by David Indeje | Nov 11, 2022 | Accessibility, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Florence Ouma Twitter’s Accessibility Experience Team got laid off in a series of changes sweeping the social media platform. The team was responsible for making the site’s user experience friendlier for people living with disabilities. The now ex-Engineering...
by David Indeje | Nov 4, 2022 | Access, Cyber Security, GIZ women, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Nicodemus Nyakundi How cyber-safe are people with disabilities? This is a question that few ask, but only a very few people are willing to answer. In some contexts, the term “safety” is said to be relative. Yet you and I know very well that it is a...
by Angela Minayo | Nov 2, 2022 | Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
By Angela Minayo and Neema Mujesia On 2nd November 2022, KICTANet in collaboration with Unwanted Witnesses conducted a Masterclass on Utilizing data while safeguarding women’s safety online during the 4th Privacy Symposium in Africa. The activity was part of the DW...
by Angela Minayo | Oct 27, 2022 | Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet post
From 18 to 20th October, KICTANet attended the side events before the 73rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission of Human and People’s Rights in Banjul, the Gambia. The African Commission of Human and Peoples’ Rights is established under Article 30 of...
by David Indeje | Oct 13, 2022 | Access, Cyber-bullying, Highlights, Human Rights
By Neema Mujesia KICTANet and different organizations concluded a 2-day (October 11th to October 12th, 2022) state and non-actors dialogue on the opportunities to enhance legal, policy, and other measures to end child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). Equality Now...
by Angela Minayo | Oct 8, 2022 | Access, Highlights, Human Rights, kictanet, kictanet post
By Florence Ouma People with limited vision and reliance on screen readers still do not have complete accessibility to social media content. We can remedy that with some steps. What Is Alt Text? Alt text is a short form for “alternative text.” It makes online content...
