As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, HER Internet reiterates its unwavering stance against Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and all forms of online harm targeting womxn and structurally silenced communities. Across Uganda and globally, Tech Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV) is rising at alarming levels. According to Uganda’s national reports on Gender-Based Violence, more
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WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
HER Internet is a feminist organization established in 2018 to advocate for digital rights and internet equalities of communities of structurally silenced womxn in Uganda. HER Internet was set up to promote and protect the rights to freedom of expression, privacy, data protection and internet access of structurally silenced womxn. In Uganda and globally, womxn are facing increased online harassment, blackmail and extortion. In addition, the non-consensual sharing of private information and other forms of cyber-crime, surveillance and censorship unduly target structurally silenced womxn because of their unique circumstances- including; their sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and/or choice of work, living conditions and geographical areas.
Embedded within Uganda’s social fabric are structural inequalities rooted in patriarchy, class and geographical differences, whether it is the predominance of womxn suffering from online trolling, gendered censorship of bodies, male dominance in the tech industry, or gendered stereotypical representations reproduced in technologies like Amazon’s Alexa. These inequalities are exacerbated by the high levels of cyber-crime and increased efforts of both state and non–state actors’ surveillance and direct censorship of womxn both at individual and organizational levels. This manifests in the shrinking of spaces; even within the civil society itself, creating an environment rife with self– censorship, policing of voice and body which makes it hard to express oneself and inadvertently limits others from accessing certain information. These practices are demeaning our efforts in organizing, expression and movement building, and as a result, impeding our realization of agency, awareness and demand for social justice at the community and national levels.
In this vein, HER Internet’s mission is to close the knowledge gap on online and offline security for structurally silenced womxn. We plan to achieve this through the dissemination of information on access to and utilization of ICTs and other tools, support for data protection, research and documentation on access to and use of the internet as well as supporting discussions around engaging more structurally silenced womxn on the internet.
HER Internet’s work is rooted in the clear purpose of challenging the oppressive system that is patriarchy, which is pervasive in general online spaces, spaces for womxn, as well as our subconscious actions on how we use the internet and other ICTs. HER Internet embodies the Feminist Principles of the Internet developed by various activists and feminist techies from all over the globe. The principles cover themes of access, movements and public participation, economy, expression and agency. They state that a feminist internet is one where womxn and queer people have affordable and equal access and are able to create, design and use technologies to challenge sexism and discrimination. It is one where feminists’ use of the internet is linked to resistance in other spaces and where the internet allows us to connect and demand accountability.
HER Internet’s interventions target communities of structurally silenced womxn. The goal is to build fearlessly expressive womxn who are actively engaged in bringing about social transformation online and offline.
OUR VISION
An equal and just Internet for all womxn restoring their agency as their own agents of social change.
OUR MISSION
Equipping womxn with digital literacy and cyber security information and skills for increased and safer online engagement.
OUR LATEST WORK
Last Friday (13th March 2026), HER Internet joined the #Bikwatako Exhibition by Size Yange, a collective of artists using creativity, art, and policy to promote body positivity. The space was filled with vibrant artwork, poetry, storytelling, and community conversations. While visitors explored the exhibition stalls, we hosted dialogues on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (#TFGBV) and other
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This Womxn’s Month, we are thrilled to celebrate our Founder and Executive Director, Sandra Kwikiriza, for her recognition among ABCD Africa’s 100 Most Impactful Voices 2026, a prestigious honor celebrating womxn changemakers of African descent who leverage their voices and digital content as tools for impact. Sandra founded HER Internet, a feminist digital rights organization that
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Happy New Year from HER Internet. We’re pleased to share the latest edition of our newsletter. In this issue, we reflect on the work, conversations, and community moments that have shaped this season. From strengthening digital safety practices to holding space for honest dialogue about power, privacy, and online harm, this edition brings together the stories,
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During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025, Leading Ladies Africa recognized 16 extraordinary African women championing the fight against gender-based violence and our Founder and Executive Director, Sandra Kwikiriza, was among them. Why Sandra’s Work Matters Sandra was recognized for her fearless leadership in fighting gender-based violence, particularly in digital spaces. As an Ugandan
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The digital world has increasingly become a vital space for expression, organizing, and connection but for structurally silenced womxn and marginalized communities in Uganda, it is also a space of risk. What should be a tool for empowerment often turns into a site of harm, where online harassment, privacy violations, and surveillance target those already
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2025 Secure Voices is a practical guide developed by HER Internet to empower structurally silenced communities strengthen their digital safety, protect their privacy, and practice collective care online. The manual brings together tools, tips, and shared experiences from community members who continue to navigate growing online risks, especially during heightened moments such as elections. It offers step-by-step
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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
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Uganda is heading into another election season, and for many communities, the internet feels less like a safe space and more like a battleground. Abrupt internet shutdowns, surveillance, and harassment are not just abstract risks they are lived realities, especially for structurally silenced womxn and female sex workers. That was the heart of the conversation during
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Welcome to the 9th Edition of our Biannual Newsletter! From unpacking Uganda’s growing digital surveillance to spotlighting feminist organizing and resistance, this issue captures our work from January to June 2025. We’ve marched through #IWD2025, convened bold conversations at the Digital Futures Convention, engaged at global forums, and continued to stand with structurally silenced communities reclaiming
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