The IO Foundation was today invited to participate at The Nation, on Bernama TV.
We'll shortly share the link to the interview.
We'll shortly share the link to the interview.
The IO Foundation cordially invites you to TechUp weekend
At The IO Foundation, we believe that programmers are the next generation of Human and Digital Rights defenders.
But how do we engage them in a meaningful and effective way? How can we bring together the tech community to become the agents of change that digital societies need right now?
Join us for our monthly TechUp event to make your personal impact on technology.
Whether you’re in the world (Asia + Pacific, Africa + Europe or the Americas), you will participate in featured civic tech initiatives, boost your technical & soft skills, get the chance to meet and hear from global speakers as well as engage in the latest global conversations on technology and its impact on Human and Digital Rights. All within a 48-hour tech-a-thon!
Get ready to engage in a sprint on brainstorming solutions while building opportunities to network with a global community of potential collaborators.
Date: 20th - 21st March, 2021
Time: 00:00 UTC (GMT+0)
Location: Online (Airmeet.com) please use chrome browser for best experience. Also accessible via iOS and Android apps
Registration Link: https://TIOF.Click/EventsRSVP
Get involved
Are you working on an open source project and require help or exposure?
Would you like to speak on one of our focus topics?
Are you an organization and would you like to be a sponsor? Sponsors get virtual booths!
Are you a student in need of help with projects or assignments?
Reach out to us via the appropriate form available at https://TIOF.Click/TechUpForms, and let’s explore ways to make it happen!
What is TechUp?
TechUp is a convergence project between tech capacity building and tech solutions development aimed at nurturing a Social Tech society that will demand the promotion and protection of Digital Rights. TechUp is designed to create a meaningful impact in society that will translate into new digital policies in government.
At The IO Foundation, we believe that programmers are the next generation of Human and Digital Rights defenders.
But how do we engage them in a meaningful and effective way? How can we bring together the tech community to become the agents of change that digital societies need right now?
Join us for our monthly TechUp event to make your personal impact on technology.
Whether you’re in the world (Asia + Pacific, Africa + Europe or the Americas), you will participate in featured civic tech initiatives, boost your technical & soft skills, get the chance to meet and hear from global speakers as well as engage in the latest global conversations on technology and its impact on Human and Digital Rights. All within a 48-hour tech-a-thon!
Get ready to engage in a sprint on brainstorming solutions while building opportunities to network with a global community of potential collaborators.
Date: 20th - 21st March, 2021
Time: 00:00 UTC (GMT+0)
Location: Online (Airmeet.com) please use chrome browser for best experience. Also accessible via iOS and Android apps
Registration Link: https://TIOF.Click/EventsRSVP
Get involved
Are you working on an open source project and require help or exposure?
Would you like to speak on one of our focus topics?
Are you an organization and would you like to be a sponsor? Sponsors get virtual booths!
Are you a student in need of help with projects or assignments?
Reach out to us via the appropriate form available at https://TIOF.Click/TechUpForms, and let’s explore ways to make it happen!
What is TechUp?
TechUp is a convergence project between tech capacity building and tech solutions development aimed at nurturing a Social Tech society that will demand the promotion and protection of Digital Rights. TechUp is designed to create a meaningful impact in society that will translate into new digital policies in government.
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[JFQueralt] Second test:
📣📣The IO Foundation (TIOF) is offering a free 3 month virtual engagement program on democratising the use of Digital Security Tools in India, the Philippines and beyond. The program will take place through a series of 3 workshops and discussion groups from April to June 2021.This program is open to anyone, regardless of skill-level or technical capacity.
🎟️ Sign up link : http://TIOF.Click/AXIS
📅 Dates : 17th April, 15th May, 19th June
:hourglass: Timings :
Group A 🇵🇭 : 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Group B :flag-in: : 4:00-6:30 pm
For more details please reach out to Raashi.Saxena@TheIOFoundation.org
📣📣The IO Foundation (TIOF) is offering a free 3 month virtual engagement program on democratising the use of Digital Security Tools in India, the Philippines and beyond. The program will take place through a series of 3 workshops and discussion groups from April to June 2021.This program is open to anyone, regardless of skill-level or technical capacity.
