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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 28/09/2026

🌍 Join us on 1 October for the launch of the Community Network Builder, a new tool to help communities plan the technical and financial sustainability of local networks. 🕖 7 UTC & 21 UTC 🗣️ Spanish interpretation at 21 UTC More + register: www.apc.org/en/event/web...

Graphic promoting the “Community Network Builder” webinar. It describes the tool as supporting local network demand, supply and financial planning. Hosted by Jonathan Brewer, Community Network Builder developer, on 1 October 2026, with sessions at 7 UTC and 21 UTC; Spanish interpretation is available for the 21 UTC session. The design uses green, yellow, blue and red abstract illustrations of connectivity, landscape and nature.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 27/09/2026

Research by Women’s Center “Gulrukhsor”, developed under third cycle of FIRN, examines technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) as a continuum with offline violence, reinforcing patriarchal norms used to control women. 🎨 Illustration by @perempuanmelawanart

Cover slide with the title of the research: “I am drowning under the weight of hatred”: The scope and nature of technology-facilitated gender-based violence in Tajikistan. The illustration depicts a group of 9 Tajikistan women working together to rebuild a maze-like structure connected with semi-conductor wiring. Women are seen picking up debris from the ground and constructing the structure.

Text read: Against the backdrop of Tajikistan’s political and social context, this research examines technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) as a continuum of offline violence that reinforces patriarchal values and established gender norms that seek to control and assert power over women. This research draws on an analysis from 22 Facebook and Instagram posts, interviews with 20 women human rights defenders, 39 women participants and 55 women participating in focus group discussions. Behind the text is the same background used in the cover slide.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 22/09/2026

APC and members of our network are taking part in #RightsConContinues on 22 and 23 September 🌐 From regional meetups to a roundtable on protecting internet access in conflicts and crises, see where you can find us across the programme. 🔗 rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/righ...

APC graphic for RightsCon Continues, 22–23 September 2026. Text reads: “Join APC and our network for regional meetups and conversations on digital rights, solidarity and internet access in times of crisis.”

RightsCon Continues regional meetups involving APC members and staff. North America and Latin America regional meetup: 22 September at 8:30 p.m. UTC, co-facilitated by Jes Ciacci of Sursiendo. Asia Pacific regional meetup: 23 September at 2:45 a.m. UTC, facilitated by Red Tani of APC. Africa and MENA regional meetup: 23 September at 9:00 a.m. UTC, co-facilitated by Lama Nazeeh of 7amleh.

RightsCon Continues roundtable graphic for “Co-creating a collaborative multistakeholder emergency response mechanism to protect internet access in conflicts and crises”, taking place on 23 September at 11:30 a.m. UTC. Hosted by APC, Access Now, the Internet Governance Forum Policy Network on Cybersecurity and Resilience, 7amleh – Arab Center for Social Media Advancement and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. With Anriette Esterhuysen and Valeria Betancourt of APC and Wim Degezelle of the IGF Policy Network on Cybersecurity and Resilience.

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Norman Angel @anormanangel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Internet governance is increasingly about how we shape the technologies shaping our societies. I’ll be joining 45 fellows at #AfriSIG26 in Accra, Ghana, from 27 Oct–1 Nov 2026, exploring AI governance, data governance, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, human rights and emerging technologies.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 21/09/2026

The @teamcommunity.bsky.social Global Gathering was not only a space to reflect on today’s challenges, but also to imagine what we can build differently together. Featuring @engagemedia.org @equalitie.bsky.social Read more: www.apc.org/en/news/what...

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 19/09/2026

How do existing stigma around sexuality and gender stereotypes shape university students’ experience of finding love on social media and online dating apps in South Africa? Research by KASA Training and Development, under FIRN’s third cycle, investigates students’ experiences of TFGBV. 🧵

Cover of a carousel promoting the research report title: Experiences of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) on online dating apps and social media platforms among university students in South Africa. Behind the title is an illustration depicting a Black woman in conversation with a pixelated human-life figure. The figure is surrounded by speech bubbles and digital icons. Both the Black woman and pixelated icon are sitting on a white cloud, with semi-conductor lines underneath it.

