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.

Need for national ID system must be pitted against legitimate dangers

On Wednesday, February 28 2018, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) released a briefing paper on the long-standing effort by government to establish a national ID system in the Philippines. The paper, entitled “The National ID Debate: Is the Philippines Ready?” presents the much-touted benefits of an identity management scheme Read more