🎟️ Sign up link : http://TIOF.Click/AXIS
📅 Dates : 17th April, 15th May, 19th June
:hourglass: Timings :
Group A 🇵🇭 : 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Group B :flag-in: : 4:00-6:30 pm
For more details please reach out to Raashi.Saxena@TheIOFoundation.org
Tests finished. Apologies for the possible inconvenience!
So what happened?
Well, we connected our Slack workspace Announcement channel with this Telegram Channel.
Now we are able to keep you all more properly updated 💪🏼
So what happened?
Well, we connected our Slack workspace Announcement channel with this Telegram Channel.
Now we are able to keep you all more properly updated 💪🏼
[JFQueralt] *Scope:* [TIOF] [BiT] [TU] [PLD]
*Topic:* RightsCon 2021 sessions
We are happy to announce that the final program for RightsCon 2021 is out (https://www.rightscon.org/program/) and that The IO Foundation will be present in 3 sessions:
*I - Strategic foresight: seeing programmers as frontline human and digital rights workers and civil society engagement with technical standards development.*
Hosts: The IO Foundation | Human First Tech
Session type: Community Lab
*II - Just another framework or something worthwhile? Leveraging the UNGPs on business and human rights.*
Hosts: Host: The IO Foundation | InternetLab | Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) | Global Partners Digital (GPD) | Bloggers Association of Kenya
Session type: Strategy Session
*III - Project lockdown: keeping your rights unlocked.*
Host: The IO Foundation
Session type: Tech Demo
Make sure to get your tickets *BEFORE* 14th of May (Free modality - see screenshot)
https://rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/course/rightscon-online-2021/
See you there!
*Additional notes*
- The final schedule is expected 1 week before the event (7th to 11th June).
- The event days are already in the `[TIOF] Public Events` calendar.
- The particulars of each session will be added to `[TIOF] Public Events` calendar once made official.
*Topic:* RightsCon 2021 sessions
We are happy to announce that the final program for RightsCon 2021 is out (https://www.rightscon.org/program/) and that The IO Foundation will be present in 3 sessions:
*I - Strategic foresight: seeing programmers as frontline human and digital rights workers and civil society engagement with technical standards development.*
Hosts: The IO Foundation | Human First Tech
Session type: Community Lab
*II - Just another framework or something worthwhile? Leveraging the UNGPs on business and human rights.*
Hosts: Host: The IO Foundation | InternetLab | Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) | Global Partners Digital (GPD) | Bloggers Association of Kenya
Session type: Strategy Session
*III - Project lockdown: keeping your rights unlocked.*
Host: The IO Foundation
Session type: Tech Demo
Make sure to get your tickets *BEFORE* 14th of May (Free modality - see screenshot)
https://rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/course/rightscon-online-2021/
See you there!
*Additional notes*
- The final schedule is expected 1 week before the event (7th to 11th June).
- The event days are already in the `[TIOF] Public Events` calendar.
- The particulars of each session will be added to `[TIOF] Public Events` calendar once made official.
[JFQueralt] *Scope:* [PLD]
*Topic:* We made it to the Oxford Supertracker 💃🏼
https://supertracker.spi.ox.ac.uk/policy-trackers/
*Topic:* We made it to the Oxford Supertracker 💃🏼
https://supertracker.spi.ox.ac.uk/policy-trackers/
null | Scope: [TIOF] [BiT] [TU] [PLD]
Topic: RightsCon 2021 sessions
We are happy to announce that the final program for RightsCon 2021 is out (https://www.rightscon.org/program/) and that The IO Foundation will be present in 3 sessions:
I - Strategic foresight: seeing programmers as frontline human and digital rights workers and civil society engagement with technical standards development.
