Updated self-affirmation from the Brazilian National Committee of Community Networks
Universal Periodic Review 52st session – Stakeholder report: Human rights in the digital context in Namibia
This stakeholder report focuses on key issues relating to human rights in the digital context in Namibia, including digital connectivity and inclusion, freedom of speech and expression online and…
Summary: Human rights in the digital context in Namibia
The APC stakeholder report focuses on key issues relating to human rights in the digital context in Namibia, including digital connectivity and inclusion, freedom of speech and expression online and…
Another false dawn for Africa? Deconstructing the AI for Development narrative
This article critically examines the dominant “AI for Development” narrative in Africa, arguing that the continent’s engagement with global AI is shaped by unequal power relations that limit its…
Growing in a network: Reminiscing about TIC A.C.’s journey
The 10th anniversary of the first Indigenous concession for telecommunications provided an opportunity to reminisce about the road travelled by TIC A.C., inviting us to look back on the historic…
Seeding change: Community networks cultivating a future where technology and social and environmental care grow together
Reflections on the impact of digital infrastructure and racism in traditional communities
Open call on community-centred connectivity initiatives and environmental justice
The Universal Periodic Review process and its potential for promoting human rights in digital contexts
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council is an important mechanism for the promotion of human rights in digital contexts. This report is intended to support…
Voices from Africa: Building hope and connection across the region
Taking this year's FIFAfrica in Namibia as an opportunity, we asked our members what gives them hope, what change they wish for, and how we can act together. Members identified three interlinked…
Defending human rights amidst increasing gendered disinformation cases in Africa
Gendered disinformation is emerging as a powerful tool to silence women and gender-diverse people in Africa, especially activists, journalists and politicians. Drawing from APC’s panel at FIFAfrica…
Building shared capacity for safety, care and resilience in 2024
Collective solidarity and action can play a powerful role in responding to defenders at risk. This support, however, needs to be articulated in a participatory way that is meaningful to their…
Joint statement on WSIS and human rights: A fundamental relationship
This summary statement focus on the centrality of human rights to achieve the WSIS vision of building a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented Information Society.
Joint statement on the signing of the UN Convention on Cybercrime
APC and other civil society organisations remain deeply concerned that the UN Convention Against Cybercrime (UNCC) will facilitate human rights abuses across borders. The UNCC obligates states to…
Community networks newsletter: Community-centred connectivity bridging digital inclusion and environmental justice
What’s behind SFLC.in’s award for defending digital freedoms?
Recognising its groundbreaking work, APC member Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in) was honoured with the EFF Award recently. Over the past decade, SFLC.in has actively engaged in strategic…
A call for inclusion, sovereignty and community-centred connectivity from the Global Gateway Forum
The Global Gateway is an investment strategy of the European Union that bundles together funds for sustainable development, member state contributions and private sector finance. Our call in their…
Collectively shaping digital standards, policies, processes and norms in 2024
By 2027, we are committed to shape digital norms, policies, standards and processes that are democratic and rights-respecting to ensure that the internet and digital technologies are governed as a…
Derechos Digitales launches “Tips for digital safety during protests”, a guide for citizen protection in Ecuador and Peru
In these times of social upheaval, strikes and other forms of citizen mobilisation and protest in Ecuador and Peru, Derechos Digitales has launched “Tips for digital safety during protests”, a guide…
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