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#FIFAfrica24 We are also live-streaming all our parallel sessions on our channel. You can watch, follow, and engage in the discussion via this link 👉🏾 youtube.com/watch?v=7JwLwC… #InternetFreedomAfrica #DigitalRights AfricTivistes

Today, in commemoration of #SaferInternetDay, we partnered with Maendeleo Foundation to kickstart online safety training activities in schools with today's session at Suubi Primary School. Students learnt about how to protect themselves while online. #StaySafeOnline Internet Society

🚀 We are hosting the Africa Meetup at #RightsCon25! 🚀 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation to shape Africa’s digital rights future! Join leading activists, technologists, and changemakers. When: Tuesday, 25 February 2025. Where: Room 3F South; Taipei

This year's #UgSIG2025 Lead Co-ordinator Beatrix gave opening remarks, elaborating about what the school is all about, and explaining further about today's two key sessions that include a review of the WSIS+20 and the Global Digital Compact (GDC) initiatives. #UIGWeek2025

We were honored to host the ISOC Uganda Chapter Uganda School on Internet Governance (USIG) and the Uganda Youth IGF on April 28–29 at the Innovation Hub as part of the annual Uganda Internet Governance Week, which was themed "Building Uganda's Digital Governance Together." These sessions

Still on the #UYIGF2025, Alfred Oryem of ACME Africa conducted an interactive workshop, "Decoding the Digital Storm," focusing on identifying and combating misinformation and hate speech in Uganda's online sphere. He also debunked prevalent myths in the Ugandan media. #IGF

"The Uganda Internet Governance Forum (UIGF) is a multistakeholder effort to illuminate issues and cultivate constructive discussions about the future of the Internet in Uganda" - Airwe Josh, President ISOC Uganda Chapter , while giving opening remarks at the ongoing #UIGF2025. #UIGWeek2025

.Lillian Nalwoga, the UIGF Convenor, extended a heartfelt welcome to the #UIGF2025 participants. "We're all here to collaborate on Building Uganda's Digital Governance Together, and today's agenda is rich with opportunities for engagement". Access full agenda via shorturl.at/BQcjs

The Ministry of ICT&NG Minister Hon.Dr.Chris Baryomunsi, at #UIGF2025, stressed Uganda's need to rapidly advance in technology to support rapid development, emphasizing the importance of the Digital Transformation Road Map in achieving this. #UIGWeek2025 #IGF2025

The Hon. Hon Sarah Opendi, Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentary Internet Governance Forum (UPIGF), launched the UPIGF with Parliament of Uganda Dep Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, Ministry of ICT&NG Hon.Dr.Chris Baryomunsi, and fellow MPs, marking a commitment to strengthening Internet policy and legislation.

Today, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, officially launched the Uganda Parliamentary Internet Governance Forum (UP-IGF) at Mestil Hotel, Nsambya. The event was organized by ISOC Uganda Chapter in partnership with the Uganda Internet Governance Forum. While

"NITA-Uganda is boosting digital access through their work on national digital infrastructure, USSD, device affordability, and e-gov't services, including last-mile connections and WiFi hotspots" - Ms. Julian Rweju Ag. Director E-Government, NITA-U during the #UIGF2025

While Uganda has numerous AI innovations currently, Dr. Nakatumba-Nabende, Head of The Makerere AI and Data Science Research Lab, while at #UIGF2025, notes that AI law complexities (bias, ethics etc) require local tech partnerships & agile governance, while considering varying global legal approaches. #IGF

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa launched the Uganda Parliamentary Internet Governance Forum (UP-IGF) at Mestil Hotel, Nsambya today under the theme “Building Uganda’s Digital Governance Together”. The forum focuses on user protection, digital rights,

🗓️May 29, 9AM EDT Join Steven Feldstein in conversation with #DigitalDemocracyNetwork experts Lillian Nalwoga Janjira & Akin Unver, as they discuss the emerging issues and debates surrounding technology, democracy, politics, and society. RSVP here!👇 carnegieendowment.org/events/2025/05…

What's the impact of U.S. funding cuts on digital democracy research, and what does it mean for other countries who could stand to gain? Akin Unver explains at today's Digital Democracy Network event with Steven Feldstein, Lillian Nalwoga, and Janjira Sombatpoonsiri:

Satellite technology offers promising solutions for expanding internet access across Africa. Yet, Starlink's case also shows the ongoing challenges in closing Africa’s digital divide. Lillian Nalwoga analyzes in the latest #DigitalDemocracyNetwork compendium👇 carnegieendowment.org/research/2025/…

Whether you're onsite or online, the #IGF2025 ⚡️Virtual Experience, takes you both into the 20th IGF - including the Virtual Village - and into some of Norway's most🚞beautiful sites. Discover a new way to be at IGF and participate live! bit.ly/4kUxygd

Starting SOON today, 12:30pm CET! Join us at the #IGF2025 Plenary Hall with Hollywood actor, producer Joseph Gordon-Levitt to discuss how generative AI is impacting artists, & what governance approaches can help protect and empower creators globally. Join live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k…

Officially kicked off #IGF2025 in Lillestrom #Norway. The world comes together to discuss how to build a fair and just digital future.