Strengthening Youth Civil Society Coordination in Uganda: The Power of Digital Platforms
In Uganda, youth civil society organizations (CSOs) play a vital role in advocating for change, addressing societal issues, and empowering young people to create a better future. However, coordinating these efforts effectively is essential for maximizing impact and achieving
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Empowering Women in the Digital Era: Insights from the Regional Training on Universal Acceptance
Yesterday marked a significant milestone as I had the privilege of participating in and addressing the Regional Training on Universal Acceptance (UA). The event was specifically designed to empower women in leadership roles and to foster youth engagement in
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Safeguarding Democracy in Africa: The Imperative of Internet Access During Elections
In the ever-evolving landscape of human rights and democracy, Africa stands at a critical juncture. With elections looming in 21 countries across the continent, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has issued a resounding call to action,
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Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2024: Empowering E-Safety at Meritah Primary School, Mukono
Excitement filled the air at Meritah Primary School in Mukono as we embarked on a journey to promote digital safety and empower students with essential e-safety skills. It was an honor to lead an e-safety training session, utilizing the
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Gender Inclusive & Best Practices Governing Online Spaces
WOUGNET in partnership with the Association for Progressive Technologies (APC) organised a workshop to discuss gender inclusive and best practices governing online spaces in Uganda, especially women’s rights in Uganda. The workshop is under Our Voices Our Future Project
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ICT Policy Planning For Good Governance
Today I embark on a journey of learning about ICT policy planning for Good Governance. The course is offered by the International Telecommunications Union under the ITU Academy. This course explains the linkages between ICT and the development
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Addressing The Digital Divide Through Digital Literacy Training Programs
Digital literacy training programs (DLTPs) are influential in developing digital skills to help build a more inclusive and participatory ecosystem. The training curriculums under these programs often focus mainly on developing information-seeking and communication competencies, besides the basic operations of
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The Role Of Youth Safeguarding Uganda’s Digital Landscape
Encryption is a means to an end which is Data Protection. Because of encryption, we are able to achieve privacy. It ensures that data is not stolen, changed, or compromised. Encryption ensures that our economy will continue to grow
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The internet we want – Empowering Young People In Uganda
According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) National Laborforce Survey 2021, Only 19 percent of the youth use the internet. Of these 97% use Internet for social networking, 32% for academic work, and 10% for searching for jobs
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Digital Adoption Crucial To Success of AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was launched in January 2021 and it commits signatories to removing tariffs on 90% of goods for other signatories, to progressively liberalize trade in services, and to address other non-tariff barriers. All
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