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- [Updates And Publications](https://www.herinternet.org/updates-publications/) - What My Clients Say Testimonials Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Amanda Lee CEO & Founder Crix Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus
- [Confronting Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV): HER Internet Statement.](https://www.herinternet.org/confronting-technology-facilitated-gender-based-violence-tfgbv-her-internet-statement/) - 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.](https://www.herinternet.org/who-controls-what-we-see-online-conversations-at-bikwatako-exhibition/) - 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. ](https://www.herinternet.org/womens-month-spotlight-sandra-kwikiriza-celebrated-for-digital-feminist-leadership-among-africas-100-most-impactful-voices-2026/) - 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
- [Sandra Kwikiriza, Executive Director at HER Internet Spotlighted by Leading Ladies Africa During 16 Days of Activism](https://www.herinternet.org/sandra-kwikiriza-executive-director-at-her-internet-spotlighted-by-leading-ladies-africa-during-16-days-of-activism/) - 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
- [Biannual Newsletter Issue 10.](https://www.herinternet.org/3296-2/) - 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
- [Protecting the Rights, Safety, and Dignity of Structurally Silenced Communities in Uganda's Online Spaces.](https://www.herinternet.org/protecting-the-rights-safety-and-dignity-of-structurally-silenced-communities-in-ugandas-online-spaces/) - 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.](https://www.herinternet.org/secure-voices-a-community-manual-for-digital-safety-privacy-and-care/) - 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.](https://www.herinternet.org/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
- [Building Digital Resilience Ahead of Uganda’s Elections](https://www.herinternet.org/building-digital-resilience-ahead-of-ugandas-elections/) - 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.](https://www.herinternet.org/biannual-newsletter-issue-9/) - 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
- [Learning and Visioning for Digital Rights: HER Internet’s #DigitalFutures Convention 2025.](https://www.herinternet.org/learning-and-visioning-for-digital-rights-her-internets-digitalfutures-convention-2025/) - From May 13–16, HER Internet brought together a vibrant and fearless community of activists, feminists experts, and creatives for our #DigitalFutures Convention. With generous support from the Legal Empowerment Fund (LEF), this three-day gathering offered space for learning, dreaming, and strategizing about feminist and queer digital futures. Held just outside Kampala, the Convention created an
- [Digital Safety for Structurally Silenced Womxn in Urban Setting.](https://www.herinternet.org/digital-safety-for-structurally-silenced-womxn-in-urban-setting/) - According to UN Women, over 44% of Ugandan womxn have experienced technology-facilitated gender-based violence. This means that nearly half of all womxn in the country have faced harassment, surveillance, cyberstalking, or other forms of online abuse. The reality is even harsher for structurally silenced womxn who are often targeted simply for existing in digital spaces.
- [Reflecting on HER Internet’s #IWD2025 Campaign: A Call to #AccelerateAction and Bridge the Gender #DigitalDivide](https://www.herinternet.org/reflecting-on-her-internets-iwd2025-campaign-a-call-to-accelerateaction-and-bridge-the-gender-digitaldivide/) - Throughout March 2025, HER Internet marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a month-long campaign, centered on the theme #AccelerateAction to close the gender digital divide and create inclusive, safe, and empowering online spaces for structurally silenced womxn in Uganda. With a mix of weekly content, community engagement, real stories, and short videos, the campaign broke
- [Uganda’s New Social Media Monitoring Tool and What It Means for Structurally Silenced Womxn.](https://www.herinternet.org/ugandas-new-social-media-monitoring-tool-and-what-it-means-for-structurally-silenced-womxn/) - A growing number of digital rights groups warn against Uganda’s move to expand social media surveillance ahead of the 2026 elections. On April 8th, 2025, the Daily Monitor reported that the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is moving forward with procuring a social media monitoring tool. While the government frames this as a public safety measure
- [Biannual Newsletter 2024 Issue 8.](https://www.herinternet.org/biannual-newsletter-2024-issue-8/) - Happy New Year from HER Internet! We’re excited to share our 8th Edition Biannual newsletter—a recap of our achievements and key moments from the second half of 2024. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside: Strengthening Digital Safety: Follow-up Training For Cohort 3. #HERInternetAt6: Ilga Software Update Project in Commemoration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Media
- [Exploring Africa’s Digital Governance Future at AfriSIG 2024.](https://www.herinternet.org/exploring-africas-digital-governance-future-at-afrisig-2024/) - In November 2024, HER Internet took part in the African School on Internet Governance (#AfriSIG2024), held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, organized by Association for Progressive Communications (APC). Mulungi Sanyu, Communications and Advocacy Lead at HER Internet, joined over 16 African countries’ participants including civil society, technical experts, government representatives, academia, the media, the private sector,
