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Each month, more than half a billion Africans access the internet – this is more than all the internet users in North America and the Middle East combined – and that number continues to grow.  As the internet and digital technology become more and more integrated into all aspects of life, governance, and the economy in Africa, the inequalities and challenges we face online are reflected offline. We face new challenges to our human rights in the digital context – including unequal access, censorship and violence online. We must work.

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Event Dates :

Date: 20th July 2022

Time: Time: 16.00 EAT/ 14.00WAT/15.00SAST/09.00EST

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AIRA Talks

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  • Uganda: Renew UN human rights mandate

    ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa Issued a statement on Uganda’s decision not to renew the mandate of the Office of the OHCHR. They urged the government to rescind the decision and renew the mandate of the office. ‘We see this move as part of an ongoing government-led offensive geared towards further shrinking civic space,’ said Mugambi Kiai, Regional Director for ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa. Read the full statement here.

    Uganda: Renew UN human rights mandate

  • LRC: Surviving the Classroom

     LRC launched a new podcast that takes a serious look at sexual misconduct and how it hinders girls' right to education. The podcast raises awareness and discusses solutions to create safe and inclusive learning environments for all girls. Details here.

    LRC: Surviving the Classroom

  • Pivots, Perseverances & Pleasures

    POLLICY published the 3rdAfrican Women in AI paper which explored how Artificial Intelligence affects the African context for women and gender, with a focus on pathways, challenges, and solutions from the viewpoints and perspectives of our respondents. Download the report here.

    Pivots, Perseverances & Pleasures

  • CIPIT PARTICIPATES IN THE RIGHT TO RESEARCH IN AFRICA CONFERENCE: A WEEK OF DEBATES ON COPYRIGHT AND ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE

    CIPIT wrote an article about the role they played in the “A Right to Research in Africa? week of Debates on Copyright and Access to Knowledge” conference which was held from 23rdto 27th of January 2023. Read more about this here.

    CIPIT PARTICIPATES IN THE RIGHT TO RESEARCH IN AFRICA CONFERENCE: A WEEK OF DEBATES ON COPYRIGHT AND ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE

  • KICTANet: Know the Feminist Principles of the Internet

    KICTANet released a video explaining the Feminist Principles of the Internet; they are a series of statements that offer a gender and sexual rights lens on critical internet-related rights. Watch the video here.

    KICTANet: Know the Feminist Principles of the Internet

  • KICTANet: Why You Should Contribute to Shaping the Global Digital Compact

    KICTANet published an article encouraging the public to contribute to the UN Global Digital Compact, which can help to build a more inclusive and sustainable digital future for all. Read it here.

    KICTANet: Why You Should Contribute to Shaping the Global Digital Compact
    The African Internet Rights Alliance (AIRA) envisions an Africa where digital rights are upheld in all aspects of life, governance, and the economy, ensuring equity and prosperity across the continent.

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