Text read: Using surveys and focus group discussions, the research weaves together the stories of university students navigating digital spaces to find love, alongside the violence, stereotypes and stigma they encounter on social media and online dating apps within the South African context.. Behind the text is the same background used in the cover slide.

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📍Gulu, Nothern Uganda This video takes you inside Safety for Voices, our initiative that aims to strengthen digital safety and collective protection for Women Human Rights Defenders and Women in Politics across Uganda. @apc.org #OnlineSafety #Safety4Voices Watch: youtu.be/F49Mhx7V7O0?...

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APC Safety for Voices Digital Training, Dissemination and Co-Creation Workshop in Gulu.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 18/09/2026

Meet the 45 fellows joining the African School on Internet Governance 2026 🌍Coming from 20 countries, the #AfriSIG26 cohort brings together perspectives from across Africa’s internet and digital policy ecosystem. Meet the fellows 🧵

Yellow AfriSIG 2026 announcement graphic featuring Accra’s Black Star Gate. Text: “27 October–1 November 2026, Accra, Ghana. Meet the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) 2026 fellows. 45 fellows. 20 countries. A wide range of perspectives shaping Africa’s digital future.” Logos of APC, Research ICT Africa and the African Union appear below.

“What is AfriSIG?” The African School on Internet Governance is described as an intensive, interactive learning and leadership development programme bringing together people working across Africa’s internet and digital policy ecosystem. Now in its 14th edition, AfriSIG is an initiative of the Association for Progressive Communications, African Union Commission and Research ICT Africa. Two group photos of previous participants appear below.

“What will AfriSIG 2026 explore?” AfriSIG will examine internet and digital policy in Africa and globally, particularly artificial intelligence governance in the African context. Over five days, fellows will engage with AI governance and regulation; data governance and protection; digital inclusion and inequality; cybersecurity, trust and safety; platform regulation; human rights and gender; internet infrastructure and governance; and digital sovereignty and emerging technologies.

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Women Of Uganda Network @wougnet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On 11 September, WOUGNET launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, shaped through months of consultation and collaboration. Now, we turn its commitments into action. Read the full plan: wougnet.org/download-cat... #WOUGNETStrategy2030 #DigitalGenderJustice #DigitalInclusion @apc.org

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Take Back The Tech! @takebackthetech.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#SexWorkerPrideDay passed us by, but #SexWorkerPride hasn't 😉 Today, we honour sex workers’ labour, resilience & ongoing fight for dignity and justice. ❤️ @apc.org Bookmark #SexWorker led research that foregrounds the lived experiences of sex workers in Uruguay: www.genderit.org/feminist-tal...

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 17/09/2026

@greennet.social has been building digital communications for social and environmental justice for 40 years. 🌱 Founded in 1985, it helped NGOs and activists get online when email and international information exchange were still costly and difficult. 🧵

Cream-coloured slide introducing GreenNet’s beginnings in 1985. Small magenta text near the upper left reads 1985. The main heading, It started with a need to connect, is displayed in large white text across overlapping magenta and dark green blocks. Body text reads: Founded in 1985, GreenNet helped NGOs and activists access digital communications when email and international information exchange were still costly and difficult. A large dark green quote box at the bottom contains a quote from Mitra Ardron: We saw the need for NGOs to have the same kind of access to technology... His name appears below in pale green capital letters. Abstract magenta and green circular and radiating shapes decorate the corners.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 15/09/2026

At the 2026 TeamCommUNITY Global Gathering, members of the APC community reflected on some of the issues shaping digital rights work today.

Turquoise graphic titled “Reflections from our community.” Text reads: “At the Global Gathering, members of the APC community came together to share experiences, questions and ideas on care, connection, technology and collective action.” Abstract multicoloured plant shapes appear on the right, with APC and Global Gathering branding at the bottom.

