Pollicy
@pollicy.bsky.social
Working at the intersection of Data, Design and Technology #DataFeminism #CivicTech #DigitalRights
Yesterday, we joined some partners to kick off #16DaysofActivism against Digital Violence towards Women & Girls.
We discussed how online abuse affects women and girls and why it’s so important for different sectors to work together and push for gender-responsive laws.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
We discussed how online abuse affects women and girls and why it’s so important for different sectors to work together and push for gender-responsive laws.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
November 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Yesterday, we joined some partners to kick off #16DaysofActivism against Digital Violence towards Women & Girls.
We discussed how online abuse affects women and girls and why it’s so important for different sectors to work together and push for gender-responsive laws.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
We discussed how online abuse affects women and girls and why it’s so important for different sectors to work together and push for gender-responsive laws.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
This #16DaysOfActivism, we’re digging into the growing crisis of #TFGBV in Uganda.
From algorithmic bias to online harassment & real-world harm, women & marginalized groups deserve safer digital spaces.
Monday, 1 Dec 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM EAT
Register: bit.ly/4pbMcle
#HerSafeNet #16Days
From algorithmic bias to online harassment & real-world harm, women & marginalized groups deserve safer digital spaces.
Monday, 1 Dec 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM EAT
Register: bit.ly/4pbMcle
#HerSafeNet #16Days
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This #16DaysOfActivism, we’re digging into the growing crisis of #TFGBV in Uganda.
From algorithmic bias to online harassment & real-world harm, women & marginalized groups deserve safer digital spaces.
Monday, 1 Dec 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM EAT
Register: bit.ly/4pbMcle
#HerSafeNet #16Days
From algorithmic bias to online harassment & real-world harm, women & marginalized groups deserve safer digital spaces.
Monday, 1 Dec 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM EAT
Register: bit.ly/4pbMcle
#HerSafeNet #16Days
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.
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
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.
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.
‼️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
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
‼️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
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
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/
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
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/
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/
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.
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
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.
Last week, we met Safe Places Uganda, who will join our referral pathway & offer subsidized counselling for survivors.
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
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
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
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
#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
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
#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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today Marked #Day1 and the participants explored Digital Safety & Security + Intro to Python.
#Digitalsafety #STEMeducation
August 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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
Today Marked #Day1 and the participants explored Digital Safety & Security + Intro to Python.
#Digitalsafety #STEMeducation
📢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...
✔️ 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
📢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...
✔️ Rapporteurs
✔️ Event Onsite Ticketing & Registration
✔️ Branding & printing
✔️ Video Coverage & Photography
✔️ Language Interpreters
📅 Deadline: August 18th 2025
Apply here 👉🏾 forms.gle/SGWqxmmVDZSj...
📢 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…
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
📢 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…
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…
🚀 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
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
🚀 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
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
📢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...
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
📢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...
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...
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.
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 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.
Get ready for bold conversations, ideas around data, tech and everything in between!
#DFA2025
Stay tuned for updates.
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! 🌿
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
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! 🌿
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! 🌿
📢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
Save the date!
October 30 -31, in Kampala, Uganda!
More updates to come!
#DFA25 #DataFestAfrica2025
July 1, 2025 at 11:00 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
Save the date!
October 30 -31, in Kampala, Uganda!
More updates to come!
#DFA25 #DataFestAfrica2025
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
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
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
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
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
✔️ 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
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
✔️ 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
🚀 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.
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
🚀 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.
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.
🗣️ We want to hear from you!
The Gendered Data Governance Survey is now available in French!
Your voice will help shape a regional model handbook and toolkit to support AU Member States.
📅 Open till 30 June
🔗 EN: bit.ly/GenderedPolicy…
🔗 FR: bit.ly/EnqueteGenre#GenderDatat#DataGovernancece
The Gendered Data Governance Survey is now available in French!
Your voice will help shape a regional model handbook and toolkit to support AU Member States.
📅 Open till 30 June
🔗 EN: bit.ly/GenderedPolicy…
🔗 FR: bit.ly/EnqueteGenre#GenderDatat#DataGovernancece
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🗣️ We want to hear from you!