- [Annual Forum on Internet Freedom (FIFAfrica2024) in Dakar, Senegal.](https://www.herinternet.org/tannual-forum-on-internet-freedom-fifafrica2024-in-dakar-senegal/) - The 11th Annual Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica2024), co-hosted by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) and AfricTivistes, took place from September 25-27 in Dakar, Senegal. This marked the first time the flagship event was held in Francophone Africa, emphasizing the region’s growing role in shaping Africa’s
- [East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2024.](https://www.herinternet.org/east-africa-internet-governance-forum-2024/) - On September 11–12, 2024, HER Internet was honored to attend the East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF), convened under the theme “Building Our Multi-Stakeholder Digital Future for East Africa.” The forum hosted in Uganda, brought together a dynamic mix of policymakers, civil society organizations, tech innovators, academics, media and private sector leaders. This year’s #EAIGF
- [HER INTERNET CELEBRATES SIX REMARKABLE YEARS OF IMPACT.](https://www.herinternet.org/celebrating-her-internets-6th-anniversary/) - Good day everyone, It is with immense pride and gratitude that I speak on behalf of HER Internet as we celebrate six remarkable years of impact. Six years of resilience, learning, and unwavering commitment to supporting womxn in navigating the digital world with confidence, security, and freedom. When we started this journey, we knew that
- [Exploring the Digital Gender Divide on #WomenSpeaking Series.](https://www.herinternet.org/exploring-the-digital-gender-divide-on-womenspeaking-series/) - In a recent episode of #WomenSpeaking on Civic Space Tv, a panel hosted by Danita Turiho featuring inspiring women leaders including our Executive Director at HER Internet, Sandra Kwikiriza, delved into pressing issues of the digital gender divide and it’s impacts on womxn, this conversation brought to light the realities womxn face in digital spaces.
- [The National Youth Symposium: Addressing Technologically Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Uganda by FIDA.](https://www.herinternet.org/the-national-youth-symposium-addressing-technologically-facilitated-gender-based-violence-in-uganda-by-fida/) - On August 8th, 2024, we had the privilege of attending the National Youth Symposium organized by the Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA Uganda) at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala. The event under the theme; Demystifying Technology Facilitated Gender-Based violence brought together a diverse group of young people, civil society organizations, lawmakers, experts, and
- [Biannual Newsletter 2024 Issue 7.](https://www.herinternet.org/biannual-newsletter-2024-issue-7-2/) - Welcome to the 7th Edition of our Biannual Newsletter! We are excited to share the significant updates, milestones and developments from the first half of the year with you, from the official launch of the “RIPPLES” comic book in commemoration of the International Women’s Day to the release of our latest research report on Navigating
- [Empowering Womxn Through Digital Safety: HER Internet Hosts Online Safety and Security Training (Cohort 3).](https://www.herinternet.org/empowering-womxn-through-digital-safety-her-internets-online-safety-and-security-training-cohort-3/) - In an era dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithms shaping our digital experiences, the need for comprehensive online safety and security training has never been more urgent. As we embrace the benefits of interconnected technologies, we also encounter heightened risks and vulnerabilities, particularly for structurally silenced communities like LBQ womxn. Recognizing this pressing
- [Unveiling "RIPPLES": HER Internet's Tribute on International Women’s Day 2024.](https://www.herinternet.org/unveiling-ripples-her-internets-tribute-on-international-womens-day-2024/) - The UN report on Tech Facilitated Gender Based Violence in 2023, indicates that the impact of digital violence can be as harmful as offline violence, with negative effects on the health and well-being of womxn and girls as well as cause serious economic, social and political impacts. Online violence can limit the freedoms of womxn
- [HER INTERNET LAUNCHES RESEARCH REPORT ON NAVIGATING ALGORITHMS IN RELATION TO STRUCTURALLY SILENCED COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA.](https://www.herinternet.org/her-internet-launches-research-report-on-navigating-algorithms-in-relation-to-structurally-silenced-communities-in-uganda/) - In a digitally interconnected world, social media algorithms play a pivotal role in shaping our online experiences, from the content we see to the communities we engage with. Understanding and navigating these algorithms has become essential to foster visibility, representation, ally-ship, advocacy, organizing and community building in this information era. While we celebrate these opportunities
- [Navigating Algorithms: The Case for Structurally Silenced Communities- Research Report 2024.](https://www.herinternet.org/navigating-algorithms-the-case-for-structurally-silenced-communities/) - Executive Summary. At a time when social media has become the backbone of a large part of the digital society, it is important to understand the glue that holds it together. While the different social media platforms offer a range of spaces for networking, research, knowledge generation, kinship, and entertainment, each also offers a distinct
- [Research Report 2021: The Trends and Impact of Technology Assisted Violence Among Communities of Structurally Silenced Womxn.](https://www.herinternet.org/research-report-2021-the-trends-and-impact-of-technology-assisted-violence-among-communities-of-structurally-silenced-womxn/) - Technology Assisted Violence (TAV) is a complex worldwide phenomenon with devastating results. Research to date shows that victim-survivors of intimate partner violence are tracked by their abusive partners who use technology to monitor their movements and communication. Many womxn, journalists, human rights defenders and politicians – especially female politicians, vocal LBTQ activists face daily death