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ARTIGO 19 Brasil e América do Sul @artigo19.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

POV: chegou a hora de imaginar outros futuros para a internet! De 23 a 25 de setembro, a ARTIGO 19 realiza o Festival Compartilhe no Hub Green Sampa - Centro de Inovação Verde Bruno Covas, em Pinheiros, São Paulo.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 14/09/2026

At #HRC63, APC joins partners for a discussion on protecting human rights defenders facing surveillance, restrictive laws, censorship and technology-enabled attacks. 📅 15 Sept, 14:00–15:00 Geneva time 💻 Watch online: www.youtube.com/live/mCQTTV-... @accessnow.org @privacyinternational.org

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HRC-63 Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 11/09/2026

Developed by Sangath under FIRN’s third cycle, this research centres the experiences of 14 transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse people, examining how TFGBV intersects with caste, class, religion, disability and region in India. 🎨 perempuanmelawanart on IG for FIRN

Cover slide with the title of the research: The TransNET project: The role of intersectionality in shaping experiences of technology-facilitated gender-based violence among transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse persons in India. The illustration depicts a diverse group of 7 non-binary, trans gender and gender-diverse people from India, with different skin colours and attire working together to construct a digital portrait of a person.

Text read: Adopting an intersectional and participatory approach, this research centres the stories of 14 transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse people (TNBGD) and explores the intricate ways in which technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) intersects with other forms of marginalisations – caste, class, religion, disability and region, in the Indian context. The researchers examine participants’ experiences of TFGBV, the strategies they use to resist violence and safeguard themselves, and the barriers they face in accessing support. Behind the text is the same background used in the cover slide.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 10/09/2026

APC congratulates our member @7amleh.bsky.social on receiving a 2026 EFF Award! The award recognises 7amleh’s longstanding work to advance Palestinian digital rights and defend freedom of expression, access to information and human rights online.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 09/09/2026

What does gender-responsive AI governance actually look like? At the launch of APC’s research on AI and TFGBV, speakers reflected on the gaps between gender equality commitments and how AI governance is actually implemented. Read more: www.apc.org/en/news/ai-a...

Light blue quote card featuring Rebecca Ryakitimbo, described as a feminist technologist, researcher and community leader. Large dark blue text reads: We need to find sort of a mechanism for… different instruments to be able to communicate to each other. The words communicate to each other are highlighted on a pale peach background. Decorative illustrations include large quotation marks, a purple cloud-like technology icon, flowing turquoise lines, leaves and abstract shapes.

Light blue quote card featuring Marina Meira, public policy coordinator at Derechos Digitales. Large dark blue text reads: A gender-balanced panel does not necessarily produce a gender-responsive discussion. The words gender-responsive discussion are highlighted on a pale peach background. The lower part of the graphic shows an illustration of a person with long dark hair facing a panel of simplified figures, with a green speech bubble containing a scribble, surrounded by abstract blue shapes.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 05/09/2026

What does openness mean when power, inequality and exclusion are built into the systems around us? GISWatch 2026: Free/libre and open source software – Visions of openness from the Global South brings together nine reports examining exactly that. Read the report: giswatch.org/2026-special...

Orange graphic with teal and navy hand-drawn illustrations around the edges, including a person walking in the upper right. A large pale cream rounded rectangle contains text about the Global South FLOSS world being confined and under-resourced while also being a place where resistance, brilliance and diversity are forged. Below, bold dark-blue text identifies the source as the Preface by hvale vale and Valeria Betancourt of APC.

Dark navy graphic with orange and teal illustrated shapes across the top and a small illustrated person near the bottom right. A large light-grey rounded rectangle contains text arguing for the decolonisation of FLOSS and stronger identification with marginalised communities in the Global South. Bold white text below identifies Introduction: From the edges by Alan Finlay of APC.

