Centre for Information Technology and Development

Embracing Women’s Power in ICT and Community-Centered Connectivity in Nigeria. As part of the local Network (LocNet) initiative to integrate gender in the community-centered connectivity Initiative, On October 22nd, I successfully hosted an inspiring Women's Circle in Abuja, with key women who are making waves in shaping the future of women in the Technology space in Nigeria, during the meeting, powerful voices came to gather to reimagine the role of Women in Nigeria’s Information Communication Technology and Community Centered Connectivity space. The key takeaways from the meeting include: 1. Gender-inclusive Policies: Advocating for frameworks that can support women at every digital frontier, from policy to practice. 2. Strategic Education: ensuring women in rural have access to digital knowledge and skills tailored to their realities. 3. Community and Cultural Alignment: Building solutions that resonate with our local norms and values, making tech more accessible to every woman. Together, we tackle questions on what it takes to empower women in ICT, overcome obstacles, and leverage support networks. This dialogue is just a start, but with allies, mentorship, and determination, we’re shaping a future where every woman has the opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive in Nigeria’s digital landscape. #DigitalInclusion #WomenInICT #CommunituNetworks #CommunityCentered-Connectivity #DigitalEmpowerment Association for Progressive Communications Kathleen Diga, PhD Maryam Lawan Gwadabe Khadijah El-Usman Risper Arose Catherine Kyalo Yesmin Salako Zainab Bala Suwaiba Muhammad Dankabo Mary Uduma Hauwa Buba Wakili Tope Ogundipe Centre for Information Technology and Development

Le 15 octobre 2024, lors du Forum sur la participation des ONG à la 81e session de la Commission Africaine des Droits de l'Homme et des Peuples (CADHP) à #Banjul, Avocats Sans Frontières France, et ses partenaires Centre for Information Technology and Development et SPACES FOR CHANGE, ont tenu une table ronde sur le rôle de la CADHP dans la promotion des #droits_numériques en Afrique. Les participants ont appelé à des mesures de protection renforcées, en réponse à l’augmentation des coupures d'Internet et des violations des droits numériques sur le continent. Ces coupures délibérées d’Internet sont souvent mises en œuvre par des gouvernements dans le but de limiter les flux d'informations, de museler les oppositions et de maintenir le contrôle sur la population en période de crise. Elles représentent une menace directe pour les droits fondamentaux sur le continent. Les experts ont souligné les conséquences dévastatrices de ces interruptions sur les libertés d’expression, d'information et le développement économique. En 2023, 26 coupures ont été signalées dans 14 pays africains, avec un impact particulièrement marqué en Éthiopie, au Soudan et au Nigeria. Sur le territoire nigérian, l’ingérence des autorités dans le champ de l’information est importante. Elle peut passer par de la répression contre les journalistes et les médias critiques, mais aussi par la censure. Le projet e-RIGHTS, soutenu par L'Union Européenne (UE) et Lille Avocats Solidarité (Ordre des Avocats au Barreau de LILLE), demeure un outil essentiel pour renforcer les capacités des défenseurs des droits humains et des journalistes face à la répression numérique dans le pays. 🔎 Pour plus d'informations, lisez l'article suivant : https://lnkd.in/efZXXpr8 -- Anne Lutun Alexandre Croiziers de Lacvivier Matthias Cougnaud Mélanie Canovas Antoine PASSAVANT Sambatra RAHARIJAONA Charles-Edouard Otele Angela Uwandu Uzoma- Iwuchukwu Chinedu Gbulie Jovita Membis, FIMC, CMC® Ivan Paneff Emilie de Vaucresson Amanda Dubarry Camille Leflour Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS

Today we celebrate international Universal access to Information at Kano State Polytechnic Centre for Information Technology and Development

"When communities build their own future, they unlock limitless possibilities." 🌍💡 Today, we’re spotlighting our amazing team and partners at Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in #Nigeria for building their third digital Hub in Itas-internet-connected, solar-powered structures with public touch screens and world-class educational software! 🎉 Through our new model, we’re empowering organisations like #CITAD to independently create lasting change in their communities. This Hub, built entirely by #CITAD’s incredible team, represents a powerful step towards scalability. With each Hub, we’re proving that digital inclusion is not only achievable but sustainable, allowing local communities to drive their own progress. 🚀✨ At Hello World, we believe in equipping others with the skills to replicate success. By training and partnering with local organisations, we’re paving the way for communities to take charge of their own digital futures. This is how we scale impact—and it’s just the beginning. Let’s continue bridging the digital divide, one community at a time. To all our funders, donors, and partners, your support makes moments like this possible. Imagine the impact we can achieve together. 🤝 💬 Help us scale this model, empower more communities, and create a world where everyone can connect, learn, and grow. 👉 Support our mission by learning more, donating, or sharing our story today. #DigitalInclusion #EmpowerCommunities #HelloWorld #ScaleImpact #TechForGood #SustainableDevelopment #Nigeria #CommunityDriven #FundraisingForImpact Katrin McMillan Association for Progressive Communications

