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Access to low-cost monitoring kits is allowing community networks to collect local environmental data – to better understand phenomena like deforestation or agricultural burning. As the world follow…

This essay draw a connection between digital infrastructures and (non)access to the internet as an element in centuries of predatory exploitation. The author suggests that the current methods used to…

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council is an important mechanism for the promotion of human rights in digital contexts. This report is intended to support…

Taking this year's FIFAfrica in Namibia as an opportunity, we asked our members what gives them hope, what change they wish for, and how we can act together. Members identified three interlinked…

Gendered disinformation is emerging as a powerful tool to silence women and gender-diverse people in Africa, especially activists, journalists and politicians. Drawing from APC’s panel at FIFAfrica…

Collective solidarity and action can play a powerful role in responding to defenders at risk. This support, however, needs to be articulated in a participatory way that is meaningful to their…

This summary statement focus on the centrality of human rights to achieve the WSIS vision of building a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented Information Society.

APC and other civil society organisations remain deeply concerned that the UN Convention Against Cybercrime (UNCC) will facilitate human rights abuses across borders. The UNCC obligates states to…

Recognising its groundbreaking work, APC member Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in) was honoured with the EFF Award recently. Over the past decade, SFLC.in has actively engaged in strategic…

The Global Gateway is an investment strategy of the European Union that bundles together funds for sustainable development, member state contributions and private sector finance. Our call in their…

By 2027, we are committed to shape digital norms, policies, standards and processes that are democratic and rights-respecting to ensure that the internet and digital technologies are governed as a…

In these times of social upheaval, strikes and other forms of citizen mobilisation and protest in Ecuador and Peru, Derechos Digitales has launched “Tips for digital safety during protests”, a guide…

To mark Encryption Day this year, we’ve prepared a selection of resources to help you learn more about what encryption is, why it matters for our rights, both online and offline, and how you can use…

The projects selected for NGI Zero Commons Fund sixth open call serve a rich variety of use cases, from collaborative real-time video editing to a decentralised consumer market place and more. The…

We’ve just released our latest annual report. In a series of four news pieces, we’ll share concrete examples of how we’re creating impact, both on ourselves and the world. Our annual report can be an…