Digital Human Rights Lab

An algorithmic system funded by the World Bank, meant to determine which families should get financial help, ended up excluding those who needed it. @hrw's report underscores why govt programs that use automated decision-making need more transparency. technologyreview.com/2023/06/13/107…

📢📢We want YOU to join us at the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (#FIFAfrica23). This year, we are hosted by 🇹🇿 #Tanzania🇹🇿! Submit your session proposal or travel support application 👉🏾cipesa.org/2023/06/submit… Be a part of the community advancing #InternetFreedomAfrica

📢Open Call for Innovators📢 IDEA D4D Innovation Days in #Uganda 📅10th - 14th July Register here: 👉Karamoja: tinyurl.com/5n9xvspf 👉 Hoima/Albertine: tinyurl.com/3987b82z 👉 Rwenzori: tinyurl.com/3w2haumj 👉 Kigezi: tinyurl.com/569796m9 @PollicyOrg @dhrlab

#OPPORTUNITY: Are you a Ugandan-based woman human rights defender interested in expanding your knowledge of digital tools? Here's an opportunity to improve your skills: buff.ly/3NiZwDT

Join us online for deep dive into the Digital Transformation Road Map and how accelerators connect to the NDP III Agenda with Amos Mpungu- Principal IT Officer @MoICT_Ug with the link events.zoom.us/ev/ApAQfDhnwnh… #InnovateUG @TheVillageUG

The #DataFestAfrica 2023 registration is now open! This year's DataFest will be held in two cities in East Africa. The pre-event will take place in Kampala, Uganda on 29th June, followed by the main event in Nairobi, Kenya on 12th and 13th July. Register👉docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your skills in the #DataFestAfrica VizQuest Challenge. The deadline is approaching fast. Visit datafest.africa/VizQuest/ to get started and join us in revolutionizing #datavisualization! #DataFestAfrica @PollicyOrg @MoICT_Ug

DHRLab is at #SIF23 & we are excited for Day 2! We can't wait to discuss Weaponizing of access, Targeted violence & resistance, Content governance, platform accountability in times of crisis, gender, intersectional identities, & more. Crucial and timely conversations. Let's chat!

📢 New report alert! 🚀 📑 Dive into our comprehensive study on online violence against women in the 2022 Kenya general elections. 🇰🇪 Discover the alarming findings and gain insights into the challenges faced by women politicians Full report👉vawpke.pollicy.org #ByteBullies

Tune in to the #DigitalRightAfricaPodcast episode 3 on Friday, June 2nd for an insightful session on "Data Protection in Uganda - Regulators Corner" with special guest, @DirectorpdpoUG the National Personal Data Protection Director of Uganda 🇺🇬 📷: bit.ly/3VcB0XE

Gendered disinformation is a new digital phenomenon where online attacks target outspoken women, particularly those of influence - politicians, journalists, or activists. Will the men stand up for them? globaldigitalinclusion.org/2023/03/20/mem…

What does the impact of data governance and artificial intelligence look like for Africa? Join Sherine Achieng, Niyel Advocacy Officer & Zulfa Bobina, Researcher at @PollicyOrg for a robust conversation on Twitter from 1500h GMT tomorrow. Save the date! #ChangeCreators

As AI systems advance rapidly & integrate into our everyday technologies, concerns about their safety and ethics arise. Studies reveal serious implications, especially for marginalized groups, overshadowing their potential benefits. digitalhumanrightslab.org/blog/on-automa…

Drumrolls🥁🎉 We're thrilled to introduce the speakers of our upcoming webinar; 🎙️@LucyBiteete 🎙️@mmubangizi15 🎙️@dcmukasa 🎙️ @ggithaiga 🎙️ @mocero1 Moderator: Bella Twiine Join us as we explore the transformative power of ICT in Uganda. Register 🔗 bit.ly/ICTBudgetWebin…

🚀 Get ready for the next #DataLadies session on 31st May! Dive into the world of Pandas, the go-to library for data analysis and manipulation. Join @PollicyOrg x @InnovationHubUg to learn data cleaning techniques and unleash the power of Pandas. Sign up👉bit.ly/DataLadiesMay

Just a reminder the deadline for the Women Techsters Fellowship Class of 2024 is approaching. Deadline: 27 May 2023 Apply Today✍️ forms.office.com/pages/response…

🚀 Calling all data visualisation enthusiasts! The 2023 DataFest Africa Data VizQuest challenge is here! Unleash your data visualisation skills, make an impact, & win exciting prizes. 💃 Join the quest today at datafest.africa/vizquest! 📊 #DataFestVizQuest23 #DataFestAfrica

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 Role👩‍💻: French Interpreter Aim👨‍💻: Support our consultative works in data governance across Kenya🇰🇪, Zambia🇿🇲, Ghana🇬🇭, and Côte D'Ivoire🇨🇮. Know someone or are you the perfect fit? Visit our website for more details! 🌟 🔗: 👉 pollicy.org/events/were-hi…

🇰🇪 Meet us in Nairobi for a masterclass on digital security As part of our training series with @Jigsaw, we’re hosting a workshop on keeping safe online. ⏰ 8 June 📍 Cheche Books & Coffee, Kauria Close, Lavington, Nairobi Sign up➡️ bit.ly/3Ix8VoV