DIG/SEC INITIATIVE @digisec_init
We strive to enhance the capacity of grassroots human rights defenders to overcome digital security and safety challenges digisecinitiative.org East Africa Joined April 2016-
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🏍️We have flagged off Andrew again. He sets off, tomorrow, Sept 12 on a 13,000km solo ride across 10 African countries! 🇺🇬➡️🇳🇦 His mission: raise awareness on the role of digital security in society. He will also provide technical support to various organisations along the way.…
Excited to once again set out on an incredible journey to raise awareness on digital rights, security and internet freedom across 10 countries in East and Southern Africa. Today I set off from Kampala to Nairobi, my first stop On the Road to #FIFAfrica25
Excited to once again set out on an incredible journey to raise awareness on digital rights, security and internet freedom across 10 countries in East and Southern Africa. Today I set off from Kampala to Nairobi, my first stop On the Road to #FIFAfrica25
DIG/SEC Initiative conducting security audit at @for_ujk Umbrella for Journaists Kasese office @goleandrew this is good to assess ujk capacity on security management @NCHRD_UG @dhrlab @dcmukasa @HRNJUganda @crdefenders @UNHumanRightsUG @encryptUg
Digital Security training ongoing in Kasese with support from DIG/SEC INITIATIVE. Participants from Creation Forum Afrika (CAF) and Umbrella for Journalists Kasese (UJK) @dhrlab @goleandrew @digisec_init @for_ujk @encryptUg @NCHRD_UG @UnwantedWitness @crdefenders @dcmukasa
Digital Security training ongoing in Kasese with support from DIG/SEC INITIATIVE. Participants from Creation Forum Afrika (CAF) and Umbrella for Journalists Kasese (UJK) @dhrlab @goleandrew @digisec_init @for_ujk @encryptUg @NCHRD_UG @UnwantedWitness @crdefenders @dcmukasa
Menstrual hygiene bike trail and Mountain hike in Moroto for an inclusive advocacy and campaigns to end stigma against menstrual hygiene. Join us @nbstv @dhrlab @CarolWanyenze @OwaCarol @MHDay28May @YFSJDEFENDS @AYDLinkUg @DefendDefenders @defprotection @NCHRD_UG @youthwestnile
Digital security could be a plague to our lives, however increased efforts to accelerate up-skilling of the vulnerable persons will definitely leverage them from the dilemma! @IvanPinno @dhrlab @DliDigital @digisec_init @uganda_digital
Digital security could be a plague to our lives, however increased efforts to accelerate up-skilling of the vulnerable persons will definitely leverage them from the dilemma! @IvanPinno @dhrlab @DliDigital @digisec_init @uganda_digital
From the digital security audit conducted last year by our partners @DefendDefenders,they have reinforced the coalition secretariat with cloud data back up system,Antivirus, external back up facilities & UPS to enhance our digital safety and security. #CivicSpace| #HumanRights
Cyber bullying scares & shames victims through frequent online messages. It can be an extension of offline bullying, as for Elena👇, or only take place online. Let's be kind & respectful. Let's #SayNoToOnlineGBV! #16Days @encryptUg @wougnet @dhrlab @DliDigital @AfricaDefenders
Defending the Rights of Women In the Digital era and promoting Freedom of expression digitally! @DefendersTech @DGFUganda17 @FrontLineHRD
Women who have attempted to report NCII and online violence to the Police Services are often defeated by the publicity, the shame and the challenges of navigating the criminal justice system #SayNoToOnlineGBV #16DaysOfActivism #16Days #16DaysOfActivism2020
Women who have attempted to report NCII and online violence to the Police Services are often defeated by the publicity, the shame and the challenges of navigating the criminal justice system #SayNoToOnlineGBV #16DaysOfActivism #16Days #16DaysOfActivism2020
The non-consensual sharing of intimate images can be used as a tool of power and control in the context of domestic and family violence or sexual abuse @encryptUg. #SayNoToOnlineGBV
The consent of the victim must relate not only to the making of the image, but also to the publication or dissemination of this image to the public. #SayNoToOnlineGBV #16Days #OrangeTheWorld
The non-consensual sharing of intimate images can affect anyone, but to a larger extent, it victimizes women and girls. It can have a serious impact on victims, including psychological injury and trauma, or a loss of reputation and unemployment @encryptUg #SayNoToOnlineGBV
@OtebaKMo @digisec_init @dhrlab @majidmaali @ayazikaphillip Generation equality Women must be respected both online and offline!
@OtebaKMo @digisec_init @dhrlab @majidmaali @ayazikaphillip Generation equality Women must be respected both online and offline!
Humility must trickle down to our hearts! Let's give it chance for a freer socities! @NCHRD_UG @OtebaKMo @digisec_init @majidmaali @maralesi511 @UHRCUGANDA @DefendDefenders @ForumAbim @DGFUganda17
Humility must trickle down to our hearts! Let's give it chance for a freer socities! @NCHRD_UG @OtebaKMo @digisec_init @majidmaali @maralesi511 @UHRCUGANDA @DefendDefenders @ForumAbim @DGFUganda17
Are #digitalinnovations threatening our democracies? Can we look to #civictech for examples of how #tech is improving democracies around the world? Join us for a conversation on current and future #ThreatstoDemocracy on the 25 Nov. Register here bit.ly/2InP6E0
@DefendDefenders @goleandrew @encryptUg @digisec_init Great to see @goleandrew’s amazing story published on @DefendDefenders. Keep traveling comrade 👏🏽
Extremely grateful to @DefendDefenders for sponsoring the 21-day #SecurityOnWheels trip. It was fun-filled and had a positive impact on the digital safety and security of the grassroots organizations supported. We caught it all on camera 😍. Check it out👇youtu.be/slypY5o1bBY
Extremely grateful to @DefendDefenders for sponsoring the 21-day #SecurityOnWheels trip. It was fun-filled and had a positive impact on the digital safety and security of the grassroots organizations supported. We caught it all on camera 😍. Check it out👇youtu.be/slypY5o1bBY
📢 NEW BLOGPOST 📢 by @goleandrew from @encryptUg Find out what's been going on during this years #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth & read all about cyber risks and possible solutions. #BeOnlineBeSmart digitalhumanrightslab.org/blog/beonlineb…

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