Teal graphic with orange and dark-blue hand-drawn decorative shapes at the top and right edges and a small illustrated woman near the lower right. A large pale blue-grey rounded rectangle contains text explaining that FLOSS funding is not neutral and can reproduce North-South imbalances through decisions about projects, contributors and priorities. Below, bold dark-blue text identifies Funding FLOSS: Power, governance and the Global South by Tara Tarakiyee.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 04/09/2026

How can feminist perspectives on care contribute to the development of consensual digital forensics and the fight against technology-facilitated gender-based violence? This research by MariaLab, under FIRN’s third cycle, explores digital forensics for civil society, especially TFGBV cases.

Cover of a carousel promoting the research report title: Feminist digital forensics: A study and a proposal for development. The illustration shows three woman-presenting persons, with different skin colour and hair styles, standing side by side. The first person is wearing a headset with a microphone; the second person is holding a clipboard and wearing a safety helmet, and; the third person is standing confidently.

Illustrated text reads: This research report documents MariaLab’s incursion into the field of digital forensics and its applications for civil society, particularly in cases of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). As a feminist hacker organisation, MariaLab aims to develop feminist helplines through the systemisation of information and the development of knowledge in digital forensics. Below the text is the same third woman-presenting person on the cover slide.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 02/09/2026

#GISWatch is much more than a publication. For nearly two decades, it has brought together civil society organisations, activists, researchers and journalists – particularly from the global South – to examine how technology policies affect their societies.

Illustrated beige, orange and teal cover featuring past GISWatch publications and a person walking. Text: “What is GISWatch? A global civil society platform for monitoring the information society – and changing it.”

Beige slide with abstract orange and teal illustrations. Text: “More than a publication. GISWatch is a collaborative process that brings together civil society organisations, activists, researchers and journalists – particularly from the Global South. Together, they examine how information and communications policies affect their societies.”

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 31/08/2026

More than 25 people from the APC community are heading to Estoril for the 2026 @teamcommunity.bsky.social Global Gathering, 4–6 September. 🌍 Three days of community-led exchange at the intersections of human rights, technology and social justice.

Magenta graphic headed “Why are we at the Global Gathering?” Text explains that the gathering brings together people working at the intersections of human rights, technology, social justice, civil society and journalism. APC and its network will create spaces around FLOSS, feminist research, AI ethics, secure convening, community-centred connectivity and community-governed technology. A note highlights that APC can be found throughout the gathering at Booth 3.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 29/08/2026

What can an intersectional examination of technology-facilitated violence reveal about the interplay of political, economic, legal and digital systems in Egypt? Research by our partner Cairo 52, under the third #FIRN cycle, explores these realities to inform resistance, policy and advocacy.

Cover of a carousel promoting the research report title: Propaganda, hostility and resistance: Realities of technology-facilitated violence in Egypt. Below the title is an illustration in mint green background, with three human-like figures standing on top of the tall building confronting and tackling the chained eyeballs in black and white and in various sizes. The eyeballs are wrapped around a giant mobile phone.

The text appears against a plain background and reads: This research provides an intersectional examination of the complex array of political, economic and social structures that contribute to the realities of technology-facilitated violence (TFV) in Egypt, perpetrated by both state and non-state actors. Centring on the stories of 20 participants, including migrants and refugees, digital content creators, women's rights defenders and feminist activists, the research prioritises making visible the perspectives of a diverse range of groups affected by TFV, acknowledging their varied lived experiences.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 27/08/2026

🌱 Building a more open and community-centred internet takes alternatives. From email and collaborative tools to digital safety and decentralised platforms, the @apc.org community has plenty to share. We gathered some starting points in one place. What would you add? 💻 www.apc.org/en/news/how-...

