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International Girls in ICT goes digital
The celebrations of the International Girls in ICT Day were moved to the digital realm amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Day marks global efforts to create the right environment for women and girls w…Update date
India arrests citizens who spread fake information about the Coronavirus
India started arresting citizens for posting fake information about the Coronavirus on social media. Around 100 people were arrested on charges related to spreading misinformation on the topic. India …Update date
Council of Europe adopts recommendation on human rights impacts of algorithmic systems
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has adopted a Recommendation on the human rights implications of algorithmic systems, containing a set of guidelines for public and private actors t…Update date
Digital divide to cause more inequality in Pakistan
Internet rights groups in Pakistan have warned that the digital divide in Pakistan has the potential to cause more inequalities as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes individuals and entities to shift to onl…Update date
Plea for restoring 4G Internet in Jammu and Kashmir
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court of India asking the court to give directions to authorities of Jammu and Kashmir for restoring 4G Internet in the Union Territory (UT) in the wake of COVID-1…Update date
Internet restored in Oromo region in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian government has announced the restoration of Internet and voice services in several areas of the Oromo region in Ethiopia. The announcement contained in a news report brings to an end the…Update date
Apple releases COVID-19 app
Apple has released a COVID-19 app that is meant to help individuals stay up-to-date on the pandemic and be informed about necessary measures in order to protect their health. The app, together with a …Update date
Myanmar urged to restore Internet during coronavirus crisis
There has been a call on the government of Myanmar to restore full Internet services in the townships of the Rakhine and Chin states to enable communities to access critical information in the wake of…Update date
MISA establishes Wi-Fi hotspots in Zimbabwe
In order to provide access to the Internet to marginalised communities and in support of sustainable development, the media rights lobby Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has established free …
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