Greetings, I trust that you are well. This is a quick reminder of the Forum on Internet Freedom in East Africa taking place in Kampala, Uganda next week on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 at Golf Course Hotel. If you are in Kampala (which is a hive of Internet related talks and discussions this and next week ) and are keen on discussing the intersection of human rights and the internet please do register. We have an exciting line up of local and international speakers who will be sharing their thoughts on internet freedom, access to information, the economy of the internet, freedom of expression online and so much more. Have a look at the Programme (including registration if in Kampala) As such, we would like to create further awareness on the many discussions pertaining to internet freedom in East Africa and encourage you to follow hashtag #FIFEA to stay tuned to and contribute to the conversation and debates. Remember to also follow us @opennetafrica @cipesaug You are welcome to share your thoughts on Internet Freedom, reports, pictures, digital security tips, and relevant interesting links using the hashtag too Quick Links: The Programme can be found on this link: http://www.cipesa.org/?wpfb_dl=191 The Forum page is on this link: http://www.cipesa.org/activities/forum-on-internet-freedom-in-east-africa-20... A Little overview of the Forum on Internet Freedom in East Africa Internet Freedom | 2 Days | Over 60 Speakers | 13 Panels | State of Internet Freedom in East Africa Report Launch| Cocktail Function Speaker affiliations: Article 19, Bayimba, Bloggers Association Kenya, ICT Association Uganda (ICTAU), Globaleaks, iHub Research (Kenya), Internet Society [(Africa) (Burundi) (Uganda)], UNESCO, Facebook, Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), Ministry of ICT (Uganda), Makerere University, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, Protège QV, Uganda Media Centre, UNESCO, University of Nairobi, Web We Want, Writivism, Women Of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) and many more! Countries represented: Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia Well done to the Internet Society - Uganda Chapter in partnership with the Ministry of ICT (Uganda) and supporters for sparking debate and discussion on Internet Governance in East Africa! Best, Juliet Juliet N. Nanfuka Communications Officer Mobile: +256 (0) 773 949 345 |Office: +256 (0) 414 289 502 @ChewingStones ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Plot 156-158 Mutesa II Road, Ntinda | Kampala, Uganda www.cipesa.org | @cipesaug | https://www.facebook.com/cipesaug Sent with Mixmax