- [RIPPLES COMIC BOOK.](https://www.herinternet.org/ripples-comic-book/) - “Ripples” comic book was launched on 7th March, 2024 in commemoration of International Women’s Day #IWD2024. This publication sheds light on the interconnected challenges faced by womxn in navigating both online and offline spaces. https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RIPPLES-COMIC-BOOK.pdf
- [SPEECH ON THE LAUNCH OF RIPPLES COMIC BOOK FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT HER INTERNET IN COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024.](https://www.herinternet.org/her-internets-executive-director-shares-speech-in-commemoration-of-iwd2024/) - Good afternoon to you all,I am honoured to be here today, a day before the International Women’s Day 2024, to address a critical issue that affects not just structurally silenced communities but society as a whole; violence. Violence against women and the LGBTQ community globally and in Uganda continues to rise despite efforts and measures
- [Biannual Newsletter 2023 Issue 6.](https://www.herinternet.org/biannual-newsletter-2022-issue-6/) - Get a snapshot of what we have been up to during this second half of the year from the 6th Edition of our Biannual newsletter. Take a tour with us as we reflect and share some highlights and events as we summarize 2023. Download it for free here; https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HI-Biannual-Newsletter-6-2-6.pdf We extend our unreserved gratitude to
- [CONFRONTING THE MARGINS: MOZILLA FESTIVAL #MozFest2023 INTERROGATES IMPACT OF AI AND TECH ON STRUCTURALLY SILENCED COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA.](https://www.herinternet.org/confronting-the-margins-mozilla-festival-mozfest2023-interrogates-impact-of-ai-and-tech-on-structurally-silenced-communities-in-africa/) - The annual Mozilla Festival #MozFest has been defined as “part art, tech and society convening, part maker festival, and the premiere gathering for activists in diverse global movements fighting for a more humane digital world.” Mozilla Foundation hosted its first ever regional Mozfest House #MozFest2023 in Kenya from 21st to 22nd September this year in
- [POWER OF PRIDE VIRTUAL DIGITAL SECURITY TRAINING EMPOWERS WOMEN WITH ONLINE SAFETY TIPS AND SKILLS FOR ADVOCACY.](https://www.herinternet.org/power-of-pride-virtual-digital-security-training-empowers-women-with-online-safety-tips-and-skills-for-advocacy/) - From 14th to 15th August 2023, HER Internet hosted 20 women based in Eastern and Western Uganda to a two-day virtual Digital Safety and Security Training in collaboration with Inuka Women’s Foundation (IWF), Twilight Support Initiative Uganda (TSIU) and Eastern Women Voices of Change (EWVC). The aim of this initiative which was supported by Power
- [PRESS RELEASE: HER INTERNET CALL TO ACTION ON NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES.](https://www.herinternet.org/press-release-her-internet-call-to-action-on-non-consensual-sharing-of-intimate-images/) - (Kampala, 6 September 2023) – In the past two weeks, social media in Uganda has been awash with Non-Consensual Circulation of Intimate Images (NCII) with names of the victims used as trending hashtags across different social media platforms especially on Twitter and TikTok, and, further extended to porn sites as content. A 2018 report by
- [WOUGNET HEIGHTENS CIVIC AWARENESS FOR A STRONG AND RESILIENT CSO ENABLING ENVIRONMENT UNDER LOCAL VOICES PROJECT.](https://www.herinternet.org/wougnet-heightens-civic-awareness-for-a-strong-and-resilient-cso-enabling-environment-under-local-voices-project/) - The increase in constant unexpected changes within Uganda’s legal framework along with the internal struggles especially in areas of funding and resource mobilization are problems that have widely hampered the solid existence and smooth operations of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the recent past. On this account, Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) hosted key stakeholders
- [Biannual Newsletter 2023 Issue 5.](https://www.herinternet.org/biannual-newsletter-2023-issue-5/) - Welcome to the 5th Edition of our Biannual Newsletter where we recap some highlights of news and events from the first half of this year -2023 which include; an Online Safety and Security workshop (Cohort 2) leading up to Internet Safety Month, a virtual Digital Safety Training on Circumvention Techniques in commemoration of International Girls
- [VIRTUAL DIGITAL SAFETY TRAINING ON CIRCUMVENTION TECHNIQUES.](https://www.herinternet.org/virtual-digital-safety-training-on-circumvention-techniques/) - The International Girls in ICT Day is an annual global event that was initiated by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). It is commemorated every fourth Thursday of the month of April to create awareness and call for more participation of womxn and girls within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Under this year’s theme
- [COHORT II OF ONLINE SAFETY AND SECURITY TRAINING WORKSHOP SETS TONE FOR INTERNET SAFETY MONTH 2023.](https://www.herinternet.org/cohort-ii-of-online-safety-and-security-training-workshop-commemorates-internet-safety-month-2023/) - Internet Safety Month is observed every year in June. It is a time reserved to remind us of our shared understanding, responsibility and action towards the digital safety practices to secure our devices, online accounts and daily browsing activities so as to mitigate the ever-changing risks of cyber-crimes and effects of online violence. Under #BeInternetAwesome,