Hosts: The IO Foundation | Human First Tech
Session type: Community Lab
II - Just another framework or something worthwhile? Leveraging the UNGPs on business and human rights.
Hosts: Host: The IO Foundation | InternetLab | Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) | Global Partners Digital (GPD) | Bloggers Association of Kenya
Session type: Strategy Session
III - Project lockdown: keeping your rights unlocked.
Host: The IO Foundation
Session type: Tech Demo
Make sure to get your tickets BEFORE 14th of May (Free modality - see screenshot)
https://rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/course/rightscon-online-2021/
See you there!
Additional notes
- The final schedule is expected 1 week before the event (7th to 11th June).
- The event days are already in the `[TIOF] Public Events` calendar.
- The particulars of each session will be added to `[TIOF] Public Events` calendar once made official.
Topic: RightsCon 2021 sessions
We are happy to announce that the final program for RightsCon 2021 is out (https://www.rightscon.org/program/) and that The IO Foundation will be present in 3 sessions:
I - Strategic foresight: seeing programmers as frontline human and digital rights workers and civil society engagement with technical standards development.
Hosts: The IO Foundation | Human First Tech
Session type: Community Lab
II - Just another framework or something worthwhile? Leveraging the UNGPs on business and human rights.
Hosts: Host: The IO Foundation | InternetLab | Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) | Global Partners Digital (GPD) | Bloggers Association of Kenya
Session type: Strategy Session
III - Project lockdown: keeping your rights unlocked.
Host: The IO Foundation
Session type: Tech Demo
Make sure to get your tickets BEFORE 14th of May (Free modality - see screenshot)
https://rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/course/rightscon-online-2021/
See you there!
Additional notes
- The final schedule is expected 1 week before the event (7th to 11th June).
- The event days are already in the `[TIOF] Public Events` calendar.
- The particulars of each session will be added to `[TIOF] Public Events` calendar once made official.
[JFQueralt] *Scope:* [PLD]
*Topic:* Blog post @ Medium via Code for All.
As part of the contract with NDI, we had to write a blog post... and it's finally out!
https://medium.com/code-for-all/project-lockdown-unlocking-our-rights-9535b10add64[…]l-b7bca0b4a3ab-1620653586361-activity.collection_post_published
*Topic:* Blog post @ Medium via Code for All.
As part of the contract with NDI, we had to write a blog post... and it's finally out!
https://medium.com/code-for-all/project-lockdown-unlocking-our-rights-9535b10add64[…]l-b7bca0b4a3ab-1620653586361-activity.collection_post_published
[JFQueralt] Scope: [TIOF] [UDDR] [PLD] [TechUp] [BiT]
*Topic:* Submissions to events.
We are glad to announce that we have successfully submitted a number of sessions for the following events:
Rightscon 2021:
• Tech Demo video on Project Lockdown
• 2 other sessions are also scheduled in collaboration with other organizations (one on Programmers NextGen and another one on BHR in Tech)
(these session are confirmed, we are only waiting for the final agenda to know the timings)
Paris Peace Forum 2021:
We have submitted 2 sessions
• Project Lockdown
• Universal Declaration of Digital Rights
Women Who Code Connect Reimagine
We have submitted 3 sessions
• Programmers NextGen - 3 Guiding principles (Inspirational Note)
• Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (Inspirational Note)
• Project Lockdown (Lightning Talk)
We are also preparing for submissions at the Internet Governance Forum, which should happen after TechUp this weekend.
As always, we encourage everyone to suggest events in which we should participate in the thread.
ALSO: Big thanks to Rashika Yazhini Ramesh and Grace Yan for their dedication to get the Tech Demo video done!!! 💃🏼
*Topic:* Submissions to events.
