Women in Politics: Wielding the Online Space Safely
Women in Politics: Wielding the Online Space Safely
The internet is a powerful tool for women in politics, but it can also be a dangerous place that enhances their risk - both online and offline. Women are more likely than men to experience online violence and harassment, leading to a chilling effect on their political participation and further limiting their ability to achieve equal representation in parliaments, governments, and other areas of power.
Democracy Games for Democracy Gains: How DemTech uses games for good to support democracy programs
Democracy Games for Democracy Gains: How DemTech uses games for good to support democracy programs
Lessons Learned from the Digital Rights Learning Exchange
Lessons Learned from the Digital Rights Learning Exchange
In 2022, NDI partnered with Digital Grassroots to deliver the Digital Rights Learning Exchange (DRLX) program
How To Pick A Trustworthy Virtual Private Network (VPN)
How To Pick A Trustworthy Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are becoming more and more common as something many people use or at least have heard about, but may not know a lot about how they work, what risks they carry, or what option is best for them.
Tips for Using Common Secure Online Messaging Apps
Tips for Using Common Secure Online Messaging Apps
Editor’s Note: Things change quickly in the world of secure messaging, so some recommendations may be out of date at the time of your reading.
Weekly Roundup 11 July, 2022
Weekly Roundup 11 July, 2022
On Tuesday, Twitter filed a lawsuit against the Indian government with the aim of overturning orders to remove content injurious to the Modi administration.
Weekly Roundup 24 May, 2022
Weekly Roundup 24 May, 2022
The UN Security Council (UNSC) convened a technology and security briefing on Monday this week. The briefing particularly focused on technology’s application to maintaining international peace and security.
Weekly Roundup 16 May, 2022
Weekly Roundup 16 May, 2022
To address a spike in online child sexual abuse material(CSAM) during the pandemic, the European Commission has published a proposal that would allow courts to order internet service providers to block sites containing CSAM. The law would also require platforms to scan content to detect and remove CSAM and report annually on how much content they remove, while also increasing their obligations to prevent online grooming.