14 September 2010 By Francoise Mukuku The future of privacy is a theme that strikes me directly. Will ‘privacy’ in ten years be different from what we know today? I’m a lawyer by training and I know that the law
By Alex Comninos (APC), April 2013 The security of digital networks and of networked digital information is increasingly important to stakeholders in governments, the private sector and civil society. This paper introduces some important conceptual issues in cyber security; investigates
10 June 2013 By Margarita Salas Source: GenderIT.org When we talk about freedom of expression we are within the paradigm of human rights. Human rights are indivisible, interrelated and interdependent, which means that the improvement of one right facilitates
7 October 2013 By Francoise Mukuku Source: GenderIT.org The second African Internet Governance Forum started in Nairobi, Kenya just a day after a terrorist attack was launched on this African country. The media reported 24 hours a day from the
UNESCO is pleased to present this study, which represents a response to a resolution by the General Conference in 2013 to address key issues concerning the Internet for Knowledge Societies. This report builds on the finalized concept paper for the
This Research Ooredo in the Middle East and North Africa reveals that 2 out 3 internet users n the region are men. These research results aim to help help women better understand regional and national support from the media, their
2 June 2010: Source GenderIT.org By Sonia Randhawa Access to knowledge is vital at any time. This is especially evident in times of emergency where a lack of knowledge can be disastrous, as graphically illustrated during the Asian tsunami of
16 July 2007 By Jac sm Kee There are different dimensions to access-related issues, and there are significant points of connection between them. Open access networks have been identified by APC as being made up of three layers – physical
By APC (APC), May 2011 The dramatic increase in the number of people using mobile phones worldwide constitutes an enormous opportunity for the enforcement of human rights and for using information and communication technologies for social development. As recognised by
By Mike Jensen (APC, IFLA and TASCHA), May 2014 Download the extended version. Download the abridged version. The briefing paper “Public access: Supporting digital inclusion for all – Maximising the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for inclusive