Dark green graphic reading “You do not have to change everything at once.” Five cards suggest alternative digital tools: ProtonMail, RiseUp and Thunderbird for email; Nextcloud, CryptPad and EtherPad for sharing; BigBlueButton, Jitsi and Signal for meetings and chat; Firefox, Mastodon, Tor and PeerTube for web and social; and KeePassXC, Deflect and RiseupVPN for digital safety. Text at the bottom invites readers to “Explore more alternatives” at apc.org.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 22/08/2026

How do whiteness, power & colonial legacies continue to shape Black women & gender non-conforming persons’ experiences with technology in South Africa? FIRN research by our partner at the University of Cape Town explores their experiences & resistance to TFGBV. 🎨 Illustration: @perempuanmelawanart

Cover of a carousel promoting the research report title: Black women and gender non-conforming persons and technology-facilitated gender-based violence: A decolonial feminist exploration. Below the title is an illustration depicting seven women and gender non-conforming presenting individuals building a structure using blocks in different colours and featuring circuit board lines. In front of them is a tall plant blooming with a single flower. The root and trunk of the plant is in black, while the leaves are in green and the flower is in red, symbolising the colours from the Pan-Africa flag. The boxes and individuals are glowing in purple.

Text read: This research adopts a decolonial feminist approach to centre the experiences and resistance of Black women and gender non-conforming persons in South Africa, while examining how whiteness, power and colonial legacies continue to shape online violence. Using digital archiving and narrative approaches to interviews, the research brings forth the stories of 31 Black women and gender non-conforming persons, including bloggers, journalists, mothers, LGBTQIA+ individuals, academics, creatives and community members. Behind the text is the same background used in the cover slide.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 18/08/2026

🌱 Communities across the Global South are sharing their own stories of environmental harm, resistance and protecting their territories. LocNet select nine narratives - from 125 proposals - exploring the intersections of community-centred connectivity and socio-environmental justice.

Graphic introducing “Local narratives on connectivity and socio-environmental justice,” asking how communities are telling their own stories of environmental harm, resistance and technology. APC and Rhizomatica logos appear above the title, with illustrated community buildings and colourful flowers decorating the design.

Graphic explaining LocNet’s call for narratives, which received 125 submissions and selected nine narratives exploring communities’ experiences, reflections, creations and projects around environmental harm, territorial protection and storytelling. The pink design features line drawings of buildings and decorative flowers.

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Take Back The Tech! @takebackthetech.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A.I. dehumanises human beings. In #militarised contexts, #AI identifies, tracks, and eliminates "targets" within seconds. Life-and-death decisions are made via systems that do not understand context, history or humanity ⬇️ @globalvoices.org @apc.org #military #war globalvoices.org/2026/04/22/f...

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For AI to work for us, it will have to stop pretending to be us

Could there be a version of this technology that allows us, as feminists and human rights advocates, to engage with it without compromising our politics or our commitment to defending intersectional h...

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 15/08/2026

What does resistance look like for LGBTQIA+individuals amid worsening inequalities & deeply rooted heteropatriarchal norms in Ethiopia? Research by our partner from Ethiopia under the third cycle of the FIRN, explores OBGV impacting LGBTQIA+ individuals & their resistance. 🎨 sirius for FIRN

Cover of a carousel promoting the research report title: Queer resistance: Online gender-based violence against LGBTQIA+ Ethiopians. Below the title is an illustration depicting an Ethiopian dressed in blue, combing the hair of another person dressed in stripy orange, yellow and brown clothing. The illustration is drawn from a top angle and the face of both persons are not visible.

The text reads: “This research challenges the monolithic narrative of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Ethiopia as passive victims of online gender-based violence (OGBV) by looking into the impact of OGBV and the ways they resist, find solidarity and express joy in living their truths online. Using intersectional feminist theory as a framework, the research explores the inherent link between gender, race and social class as social identities that shape the complex and multi-layered nature of OGBV in the Ethiopian context.” Below the text is the same illustration from the cover slide.

The text reads: “At the core of the research are the experiences and stories of 58 participants – 50 LGBTQIA+ individuals, both those living in-country and those living in exile, and eight feminist advocates.” Below the text is the same illustration from the cover slide.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 07/08/2026

What does meaningful connectivity look like when communities lead the way? Our latest Community Networks Newsletter features stories from Africa, Asia and Latin America on community-centred connectivity, policy and research. ⬇️ Read the newsletter

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Community networks newsletter: Communities building the evidence for meaningful connectivity

What does meaningful connectivity look like when communities lead the way? Across Asia, Africa and Latin America, local initiatives are answering that question by designing and implementing connectivi...

