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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · 1d

Still buzzing from the energy at the first #DataFestAfrica2025 pre-event in Nairobi with Aga Khan University.

The discussions were a powerful reminder that #Africa has the creativity, knowledge & power to reclaim its own data futures, building systems that serve people, not extract from them.

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · 14d

‼️REGISTER FOR DATAFEST AFRICA 2025‼️

Registration for #DFA2025 is now OPEN! (30-31 October)

Whether you’re a creative, community organiser, policymaker, activist, technologist, or data enthusiast, this space is for YOU.

Register here: datafest.africa

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · 21d

The countdown is real! We are only 30 days away to #DataFestAfrica2025!

We’re gearing up for two days of transformative dialogue, powerful connections, and a bold vision for Africa’s data future.

See the full lineup here: datafest.africa/agenda/

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · 28d

Strong passwords = stronger protection. 🔑

Every step and safeguard helps women stay visible, safe & powerful online.

Play our Digital SafeTea Game today and level up your digital resilience. www.digitalsafetea.com

#HerSafeNet #DigitalSafety

Digital Safetea

Get the Tea on your Digital Safety!

www.digitalsafetea.com

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Sep 16

With support from the Austrian Development Agency, we’re strengthening the digital resilience of women journalists, WHRDs & women leaders against #TFGBV during elections in Uganda.

Last week, we met Safe Places Uganda, who will join our referral pathway & offer subsidized counselling for survivors.

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Sep 11

When one woman is silenced, we all lose a voice.

With Defenders Protection Initiative, we’re working to:
✨ Equip women leaders with digital safety skills
✨ Empower WHRDs to stand strong against #TFGBV
✨ Build networks of solidarity

Because the internet should never be a battlefield.

#HerSafeNet

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Sep 5

#TFGBV is violence and must be treated as a crime. is violence and must be treated as a crime.

We're calling for #TFGBV to be included in Uganda’s 2024 Sexual Offences Bill, because every woman deserves legal protection from online harms.

Read more → pollicy.org/resource/tfg...

#HerSafeNet

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Sep 2

A safe & joyful internet is one where women, girls and marginalised communities can participate without fear.” – Bonaventure, Pollicy

As we continue to roll out our Strategic Plan 2024–2027, we’re sharing team reflections on what it means in practice.

Listen in👇🏾

#DigitalSafety #HerSafeNet

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Aug 19

This week, we are hosting the first #DataLadies Training aimed at empowering girls (15–18 yrs) with STEM skills through mentorship & hands-on learning.

Today Marked #Day1 and the participants explored Digital Safety & Security + Intro to Python.

#Digitalsafety #STEMeducation

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Aug 8

🇨🇲 What does Cameroon’s new Law 2024/017 mean for personal data protection?

From consent to cross-border data flows, we break down the key features of this legislation—and what it signals for digital rights in Central Africa.

🔍 Dive into the blog:
pollicy.medium.com/key-features...

Key Features of Law №2024/017 (On Personal Data Protection in Cameroon)

Author: Rachel Magege

pollicy.medium.com

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Aug 1

📢Want to help bring #DataFestAfrica2025 to life? We’re looking for:

✔️ Rapporteurs
✔️ Event Onsite Ticketing & Registration
✔️ Branding & printing
✔️ Video Coverage & Photography
✔️ Language Interpreters

📅 Deadline: August 18th 2025

Apply here 👉🏾 forms.gle/SGWqxmmVDZSj...

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢 Our new Strategic Plan (2024–2027) is here!

Bold. Feminist. Data-powered. Africa-first. 🌍

For the next three years, we’re doubling down on our feminist tech, digital rights, and justice-driven data work across Africa like never before.

👉🏾 Dive in: bit.ly/PollicyStrateg…

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jul 30

Ep. 9 of Resist, Persist & Reimagine podcast by @colmenafund.bsky.social is LIVE!

Our Director of Research, Bonnita Nyamwire talks about how #TFGBV is pushing women out of politics, and what civil society must do to fight back.

Listen in👇🏾
open.spotify.com/episode/4pSz...

🎙️ Episode 9: Bonnita Nyamwire

Resist, Persist and Reimagine · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jul 24

🚀 Our 2024 Annual Report is here!

From research to partnerships, events, and transformative impact across Africa’s #data landscape, 2024 was anything but ordinary.

Dive into the reflections & feminist data future we’re building.
➡️ bit.ly/PollicyAnnualR…#PollicyAnnualReportr#FeministTechch

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jul 21

📢Calling all change-makers, creatives & community builders!

Pollicy’s 2025 Fellowship applications are OPEN! We're looking for 3 dynamic fellows to join us.

✔️ Francophone Community Engagement Fellow
✔️ Grants & Growth Fellow
✔️ Games Design Fellow

Apply here 👉🏾 pollicy.org/wp-content/u...

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jul 16

📢#DataFestAfrica2025 Call for Sessions is NOW OPEN!

