Closing distances and fuelling the Philippine internet governance community via remote participation at APrIGF 2018

This blog post was originally published by the Association for Progressive Communications. I did not fly to Vanuatu for the 2018 Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF). But still, I participated in this year’s APrIGF, albeit remotely. My organisation, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), together with the Internet Society (ISOC) Philippines Chapter Read more

APWLD Digital Security and Online Safety Training

The APWLD Digital Security and Online Safety Training in Penang, Malaysia, brought together women human rights defenders and women’s rights activists to strengthen their understanding of digital security, online safety, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence. Combining feminist perspectives with practical skills, the training explored secure communications, privacy, password protection, online GBV, and the Feminist Principles of the Internet. The participatory approach encouraged participants to reflect on their experiences and develop collective strategies for safer and more feminist digital spaces.