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 07/08/2026

What does it mean to embrace limitations as an act of decolonial resistance at a time when genocide is unfolding endlessly, both on the ground & across digital technologies? This FIRN research, led by Kohl, explores genocide as a continuum of settler colonialism. 🎨 Myra El Mir for FIRN

Cover of a carousel promoting the research report title: We are the interruption: Technology, militancy, and endless genocide. Below the title is a bright yellow illustration featuring a red fist holding a white key. Above the fist is an eye, illuminating multiple colours and framed within rainbow-like arches with black clouds. Surrounding the arcs are barbed wire, six faces looking in opposite directions, situated on a network-like back ground. Logos for Kohl, APC and FIRN appear on the bottom.

Illustrated slide with text reading: “This research project addresses genocide as a universal continuum of settler colonialism through its imbrications with technology and gender. The authors looked at genocide as a common occurrence for Indigenous and colonised peoples, despite what historical erasure tells them – faced with endless colonial expansion and capitalism, they have theorised this recurring reality and condition as “endless genocide.” The same illustration from the cover slide is used as the background.

Illustrated slide titled “The interruption”. The text reads: “For many, colonial violence and gender-based violence are experienced both physically and digitally. The research, through a decolonial feminist intersectional analysis, shows how technology-facilitated violence as a tool for military warfare is used to surveil, censor, manipulate, coordinate genocide and legitimise the colonial annihilation of Palestinians.” Below the text is an illustration of an eye branching out to three different tarot cards labelled “Death”, “Failure” and the third card shows an abstract image centering Keffiyeh pattern and poppy flower.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 06/08/2026

Communities know what their connectivity needs are & they should have a voice in shaping the policies that affect them. As #SouthAfrica reviews its Electronic Communications Act, community connectivity practitioners are bringing their lived experience into digital policy discussions through ZASDIP.

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How community connectivity pioneers are changing South Africa’s digital policy and regulation

As South Africa updates its digital policy landscape, community network practitioners are leading the push for inclusion. Read their insights on how to bridge connectivity gaps and ensure that the voi...

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Take Back The Tech! @takebackthetech.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tired of pre-programmed responses generated by opaque algorithms designed to please you and hold your attention? @apc.org #AskAPeer by GenderIT.org & @globalvoices.org centers human creativity and connection in the age of AI ⬇️ globalvoices.org/special/dont... #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Human

Don't Ask AI, Ask A Peer
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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 04/08/2026

Long before the EU's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), open source communities were already building tools to improve software transparency, track vulnerabilities, and strengthen software supply chains. Linux Magazine's latest NGI0 article explores how public investment made this possible.

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The Answer Was Already on the Shelf » Linux Magazine

How public money built defenses for open source software (way) before the law required them.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 31/07/2026

🌍 Across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, APC members and partners are advancing digital justice through locally rooted action. 🧵⬇️ Discover the latest edition of Change in Motion, our quarterly digest showcasing stories from across the APC network. 📖 www.apc.org/en/news/chan...

Cover slide for APC's Change in Motion – Edition 4. The title appears above a collage-style illustration reading "No technology is neutral." Subtitle: "How APC's community is shaping technologies for social, gender and environmental justice."

Introduction slide featuring a collage of APC publications, illustrations, online meetings and event photos. Text explains that Change in Motion is APC's quarterly digest highlighting stories from across its global network, covering community connectivity, digital rights, feminist research and AI governance.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 29/07/2026

How do Black Brazilian women carve out their own spaces online amid racism, sexism & misogynoir? This research by Minas Programam, part of the Feminist Internet Research Network (FIRN), explores strategies of resistance, connection & possibility. Unroll the thread. 🎨 Illustration: Clarice Wenzel

Illustrated slide titled “About the research.” The text reads: Centring the stories of 12 Black Brazilian women who are writers, politicians, technologists, students, community organisers, artists and journalists, this research by Minas Programam emerged as a space for knowledge production created by and for Black women and girls. Two illustrated Black women stand back to back alongside small speech bubbles representing conversations.