- [STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP SERIES FOR GREATER INTERNET FREEDOM (GIF) CONSORTIUM PARTNERS.](https://www.herinternet.org/strategic-communications-workshop-series-for-greater-internet-freedom-gif-consortium-partners/) - Together with Data4Change, Internews organized a 3-day virtual interactive Strategic Communications Workshop Series for Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) partners to share knowledge, gain new skills and build on existing strengths in advancing internet freedoms across the globe from 23 January to 25 January 2023. The Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) Consortium is an initiative that was
- [TRAINING WORKSHOP ON ADVOCACY STRATEGIES FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND WOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN UGANDA.](https://www.herinternet.org/training-workshop-on-advocacy-strategies-for-civil-society-organizations-and-women-human-rights-defenders-in-uganda/) - Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) hosted a training workshop on Advocacy Strategies for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and partners under their #FemTech project on Thursday 9th February 2023 in Kampala. The #FemTech project which is currently supported by Internews in Uganda aims at empowering Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) to fully engage and safely participate
- [CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT ON GENDER RESPONSIVE COMMUNICATION FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES.](https://www.herinternet.org/capacity-enhancement-on-gender-responsive-communication-for-policy-development-processes/) - From 14th to 15th March 2023, we attended a knowledge and skills enhancement training on Gender Responsive Communication for Policy Development Processes hosted by Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) Secretariat in Kampala. The two days’ workshop specifically targeted Advocacy and Communications Officers to direct attention to the importance of effective messaging and communication framework or guidelines
- [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023 DEBUNKS ONLINE VIOLENCE TO ADDRESS WIDENING DIGITAL GENDER DIVIDE.](https://www.herinternet.org/international-womens-day-2023-debunks-online-violence-to-address-digital-gender-divide/) - The UN Women’s Gender Snapshot 2022 report indicates that online violence has largely contributed to the exclusion of womxn from online platforms and continues to widen the digital gender divide. This has resulted into a loss of $1 trillion from the gross domestic product especially in low- and middle-income countries in the last 10 years
- [#CSW67 SIDE EVENT: WE, WOMEN, WEB ACTIVISTS.](https://www.herinternet.org/csw67-side-event-we-women-web-activists/) - On Friday 10 March 2023, we were delighted to participate at the virtual side event that was hosted at the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women #CSW67 NGO Forum by Initiative Sankofa d’Afrique de I’Ouest (ISDAO) in collaboration with UHAI-EASHRI titled “WE, WOMEN, WEB ACTIVISTS – Principles, Outcomes, and Perspectives of
- [SPOTLIGHT ON NON- CONSENSUAL CIRCULATION OF INTIMATE IMAGERY.](https://www.herinternet.org/spotlight-on-non-consensual-circulation-of-intimate-imagery/) - The cases of Non- consensual Circulation of Intimate Imagery (NCII) have increased alarmingly across various mass media and social media platforms in Uganda especially in the recent few months. This problem has been escalated by unawareness and adamance of the general public and law enforcement to recognize that forms of online abuse generate real life
- [CNN SYSTEMS ERROR DIALOGUE INTERROGATES HOW GENDER AFFECTS YOUR LIFE ONLINE.](https://www.herinternet.org/cnnsystemserror-dialogue-interrogates-how-does-your-gender-affect-your-life-online/) - On behalf of HER Internet, our Anchor, Sandra Kwikiriza joined Seyi Akiwowo (CEO & Founder, Glitch), Nina Jankowicz (Vice President, Centre for Information Resilience), Jac sm Kee (Co- Founder and Cartographer, Numun Fund) in an enlightening conversation online hosted by Eliza Anyangwe (Managing Editor, CNN’s Gender #AsEquals team ) following the ‘Systems Error’ investigative series
- [UGANDA SOCIAL MEDIA CONVENTION 2023.](https://www.herinternet.org/uganda-social-media-convention-2023/) - We attended the annual Uganda Social Media Convention #SMC2023 organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda country office at the MCI Media Hub in Kampala on Thursday 23rd March 2023. Themed Social Media, AI and the Future of Governance, the aim of this conference was to convene various key stakeholders from the government, civil society, academia and
- [<strong>PRESS RELEASE: HER Internet calls for continued organization amongst minority groups to create free and safe online spaces.</strong>](https://www.herinternet.org/press-release-her-internet-calls-for-continued-organization-amongst-minority-groups-to-create-free-and-safe-online-spaces/) - As we conclude our two-month long Digital Rights Advocacy campaign to build awareness on the digital right to freedom of speech and expression and the creation of safe spaces for expression for all online, we call on all stakeholders to speak with a united voice and do their part to create a free and safe
- [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS DAY 2022.](https://www.herinternet.org/international-women-human-rights-defenders-day-2022/) - Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) are at the forefront of great crises. Today on 29 November as we mark International Women Human Rights Defenders Day and in line with #16DaysOfActivism, let us #UNiTE to end all forms of Online Gender Based Violence against WHRDs in all our diversity. Remember that our digital rights are an
