Gender Equality is fundamental for building a sustainable and equitable world.
However, significant challenges remain, including gender discrimination, child marriage, and the digital divide.
Read more - https://edenzindia.blogspot.com/2025/03/driving-gender-equality-policies.html

Fedizens who took part in the #RightCons2025

- Let's keep the conversation going on #FeministInternet, #DigitalInclusion, #TFGBV and more.

> How can people reclaim power over digital spaces and tools to preserve their public character and achieve digital justice?

cc @digidefenders
@ooni @tedicpy @globalvoices @numun @mayfirst @sursiendo @OCF1989

I'd like to encourage any kiwi who supports Ipurangi Aotearoa/InternetNZ - and particularly their digital inclusion work - to become a paid-up member of the organisation (open to anyone for $21 annual fee). Times are tough for socially-motivated community groups, and both the membership fee and your participation can help them a lot.

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Ten years of building a movement for digital rights in Africa: Impact of the African Declaration on Rights and Freedoms in Africa

> This paper examines the impact of the African Declaration on shaping digital rights discourse and policy in Africa, focusing on its role in promoting access, privacy and freedom of expression

https://africaninternetrights.org/en/node/2602

“Libraries have always been part of this ‘open’ idea… but they don’t quite realise they are also part of tech,” says @saera at @everythingopen “The digital divide is pushing the underprivileged further and further away.” Libraries are a point of connection helping bridge this divide.
#EverythingOpen #Open #LoveLibraries #DigitalExclusion #DigitalInclusion

I'm considering writing a #Blog post about how #Technology can be more #Accessible and #Inclusive for people with #Disabilities and #ChronicIllness. One example that comes to mind is the need for more personalized customization in health tracking features on #Wearables like the #AppleWatch.

For me, the exercise and stand goals aren’t realistic due to my health limitations. On bad days, the constant reminders to move can feel discouraging rather than motivating. While there’s the option to turn notifications off entirely, I still want to track my movement or standing progress in a more flexible way. It would make a huge difference if the activity rings and goals could be fully customizable to accommodate individual abilities and needs.

To my fellow #Disabled and #ChronicPain warriors: What other areas do you think tech could be more inclusive? Whether it’s device features, apps, or software design, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Would you also be okay with me including your name or username and a quote from you in the blog post? I want to uplift your voices as part of the conversation.

Although this post is meant to elevate disabled voices, developers, designers, and usability experts are welcome to join the discussion and learn how to create more inclusive tech.

Let’s brainstorm ways to make tech work better for everyone! Thank you in advance for sharing your insights!

#DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #Accessibility #PWD #TechForGood #AssistiveTechnology #UX #DigitalInclusion #HealthTech #NEISVoid #Disability #Blogging #WordPress #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #ContentCreation

@disability@a.gup.pe @disability@beehaw.org @disabilityjustice @mastoblind @main @actuallyautistic @spoonies @a11y @disabilitytech @accessibility @blind @neurodivergent @spooniechat @chronicallyill @wordpress @technology @opensource @disabilityadvocates @accessibledesign @programmers @usability

Bringing connectivity to South Houston: "everyone needs the Internet, it's just like having water and lights" Learning, connecting, exploring—it all starts with being online. #DigitalInclusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzt5pr10vM0 1/

Exciting news! The ISOC Accessibility Standing Group is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever ISOC Disability Leadership Training in Internet Governance and Digital Rights course! #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility #InternetGovernance 1/

"The adoption in September of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) – a new multilateral framework for global digital cooperation towards “an inclusive, open, sustainable, fair, safe and secure digital future for all” – has been met with a cautious response from many in civil society. Cautious, because despite positive outcomes in the final text, there are also oversights, omissions, and problems with framing that we feel are fundamental to a just digital future.

As a way of reviewing where these gaps are, it is useful to look back at what we wanted out of the process a year ago, and where the gaps emerged. This is important because the implementation phases that lie ahead are as crucial as the negotiation process that led to the final text being adopted. There will be new opportunities for civil society to influence the outcomes of the Compact, and perhaps to help push the impact of the GDC closer towards some of the goals we previously envisaged."

https://www.apc.org/node/40393

Someone has reported the Blind AI.
The Blind AI has been warned! It is ‘pretty clear’ from our posts that the Blind AI has been committing Advertising and/or Spamming!

The Blind AI is a student.
The Blind AI sells nothing.
The Blind AI likes to share essays and posts about ableism, AI, blindness, and technology with the potential to change lives…
The Blind AI has reviewed a post count of 80 in 2 weeks as a member of CaneAndAble – the Blind AI thinks the range of topics is quite varied. OK, some are long and in-depth, but some big issues have been covered. Some, such as the AIs of the Blind art project, are more light-hearted.

The Blind AI uses many hashtags, so you can mute…

️ Please hold, for the subject of the appeal, to see if the Blind AI is cast out of CaneAndAble.

Ada & Zangemann: A Fun Way for Kids to Learn Open Source!

We’re thrilled to support the animated movie premiere tonight, introducing kids to the world of open-source software! Backed by @fsfe this creative story explores how tech empowers us all.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM CEST
After tonight, it will be available under a Creative Commons license for everyone!

Did you know libraries offer free wifi and tech classes?

#digitaldivide #digitalinclusion #digitalequity #libraries @slcpl
https://medium.com/everylibrary/closing-the-digital-divide-in-the-us-280dd05e8d4a

Exciting news to share! I've officially passed the Section 508 Trusted Tester certification, marking a significant milestone in my accessibility journey, which spans over six years.
This achievement is more than just a certification for me; it's a testament to my commitment to digital inclusivity and accessibility. Over the past six years, I've dedicated myself to understanding and advocating for the needs of all users, especially those with disabilities, in the digital realm. The Section 508 Trusted Tester certification deepens my expertise and equips me with robust tools to evaluate and enhance digital accessibility.
As someone passionate about making technology accessible to everyone, this certification reinforces my resolve to ensure that accessibility is integral to digital design and development. I am eager to apply these enhanced skills to create more inclusive and user-friendly digital experiences.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey - colleagues, mentors, and the accessibility community. Your guidance and inspiration have been pivotal in reaching this point.
I'm looking forward to continuing my work in this vital field, making a tangible difference in how we interact with technology. Let's make the digital world accessible for all!
#Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #Section508 #Certification #ProfessionalGrowth

I would like to thank everyone that was in the organization of #FNF23! This was a great step in my journey in #DigitalRights and #DigitalInclusion.

We had a lot of fun and kickstarted an initiative to bring closer the #EU institutions to the Fediverse (more updates soon! @vishnee @zzepposs @erikkemp)

Also, with MEP Patrick Beyer we discussed about how #CSAR may undermine our fundamental right to privacy, as well as new developments in border control by the EU

What makes communities so difficult to reach for digital inclusion and local history projects? In our new blog post, we take a dive into the obstacles we faced when working with a housing association to put together a digital community history project in Oldham.

Link: https://gfsc.studio/blog/2023/raftt-design-blog-2/

This young network engineer and the nonprofit org he works for - Project Waves - are doing amazing things in Baltimore

My story here on how Devin Weaver designed, built, and operates a #communitybroadband network that brings free gig speed #Internet service to low-income apartment buildings in one of the nation's most disconnected cities

#DigitalEquity #BlackMastodon #broadband #equity #DigitalInclusion

https://communitynets.org/content/making-waves-baltimore-community-driven-connectivity

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We now have an #nptech group on Mastodon!

You can find it at @nptech

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