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We put out a call for African feminist and women's rights organisations to join a #digitalsafety audit and training initiative. We expected interest. We didn't expect this. Over 125 applications. 20 countries. We could only pick 15. Read the full report 👉🏾 bit.ly/TheWaitlistA...

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 28/07/2026

APC member Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in) has issued a statement on reports that social media posts related to the Cockroach Janta Party protests have had their visibility reduced online, calling for transparent and rights-respecting platform governance.

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Software Freedom Law Center, India

Defending Digital Freedoms Since 2010 Promoting Open Knowledge, Free Speech, Online Privacy, Innovation & Equality, Collaboration. Running Digital Defenders Network (“DDN”), community of lawyers and t...

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 21/07/2026

Meta's reported shift towards AI powered moderation has significant implications for communities across #SouthAsia. Our latest #APCTalk by Usman Shahid explores why platform integrity depends on human expertise, cultural understanding and local knowledge.

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Meta’s AI ambitions and platform integrity in South Asia

When tech corporations announce layoffs, the accompanying linguistic framing is almost always sanitised: restructuring, optimisation, strategic reallocation, etc. But what disappears beneath these eup...

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IFEX @ifex.org · 20/07/2026

#Palestine 🇵🇸 @7amleh.bsky.social New study, “Algorithms of Violence,” examines how organised crime networks use TikTok to spread violent content, promote criminal identities, and recruit youth in Palestinian society in Israel. Read here

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Hamleh - New 7amleh Study Examines the Role of TikTok’s Algorithms in Reproducing Organized Crime Culture within Palestinian Society in Israel

July 20, 2026, 7amleh - The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media has launched a new study titled "Algorithms of Violence: Analysis of Behaviors, Representations, and Implications of Organized...

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 21/07/2026

Community-led connectivity starts with local knowledge. Our new video follows the Blended Training for ICT Network Managers in Indigenous and Rural Communities, from online learning to bootcamps in Kenya and Mexico, where participants turned knowledge into action. 🎥 media.apc.org/w/vp79KAoprm...

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SMEX @smex.org · 15/07/2026

New research! With the help of @privacyinternational.org, we’ve published a groundbreaking research paper on how the SWANA region functions as a site of production, a consumption market, and a live testing ground of militarized tech. Read more: smex.org/new-report-o...

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New report on the militarization of tech in the SWANA: Produced, tested, deployed - SMEX

Human testing. Those two words evoke mental images of inhumane experiments and feelings of disquiet, as they should. Yet human testing of militarized technology is happening in the Southwest Asia/Nort...

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In exactly 30 days, Zanzibar becomes the place where Africa's builders, thinkers, creatives, and community leaders share the same room to show the world what building with data actually looks like. Get the full picture at datafest.africa #JengaNaData #DataTamashaAfrica26

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 17/07/2026

Public investment in open source is helping shape Europe's digital autonomy. The first article in a five-part series explores how open chip design and open Electronic Design Automation (EDA) are making semiconductor innovation more accessible & reducing dependence on proprietary tools. ⬇️ Read more

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The first in a five-part series on how public funding of open source contributes to digital autonomy.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 16/07/2026

At #WSIS2026, @apc.org staff, members and partners joined 17 sessions and events, advancing digital justice, meaningful connectivity, gender equality and inclusive AI governance. Here's a look back at some highlights from our week in Geneva.

Green and white title slide reading "Looking Back at APC during WSIS 2026." The letters "APC" are filled with photos from APC's participation at the WSIS Forum. A button reads "Swipe to see the highlights." APC, WSIS Forum 2026, United Nations and ITU logos appear at the bottom alongside the event details: 6–10 July 2026, Geneva, Switzerland.

Text reads: "17 sessions and events, including Feminist AI Innovation from the Global South and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance." A collage of photos shows participants gathered around conference tables during discussions and workshops at WSIS, with speakers, laptops and audience members engaged in dialogue.

