Democracy is under pressure worldwide. That’s why we endorse an international call for a UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy #UNRoD who will investigate challenges and best practices. osf.to/3sEttac

Mercredi 22 novembre à 12h00 - 13h30 GMT Inscription ici : bit.ly/3MxRfvh Open Knowledge Foundation (@[email protected]) co-organise avec AfroLeadership: Governance, Data & Right in Africa, un webinaire sur les Infrastructures Numériques Publiques pour les processus électoraux, en Afrique francophone #democracy #transparency #elections #DPI

Open data offers multiple benefits: ☑️It supports innovation through inter-organisation sharing ☑️It facilitates research through access to data, reports and publications But it goes beyond that: open data helps foster citizens' trust towards governments. #PeopleNeedDataJustice

Infographie de l'IA EU Act en bref 🧠🖥️📲 Artificial intelligence act: Council and Parliament strike a deal on the first rules for AI in the world 🧠🖥️📲 consilium.europa.eu/fr/press/press…

Science tells us that limiting global heating to 1.5°C will be impossible without the phase out of fossil fuels. This was also recognized by a growing & diverse coalition of countries at #COP28. The era of fossil fuels must end – and it must end with justice & equity.

OUT new collective book, Resisting Data Colonialism: a practical intervention, by Tierra Comun Network networkcultures.org/blog/2023/12/1…

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Respect women at work Respect women at home Respect women at school Respect women in politics Respect women in science Respect women on the road Respect women in the streets Respect women on public transport Respect women online Respect women EVERYWHERE❗️ 🤜🤛 #orangetheworld

4⃣ Approach the PPPs located in your region and get involved with them: 🌍🌎🌏AfroLeadership: Governance, Data & Right in Africa GobLab UAI DEFindia CIPESA ITS Rio Digital Natives Academy Strathmore CIPIT Internet Bolivia Digital Rights Foundation 👑Esther Nyapendi Women of Uganda Network opendatachina Engage Media Project

Impliquez-vous auprès des partenaires de développement de politiques de votre région: 🌍🌎🌏AfroLeadership: Governance, Data & Right in Africa GobLab UAI DEFindia CIPESA ITS Rio Digital Natives Academy Strathmore CIPIT Internet Bolivia Digital Rights Foundation 👑Esther Nyapendi Women of Uganda Network opendatachina EngageMedia

📢We’re thrilled to be organising our second Open Data Open House where we will join Open Knowledge Foundation and all event organisers for #OpenDataDay2024, to explore how open data plays a key role in advancing Sustainable Development Goals.

Register now - join our symposium on systems of financial secrecy, tomorrow 21 February. From sanctions and illicit financial flows to offshore real estate and tax crime, our expert speakers will be sharing their latest work from 09:30 - 17:00 UTC. More: bit.ly/oo-lse-symposi…

“Open Data for Advancing Sustainable Development Goals” is Open Knowledge Foundation (@[email protected])’s theme for this year’s #OpenDataDay2024. Join us through our 4 regional sessions about what's new and what's possible with #opendata. Learn more: eventbrite.com/cc/open-data-o…

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📢Have you been implementing any civic technology practice for local or regional governments? 🗨️Do not miss the opportunity to apply for the #IOPDAward 2024 🏆! 👉There is a category for #CivicTech and #AI. ℹ️ oidp.net/distinction/en/ 🗓️ May, 15

Get ready for the #AIforGood Summit aiforgood.itu.int/summit24! I encourage everyone, not just the experts, to join our discussions on #AI to shape a better future #ForPeopleForPlanet

🚨BREAKING: Draft of historic federal US privacy law unveiled: The American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 (APRA). What you need to know: ➡️According to the official release, the APRA: ➵ Uniformizes data privacy rights for Americans ➵ Gives Americans the ability to enforce their

Concerns about the misuse and exploitation of student #data underscore the need for robust #privacy protections. Read our take on the University of Michigan student data incident as well as our proposal for a baseline framework for data governance. newamerica.org/oti/blog/what-…

🚨🚨Over 200 civil society organisations and individuals call for equitable break-glass measures to protect elections and people worldwide during the remaining months of 2024. #DoYourPART #yearofdemocracy Read More: yearofdemocracy.org/a-hundred-days…

Droughts have been affecting several countries in Southern Africa. Check out the downwards trend of soil moisture around Mabwe, Zambia during the critical growing season for maize. #AfricaGeoportal #droughts #agriculture. agriculture.africageoportal.com/apps/831615388…