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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join us at the forum in Bangkok on 8 October, 2026 at 11:00 am BKK time, as part of "Prevention, movements and technology: Approaches to ending violence against women and children." See you there! @hpanday.bsky.social

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Survivors identified where existing models failed, brought in experiences those models were missing, and helped us build classifiers that make more sense in South Asian contexts.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We’ll be sharing what we’ve learned from building toxicity classifiers through survivor-led participatory AI with women and gender minorities across Nepal, India and Sri Lanka.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We’re excited to share that our work with building large-scale multilingual toxicity datasets has been accepted for presentation at the SVRI Forum 2026 in Thailand.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

More than 2 billion people in South Asia are living with AI systems that help decide what online abuse looks like. What would it mean for survivors to shape those systems?

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

DigiSem is organised by the Weizenbaum Institute, the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt), the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS), and the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The seminar brings together research on AI bias, platform regulation, disinformation, and the protection of vulnerable groups, asking what digital safety should look like when technology gets things wrong.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Catch us at the Digitalisation Research Seminar 2026 tomorrow at 10:00 am CET in the Main Hall at the Weizenbaum Institute, Berlin. We will be sharing more about our process, what we learned, and the questions we’re still sitting with.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For over two years, we’ve worked with young survivors of online violence across Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India to look closely at the forms of online misogyny moderation systems often miss, and how can survivors define and correct those failures at the scale of the internet.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Who gets to decide what counts as abuse online? Is it the person experiencing it, or the system reviewing it?

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

For more details, check the Mozilla Festival website here: mzl.la/joinme @hpanday.bsky.social

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We’re bringing the science, the tools, and plenty of room to practice to @mozilla.org Festival 2026 from October 28-30 in Barcelona. Find us at Mimosa Workshop at 10:00 am CET on October 28 for “Hitting the wall in political conversations? Explore the art and science of bridging.”

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What helps us stay curious when we strongly disagree? There’s a growing body of research exploring exactly that, and some surprisingly practical ways to listen, respond, and find a path through difficult political conversations.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

On 10 July, we will be at the WSIS Champions Ceremony, where BunkWithKindness is being recognised as a WSIS Champion under the category “Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society"! See you there! @hpanday.bsky.social @lonelydignity.bsky.social

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We will be in Geneva this week! On 8 July [today], we will join the Multistakeholder Convening on AI Governance at Palais des Nations, joining conversations on operationalising AI governance in Asia.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Thank you to our supporters, well-wishers, and peers for believing in us, and for helping us move one step closer to a digitally thriving space! You can explore our tool here: www.bunkwithkindness.dignityindifference.org.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

At Dignity in Difference, BunkWithKindness is part of our larger work to understand what helps people bridge across difference online. We are building the models, evidence, tools, and practice to ask how we might show up more empathetically and kindly with each other in digital spaces.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We are grateful, and honestly a little humbled, to share that BunkWithKindness is a WSIS Champion in the "Ethical dimensions of the information society" category at the World Summit on the Information Society Prizes 2026. @hpanday.bsky.social @lonelydignity.bsky.social @itu.int

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

We are deeply grateful to the jury, researchers, and partners of the Rebalance consortium. This award validates DiD's approach of pursuing systematic reforms to address the challenges of South Asia's information ecosystem. @hpanday.bsky.social

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

We are humbled and proud to share that Dignity in Difference has been awarded the Rebalance Project’s “Businesses that Support Democracy” prize, chosen from a global pool of finalists.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

However, businesses can & must do better by championing equity, amplifying voices of marginalized communities, and fostering civic participation. The Rebalance Observatory critically examines this intersection and provides evidence, resources, and insights to help rebalance democracy & capitalism.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Democracy is under threat from capitalism. With profits overshadowing rights and lobbying replacing accountability, businesses have too often become complicit in eroding the very systems that enabled them to thrive.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Swipe to read insights from the preliminary data. Record your voice on the platform here: pol.is/8r58ukcjps @dridhata.bsky.social @hpanday.bsky.social

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

1. VOTE: Quickly vote "Agree", "Disagree", or "Pass" on statements from fellow citizens. 2. ADD: Is your perspective missing? Add your own statement for others to vote on. 3. EXPLORE: Instantly see where we agree and disagree on a real-time opinion map.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Use the link down below to record the collective imagination of what the country’s future can look like. You can also vote on their behalf. The platform is a live conversation in three simple steps:

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

But this is only the beginning. We aim to reach 100,000 voices, bringing their insights to the decision-making table. Not everyone is online and that is where we need you. Ask your friends, classmates, or neighbors in Nepal: What should Nepal’s interim administration do next?