Text reads: "Across every conversation, APC advanced human rights, meaningful connectivity, gender equality, community-led infrastructure, sustainable financing and accountable AI governance." Photos show APC representatives speaking during panel discussions, a keynote address at the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, and participants meeting around conference tables.

A collage features APC's exhibition booth with publications, a panel discussion, and a group photo of participants from a Feminist AI event. Text reads: "The conversation continues. From Geneva to communities around the world, APC will continue advancing digital policies that are rights-based, inclusive and shaped by the people they serve."

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 06/07/2026

Meet APC's internet governance lead, Valeria Betancourt. Recognised in the Tech Diplomacy Global 50, Valeria is helping shape responsible technology policy worldwide. This week, she's also serving as a High-Level Track Facilitator at #WSIS2026.

Graphic introducing Valeria Betancourt at WSIS Forum 2026. It announces that APC's internet governance lead has been appointed as one of the WSIS Forum 2026 High-Level Track Facilitators, highlighting her decades of experience in internet governance, digital justice and human rights. A green-tinted photo of Valeria appears in the background.

Graphic highlighting Valeria Betancourt's international recognition. It features the cover of the Tech Diplomacy Global 50 publication alongside a portrait of Valeria. The text explains that she was recognised among global leaders in technology policy, digital governance and international cooperation, reflecting APC's commitment to rights-based digital governance.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 06/07/2026

📍Day 1 at #WSIS2026 APC joins conversations on the future of internet governance, the #WSISPlus20 review, gender equality in AI governance, digital inclusion, and more. 🔗 www.apc.org/en/news/apc-... See where our staff, members and partners are speaking today. 👇

Illustration promoting the session From Negotiation to Implementation: Reimagining the IGF in the WSIS+20 Era. The top half has a green gradient background listing speakers and their organisations. The bottom half has a white background with the session title, organisers (Global Network Initiative and Global Partners Digital), note that APC is speaking, and event details: Monday, 6 July 2026, 10:00–10:45 local time (UTC+02:00), Room E, ITU Varembé Building, physical and virtual.

Illustration promoting the session WSIS Action Line C1: WSIS+20 in Action: Implementation, Cooperation and Review – Part I. The top half has a green gradient background with circular headshots of speakers and their organisations. The bottom half has a white background with the session title, organiser (UNDESA), note that APC is participating, and event details: Monday, 6 July 2026, 13:00–13:45 local time (UTC+02:00), Room H1, ITU Montbrillant Building, physical and virtual.

Illustration promoting the session Measuring what matters: Embedding gender equality in AI governance through gender-specific indicators. The top half has a green gradient background with circular headshots of speakers and their organisations. The bottom half has a white background with the session title, organiser (The Gender in Digital Coalition), note that APC is speaking, and event details: Monday, 6 July 2026, 14:00–14:45 local time (UTC+02:00), Room G3, ITU Varembé Building, physical and virtual.

Illustration promoting the session Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World. The top half has a green gradient background with circular headshots of speakers and their organisations. The bottom half has a white background with the session title, organiser (ICT4D Collective), note that APC member Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is speaking, and event details: Monday, 6 July 2026, 16:00–16:45 local time (UTC+02:00), Room L1, ITU Montbrillant Building, physical and virtual.

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 04/07/2026

📣 APC's Global Programme Director Raman Jit Singh Chima will speak at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance's closing high-level plenary. 🗓️ 7 July • 16:30–18:00 (UTC+2) Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e...

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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) @apc.org · 03/07/2026

AI governance shouldn't reinforce existing global inequalities. @apc.org has joined civil society organisations from across the Global South in endorsing a joint statement calling for AI governance that centres human rights, global equity and planetary justice. ⬇️ Read the joint statement

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Joint statement issued by the Global Digital Justice Forum and the Global South Alliance at the Global Dialogue on AI Governance

The Global Digital Justice Forum (GDJF) and the Global South Alliance (GSA) call on the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance to deliver on a Global South-led AI paradigm, anchored in a vision of rights...

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