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Working at the intersection of Data, Design and Technology #DataFeminism #CivicTech #DigitalRights
Still buzzing from the energy at the first #DataFestAfrica2025 pre-event in Nairobi with Aga Khan University.

The discussions were a powerful reminder that #Africa has the creativity, knowledge & power to reclaim its own data futures, building systems that serve people, not extract from them.
October 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
‼️REGISTER FOR DATAFEST AFRICA 2025‼️

Registration for #DFA2025 is now OPEN! (30-31 October)

Whether you’re a creative, community organiser, policymaker, activist, technologist, or data enthusiast, this space is for YOU.

Register here: datafest.africa
October 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM
The countdown is real! We are only 30 days away to #DataFestAfrica2025!

We’re gearing up for two days of transformative dialogue, powerful connections, and a bold vision for Africa’s data future.

See the full lineup here: datafest.africa/agenda/
September 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Strong passwords = stronger protection. 🔑

Every step and safeguard helps women stay visible, safe & powerful online.

Play our Digital SafeTea Game today and level up your digital resilience. www.digitalsafetea.com

#HerSafeNet #DigitalSafety
Digital Safetea
Get the Tea on your Digital Safety!
www.digitalsafetea.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
With support from the Austrian Development Agency, we’re strengthening the digital resilience of women journalists, WHRDs & women leaders against #TFGBV during elections in Uganda.

Last week, we met Safe Places Uganda, who will join our referral pathway & offer subsidized counselling for survivors.
September 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
When one woman is silenced, we all lose a voice.

With Defenders Protection Initiative, we’re working to:
✨ Equip women leaders with digital safety skills
✨ Empower WHRDs to stand strong against #TFGBV
✨ Build networks of solidarity

Because the internet should never be a battlefield.

#HerSafeNet
September 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
#TFGBV is violence and must be treated as a crime. is violence and must be treated as a crime.

We're calling for #TFGBV to be included in Uganda’s 2024 Sexual Offences Bill, because every woman deserves legal protection from online harms.

Read more → pollicy.org/resource/tfg...

#HerSafeNet
September 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
A safe & joyful internet is one where women, girls and marginalised communities can participate without fear.” – Bonaventure, Pollicy

As we continue to roll out our Strategic Plan 2024–2027, we’re sharing team reflections on what it means in practice.

Listen in👇🏾

#DigitalSafety #HerSafeNet
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
This week, we are hosting the first #DataLadies Training aimed at empowering girls (15–18 yrs) with STEM skills through mentorship & hands-on learning.

Today Marked #Day1 and the participants explored Digital Safety & Security + Intro to Python.

#Digitalsafety #STEMeducation
August 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🇨🇲 What does Cameroon’s new Law 2024/017 mean for personal data protection?

From consent to cross-border data flows, we break down the key features of this legislation—and what it signals for digital rights in Central Africa.

🔍 Dive into the blog:
pollicy.medium.com/key-features...
Key Features of Law №2024/017 (On Personal Data Protection in Cameroon)
Author: Rachel Magege
pollicy.medium.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📢Want to help bring #DataFestAfrica2025 to life? We’re looking for:

✔️ Rapporteurs
✔️ Event Onsite Ticketing & Registration
✔️ Branding & printing
✔️ Video Coverage & Photography
✔️ Language Interpreters

📅 Deadline: August 18th 2025

Apply here 👉🏾 forms.gle/SGWqxmmVDZSj...
August 1, 2025 at 6:58 AM
📢 Our new Strategic Plan (2024–2027) is here!

Bold. Feminist. Data-powered. Africa-first. 🌍

For the next three years, we’re doubling down on our feminist tech, digital rights, and justice-driven data work across Africa like never before.

👉🏾 Dive in: bit.ly/PollicyStrateg…
July 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ep. 9 of Resist, Persist & Reimagine podcast by @colmenafund.bsky.social is LIVE!