À l'occasion de la Journée mondiale contre la peine de mort, Avocats Sans Frontières France réaffirme son opposition à cette pratique, qui constitue une violation du droit fondamental à la vie. Le thème de cette année, « La peine de mort ne protège personne », met en lumière son inefficacité et son impact disproportionné sur les plus vulnérables. Bien que le #Nigeria n'ait pas procédé à des exécutions depuis 2016, des centaines de personnes demeurent dans le couloir de la mort. En partenariat avec la National Human Rights Commission Nigeria (NHRC) et le Legal Defense Assistance Project (LEDAP), ASF France au Nigeria a récemment organisé une consultation technique réunissant des acteurs clés du secteur de la justice. Cet événement a permis de discuter de la nécessité de réformer le système judiciaire nigérian vers des approches réparatrices plutôt que rétributives. ℹ Découvrez plus d'informations dans le communiqué ci-dessous ou sur notre site web : https://lnkd.in/e2T9X6yb -- Anne Lutun Alexandre Croiziers de Lacvivier Matthias Cougnaud Mélanie Canovas Antoine PASSAVANT Eva Gachassin Sambatra RAHARIJAONA Angela Uwandu Uzoma- Iwuchukwu Chinedu Gbulie Jovita Membis, FIMC, CMC® Ivan Paneff Emilie de Vaucresson Amanda Dubarry Camille Leflour SPACES FOR CHANGE Centre for Information Technology and Development Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS Lille Avocats Solidarité Ordre des Avocats au Barreau de LILLE

I am back at work and beginning my day with this conversation on including women in digital transformation on a panel with really interesting people, including Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, whom TechHerNG has had the pleasure of collaborating with in the past. Promoting women’s inclusivity in digital transformation requires addressing systemic barriers such as gender-based discrimination, unequal access to technology, and limited digital literacy, barriers we all know and can recite off heart. What is the consequence for non-inclusion? How do we incentivise inclusion in education, the workplace, and our homes? How do we disincentivise online violence against women and girls? Laws? Partnerships? Platform accountability? These are some of the thoughts I will put forward today. Thank you to Centre for Information Technology and Development for the invitation.

🚀 Join Us for the 2024 Women Internet Governance Forum!🚀 📅 Date: October 15, 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM (West Central Africa) This year’s theme: Promoting Gender Sensitivite internet: Women inclusivity in the Digital Transformation🌐 Don’t miss out on engaging discussions with a diverse panel of experts. Be part of the conversation that shapes the future of a more inclusive digital world! 🔗 Register now: [Click here](https://lnkd.in/deahQ-aM) See you there! 🎉

"When communities build their own future, they unlock limitless possibilities." 🌍💡 Today, we’re spotlighting our amazing team and partners at Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in #Nigeria for building their third digital Hub in Itas-internet-connected, solar-powered structures with public touch screens and world-class educational software! 🎉 Through our new model, we’re empowering organisations like #CITAD to independently create lasting change in their communities. This Hub, built entirely by #CITAD’s incredible team, represents a powerful step towards scalability. With each Hub, we’re proving that digital inclusion is not only achievable but sustainable, allowing local communities to drive their own progress. 🚀✨ At Hello World, we believe in equipping others with the skills to replicate success. By training and partnering with local organisations, we’re paving the way for communities to take charge of their own digital futures. This is how we scale impact—and it’s just the beginning. Let’s continue bridging the digital divide, one community at a time. To all our funders, donors, and partners, your support makes moments like this possible. Imagine the impact we can achieve together. 🤝 💬 Help us scale this model, empower more communities, and create a world where everyone can connect, learn, and grow. 👉 Support our mission by learning more, donating, or sharing our story today. #DigitalInclusion #EmpowerCommunities #HelloWorld #ScaleImpact #TechForGood #SustainableDevelopment #Nigeria #CommunityDriven #FundraisingForImpact Katrin McMillan Association for Progressive Communications

Nigerians need to ask questions, demand for their specific needs and seek accountability in every project carried out within their various communities. Together we can have a better Nigeria of our dream #accountability #abandonedprojects #kano #nigeria

During our panel discussion on Artificial intelligence (AI) and Disability/Gender at the 2024 Summit organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development 🤗