- [<strong>PRESS RELEASE: HER INTERNET LAUNCHES DIGITAL RIGHTS ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN.</strong>](https://www.herinternet.org/press-release-her-internet-launches-digital-rights-advocacy-campaign/) - This October, HER Internet has launched a Digital Rights Advocacy campaign via our social media platforms, with funding from Internews. The campaign running with the hashtags #SpeakFreelyTypeFreely and #SeeSomethingSaySomethingUG, will carry on for 9 weeks targeting womxn, particularly LBQ womxn and female sex workers. The goal of the campaign is to build awareness on their
- [Biannual Newsletter 2022 Issue 3.](https://www.herinternet.org/our-biannual-newsletter-drops-this-june/) - This June, we share with you the third edition of our biannual newsletter which will give you a quick glimpse into what we have been up to lately and new developments in regards to our work at HER Internet. To read more, please click; https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HER-Internet-Biannual-Newsletter-for-June-2022-1.pdf We celebrate each one of you everyday for the incredible
- [Biannual Newsletter 2022 Issue 4.](https://www.herinternet.org/fourth-issue-of-her-internet-biannual-newsletter/) - Want to know more about recent updates in our work at HER internet? Well, the Fourth Edition of our Biannual Newsletter is finally here! Download a free copy now and stay in the loop about highlights that took place in the second half of 2022 by clicking: https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/HER-INTERNET-Biannual-Newsletter-Dec-2022-12.pdf We remain grateful to all partners, allies
- [<strong>#16DAYS 2022: COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN ON ELIMINATION OF ONLINE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.</strong>](https://www.herinternet.org/16days-2022-collaborative-campaign-on-elimination-of-online-gender-based-violence/) - The annual international campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is known to begin every 25 November which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and runs until 10 December which also marks Human Rights Day. Under this year’s global theme UNITE! Activism to end Violence against Women And Girls, HER Internet
- [HER INTERNET HOSTS TECH FUN DAY EVENT TO COMMEMORATE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM 2022.](https://www.herinternet.org/her-internet-hosts-tech-fun-day-event-to-commemorate-16-days-of-activism-2022/) - With support from Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and African Women Development Fund (AWDF), HER Internet hosted a Tech Fun Day event under the theme “Reimagining an internet free from Online Gender Based Violence” in Kampala on Friday 9th December 2022 in commemoration of this year’s 16 Days of Activism following the global theme: #UNiTE:
- [Workshop On Message Development](https://www.herinternet.org/workshop-on-message-development/) - Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) in collaboration with Initiative for Equality and Non-Discrimination (INEND) a regional partner of SMUG, invited HER INTERNET for a three day workshop on message development. As our work involves engaging in advocacy and lobbying, we have to develop the right messages for our different audiences who are Partners, allies, and other
- [MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION ADVOCACY DRIVE CROWNED WITH DIALOGUE.](https://www.herinternet.org/misinformation-and-disinformation-advocacy-drive-crowned-with-dialogue/) - Last week, HER Internet hosted a two days’ workshop on Misinformation and Disinformation in Kampala on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st September 2022 following a one month long social media advocacy drive. The initiative which was supported by Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Central Africa (CIPESA) sought to empower structurally silenced women
- [COMPUTER MISUSE AMENDMENT ACT 2022 #DYK AWARENESS CAMPAIGN.](https://www.herinternet.org/computer-misuse-amendment-act-2022-dyk-awareness-campaign/) - HER Internet in conjunction with Kuchu Times Media Group kickstarted a week long #DYK social media campaign from Monday 24 October 2022 to Tuesday 1 November 2022 with #HerOnlineSafety and #ComputerMisuseAct following the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act 2022 being signed into law by President Museveni. The objective of this campaign was to share information about
- [Introduction to the Handbook](https://www.herinternet.org/introduction-to-the-handbook/) - Uganda has seen tremendous growth in mobile penetration, and access to the internet; for example, teledensity estimates in 2015 were 64%. The country also continues to experience growth in the internet subscription, with a 37.4% internet penetration rate in the same time period. With these advancements in access, there is also a marked rise in
- [Cyber Security Awareness](https://www.herinternet.org/cyber-security-awareness/) - We hosted a space with womxn to dialogue under the topic "Privacy online, offline and in between" as part of our contribution towards #cybersecurityawarenessmonth call to all of us to DoYourPart #BeCyberSmart. Whether or not we have privacy while online today is up for debate. The key is knowing where the invisible line that we
- [The Odyssey of Desire Live Chat](https://www.herinternet.org/the-odyssey-of-desire-live-chat/) - The Odyssey of Desire is a series of online conversations and explorations intended to lead us on a journey through the depth and breadth of our desires, in all their complex glory. Adventures (from the bedrooms of African women), an online platform where African women share their intimate experiences as told by us for ourselves