The Gendered Data Governance Survey is now available in French!
Your voice will help shape a regional model handbook and toolkit to support AU Member States.
📅 Open till 30 June
🔗 EN: bit.ly/GenderedPolicy…
🔗 FR: bit.ly/EnqueteGenre#GenderDatat#DataGovernancece
The Gendered Data Governance Survey is now available in French!
Your voice will help shape a regional model handbook and toolkit to support AU Member States.
📅 Open till 30 June
🔗 EN: bit.ly/GenderedPolicy…
🔗 FR: bit.ly/EnqueteGenre#GenderDatat#DataGovernancece
🎙️ #CounteringHateSpeech Day is a reminder that hate speech results not only in direct violence and harassment, but also in self-censorship and trauma.
We dug more into this in our 'Alternate Realities, Alternate Internets' report. 👉 pollicy.org/research/alter…#EndHateSpeechc#DigitalRightst#OGBVBV
We dug more into this in our 'Alternate Realities, Alternate Internets' report. 👉 pollicy.org/research/alter…#EndHateSpeechc#DigitalRightst#OGBVBV
June 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🎙️ #CounteringHateSpeech Day is a reminder that hate speech results not only in direct violence and harassment, but also in self-censorship and trauma.
We dug more into this in our 'Alternate Realities, Alternate Internets' report. 👉 pollicy.org/research/alter…#EndHateSpeechc#DigitalRightst#OGBVBV
We dug more into this in our 'Alternate Realities, Alternate Internets' report. 👉 pollicy.org/research/alter…#EndHateSpeechc#DigitalRightst#OGBVBV
In a recent Radio One feature from the #FairDigitalKazi Breakfast Dialogue, Bonnita Nyamwire highlights the urgent need to recognise and protect Uganda’s platform workers.
Listen In 👇🏾
Listen In 👇🏾
June 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In a recent Radio One feature from the #FairDigitalKazi Breakfast Dialogue, Bonnita Nyamwire highlights the urgent need to recognise and protect Uganda’s platform workers.
Listen In 👇🏾
Listen In 👇🏾
Our Executive Director, Irene Mwendwa, joined leaders in Hamburg last week to speak on AI, disinformation & data justice in the Global South.
We proudly endorsed the #HamburgDeclaration on #ResponsibleAI for the #SDGs, because ethical tech must be inclusive & accountable.
@undp.org
#HSC25
We proudly endorsed the #HamburgDeclaration on #ResponsibleAI for the #SDGs, because ethical tech must be inclusive & accountable.
@undp.org
#HSC25
June 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Our Executive Director, Irene Mwendwa, joined leaders in Hamburg last week to speak on AI, disinformation & data justice in the Global South.
We proudly endorsed the #HamburgDeclaration on #ResponsibleAI for the #SDGs, because ethical tech must be inclusive & accountable.
@undp.org
#HSC25
We proudly endorsed the #HamburgDeclaration on #ResponsibleAI for the #SDGs, because ethical tech must be inclusive & accountable.
@undp.org
#HSC25
📢 Join us at IFG Norway 2025!
We’re co-hosting a networking event on 23 June at 4PM with @thesvri.bsky.social & @dgateway.bsky.social to explore building global online safety communities.
#TFGBV work is growing—but efforts remain fragmented & underfunded.
Don't miss out!
We’re co-hosting a networking event on 23 June at 4PM with @thesvri.bsky.social & @dgateway.bsky.social to explore building global online safety communities.
#TFGBV work is growing—but efforts remain fragmented & underfunded.
Don't miss out!
June 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
📢 Join us at IFG Norway 2025!
We’re co-hosting a networking event on 23 June at 4PM with @thesvri.bsky.social & @dgateway.bsky.social to explore building global online safety communities.
#TFGBV work is growing—but efforts remain fragmented & underfunded.
Don't miss out!
We’re co-hosting a networking event on 23 June at 4PM with @thesvri.bsky.social & @dgateway.bsky.social to explore building global online safety communities.
#TFGBV work is growing—but efforts remain fragmented & underfunded.
Don't miss out!