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What did Africa Get out of NetMundial Internet Governance Discussions?

9 May 2014

Our previous analysis of African stakeholders’ contributions to the initial NetMundial open submission process found that stakeholders from Africa emphasized human rights and role of governments in matters of internet governance.

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What did Africa Get out of NetMundial Internet Governance Discussions?
9 May 2014
What did Africa Get out of NetMundial Internet Governance Discussions?
how social media companies increase risks for LGBTQ+ people in Africa

Rainbow-burning: how social media companies increase risks for LGBTQ+ people in Africa

4 Dec 2024

Colonial-era laws and a global anti-rights movement are fueling LGBTQ+ repression across Africa. Access Now documented 214 threats on platforms like TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp, underscoring widespread risks.

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Rainbow-burning: how social media companies increase risks for LGBTQ+ people in Africa
4 Dec 2024
Rainbow-burning: how social media companies increase risks for LGBTQ+ people in Africa
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Africa LGBTQ+ digital threats survey 

10 Oct 2023

In Africa and many regions around the world, queer people and members of LGBTQ+ communities face constant threats to their fundamental human rights, including entrapment, doxxing, harassment, or arbitrary arrest.

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Africa LGBTQ+ digital threats survey 
10 Oct 2023
Africa LGBTQ+ digital threats survey 

Africa Policy Manager (Location Options-Africa)

23 Apr 2021

As Africa Policy Manager you will lead Access Now’s work, bringing an international perspective to achieve the Organization’s mission by ensuring that legislation and policies around the Region respect and extend human rights in the digital age.

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Africa Policy Manager (Location Options-Africa)
23 Apr 2021
Africa Policy Manager (Location Options-Africa)
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When telcos fight back: Can standards bodies help #KeepItOn in Africa?

31 May 2017

A close look at the proposal to deny internet resources to governments that shut down the internet.

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When telcos fight back: Can standards bodies help #KeepItOn in Africa?
31 May 2017
When telcos fight back: Can standards bodies help #KeepItOn in Africa?
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