Dear Listers,

KICTANet will be attending the RightsCon 2025 (February 24-27). We invite you to join us for these informative and engaging sessions:

1. Mapping and Mitigating Online Gender-Based Violence in Africa:

• Date: February 25, 2025
• Time: 1:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EAT
• Format: Hybrid
• Register here

This workshop will showcase KICTANet’s OGBV map, providing valuable insights into the prevalence and impact of Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) in Africa. You'll learn about the data-driven approach used to map OGBV incidents and discuss effective mitigation strategies.

2. KICTANet Africa Meetup at RightsCon 2025:

• Date: February 25, 2025
• Time: 8:15 AM Taipei Time / 12:15 PM GMT / 1:15 PM WAT / 2:15 PM CAT / 3:15 PM EAT
• Format: Virtual
• Register: [Link to Registration - Note the registration deadline!]

Join KICTANet for the 2025 Africa Meetup, a crucial pre-event to RightsCon 2025 (Taipei & Online, February 24-27). This 1-hour virtual session is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the most pressing issues facing Africa’s digital landscape.  Important: Registration for the Africa Meetup and other sessions closes today, February 21st at 23:59 PST. Don't miss out!

We encourage you to register for these important events and contribute to the conversation on digital rights in Africa.