HelenS
@helensithole
Information rights specialist / Researcher /
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10-04-2015 14:09:20
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4⃣Days to go! Sessions to lookout for at #FIFAfrica24 ICNL Alliance Paradigm Initiative (PIN) CentreForHumanRights will convene a session to assess progress relating to various continental #digitalpolicy initiatives... #InternetFreedomAfrica #DigitalRight
I was honoured to participate in a panel discussion on Continental Norms on Digital Rights Protection @FIFAfrica24 organised by International Centre for Not-for-Profit Law Irene Petras ICNL Alliance CentreForHumanRights MISA Regional #FIFAfrica24 #InternetFreedomAfrica
In response to it's mandate & to Resolution 473, the African Commission on Human & People's Rights conducted a study on AI,robotics & other emerging technologies in Africa. I was invited to the validation meeting in Kigali,Rwanda MISA Regional MISA Zimbabwe African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Ahead of #PSA2024, Unwanted Witness & MISA Zimbabwe are hosting a roundtable to discuss the impact of surveillance on Human Rights Defenders in East & Southern Africa. 📅 Date: Monday, November 18, 2024 📍 Location: Holiday Inn, Harare 🕣 Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CAT
"The importance of digital rights cannot be overstated. This workshop aims to deepen our understanding of digital rights and their intersections, share expertise & experiences, & foster partnerships to shape impactful policy and advocacy efforts" — Helen Sithole, MISA Zimbabwe
Helen Sithole, Legal Policy & ICT Officer at MISA Zimbabwe , shares key takeaways from the #PSA2024 Pre-Convening Breakfast Meeting. Stay tuned for highlights🔴
#DRIF25 Kudos to Paradigm Initiative for organising this impactful event. This year's theme is "Promoting digital ubuntu in approaches to technology." MISA Regional وزارة الاستثمار
Belated World Press Freedom Day celebrations underway in Kwekwe. This year's theme is "Reporting in the Brave New World- The impact of AI on Press Freedom and Media. MISA Zimbabwe #MISAWPFD #WPFD25 #ProvincialWPFD25
Recently, I had the opportunity to contribute to crucial discussions on Digital Governace and the Media Policy by speaking at a X Space organised by Accountability Lab Zimbabwe & engaging in a WhatsApp dialogue organised by TheGirlsTable. Critical engagements indeed. MISA Zimbabwe
🙏Grateful for the incredible support from our partners MISA Zimbabwe in launching and compiling this important report on surveillance and spyware. Strong partnerships strengthen digital rights across Africa! Read full report: bit.ly/3FXczdr #DigitalRights
🔵Helen Sithole, a representative of MISA Zimbabwe ,said that laws need further alignment. 'We still have colonial-era laws that are still affecting our media,' she stated.
MISA Zimbabwe 🔵'There's a need for the media to self-regulate so that there is transparency to promote accountability in the media fraternity,' she added."
Watch || Key takeaways from MISA Zimbabwe Legal Officer Helen Sithole from the #SouthernAfricaMediaSummit 2025- exploring how independent journalism strengthens democracy & drives nation building. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Africa Media Alliance Zim Fojo Media Institute VMCZ Zimbabwe Amnesty International Zimbabwe #TpTConsultancy