DIGITAL SECURITY WORKSHOP FOR EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY ONLINE.

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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 basic cyber safety, secure browsing, social engineering, phishing and circumvention techniques as we embrace this digital revolution.

In a session on Circumvention Techniques that was facilitated by the Deputy Executive Director at HER Internet, Kettie Kahume, attendees were implored to adapt the The Onion Router (Tor) Browser which allows free access to the internet safely and anonymously without data mining and tracking activities from third parties. They were also engaged in practical lessons on how to download, install and operate this tool using their personal electronic devices in addition to other secure communication apps.

Please reach out to us for assistance in case you or anyone that you know experiences any form of violence that breaches the community standards on any Meta app through email: info@herinternet.org.

Attendees indulge in hands-on lessons on how the T.O.R Browser works.

Biannual Newsletter 2022 Issue 3.

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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 work that you do in your respective field(s) and remain ever grateful for all your support and solidarity.

Don’t hesitate to engage with us just in case you have any inquiries, concerns or feedback. We certainly would love to hear from you 

Workshop On Message Development

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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 stakeholders. The messaging guide was called, “Opening Hearts Messaging Guide for Activists and Allies’.

Examining the Effects of Shrinking Civic Space on Feminist Organizing Online.

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“Examining the Effects of Shrinking Civic Space on Feminist Organizing Online. Watch the full video of the interview below.

Breakfast Meeting by Women Human Rights Defenders Network and Uganda Women Parliamentary Association.

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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. At this space, HER Internet facilitated a session on consciousness raising around online violence, the underlying factors causing it and how to collectively mitigate its effects. A commitment to proactively address online gender based violence was made by Uganda Women Parliamentary Association.

Validation Meeting by Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum

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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.

Biannual Newsletter 2021 Issue 2

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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

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A Virtual fireplace

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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 collective effort to end violence against women now. This space was organized by Akina Mama wa Afrika and was attended by over 50 people.

Social Media Outing

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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 way is a constant threat. We share some important tips to help you cope with being Outed on social media, something commonly faced by members of the LGBTI community. CyberBullyingEndsNow #nottodaybully #heronlinesafety

Threats Of Violence

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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 through texts and/or calls. Perpetrators usually threaten to expose FSW for the work they do; or LBQ womxn – for their sexual orientation and gender expression.
CyberBullyingEndsNow #nottodaybully #heronlinesafety