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APC statement to the Global Mechanism on developments in the field of ICTs in the context of international security and advancing responsible State behaviour in the use of ICTs

An abridged version of this statement was delivered during the virtual informal dialogue with the chair of the Global Mechanism on 17 July 2026 by Verónica Ferrari, Global Policy Advocacy Lead, ...
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Venezuela earthquakes: Find out how you can help

On 24 June, Venezuela was struck by two high-magnitude earthquakes that caused thousands of deaths. The catastrophe has also left a great number of people injured, while the country’s population as a ...
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DWeb Camp 2026: Root Systems

DWeb Camp 2026: Root Systems is a five-day gathering in nature for builders and dreamers dedicated to building a decentralized web (DWeb). A web that is private, resilient, and beyond the control of a ...
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Examen Periódico Universal, 52.° período de sesiones: Informe de situación: derechos humanos y tecnología en Paraguay

Este informe sintetiza las principales preocupaciones sobre la intersección de los derechos humanos y la tecnología en Paraguay, basándose en las tres presentaciones de partes interesadas para el 52.° ...
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Meta’s AI ambitions and platform integrity in South Asia

When tech corporations announce layoffs, the accompanying linguistic framing is almost always sanitised: restructuring, optimisation, strategic reallocation, etc. But what disappears beneath these ...
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APC's keynote address at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance 2026 high-level governmental segment

On 7 July 2026, as part of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, APC's Global Programme Director Raman Jit Singh Chima delivered the following keynote address at the multistakeholder plenary meeting ...
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Beyond bandwidth: The social return of community-led connectivity investment

Community-centred connectivity initiatives (CCCIs) have emerged as critical actors in bridging the digital divide, providing internet access to unconnected and underserved populations. Prioritising ...
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Feminist Guiding Principles and Commitments for Global AI Governance

As AI governance discussions move forward, an important question remains: What guiding principles, indicators and accountability mechanisms are needed to make Ai governance commitments meaningful in ...
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Talleres de Profesionalización en Mapeo de Redes

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Spyware and digital surveillance targeting women in Uganda

This report by Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) with support from the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) explores the growing threat of spyware and digital surveillance targeting women ...
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Joint statement issued by the Global Digital Justice Forum and the Global South Alliance at the Global Dialogue on AI Governance

The current trajectory of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation has consolidated the neocolonial structures of development. Today, a handful of US and Chinese transnational corporations dominate ...
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Off-grid mesh networks: Empowering communities for disaster resilience in the Philippines. Ilustration (6 frames)

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