Have a bold idea that challenges extractive tech and inspires change in communities?

We’re inviting YOU to submit bold and powerful sessions at #DFA2025.

Submit your proposal today 👉🏾 bit.ly/CallForSessi...

DataFest Africa 2025: Call for Session Proposals.

We’re excited to invite bold ideas, creative formats, and powerful voices for DataFest Africa 2025, a pan-African gathering shaping a just, inclusive, and community-driven digital future. As we reclai...

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jul 14

This year, we're taking back the narrative and “Reclaiming our Data Futures”.

Get ready for bold conversations, ideas around data, tech and everything in between!

#DFA2025

Stay tuned for updates.

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jul 7

This week, the Pollicy team is taking a mindful pause for Mental Health Week.

We're resting, recharging, and prioritising wellness so we can keep showing up boldly in the work we do. 💛

See you on the other side, refreshed and ready! 🌿

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jul 1

📢Africa, it’s TIME! The biggest #data event is back!

Save the date!

October 30 -31, in Kampala, Uganda!

More updates to come!

#DFA25 #DataFestAfrica2025

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jun 30

Earlier this month, the #ILC2025 set the stage for a new global standard on decent work in the #platformeconomy

We're bring the conversation closer to home. Join our webinar as we reflect, realign, & take action on regional priorities

Register: shorturl.at/SZqYQ

🗓️ 3rd July | 🕑 2PM EAT |

#ILO113

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jun 27

Only 4 more days left till the survey closes!

Be the voice that helps shape gendered #datagovernance policy in Africa.

Take the survey:
🔗 EN: bit.ly/GenderedPoli...
🔗 FR: bit.ly/EnqueteGenre

The survey closes on Monday 30th June 2025!

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APC @apc.org · Jun 25

Are you at the #IGF2025?

Join our sessions on #WSIS20, #communitynetworks, #digitalgovernance #DigitalJusticeNow and more 👇

www.apc.org/en/apc-igf-2...

- with @pollicy.bsky.social @7amleh.bsky.social @itforchange.bsky.social and more:

Schedule for "Day 3 - Thursday, 26 June" the IGF, listing four sessions:

"ITU call for inputs on the WSIS+20 review"

Time: 10:00 - 10:45 local / 8:00 - 8:45 UTC

Location: Workshop Room 6

APC speaking

"The impact of the IGF in the information society"

Time: 11:30 - 13:00 local / 9:30 - 11:00 UTC

Location: Plenary Hall

APC speaking

"Local AI: Policy pathways for sustainable digital economies"

Time: 12:00 - 13:00 local / 10:00 - 11:00 UTC

Location: Conference Hall

APC and APC partner IT for Change speaking

"Tower of Babel chaos"

Time: 12:30 - 13:00 local / 10:30 - 11:00 UTC

Location: Open Stage

APC member KICTANet speaking

Continuation of the IGF schedule for "Day 3 - Thursday, 26 June," listing three sessions and one side event:

"Securing access to the internet and protecting core internet resources in contexts of conflict and crisis"

Time: 14:00 - 15:15 local / 12:00 - 13:15 UTC

Location: Conference Hall

APC and APC member 7amleh co-organising, APC facilitating

"Financing self-sustaining community connectivity solutions"

Time: 15:45 - 17:00 local / 13:45 - 15:00 UTC

Location: Workshop Room 4

APC co-organising and speaking

Side event: "Growing a movement for feminist and intersectional digital governance"

Time: 17:30 - 19:00 local / 15:30 - 17:00 UTC

Location: Thon Hotel Opera (registration required)

Description: Roundtable with diverse stakeholders on advocacy and gender equality in digital governance, hosted by AUDRi with Equality Now, Women Leading in AI, POLLICY, and APC.

APC and APC member Pollicy co-organising.

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jun 26

Our Rethinking Digitisation Toolkit is shifting how policymakers in Kenya & beyond approach #digitaltransformation.

We must centre equity, inclusion, & feminist values. #Digitalgovernance only works when everyone can log in.

Read more👇🏾
www.opengovpartnership.org/stories/five...

Five Feminist Lessons from a Super-Election Year - Open Government Partnership

In 2024, 74 countries went to the polls amidst spiralling polarization, rampant disinformation, and growing pressure on democratic institutions. In many cases, elections ushered in populist government...

www.opengovpartnership.org

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jun 24

When women are pushed offline, they’re excluded from civic spaces, especially during elections.

We are advocating to make digital spaces safer so women can speak, lead, and participate fully.
#OnlineSafety #DigitalRights

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Pollicy @pollicy.bsky.social · Jun 24

Yesterday marked day 0 at #IGF2025 & our founder Neema Iyer shared research from Pollicy on #TFGBV against women in Africa.

✔️ 1 in 3 women face #TFGBV & many delete their accounts, not because they want to, but because they feel they have to.

@thesvri.bsky.social @dgateway.bsky.social

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