Seven Years of Impact, Feminist Advocacy and Digital Empowerment for structurally silenced womxn.

Dear friends,

It’s my privilege to share this message of congratulations to HER Internet as we mark 7 years of service! The last years have been challenging with escalating attacks on structurally silenced groups  both offline and online. The enactment of oppressive laws such as the Anti Homosexuality Act led to an escalation of hostility against structurally silenced groups due to their real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity. HER Internet documented a rise in cyber harassment and bullying and in harmful narratives that affect the lives of structurally silenced communities.

Amidst this upheaval, we have also witnessed a vibrant community of activists and allies who are building community online and creating progressive messages for each other and for the general public. HER Internet’s work has been crucial to empowering structurally silenced womxn to navigate this exciting digital world safely. Through multiple capacity building sessions, interactive discussions, informative social media posts, and even a comic book, HER Internet has equipped us with the right tools to interrupt harmful patterns online and to contribute to building a feminist Internet.

HER Internet’s work on local, National, regional and global platforms is inspiring, innovative, and groundbreaking. By making crucial cyber security skills accessible, HER Internet opens up a world of possibilities, especially for womxn who would otherwise be afraid to engage in online activity. HER Internet is a resource for individuals, organisations, and for the entire ecosystem of change makers in Uganda and beyond. I am very proudly associated and look forward to more years of building an internet that’s safe for her!

Thank you.

To read the full statement download via; https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HI-6th-Anniversary.pdf