- [Accelerator Campaign](https://www.herinternet.org/accelerator-campaign/) - HER Internet is part of the accelerator campaign in partnership with Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) and Amnesty Denmark. In light of the Sexual Offences Bill being passed by the parliament of Uganda, the campaign under #RepealSOBUg and #DeleteClause11 started off by the accelerators visiting various partners and allies in order to revisit commitments of allyship
- [Networking Meeting by Ubuntu Law and Justice Center](https://www.herinternet.org/networking-meeting-by-ubuntu-law-and-justice-center/) - HER Internet has been part of a networking meeting organized by Ubuntu Law and Justice Centre. One of the objectives of this meeting was to Localise the Global Advocacy Strategy among the diverse Key Populations groups in Uganda. The Global Advocacy Strategy focuses on supporting and strengthening key population movements to build and organize, particularly
- [Handbook on Decoding online violence](https://www.herinternet.org/handbook-on-decoding-online-violence/) - In this handbook, we seek the causes of the persistent online violence, the ways in which it manifests and the target groups. Nevertheless, we strive for the betterment of womxn on the global web. Decoding Online Violence Handbook. Click here to Download
- [HER Internet’s DigiSec Dialogues](https://www.herinternet.org/her-internets-digisec-dialogues/) - Starting out as a partnership with a civic tech organization- Pollicy, HER Internet’s DigiSec Dialogues have brought together artists, journalists and activists to discuss digital security and digital literacy. We delved into topics like Unlocking Algorithms; Misinformation, Disinformation and Trolling; Personal and Professional Branding; and Protecting your content online.
- [Digital safety & security](https://www.herinternet.org/digital-safety-security/) - On 11 May 2021, HER Internet hosted a dialogue on Surveillance and security to unpack what digital safety and security look like in this age of digital surveillance. The Internet excels at the job of quickly sharing things with others while on the other hand, keeping private information safe and secure online is a challenging
- [Mental Health and the Internet](https://www.herinternet.org/mental-health-and-the-internet/) - The month of may is highlighted with Mental Health awareness a timmmme to talk and share about mental Health Issues. HER Internet ran a campaign on mental health were we shared the effects of over using the internet and how it impacts on our mental health. Many people with access to the Internet do so
- [Circumstances that enable gender inequalities to persist in online usage and spaces.](https://www.herinternet.org/circumstances-that-enable-gender-inequalities-to-persist-in-online-usage-and-spaces/) - For Womxn’s Day 2020, we held a safe space for minority womxn to discuss circumstances that enable gender inequalities to persist in online usage and spaces. We tackled themes of patriarchy, misogyny, cyber security laws and enactment in Uganda in relation to minority womxn.
- [Biannual Newsletter 2021 Issue 1](https://www.herinternet.org/biannual-newsletter-2021-issue-1/) - We present to you the first Issue of our biannual newsletter that shares our work and the current affairs at HER Internet. We extend our unreserved gratitude to allies, partners, friends and community members for supporting our work. Click here to Download
- [#ChooseToChallenge patriachy](https://www.herinternet.org/choosetochallenge-patriachy/) - We #ChooseToChallenge patriachy, a system of social stratification and differentiation on a gendered basis which provides material and opportunity advantages to men while simultaneously placing severe constraints on lives and activities of womxn. Patriarchy is embedded within the online social fabric whether it is the predominance of womxn facing trolling, gendered censorship of bodies, male
- [Quarterly Review Meeting by Humans Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum](https://www.herinternet.org/quarterly-review-meeting-by-humans-rights-awareness-and-promotion-forum/) - HER Internet attended a quarterly review meeting facilitated by Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum. The aim of the meeting was to inform the participants of HRAPF’s interventions and progress under the Global Fund project so far, the plans for the activities that are yet to be implemented under the project as well as to
- [Digital Security Clinic](https://www.herinternet.org/digital-security-clinic/) - In commemoration of Women Human Rights Defender’s day, the Women Human Rights Defenders Network-Uganda (WHRDN-U) brought together collectives, groups, organisations and other entities together to launch the Safety and Security guidelines for WHRDs in Uganda under the Spotlight Initiative by UN Women. At this space, HER Internet set up a digital security clinic where participants
- [UPR Shadow report: LBQ loose Network](https://www.herinternet.org/upr-shadow-report-lbq-loose-network/) - In collaboration with CREA world and Sexual Rights Initiative (SRI), The Uganda LBQ women Loose network in July 2021 submitted the first-ever LBQ women UPR shadow report to the UPR council highlighting the Human Rights concerns of LBQ women in Uganda. A launch event was therefore held to officially introduce this report to the public
- [CyberBullyingEndsNow Campaign](https://www.herinternet.org/cyberbullyingendsnow-campaign/) - HER Internet ran an online campaign under the hashtags CyberBullyingEndsNow #nottodaybully and #HERONLINESAFETY. This campaign ran across all our social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter and Instagram during the months of June, July and August 2021. Stop Cyberbullying Day is recognized every 3rd Friday of the month of June each year to celebrate and promote a
