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APC @apc.org · 3h

En Cotacachi #Ecuador cortan la señal de internet y la población queda incomunicada, mientras se reportan ataques en la zona.

Esta acción vulnera derechos fundamentales como la libertad de expresión y el derecho a la protesta.

Boletín de alerta de la organización INREDH (Instituto de Estudios y Desarrollo de la Libertad de Expresión y de la Prensa), fechado el 14 de octubre del 2025, y titulado: "ALERTA CORTE DE INTERNET Y ATAQUES EN COTACACHI".

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Sursiendo @sursiendo.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 2d

¿Qué pasa cuando tus publicaciones siguen en línea, pero nadie las ve?

Este #webinario presentará la nueva investigación de OBSERVACOM, Foro I&D y Digital Action, que analiza los impactos del shadow banning sobre la libertad de expresión, el debate público y el pluralismo informativo:

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Updated realities on gender justice and digital justice: Why international multilateral processes and spaces must align

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APC @apc.org · 6d

Updated realities on gender justice and digital justice: Why international multilateral processes and spaces must align

www.apc.org/en/blog/upda...

On #GenderIT #GenderJustice #DigitalJustice 👇

The recent revitalisation and reform of the UN multilateral agenda have created momentum to converge and reflect: After 30 years of feminist engagement at the intersection of international women’s rig...

Red Comunitaria "Tejiendo Paz": conectividad comunitaria para la reincorporación en el Guaviare

APC @apc.org · 1d

#RedesComunitarias

Colnodo @colnodo.bsky.social · 4d

En el Guaviare, la comunidad Jaime Pardo Leal construye su propio camino digital a través de la 📡🌱 #RedComunitaria Tejiendo Paz.

👉 Descubre cómo la conectividad impulsa la paz y la autonomía comunitaria: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhkE...

#ConLaSociedadCivil 🇨🇴🇪🇺 #GlobalGateway

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APC @apc.org · 2d

Ten Steps to Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement in the WSIS+20 Intergovernmental Phase, ahead of today's consultation 👇

www.apc.org/en/pubs/ten-...

#WSIS20

Archiving as a Form of Resistance in Asia-Pacific - WITNESS Blog

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APC @apc.org · 2d

When repression silences voices, how do communities make sure their stories survive? When protests erupt, who decides what gets remembered & what is erased?

Urgent questions shaping conversations at #drapac25, organised by @engagemedia.org 👇

blog.witness.org/2025/10/huma...

#ArchivingAsResistance

When repression silences voices, how do communities make sure their stories survive? When protests erupt, who decides what gets remembered and what is erased? These were the urgent questions shaping o...

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Archiving as a Form of Resistance in Asia-Pacific - WITNESS Blog

APC @apc.org · 2d

When repression silences voices, how do communities make sure their stories survive? When protests erupt, who decides what gets remembered & what is erased?

Urgent questions shaping conversations at #drapac25, organised by @engagemedia.org 👇

blog.witness.org/2025/10/huma...

#ArchivingAsResistance

When repression silences voices, how do communities make sure their stories survive? When protests erupt, who decides what gets remembered and what is erased? These were the urgent questions shaping o...

blog.witness.org

APC @apc.org · 2d

Ten Steps to Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement in the WSIS+20 Intergovernmental Phase, ahead of today's consultation 👇

www.apc.org/en/pubs/ten-...

#WSIS20

Updated realities on gender justice and digital justice: Why international multilateral processes and spaces must align

APC @apc.org · 6d

Updated realities on gender justice and digital justice: Why international multilateral processes and spaces must align

www.apc.org/en/blog/upda...

On #GenderIT #GenderJustice #DigitalJustice 👇

The recent revitalisation and reform of the UN multilateral agenda have created momentum to converge and reflect: After 30 years of feminist engagement at the intersection of international women’s rig...

A village takes charge: How Taliabu built its own internet service in Indonesia

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APC @apc.org · 7d

In Bobong, Pulau Taliabu #Indonesia, local communities built their own internet through a village enterprise - BUMDes. A powerful step toward digital inclusion and self-reliance.

www.apc.org/en/blog/vill...

#CommunityNetworks #DigitalIncusion

Pulau Taliabu, located in eastern Indonesia, is a remote island with its own logistical challenges. Residents usually travel via the Sulawesi Tengah (Luwuk) province as the main gateway to reach other...

Global Gateway Forum 2025

APC @apc.org · 7d

The event can be followed online 👇

#GlobalGatewayForum

APC @apc.org · 8d

The second edition of the Global Gateway Forum will take place on 9-10 October 2025 in Brussels.

This year’s event will focus on advancing global connectivity in the face of geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges.

global-gateway-forum.ec.europa.eu/index_en?pre...

#GlobalGatewayForum

The second edition of the Global Gateway Forum will take place on 9-10 October 2025 in Brussels. The Forum will bring together high-level representatives from governments, financial institutions, the ...