We are glad to announce that we have successfully submitted a number of sessions for the following events:
Rightscon 2021:
• Tech Demo video on Project Lockdown
• 2 other sessions are also scheduled in collaboration with other organizations (one on Programmers NextGen and another one on BHR in Tech)
(these session are confirmed, we are only waiting for the final agenda to know the timings)
Paris Peace Forum 2021:
We have submitted 2 sessions
• Project Lockdown
• Universal Declaration of Digital Rights
Women Who Code Connect Reimagine
We have submitted 3 sessions
• Programmers NextGen - 3 Guiding principles (Inspirational Note)
• Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (Inspirational Note)
• Project Lockdown (Lightning Talk)
We are also preparing for submissions at the Internet Governance Forum, which should happen after TechUp this weekend.
As always, we encourage everyone to suggest events in which we should participate in the thread.
ALSO: Big thanks to Rashika Yazhini Ramesh and Grace Yan for their dedication to get the Tech Demo video done!!! 💃🏼
[JFQueralt] *Scope:* [TIOF] [UDDR] [PLD] [TechUp] [BiT]
*Topic:* RightsCon PRELIMINARY agenda is out
We'll be incorporating the sessions in [TIOF] Public Calendar as soon as we get final confirmation.
For the time being, this would be the schedule:
- Tuesday, June 8 from 21:45 to 22:45 Eastern Time (ET)
Strategic Foresight: Seeing Programers as Frontline Human and Digital Rights Workers & Civil Society Engagement with Technical Standards Development
Session: #12026
Hosts: The IO Foundation, HumanFirst.Tech
Track: Human Rights-Centered Design
- Wednesday, June 9 from 7:45 to 8:45 Eastern Time (ET)
Just another framework or something worthwhile? Leveraging the UNGPs on Business and Human Rights within the tech sector
Session: #12287
Hosts: Asociación por los Derechos Civiles, Bloggers Association of Kenya, ELSAM, Global Partners Digital, InternetLab, The IO Foundation, Paradigm Initiative
Track: New Models for Business and Labor
Remember that you can subscribe to the TIOF's public event calendar to stay updated about our TechUp events, 3rd party events in which we participate and other relevant activities related to our advocacy.
To add the calendar: https://TIOF.Click/EventsCal
*Topic:* RightsCon PRELIMINARY agenda is out
We'll be incorporating the sessions in [TIOF] Public Calendar as soon as we get final confirmation.
For the time being, this would be the schedule:
- Tuesday, June 8 from 21:45 to 22:45 Eastern Time (ET)
Strategic Foresight: Seeing Programers as Frontline Human and Digital Rights Workers & Civil Society Engagement with Technical Standards Development
Session: #12026
Hosts: The IO Foundation, HumanFirst.Tech
Track: Human Rights-Centered Design
- Wednesday, June 9 from 7:45 to 8:45 Eastern Time (ET)
Just another framework or something worthwhile? Leveraging the UNGPs on Business and Human Rights within the tech sector
Session: #12287
Hosts: Asociación por los Derechos Civiles, Bloggers Association of Kenya, ELSAM, Global Partners Digital, InternetLab, The IO Foundation, Paradigm Initiative
Track: New Models for Business and Labor
Remember that you can subscribe to the TIOF's public event calendar to stay updated about our TechUp events, 3rd party events in which we participate and other relevant activities related to our advocacy.
