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The Gender Tech Initiative-UGANDA implemented a 2-month project to build the capacity of 40 female Human Rights Defenders (journalists, bloggers, female civil society heads, Feminists, Activists and the LBT) in Northern Uganda. The training was held in Gulu district but 10 of the participants came from the neighbouring districts (Kitgum, Lira, Arua and Pader ) …

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On the 22 nd of APRIL 2021, Gender Tech initiative-Uganda with support from the Digital Human Rights Lab commemorated the Girls in ICT Day event which was held at the innovation village in Gulu district. This day is celebrated yearly to highlight the need to promote technology career opportunities for girls and women in the …

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This online violence against women journalists causes significant psychological harm – particularly when it is regular and sustained. In fact, mental health effects were the impacts most frequently identified by the women journalists interviewed, with a substantial number  saying  they  had  sought  medical  or  psychological  help  or  took  time  off  work  to  recover.  However,  online  …

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Female journalists have taken their place and space online but face unique challenges altogether because society in general is patriarchal and disfavors them, thus they have received their share of online bullying, threats and abuse. Online violence against women is on the rise and includes cyber bullying, trolling, cyber stalking, defamation/ hate speech, online harassment, …

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Journalists should protect themselves and their sources by keeping up-to-date on the latest digital security news and threats such as hacking, phishing, and surveillance. Journalists should think about the information they are responsible for and what could happen if it falls into the wrong hands, and take measures to defend their accounts, devices, communications, and …

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Journalists use a wide range of devices to produce and store content, and to contact sources. Many journalists, especially freelancers, use the same devices at home as well as at work potentially exposing a vast amount of information if they are lost, stolen, or taken. Our Trainer Mr. Willy Choo-woo gave the participants concrete device …

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The digital gender divide has been recognized as a challenge to achieve gender equality for women. As societies become increasingly dependent on digital technology, women, their broader communities and national economies are at risk of losing out on the positive promise of full participation in digital economies.   There are several factors that impede women and …

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Many University students are experiencing a surge of violence and abuse online a shadow pandemic spreading alongside the Covid-19 crisis. As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, many students were given steps to address online abuse so that they can participate online without fear. As part of our …

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Activity Report Sexual and Gender Based Violence denies women security and the right to enjoy fundamental freedoms and forces them into subordinate positions compared to men. A district, sub-county, and individuals affected in these cases cannot reach their full potential as long as women’s potential to participate in their society is denied. I, Ruth Atim …

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We traveled to pabbo Sub County which is 40 Kms from Gulu town to do a research to find out the prevalence of and attitude towards GBV among adolescents in Northern Uganda From the research, we found out that S/GBV is a considered a “normal” / common phenomenon. Cases of rape and incest are however …

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