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Can you tell fact from fiction? Take on the challenge with our interactive game, Choose Your Own Fake News! Step into the shoes of Flora, Jo, or Aida, and navigate the tricky waters of misinformation and disinformation. From viral posts to breaking news, this interactive game is here to sharpen your digital literacy skills. Start playing: https://lnkd.in/ddWn_cBs #FakeNews #MediaLiteracy #DigitalSkills

🌍 Did you know the AU-AI Continental Strategy is leading the charge in Africa’s digital transformation? By supporting the development of robust AI regulatory frameworks, it aims to safeguard privacy, strengthen security, and protect data across the continent. As AI becomes a key driver of innovation, initiatives like this are essential for a trusted and secure digital ecosystem in Africa. Join the conversation about building a responsible AI future! 💬 #AIRegulation #DataProtection #DigitalAfrica

2024 has been an incredible journey, and we couldn’t have done it without you! As we take a moment to rest and recharge, we look forward to shaping a better, more inclusive digital future in 2025. At Pollicy, we're committed to advancing inclusive tech and empowering communities, so tell us what you would like to see from us next year. Your feedback inspires our work and helps us grow. Drop your ideas below 💬. Let's shape a 2025 to remember! Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a successful start to the new year! 🌟🎉 #SeasonsGreetings #DigitalTransformation #PollicyCommunity

The AU's AI Continental Strategy is an ambitious plan for Africa's digital future that prioritises the well-being and progress of all communities. The strategy lays emphasis on ensuring AI technologies serve all communities fairly, without reinforcing discrimination or inequality. See how this transformative strategy will shape the digital future of the continent. For an in-depth look, read our latest blog here: https://lnkd.in/dDmNKhdv #AIAfrica #AUAI #DigitalAfrica #EthicalAI #DataProtection #SustainableDevelopment

🌍 Exploring Citizen Data to Advance Human Rights and Inclusion in the Digital Age #IGF2024 Join the Collaborative on Citizen Data for an insightful panel discussion at #IGF2024 as we delve into the power of citizen data in driving inclusive digital transformation. 📊 This high-impact event will feature diverse perspectives from civil society, human rights institutes, official statisticians, and technology leaders. 🗓 Date: December 17, 2024 🕒 Time: 5-6 PM AST | 9-10 AM EST | 6-7 AM PST | 3-4 PM CET | 7:45-8:45 PM Kathmandu time 📍 Hybrid: Attend in person at #IGF2024 Workshop Room 10 or join via Zoom https://lnkd.in/eEcZsG7V. Key takeaways include: ✅ How citizen data empowers marginalized communities. ✅ Insights into the newly launched UN Collaborative on Citizen Data and the Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data. ✅ Practical tools and strategies to foster human rights and inclusivity in the digital age. The panel will be moderated by Papa Seck, Chief of the Research and Data Section at UN Women and extinguished panelists include: 💠 Line Gamrath Rasmussen, Senior Advisor on Human Rights in Tech, Danish Institute for Human Rights 💠 Bonnita Nyamwire, Research Director, Pollicy 💠 Elizabeth Lockwood, Representative at the UN, the Stakeholder Group of Persons with Disabilities for Sustainable Development (SGPwD) 💠 Dr. Hem Raj Regmi, Deputy Chief Statistician, Nepal National Statistical Office 💠 Joseph Hassine, AI for Social Good, Google.org This event will provide International Sign interpretation and live captions in English. #CitizenData #DigitalInclusion #HumanRights #UNStatistics #DataForChange #InclusiveInnovation #assessibility Thank you Francesca Perucci Chris Maloney for your support! ❤️

Together with Femicide Count - Kenya, we’re joining Kenyans in #SayNoToFemicide. On #InternationalHumanRightsDay, Kenyans protested against femicide, but faced police brutality. The data is clear, and we continue to fight for safety & justice. More on our statement 👇🏾 #EndFemicideKe

Together we can build a world where women and girls are safe. - Pollicy On this #HumanRightsDay, I also make a choice to join many Kenyans in calling for an end to Femicide. #EndFemicideKE. #16DaysofActivism #16Days

This #HumanRightsDay, lets rise together for a world where freedom, justice and equality for all prevails.✊🏾 #EqualityForAll #HumanRightsMatter #FreedomAndEquality #TogetherForHumanRights

🥁 Drumroll, please! We have our winners for the #YouthandElectionsinAfrica Essay Competition! 🏆 The process has revealed the depth of talent and passion among Africa’s youth, and after careful review of hundreds of entries, we’re proud to announce our top 3 winners: 🥇 1st Place: Philomena Agudu (Ghana) 🥈 2nd Place: Oluebube Offor, ACCA (in-view) (Nigeria) 🥉 3rd Place: Harold Henry Mafita (Tanzania) Congratulations to our outstanding winners! Great work on their insightful perspectives and storytelling. We can't wait to share their must-read essays with you. A big thank you to everyone who participated, you’ve truly enriched this dialogue on Africa’s youth and elections! 👏🏽 #YouthVoices #YouthandElectionsinAfrica #Winners #StorytellingForChange #YouthPerspectives #Elections2024 #Africa

Nearly 1 in 3 women face violence in their lifetime. During these #16DaysofActivism, let’s commit to creating safe spaces for women and girls online and in the real world. We must all say #NoExcuse to violence against women.