Centre for Gender, Family, and Environment in Development (CGFED), Common Room Networks Foundation (Common Room), Computer Professionals' Union, Gender & Media Connect Official Page, Ideosync Media Combine, Indigenous Television, Local Democracy Agency (LDA) Tunisia, Methodist Development and Relief Agency (MeDRA), Mission for Migrant Workers, Uganda Media Women's Association (UMWA), Uks Research, Resource, and Publication Centre, Dhaka University Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Vision Association for Culture and Arts (VACA), WACC Asia, Women of Uganda Network Tasneem Ahmar Suman Basnet Christel Kimberly Cantillas David Iribagiza Dev Kumar Sunuwar Ramakrishnan Nagarajan Gitiara Nasreen Jack Nassar Kudzaiishe Ndawana Vincent Rajkumar, Sarita Shrestha Patience Zirima Brot für die Welt WSIS Process 📷 Robert Bichler

Women journalists are among the most affected by online gender-based violence (OGBV). They often face harassment and threats for simply doing their job. Let’s stand against this vicious cycle! #DigitalAccessProgramme #EndOGBV

Did you know? Gender shapes power and access, making women, girls, LGBTQIA+, and marginalized groups more vulnerable to violence, both online and offline. Let's work towards a safer, more equal digital space. #DigitalAccessProgramme #EndOGBV