Our Director of Research, Bonnita Nyamwire talks about how #TFGBV is pushing women out of politics, and what civil society must do to fight back.

Listen in👇🏾
open.spotify.com/episode/4pSz...
🎙️ Episode 9: Bonnita Nyamwire
Resist, Persist and Reimagine · Episode
open.spotify.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🚀 Our 2024 Annual Report is here!

From research to partnerships, events, and transformative impact across Africa’s #data landscape, 2024 was anything but ordinary.

Dive into the reflections & feminist data future we’re building.
➡️ bit.ly/PollicyAnnualR…#PollicyAnnualReportr#FeministTechch
July 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
📢Calling all change-makers, creatives & community builders!

Pollicy’s 2025 Fellowship applications are OPEN! We're looking for 3 dynamic fellows to join us.

✔️ Francophone Community Engagement Fellow
✔️ Grants & Growth Fellow
✔️ Games Design Fellow

Apply here 👉🏾 pollicy.org/wp-content/u...
July 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
📢#DataFestAfrica2025 Call for Sessions is NOW OPEN!

Have a bold idea that challenges extractive tech and inspires change in communities?

We’re inviting YOU to submit bold and powerful sessions at #DFA2025.

Submit your proposal today 👉🏾 bit.ly/CallForSessi...
DataFest Africa 2025: Call for Session Proposals.
We’re excited to invite bold ideas, creative formats, and powerful voices for DataFest Africa 2025, a pan-African gathering shaping a just, inclusive, and community-driven digital future. As we reclai...
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July 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This year, we're taking back the narrative and “Reclaiming our Data Futures”.

Get ready for bold conversations, ideas around data, tech and everything in between!

#DFA2025

Stay tuned for updates.
July 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This week, the Pollicy team is taking a mindful pause for Mental Health Week.

We're resting, recharging, and prioritising wellness so we can keep showing up boldly in the work we do. 💛

See you on the other side, refreshed and ready! 🌿
July 7, 2025 at 6:13 AM
📢Africa, it’s TIME! The biggest #data event is back!

Save the date!

October 30 -31, in Kampala, Uganda!

More updates to come!

#DFA25 #DataFestAfrica2025
July 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Earlier this month, the #ILC2025 set the stage for a new global standard on decent work in the #platformeconomy

We're bring the conversation closer to home. Join our webinar as we reflect, realign, & take action on regional priorities

Register: shorturl.at/SZqYQ

🗓️ 3rd July | 🕑 2PM EAT |

#ILO113
June 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Only 4 more days left till the survey closes!

Be the voice that helps shape gendered #datagovernance policy in Africa.

Take the survey:
🔗 EN: bit.ly/GenderedPoli...
🔗 FR: bit.ly/EnqueteGenre

The survey closes on Monday 30th June 2025!
June 27, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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June 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Our Rethinking Digitisation Toolkit is shifting how policymakers in Kenya & beyond approach #digitaltransformation.

We must centre equity, inclusion, & feminist values. #Digitalgovernance only works when everyone can log in.

Read more👇🏾
www.opengovpartnership.org/stories/five...
Five Feminist Lessons from a Super-Election Year - Open Government Partnership
In 2024, 74 countries went to the polls amidst spiralling polarization, rampant disinformation, and growing pressure on democratic institutions. In many cases, elections ushered in populist government...
www.opengovpartnership.org
June 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Yesterday marked day 0 at #IGF2025 & our founder Neema Iyer shared research from Pollicy on #TFGBV against women in Africa.

✔️ 1 in 3 women face #TFGBV & many delete their accounts, not because they want to, but because they feel they have to.

@thesvri.bsky.social @dgateway.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🚀 We’re #IGF2025 bound!

Catch us in Oslo, Norway from 23–27 June for a week of action-packed insights on AI, digital governance, digital safety & cooperation, under the overarching theme “Building Digital Governance Together”. 💪🏾

📍Attending? Be sure to explore our sessions and see you there.
June 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM