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Journalism shapes peace. Access to reliable, verified information is not optional; it is fundamental to building peaceful, just and resilient societies. When information is manipulated, it fuels division and erodes trust. When it is free and truthful, it strengthens accountability, fosters dialogue and upholds human rights. On #WorldPressFreedomDay, @UNESCO calls for the protection of freedom of expression and support for journalism as a pillar of peace. unesco.org/en/days/press-…

Introducing VAWE A fair election is a safe election with a level playing field, but what makes an election unfair? Today, we drop Part 1 of our #NoBarriers series: Ending Violence Against Women in Elections (VAWE). youtu.be/YCi4PuvMepg?si…

DEGRADING REMARKS ON PODCAST YATU ZAMWA unequivocally condemns the vile & degrading remarks by Mathias Musumali against young women & mothers. These comments are not "entertainment" - they are dangerous, shameful, & a direct assault on the dignity of women & girls @IBAZambia

Goodbye manual tracking, hello digital future! 💻 Over the next 5 days, @UNECA & Lusaka City Council are working to digitalize the City's Plan (2026-2028).Using the IPRT, we are ensuring city goals are perfectly aligned with #Agenda2030 & #Agenda2063 for a more sustainable Lusaka

The UN Country Team in Zambia met with Dr. @chomilambo, recently elected Vice President of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. His nomination endorsed by the Africa Group reflects Zambia’s continued contribution to multilateral cooperation and effective UN governance.

UNESCO STATEMENT ON INTERNET SHUTDOWNS unes.co/f6xwk5

🚨 New Year, New Collaboration 🚨 We’re inviting partners to co‑author the 2025 Annual Digital Rights Report with BloggerZM. Focus: privacy, security, literacy, access, child online protection & human rights in tech. Details: 🌐 bloggersofzambia.org #OpenSpaceZM

#AccessToInformation in Practice: An Analysis of Information Requests filed by select citizens in Uganda 2025 As we mark #IDUAI2025, the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) releases new data analyzing citizens’ Access to Information (ATI) requests submitted to Uganda’s ministries, departments, and agencies between 2018 and 2025, with a special focus on this year. The findings are sobering: 🔹 Only 9.7% of ATI requests received responses. 🔹 On average, responses took 56 days (1.8 months) — far beyond statutory timelines. 🔹 Most requests were redirected or went unanswered, exposing persistent barriers to citizens’ right to know. Citizens continue to seek information on issues that matter most — public procurement, health, land and natural resources, governance, finance, and elections — demonstrating a strong demand for accountability and transparency in how public resources are managed. While a few institutions show responsiveness, the overall data points to systemic non-compliance with the Access to Information Act (2005). Strengthening information disclosure is not only a legal duty — it’s essential for trust, citizen participation, and environmental justice. AFIC remains committed to advancing open governance across Africa by supporting both citizens and institutions to realize the right to information in practice. #AccessToInformation #Transparency #Accountability #OpenGovernment #IDUAI2025 #EnvironmentalJustice #RightToKnow

@Mwazi @WanifraWIN @zadama24 YOUR VOICE, YOUR POWER : OWNING YOUR NARRATIVE AS A MEDIA LEADER Ms. Loyce Saili has advised journalists to stand on integrity. There are no shortcuts to success - you have to put in the work & stand on principle. #Zambia #WomenInNews

WOMEN IN NEWS WINS! Amazing insight into the career of Loyce Saili, ZANIS Director. She has shined as a reporter, communications expert & now leading the national news agency. #Zambia

💸Grant opportunity💸 @journalismfund is offering €84K in project grants for organizations supporting investigative journalism on environmental issues. Applicants can submit a project proposal for collective development and support services by Oct. 9! buff.ly/2oKux3E

2025 WORLD PASSWORD DAY Bloggers of Zambia hosted a World Password Forum. Platform to expand knowledge on digital safety & hygiene. Bloggers of Zambia CEO Richard Mulonga has called for broader sensitisation in communities. Secure Today, Safer Tomorrow! @zambloggers

🔐 May is Password Awareness Month! Join Bloggers of Zambia on May 30, 2025, for a 1-day event packed with tools & tips to: • Strengthen passwords • Protect your data • Own your digital life 📅 Save the date! #OpenSpaceZM #CyberSecurity #PasswordAwareness #DigitalSelfCare2025

"Let us challenge ourselves to build systems where accountability flows both ways: the media to the public, and the industry to its own."- @QueenterMbori. #AnnualMediaSummitKE2025 @MediaCouncilK

AMWIK is glad to be part of the #AnnualMediaSummitKE2025 which brings together media professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the impact of technology on journalism, regulatory challenges and the media’s role in promoting public interest. The summit is also the launchpad for the Code of Conduct for Media Practice, 2025, which aims to strengthen professionalism, accountability, enhance press freedom and adapt to a changing media environment. @QueenterMbori @MediaCouncilK @DavidOmwoyo @MoICTKenya @honkabogo @KUJ_Kenya @KenyaEditors @Oduorerick @zubeidahkananu @vicbwire @katibainstitute @jhr_kenya

How are newsrooms adapting to the #AI revolution? Our Age of AI in the Newsroom report captures insights from #media organisations experimenting with AI tools to enhance workflows, cut costs and connect more deeply with their audiences. Read full report: womeninnews.org/2025/05/the-ag…

Just 4 days to go until #DRIF25!!! From April 29th to May 1st, 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia, Paradigm Initiative (@ParadigmHQ) will host the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF25), a global convening of changemakers advancing digital rights and inclusion across the Global South. Theme: Promoting Digital Ubuntu in Approaches to Technology Dates: April 29th – May 1st, 2025 Venue: Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia @DRIForum will explore these thematic areas: - Digital Inclusion - Data Protection - Artificial Intelligence - Human Rights and Freedoms - Trust and Accountability - Marginalised Groups - Privacy and Cybersecurity - Digital Security - Emerging Technologies Attendees can expect keynote addresses, expert panels, community-driven conversations, and meaningful networking opportunities, all grounded in the spirit of Ubuntu! Learn more at drif.paradigmhq.org Follow for updates: @driforum on X and Instagram. #DRIF25 #MyDRIFUbuntuExperience #DigitalRights #InclusionMatters

We will be joining our very own @JoanitaNajjuko and the rest of the panel for #DRIF25 as they unpack challenges and opportunities for a just digital future 📌Happening in Zambia 🙌🏿 🗓️30th April ⏰12:40pm CAT 🏡Room 3 Learn more here drif.paradigmhq.org

I'll speak about tech policy, digital public infrastructure, and AI at #DRIF Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2025. Looking forward to talking in person with partners. @DFRLab @paradigmhq @cipesaug tinyurl.com/24498qpj #DRIF25 #DRIF

Tech & Media Convergency (TMC) is excited to have our CEO, Asha D. Abinallah (@AD_Abinallah), joining global changemakers at #DRIF25 to discuss the future of the African digital landscape! The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF), organized by Paradigm Initiative, is an annual gathering of stakeholders committed to advancing digital rights, inclusion, and equitable access to technology across Africa. Together, we will explore key issues around internet governance, privacy, and policies shaping a just digital future. #DRIF25 #MyDrifUbuntuExperience #TDC2025 #InternetGovernance

I am speaking at Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2025. Please check out my talk if you're attending the event! @paradigmhq #DRIF25 #DRIF - via #Whova event app