Making the connection: National to international bodies, and back down APC worked with members Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) and Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) to engage in Uganda’s review during the Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. Our joint report focused on women’s rights and the internet. The review resulted in the government of Uganda accepting… Read More
Groundbreaking work to expand the focus of internet rights advocacy to economic, social and cultural rights Human rights advocacy in the digital sphere has historically focused on civil and political rights like freedom of opinion and expression. APC’s groundbreaking Connecting Your Rights project expanded the range of rights contemplated in internet rights advocacy and research to include economic, social and cultural rights (ESCRs), exploring the critical role that the internet can… Read More
Landmark resolution recognises contribution of African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) adopted a landmark resolution in November on the Right to Freedom of Expression on the Internet in Africa. The first of its kind passed by the Commission, the resolution recognises the role of the internet in advancing human and peoples’ rights in Africa and specifically acknowledges the value… Read More
Member story: Civil society filibuster against anti-terror bills in South Korea In 2015, the South Korean government and ruling party introduced the Anti-Terror Bill and the Anti-Cyberterror Bill to the National Assembly. These bills had the potential to threaten civil liberties and human rights by giving excessive powers to the Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) in the name of preventing terrorism. The NIS has often caused… Read More
Member story: Supporting the digital rights movement in Myanmar Amidst troubling trends in relation to digital rights and internet freedoms in Myanmar in 2016, EngageMedia partnered with Phandeeyar, MIDO and the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business to host the first Myanmar Digital Rights Forum (MDRF). With over 90 participants, the MDRF provided a platform for long-time advocates for digital rights (working both locally and… Read More