From Kakuma to Mankosi: Stories of connection, courage and community-led tech in Africa
Across Kenya and South Africa, communities once considered unconnectable are now proving to be pioneers. Here we share a bit more about 13 inspiring initiatives in these countries reminding us that…
Interview with Instituto Nupef: How Brazil is trying to hold Big Tech accountable
APC interviewed Flávia Lefèvre and Oona Castro from Instituto Nupef to understand the pros and cons of the recent ruling, the pressures emerging from the rise of the far right in the country and…
Brazil explores ways to hold platforms accountable in court and beyond
The Brazilian Supreme Court recently concluded a ruling on the country’s Civil Rights Framework for the Internet, legally establishing that digital platforms are not neutral in relation to the…
APC at DRAPAC 2025
The 2025 edition of DRAPAC takes place 26 and 27 August in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. APC is once again supporting the initiative, reinforcing the network’s dedication to strengthening digital rights…
Seeding change: Uniting to break the silence on digital rights in the DRC
Digital rights violations remain an invisible issue for many policymakers, regulators and law enforcement officials, and are even underexplored in many human rights circles in the Democratic Republic…
Change in Motion: Our community shaping technologies for social, gender and environmental justice
Seven projects proving community networks connect much more than devices
From Argentina to Kenya, discover seven stories from APC members working on community-centred connectivity initiatives to bridge access gaps while also creating social impact.
How can we strengthen the community-centred connectivity movement? Listen to the final episode of season 2 of our podcast
The fourth and final episode of the second season of the Routing for Communities podcast is on the air! In it, we are asking ourselves: What is still missing for this movement to grow stronger and…
Impact Evaluation of the Training Program for ICT Network Coordinators in rural and Indigenous communities in Latin America
Working towards an open, safe and rights-respecting internet
From deep dives into the ethical, legal and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI) to robust debates around private sector accountability and digital governance in crisis contexts, the…
A Novel Approach to the 11 UN Norms for Responsible State Behaviour in Cyberspace: Guidelines for Gendered Implementation
The framework provided will support states and other entities in the cybersecurity sector in enhancing the security and stability of international cyberspace while also promoting gender equality.
Every Door on going from a map user to an open source map creator
Have you ever tried mapping for the OpenStreetMap, a free, editable map of the whole world that is being built by volunteers? Every Door is a mobile app that lets you create and edit objects in it. “…
New GenderIT.org edition: Unmasking digital stalkers
In this series, writers from across the Global Majority explore various questions and raise important points around how cyber stalking defines and dictates different aspects of one’s experiences of…
Joint statement: Civil society urges end to sanctions on UNSR Francesca Albanese, demands big tech accountability for violations in Palestine
Community networks newsletter: Principles in practice from the voices of communities
My journey as a digital rights advocate elevating Tanzanian voices at the Internet Governance Forum
In this blog, Zaituni Njovu, the executive director of Zaina Foundation, tell us more about gendered digital harms in Tanzania, while sharing some strategies for localising technology and building…
Black Africans’ right to opacity and society’s violent will to know
Mardiya Siba Yahaya explores the right to opacity as a refusal of the violent demand to be visible, legible or measurable within dominant systems. Through a personal encounter and reflections from…
Discovering community through environmental justice and digital autonomy: New report on sustainable digital infrastructure
A newly released report carried out by APC members Sursiendo and May First Movement Technology is offering a crucial and urgently needed collection of “Actions for environmental justice from…
#FeministTechJoy: Initiatives rekindling expression and creativity on the internet and beyond
#FeministTechJoy is a series of annual small grants designed to spark the exploration of alternative infrastructures and strategies. Here you can find a summary of the wonderful initiatives supported…
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