Introduction
KICTANet in partnership with the Association for Progressive Communication (APC) is pleased to convene a one-day in-person capacity-building workshop on digital safety and privacy.
Background
The digital landscape has become an integral part of our day-to-day lives, offering opportunities for social and economic connections, expression, and empowerment. However, along with its benefits, technology presents new and emerging challenges such as technology-facilitated gender-based violence, privacy risks, online fraud, and arbitrary state limitation of fundamental rights such as the right to freedom of expression, right to access to information and the right to peaceful demonstrate and picket among other rights enjoyed online.
These challenges compromise the full enjoyment and participation of individuals online. Based on existing structural, historical, and systematic biases such as patriarchy and gender inequality, women in all their diversities are disproportionately impacted by these challenges. As a result, fewer women compared to men take full advantage of the potential technology presents to advance socially, economically, and politically. Digital safety is paramount to bridging the gender digital divide.
In recognition of the critical role digital safety plays in the bridging gender divide, KICTANet in partnership with APC has organised a one-day capacity-building workshop on digital safety and security particularly on digital safety and data privacy targeting women human rights defenders, activists, and CSOs based in Kisumu and Kakamega.
Objectives of the Training
The objective of this training is to:
- Analyze the unique digital safety challenges faced by women in all their diversities;
- Enhance digital safety and data privacy awareness to enable participants to navigate challenges such as technology-facilitated gender-based violence, privacy breaches and online fraud;
- Strengthen online advocacy and engagement by empowering participants to use digital tools effectively and safely for advocacy and engagement purposes.
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced awareness of digital safety threats and risks;
- Improved skills in using digital tools securely and effectively; and
- Improved ability to respond to digital safety incidents effectively.
Expected Output
- Enhanced Awareness of Digital Safety Threats: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the unique digital safety challenges faced by women, including technology-facilitated gender-based violence and privacy risks.
- Improved Skills in Using Digital Tools Securely: Attendees will learn effective strategies for navigating online spaces safely, which includes practical skills for protecting their data and responding to online threats.
- Strengthened Online Advocacy and Engagement: The workshop aims to empower participants to use digital tools effectively for advocacy and engagement, enabling them to promote their causes while ensuring their safety online.
Attendees
The 30 participants will include actors drawn from women human rights defenders, activists, and civil society in Kisumu and Kakamega.
Format of the Training
The format of this on-site training shall include presentations, group discussions, and a plenary session.
About the Organizers
KICTANet Trust is a multistakeholder think tank for ICT policy and regulation whose guiding philosophy encourages synergies for ICT policy-related activities and initiatives. The network is a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector and is guided by four pillars: policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and research. The network provides mechanisms and a framework for continuing cooperation and collaboration in ICT matters among industry, technical community, academia, media, development partners, and government.
KICTANet Workshop
Digital Safety and Privacy Training
Date: 27th September 2024 | Venue: TBC
| Time | Session | Presenter / Moderator |
| 08:00 – 8:15 am | ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION | KICTANET |
| 8:15 – 8:30 am | Welcome remarks -KICTANet
Participant introductions Objectives of the Training |
Cherie Oyier, KICTANet |
| 8:30 – 9:30 am | Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence | Cherie Oyier, KICTANet |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Digital Rights: Risks and Impact on Individuals and Organisations | Cherie Oyier, KICTANet |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | TEA BREAK | |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Social Media and Messaging | Neema Mujesia, KICTANet |
| 11:45 – 12:45 pm | Cyber Hygiene Practices | Cherie Oyier, KICTANet |
| 12:45 – 1:45 pm | LUNCH | |
| 1:45 – 2:45 pm | Keeping Money Safe Online | Neema Mujesia, KICTANet |
| 2:45 – 3:45 pm | KICTANet OGBV Tracker | Neema Mujesia, KICTANet |
| 3:45 – 4:15 pm | Group Discussion and Evaluation | Cherie Oyier, KICTANet |
| 4:15– 5:00 pm | HEALTH BREAK AND NETWORKING | |