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APC @apc.org · 7d

Tomorrow 👇

#BreakingtheChains #RiseAgainstBigTech

APC @apc.org · 9d

Breaking the Chains of Big Tech Workshop

*When? On 9 October, 2025*

This free workshop will help your team share ownership of both the decision and process of leaving #BigTech platforms.

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#BreakingtheChains #RiseAgainstBigTech

The text "Rise against BIG TECH" is displayed in bold white lettering across the top. Below the text, a graphic shows several hands reaching up and entangled in a web of strings or threads, suggesting a theme of interconnectedness, control, or perhaps an attempt to break free. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of a political or activist poster.

A village takes charge: How Taliabu built its own internet service in Indonesia

APC @apc.org · 7d

In Bobong, Pulau Taliabu #Indonesia, local communities built their own internet through a village enterprise - BUMDes. A powerful step toward digital inclusion and self-reliance.

www.apc.org/en/blog/vill...

#CommunityNetworks #DigitalIncusion

Pulau Taliabu, located in eastern Indonesia, is a remote island with its own logistical challenges. Residents usually travel via the Sulawesi Tengah (Luwuk) province as the main gateway to reach other...

Global Gateway Forum 2025

APC @apc.org · 8d

The second edition of the Global Gateway Forum will take place on 9-10 October 2025 in Brussels.

This year’s event will focus on advancing global connectivity in the face of geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges.

global-gateway-forum.ec.europa.eu/index_en?pre...

#GlobalGatewayForum

The second edition of the Global Gateway Forum will take place on 9-10 October 2025 in Brussels. The Forum will bring together high-level representatives from governments, financial institutions, the ...

global-gateway-forum.ec.europa.eu

APC @apc.org · 8d

On 7-8 October 👇

#BridgingDivides

APC @apc.org · 8d

International conference “Bridging Divides: Evidence-Based Policies for Inequality Reduction and Sustainable Development.”

Organised by @ec.europa.eu @afd-france.bsky.social

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#BridgingDivides

Bridging Divides: Evidence-Based Policies for Inequality Reduction and Sustainable Development

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APC @apc.org · 8d

International conference “Bridging Divides: Evidence-Based Policies for Inequality Reduction and Sustainable Development.”

Organised by @ec.europa.eu @afd-france.bsky.social

livee.com/event/afd-20...

#BridgingDivides

Bridging Divides: Evidence-Based Policies for Inequality Reduction and Sustainable Development

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Job call: APC is looking for a new member to join our technical team

APC @apc.org · 8d

Deadline: 8 November 👇

#JobCalls #TechJobs

APC @apc.org · 16d

Job call: APC is looking for a new member to join our technical team 👇

www.apc.org/en/news/job-...

#Jobs #TechJobs

APC is looking for a part-time system administrator to join APC’s technical team and our virtual office to support infrastructure maintenance and administration, working closely together with our lead...

Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS Input to the Zero Draft of the WSIS+20 Outcome Document

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APC @apc.org · 13d

Governments resort to internet shutdowns for a wide array of purposes.

Understanding the motivations and methods employed is vital for people and organisations striving to safeguard internet freedom.

Play and/or download our #internetshutdowngame 👇

shutdowngame.apc.org

Screenshot of "The Shutdown Game" website.

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APC @apc.org · 9d

The Global Digital Rights Coalition for #WSIS published a joint submission on the #WSIS20 review process outcome document.

We make practical recommendations to lock in the progress made, strengthen commitments to human rights, gender, financing and capacity building.

www.apc.org/en/pubs/glob...

The Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS (GDRC-WSIS) published a joint submission to the zero draft of the WSIS twenty-year review process (WSIS+20) outcome document.

Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS Input to the Zero Draft of the WSIS+20 Outcome Document

APC @apc.org · 9d

The Global Digital Rights Coalition for #WSIS published a joint submission on the #WSIS20 review process outcome document.

We make practical recommendations to lock in the progress made, strengthen commitments to human rights, gender, financing and capacity building.

www.apc.org/en/pubs/glob...

The Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS (GDRC-WSIS) published a joint submission to the zero draft of the WSIS twenty-year review process (WSIS+20) outcome document.

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FemTech Law Initiative @femtechxlaw.bsky.social · Sep 2

The meeting convened experts to:Identify key protection gaps, Share promising practices and innovative approaches and Build recommendations to better safeguard and support WHRDs facing TFGBV. This dialogue was critical step to ensuring safe online spaces for WHRDs

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FemTech Law Initiative @femtechxlaw.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our executive director was honored to attend the third session of the Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) Policy Dialogue Series “Mitigating Online Violence Against Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs)”

New Research: Click, Load, Kill: A Look into the Cyberweapon Industry in the WANA Region - SMEX

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7amleh.bsky.social @7amleh.bsky.social · 19d

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SMEX @smex.org · 11d

Behind every spyware attack is a corporate network. Our latest report "Click, Load, Kill" maps four key players and their role in fueling human rights violations against activists, journalists, and dissidents in our region.

Click the link for the full research: smex.org/new-research...

New Research: Click, Load, Kill: A Look into the Cyberweapon Industry in the WANA Region

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