Digital Woman Uganda (DWU) on behalf of the Digital inclusion COP will be leading in conducting digital literacy training for the member’s Digital Inclusion COP and Identified girls in schools in Pallisa district. The purpose of the training is to Read More …
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POLICY BRIEF: Cyber Policies Protecting Women and Children Online
POLICY BRIEF: Cyber Policies Protecting Women and Children Online Through computers, smartphones and other online gadgets, women and children are spending more time online than ever before. This has increased with COVID-19 lockdown.The opportunities are limitless: education, marketing, social networking, Read More …
Online Safety of Women and Children-Policy Brief Launch
Children are spending more time online than ever before and around the world, a child goes online for the first time every half second. Much as the online space offers limitless opportunities, these opportunities come with serious risks. Digital Woman Read More …
REVIEW OF CYBER POLICIES PROTECTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN ONLINE
The use of ICTs has enabled users to enjoy their rights online through governments providing accessto internet usage. A number of governments do not take keen steps in those who destabilize the abilityfor others to enjoy internet freedoms. There has Read More …
Increasing political participation during elections through civic tech in Africa
The use of online and digital technologies in many African democracies is growing at a steady rate, enabling citizens to engage and hold their governments to account. The emergence of these technologies is often instigated by citizens who want to Read More …
#DataFestKampala – Living with Data
Human data isn’t just about customers but PEOPLE- employees, marketers, and suppliers. Behind every application and web browser is a person interacting directly or implicitly with another person, each of whom wants a reasonable balance of security and access over Read More …
Digital Human Rights Lab Profiles Digital Woman Uganda
Digital Woman Uganda (DWU) is a Civic-tech and Digital Rights Advocacy organization – that was established to provide digital literacy skills to women and girls both in urban and rural areas. Digital Woman Uganda is operating an ICT powered model Read More …
Internet Shutdown Stories
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the internet is essential to save lives and maintain livelihoods in Uganda. People need access to social media and messaging platforms to connect with each other, get important news and updates, keep up with online education, Read More …
Africa’s internet shutdowns
Rural Women & Missed Online Opportunities
“If only we could afford a smartphone, even if we are not taught how to use it, we would find our way around to be able to access and use the Internet!” Twenty-Seven-year-old Susan Okoth, a student residing at Potela, Read More …