- [Stakeholder’s Dialogue on the Challenges of Youth HRDs](https://www.herinternet.org/stakeholders-dialogue-on-the-challenges-of-youth-hrds/) - HER Internet was part of a panel discussion on the various challenges faced by Youth Human Rights Defenders in the current shrinking civic environment in Uganda. This event was organized by Freedom House Uganda and was attended by several organizations working on human rights,the ambassador of the USA to Uganda and other key stakeholders in
- [Consultative meeting with Facebook](https://www.herinternet.org/consultative-meeting-with-facebook/) - HER Internet was part of a consultative meeting held by Pollicy on behalf of Facebook to understand how Facebook’s policies can better serve their user community and how to manage violating content on the platform. Specific discussions around the violence faced by public figures on their platform were held with the intention of enabling Facebook’s
- [A Virtual fireplace](https://www.herinternet.org/a-virtual-fireplace/) - Our executive director moderated a virtual fireplace on the experiences of young women and gender-expansive persons on advocacy for inclusive legal and policy frameworks/systems in addressing violence, the alternatives, and sharing the moments of joy and resistance. The goal was to contribute to the conversation and devise strategies for alternative forms of justice in a
- [CyberbullyingEndsNow! #NotTodayBully](https://www.herinternet.org/cyberbullyingendsnow-nottodaybully/) - HER Internet ran an anti-cyberbullying campaign for several weeks from June to August 2021. The 'CyberbullyingEndsNow! #NotTodayBully' campaign involved awareness raising activities online such as information dissemination using creative infographics and posters via all our social media platforms. It was within the above context that HER Internet held a dialogue on 12th/oct/2021 titled Cyber bullying
- [Cyberbullying Defined](https://www.herinternet.org/cyberbullying-defined/) - The month of October is all about with cyber security and safety therefore we present to you our brochure publication on Cyberbullying defined. Click here to download
- [Launch of Animation videos](https://www.herinternet.org/launch-of-animation-videos/) - HER Internet hosted the launch of the animation videos on Decoding Online Violence which showed some of the many forms of violence LBQ womxn and FSW face on online spaces. These videos depict objective representations of what online violence is, how it manifests and some of the factors at play as in experiences of Violence
- [Identity-Based Violence](https://www.herinternet.org/identity-based-violence/) - Her Internet launched three animated videos on “Decoding Online Violence” The first video is on Identity Based Violence something that is common in the LBQ community especially when it comes to the masculine representing womxn. This character is portrayed by Zawadi who feels comfortable with her Identity body, and outfit. We also see how the
- [Threats Of Violence](https://www.herinternet.org/threats-of-violence/) - The second animated video was on “Threats of Violence” portrayed by Pam, who is a single mom. In our research report, for Female Sex Workers, the threats range from rape, denial of parenting rights to death threats too. These threats are usually from private messages but could also appear in posts on public platforms, either
- [Validation Meeting by Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum](https://www.herinternet.org/validation-meeting-by-human-rights-awareness-and-promotion-forum/) - HER Internet attended a validation meeting by Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum to discuss and validate a draft training manual to train Civil Society organisations on crisis response, the use of tools for crisis response, and making effective referrals for legal and paralegal as well as relevant health services.
- [Breakfast Meeting by Women Human Rights Defenders Network and Uganda Women Parliamentary Association.](https://www.herinternet.org/breakfast-meeting-by-women-human-rights-defenders-network-and-uganda-women-parliamentary-association/) - HER Internet was part of a breakfast meeting organised by Women Human Rights Defenders Network and Uganda Women Parliamentary Association. The purpose of the meeting was to raise awareness on online gender-based violence against WHRDs, as well as discussing the emerging trends of online violence and how it has affected WHRDS and their activism work.
- [Biannual Newsletter 2021 Issue 2](https://www.herinternet.org/biannual-newsletter-2021/) - We share with you the second issue of our biannual newsletter that shares the work we have been doing at HER Internet. We extend our candid gratitude to everyone who has been present with us throughout the year 2021.HER Internet Newsletter Issue 2 Click here to Download
- [Social Media Outing](https://www.herinternet.org/social-media-outing/) - Our third video reveals how Shane “Outs” her friend Maddie because of a small disagreement they had. In our research report, respondents shared about failing offline relationships being one of the causes of online violence from people they know; friends, family, ex-lovers, neighbours or work colleagues. The risk of one’s private information being exposed this
- [Finding Community amidst the pandemic and Internet restrictions](https://www.herinternet.org/finding-community-amidst-the-pandemic-and-internet-restrictions/) - On 7th July 2021, HER Internet hosted a dialogue on “Finding Community amidst the pandemic and Internet restrictions”. The aim of the dialogue was to inspire creativity, self care, well-being and connectedness while using the internet and other ICTs during the pandemic. This dialogue therefore created space for the community LBQ women to share on
- [Examining the Effects of Shrinking Civic Space on Feminist Organizing Online.](https://www.herinternet.org/examining-the-effects-of-shrinking-civic-space-on-feminist-organizing-online/) - “Examining the Effects of Shrinking Civic Space on Feminist Organizing Online. Watch the full video of the interview below.
