[image: image] Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2025 [image: image] Read more <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/celebrating-safer-internet-day-2025-together-for-a-better-online-world/> Dear Listers, Today is Safer Internet Day (SID) <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/celebrating-safer-internet-day-2025-together-for-a-better-online-world/>, a global initiative that promotes awareness about digital safety by addressing issues like cyberbullying and privacy breaches. KICTANet is actively involved in promoting a safer internet environment through various initiatives. We believe that everyone has a role to play in making the internet a safer and more inclusive space for all. Through advocacy, capacity building, and policy engagement, we work to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital world securely. Join us in celebrating Safer Internet Day as we champion responsible online behavior and stronger digital protections. Our Initiatives Combacting Online Gender Based Violence(OGBV). [image: image] We have created an OGBV tracker to document incidents across Africa and advocate for policies to combat them at national and regional levels. We publish quarterly reports on the status of the tracker Track it here! <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchC0y2jNLGbrW1QS2ix3Iw7OSmJ5S1ozDmTWvjucxZP13nqw/viewform> Cyber Hygiene Awareness for SMEs. [image: image] We have developed a comprehensive cyber hygiene curriculum with various resources like videos, animations <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP_IGFlrjmU&list=PLYSO7PoCyXHTkI_FKmKFrMtzbG3am4Eaz&ab_channel=KICTANet>, comic strips, factsheets, and posters to promote cyber hygiene among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Kenya. Watch here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP_IGFlrjmU&list=PLYSO7PoCyXHTkI_FKmKFrMtzbG3am4Eaz> Digital Enquirer Kit. [image: image] This is a free e-learning guide to empower individuals with fact-seeking skills for a safer online information space. Become a digital incquirer <https://keycloak.atingi.org/realms/master/protocol/openid-connect/auth?client_id=moodle&response_type=code&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fonline.atingi.org%2Fadmin%2Foauth2callback.php&state=%2Fauth%2Foauth2%2Flogin.php%3Fwantsurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fonline.atingi.org%252Fcourse%252Fview.php%253Fid%253D3244%26sesskey%3Dybp3cHGPk8%26id%3D1&scope=openid%20profile%20email%20idpidentifier&ui_locales=en> Lexicon for Safer Digital Spaces. [image: image] KICTANet recognises technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) as a growing concern and is working to address cyber harassment, particularly against women, girls, and persons with disabilities. Read More <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/https:/www.kictanet.or.ke/from-words-to-action-the-need-for-a-multilingual-lexicon-on-technology-facilitated-gbv-in-kenya/> Data Privacy. [image: image] We emphasise that protecting personal data is essential for fostering trust in digital systems and enabling the secure adoption of technology Read more <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-celebrates-data-privacy-day-2025-safeguarding-personal-data-to-spur-digital-transformation-economic-development/> Upcoming Webinar [image: image] How does disinformation fuel radicalization and violent extremism? What role does technology play in shaping these threats? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on "The Nexus Between Disinformation, Radicalization, and Violent Extremism." Register here <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8VEltaK_Qp-xoojsXpKauA#/registration> [image: Link] <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> As a multistakeholder think tank, KICTANet drives policy discussions aimed at fortifying Kenya's digital landscape against emerging cyber threats through advocacy efforts involving public awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement. Click here to Subscribe to all our Channels <https://linktr.ee/Kictanet> Summary by: Neeema Mujesia <https://www.linkedin.com/in/neema-masitsa-254350222/>, Communications officer at KICTANet
