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This Earth Day, we revisit the 2020 edition of GISWatch on the theme of “Technology, the environment and a sustainable world”, where authors around the world have proposed recommendations to help…

Institutions in Africa who actively advocate for community-centred connectivity initiatives and policies that promote affordable, universal and equitable access to the internet are invited to…

This review will assess progress made in implementing the original WSIS vision and outcomes, and determine future directions for creating an inclusive information society.

RightsCon attracts diverse participants – leaders, policy makers, government representatives, techies, academics, journalists and human rights defenders – all coming together to explore the…

It is only by truly including the perspectives and priorities of all stakeholders, particularly from the Global South and underrepresented communities, that we give concrete meaning to the “people-…

While digital landscapes have evolved dramatically, GreenNet remains a key force in supporting social justice movements through ethical and accessible communications technologies. In this interview,…

The WSIS+20 review and the Global Digital Compact (GDC) offer opportunities to respond to these challenges with commitments and practical measures in support of community-centred connectivity. This…

In this interview, Adriane Gama, a native of the Amazon region of Brazil, shares her reflections and draws attention to the critical need for more inclusive and equitable spaces in community networks…

In recent years, community-centred connectivity initiatives (CCCIs) have become increasingly recognised as an innovative, bottom-up solution to address the persistent digital divide by providing…

In the midst of a deeply challenging context, 7amleh’s project exemplifies how tailored digital security training and awareness campaigns can significantly improve the safety and advocacy capacity of…

As we approach the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), the signatory organisations acknowledge the progress made so far in recognising gender as a cross-cutting…

The early 2000s saw the rise of streaming media, which has dramatically increased data consumption by internet users. To meet this demand, community-centred connectivity providers must purchase…

A collective of Myanmar, regional and international digital rights organisations joined together to strongly condemn the Myanmar military for continuing to impose communication blackouts, including…

Global relief efforts, while well-intentioned, often struggle to reach the most affected communities quickly due to these complex challenges. This is why grassroots response is so crucial right now.…

Karrot is a free/libre and open source tool for grassroots initiatives and groups of people who want to coordinate face-to-face activities on a local, autonomous and voluntary basis. Find out more…

As engaged stakeholders in the WSIS+20 review process, we, the undersigned, submit the following recommendations* to help operationalise the WSIS+20 review modalities to ensure transparency,…

In the context of war, conflict, increasing authoritarianism and the erosion of digital rights, creating connections and bridges amongst stakeholders is even more important. This year's…

In this piece, 7amleh-The Arab Center for Social Media Advancement share an overview of important discussions, connections and insights resulting from this year's RightsCon. The event was an…