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Confronting Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV): HER Internet Statement.

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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, […]

Who Controls What We See Online? Conversations at #Bikwatako Exhibition.

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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 […]

#Women’s Month Spotlight: Sandra Kwikiriza Celebrated for Digital Feminist Leadership Among Africa’s 100 Most Impactful Voices 2026. 

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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 […]

Biannual Newsletter Issue 10.

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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 […]

Sandra Kwikiriza, Executive Director at HER Internet Spotlighted by Leading Ladies Africa During 16 Days of Activism

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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 […]

Protecting the Rights, Safety, and Dignity of Structurally Silenced Communities in Uganda’s Online Spaces.

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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 […]

Secure Voices: A Community Manual for Digital Safety, Privacy, and Care.

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

Building Digital Resilience Ahead of Uganda’s Elections

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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 […]

Biannual Newsletter Issue 9.

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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 […]