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

That is why our community in Nepal has taken the lead in capturing every perspective with a stake in the country’s future. Already, a consensus has emerged: the interim government must be held accountable and prioritize delivering fair elections.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

“There are decades when nothing happens; and there are weeks when decades happen.” September 8 was one of those weeks in Nepal. A new movement broke through years of inertia, opening space for a wide range of possibilities.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Read key insights from featured speakers and experts. The full recordings are now available here: techandsocialcohesion.org/asia-pacific...

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The Asia Expo of the Council on Tech and Social Cohesion brought together 150+ technologists, peacebuilders, academics, and policymakers to unpack what it means to design technology that fosters trust, social cohesion, and constructive dialogue in South Asia.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Presented by: Himanshu Panday, co-founder of Dignity in Difference. Together, these demos ask: What would it mean to listen with accountability? And how can peacebuilders, not platforms, lead the digital future? Less than 12 hours to go! Register now: lnkd.in/g-wapmCY

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The second presentation is by Dignity in Difference. Their work demonstrates how natural language processing and digital anthropology can be used to build safer, more inclusive online spaces, particularly in contexts marked by identity-based violence and polarization.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Presented by: Allan Cheboi, digital forensics specialist at Build Up, with deep expertise in tracking disinformation, online extremism, and influence operations, in conversation with Lena Slachmuijlder, Senior Advisor at Search for Common Ground, Co‑Chair of the Council on Tech and Social Cohesion.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

How can digital listening reshape peacebuilding? The first presentation features the Phoenix platform, developed by Build Up; an open-source, non-commercial tool designed for peacebuilders and mediators to ethically monitor and interpret social media conversations.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Join us to explore what prosocial technology could look like in Nepal, Asia, and beyond. Check the link here to register: lnkd.in/g-wapmCY

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The session will be moderated by Himanshu Panday, a digital anthropologist and co-founder of Dignity in Difference. His work focuses on empowering policymakers, non-profits, citizens, and youth through research, advocacy, and capacity-building.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Dr. Dovan Rai is a computer scientist, educator, and writer. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Body & Data, a nonprofit organization advocating for digital rights and a feminist internet.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Prince Shah Chaudhary is a passionate social innovator and CEO of SpeakUp Nepal, Nepal’s first civic tech petition platform, empowering citizens to amplify their voices and hold institutions accountable.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Dr. Pitambar Bhandari is an expert in Conflict, Peace, and Development Studies, heading the Department at Tribhuvan University in Nepal. With over a decade of experience, he adeptly navigates discussions on power dynamics and political intricacies through thorough research and insightful teaching.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Salina Dangol is currently serving as the IT Director at the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, where she leads the strategic development and implementation of technology-driven initiatives aimed at enhancing education systems and administrative efficiency.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

This session brings together local expert voices to explore the potential of deliberative technology, and the structural, cultural, and political challenges it brings. The panel will conclude with reflections on how to bring deliberative technology in Nepal and Asia.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Cancel your other plans and join us tomorrow at the CTSC Asia Expo for a hybrid firebrand panel on Deliberative Technology for Asia and Nepal: Opportunities and Challenges for Participatory and Citizen-Centric Decision Making.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Join us to explore what prosocial technology could look like in Nepal, Asia, and beyond. Check the link here to register: lnkd.in/g-wapmCY

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Salina Dangol is currently serving as the IT Director at the Department of Money Laundering Investigation, where she leads the development and deployment of secure, technology-driven systems to strengthen financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and digital oversight.

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Dignity in Difference @dignityindiff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Join us to explore what prosocial technology could look like in Nepal, Asia, and beyond. Check the link here to register: lnkd.in/g-wapmCY

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