- [Womxn's Rights and ICTs under the Law.](https://www.herinternet.org/womxns-rights-and-icts-under-the-law/) - https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Guide-to-Cyber-Laws-2.pdf Now Available: You can now read our publication Womxn’s Rights and ICTs: A guide to navigating cyber laws in Uganda which gives insights on the existing cyber laws, their implementation and recommendations on how this legislation can be utilized by structurally silenced womxn in Uganda especially lesbians, bisexual and queer (LBQ) womxn and female
- [#16Days 2022: Connect, Collaborate, Contract.](https://www.herinternet.org/16days-2022-connect-collaborate-contract/) - In this episode #WomenSpeaking on Civic Space TV hosted by Tricia Nabaye, watch as our Administration and Coordinations Lead, Murungi Sanyu joins Susan Achen (Uganda Women’s Network) and Naima Isa Sebbi (Actionaid International Uganda) in a conversation that unpacks the importance and relevance of 16 Days Of Activism under the theme: Connect, Collaborate, Contract via
- [<strong>ONLINE SAFETY TIPS BROCHURE</strong>](https://www.herinternet.org/online-safety-tips-brochure/) - Copy of HI-Online safety tips As we gear up for Cybersecurity Awareness Month due this month of October under the theme, here is a free download of our Online Safety Tips brochure which will give you a nudge to effortlessly step up your security as you navigate through digital spaces:
- [UNDERSTANDING MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION BOOKLET.](https://www.herinternet.org/understanding-misinformation-and-disinformation-booklet/) - https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MD-Presentation-1-1.pdf Information has real-life consequences. It can save lives, literally – when it’s true. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. Untrue information can cause great harm. Wrong information can spread widely, like a virus, causing what’s been called an infodemic. Let’s make the internet safe together! To read more, please click;
- [Relationship Between Gender, Women's Rights, Governance and The Internet.](https://www.herinternet.org/relationship-between-gender-womens-rights-governance-and-the-internet/) - Watch now as our Administration and Coordination Lead, Murungi Sanyu engages in this conversation #WomenSpeaking at Civic Space Tv with Esther Nyapendi (Assistant Technical Support Office, Women of Uganda Network), Abiro Mercy (Co-Founder, Gender Tech Initiative) and host, Birungi Primah on the Relationship Between Gender, Women's Rights, Governance and The Internet here;
- [<strong>DIGITAL SECURITY WORKSHOP FOR EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY ONLINE.</strong>](https://www.herinternet.org/digital-security-workshop-for-effective-advocacy-online/) - HER Internet conducted a Digital Safety workshop in Kampala yesterday on Wednesday 29 June 2022, as part of our efforts to enhance their digital safety skills for effective advocacy online as individuals, organizations and collectives. This initiative that was supported by Power Of Pride and the TOR Project engaged participants in topics that span around
- [<strong>REGIONAL CYBER LAWS’ SENSITIZATION DIALOGUES IN UGANDA.</strong>](https://www.herinternet.org/regional-cyber-laws-sensitization-dialogues-in-uganda/) - HER Internet hosted regional sensitization dialogues on the existence and implementation of Cyber Laws in three different parts across the country; Eastern Uganda in Malaba, Western Uganda in Kasese and Northern Uganda in Gulu on 26 July, 8 August and 22 August 2022 respectively with support from UHAI- EASHRI and the Fund for Global Human
- [Launch of HRAPF research report on COVID-19 and Access to justice.](https://www.herinternet.org/launch-of-hrapf-research-report-on-covid-19-and-access-to-justice/) - HRAPF completed a study titled ‘The Impact of COVID-19 related restrictions on access to justice for key populations in Uganda: A case study of LGBT persons and sex workers in Kampala and Wakiso Districts.’ The study discusses the impact of the April to June 2020 lock down on access to justice for LGBTI persons and
- [Digital Security Conference 2021](https://www.herinternet.org/digital-security-conference-2021/) - Our Executive Director moderated a virtual panel addressing the impact of digital inequalities and entrenched exclusion on the representation and participation of minorities, and disenfranchised communities in a digital and data driven tech-society at the Digital Security Conference 2021. The panelists were representatives of organisations working towards digital inclusion and a feminist internet namely; •
- [Panel at FIFAfrica 2021](https://www.herinternet.org/panel-at-fifafrica-2021/) - The panel "Digital Rights Violations and Digital Security Practices in Africa" was a session where Pollicy and Paradigm Initiative presented Digital SafeTea and Ripoti, different tools towards digital security violations. It was also a forum to talk about the unique digital security challenges groups like journalists, politicians and LGBTQIA+ people face, and the importance of

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