Access to information day (#AccessToInfoDay)
Event reports
28 September 2016
On November 17th 2015, the 38th General Conference of UNESCO adopted a resolution declaring September 28th International Day for Universal Access to Information (http://en.unesco.org/iduai2016/about-day). this decison was taken to replace the Right to Know Day celebrated since 2002. UNESCO's hope in consecrating this day as the “International Day for Universal Access to Information” was that it will provide for…
Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2016 (#FIFAfrica16)
Event reports
23 September 2016
The Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa is scheduled to take place on September 27–29, 2016 in Kampala, Uganda. Hosted by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (@cipesa), this 3rd edition will host a series of discussions that will follow up on developments as well as explore new issues affecting internet freedom in Africa. The Forum provides a unique opportunity to deliberate…
South Africa National IGF
Event reports
22 September 2016
The South African Internet Governance Forum 2016 (ZAIGF 2016) will be held at the Wanderers Club from the 22-23 September 2016, during ISPA's iWeek, under the theme: 'Internet Governance in South Africa - Harnessing ICT to Achieve Economic Inclusion'. APC who is co-organising this event; will see the participation of Anriette Esterhuysen (Executive Director-APC) and Emilar Vushe (Africa Policy Coordinator-APC).…
African School on Internet Governance
Event reports
20 September 2016
Organised by the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), The goal of AfriSIG is to give Africans from multiple sectors and stakeholder groups the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to enable them to participate effectively in internet governance processes and debates at national, regional and global levels. AfriSIG also builds the…
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria: Status of Internet Freedom in Africa
Statements/Press releases
29 August 2016
In May 2016, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) released State of the Nation, a report on the status of Internet Freedom in Nigeria, which documented the threats to internet freedom and digital rights with a focus on legislative frameworks and policies in Nigeria — and incidents of these threats…
APC launches new interactive platform for the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms
Statements/Press releases
26 July 2016
Engage with the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms
The African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms was developed to broaden the view of civil and political rights to include internet-related issues that are important for developing country actors. Those for whom the Internet is a vital platform for expression and participation, including women’s rights activists…