To add the calendar: https://TIOF.Click/EventsCal
[JFQueralt] *Scope:* [TIOF] [PLD] [BiT]
*Topic:* RightsCon agenda is out: the platform is open
RightsCon has finally published their agenda and we can finally confirm all of our sessions. You can find them on [TIOF] Public Events calendar (https://TIOF.Click/EventsCal)
Quick observations:
• No obvious way to find people (no filters)
• Possible to filter by org name (though we need to know the name)
• It is possible to send a direct message to other participants
• There should be a parallel platform to socialize (still looking into this)
It's going to be complicated to
*Topic:* RightsCon agenda is out: the platform is open
RightsCon has finally published their agenda and we can finally confirm all of our sessions. You can find them on [TIOF] Public Events calendar (https://TIOF.Click/EventsCal)
Quick observations:
• No obvious way to find people (no filters)
• Possible to filter by org name (though we need to know the name)
• It is possible to send a direct message to other participants
• There should be a parallel platform to socialize (still looking into this)
It's going to be complicated to
[JFQueralt] *Scope:* [TIOF] [TU] [BiT] [PLD]
*Topic:* Coming TechUp
Due to unforeseen circumstances outside of our control (health problems) we are forced to reduce this month's TechUp activities to the bare minimum. We are currently contacting all speakers and project managers to reschedule their sessions for July. We are also finalizing the agenda for July and will publish all details in the coming days.
We would like to apologize for the last minute change. We have attempted to avoid these changes yet we must focus on our team's health and we don't want to run a poorly managed event.
We will still run some sessions such as the UDDR Working Group and the BHR in Tech session on Sunday so you are more than welcome to come join us.
https://TIOF.Click/EventsLive
Hope you are safe and sound over there.
*Topic:* Coming TechUp
Due to unforeseen circumstances outside of our control (health problems) we are forced to reduce this month's TechUp activities to the bare minimum. We are currently contacting all speakers and project managers to reschedule their sessions for July. We are also finalizing the agenda for July and will publish all details in the coming days.
We would like to apologize for the last minute change. We have attempted to avoid these changes yet we must focus on our team's health and we don't want to run a poorly managed event.
We will still run some sessions such as the UDDR Working Group and the BHR in Tech session on Sunday so you are more than welcome to come join us.
https://TIOF.Click/EventsLive
Hope you are safe and sound over there.
[JFQueralt] *Scope:* [TIOF]
*Topic:* Southeast Asia IGF
The SEA IGF is coming up. It will be held in Bali, Indonesia on 11th + 12th August.
We are happy to announnce that The IO Foundation has been selected for one of the Additional Sessions: "04. Data-Centric Digital Rights: Beyond Human Rights in the Digital Realm".
If you wish to attend, please register here: https://registration.seaigf.id/
See you there!
*Topic:* Southeast Asia IGF
The SEA IGF is coming up. It will be held in Bali, Indonesia on 11th + 12th August.
We are happy to announnce that The IO Foundation has been selected for one of the Additional Sessions: "04. Data-Centric Digital Rights: Beyond Human Rights in the Digital Realm".
If you wish to attend, please register here: https://registration.seaigf.id/
See you there!
[JFQueralt] TOPIC:* *TechUp 07-2021
SCOPE:* *[TechUp] [BiT] [PLD] [UDDR]
TechUp Weekend JULY 2021
Programmers are the next generation of Human and Digital Rights defenders.
How to engage them in a meaningful and effective way? How can we bring together the tech community to become the agents of change that digital societies need right now?
Join us for our monthly TechUp event this July to make your personal impact on technology.
Whether you’re in the world (Asia+Pacific, Africa+Europe or the Americas (East & West Coasts), you will participate in featured civic tech initiatives, boost your technical & soft skills, get the chance to meet and hear from global speakers as well as engage in the latest global conversations on technology and its impact on Human and Digital Rights.
Get ready to engage in a sprint on brainstorming solutions while building opportunities to network with a global community of potential collaborators.
*Date:* 17th + 18th July, 2021
*Location*: Online (Airmeet)
*RSVP:* https://TIOF.Click/EventsRSVP
Don’t miss out on future events from The IO Foundation
https://TIOF.Click/EventsCal
Get involved
Do you run an open source project that focuses on making better and safer tech for people? Do you want to support the global open source community?
Reach out to us and let’s explore how to make it happen!
SCOPE:* *[TechUp] [BiT] [PLD] [UDDR]
TechUp Weekend JULY 2021
Programmers are the next generation of Human and Digital Rights defenders.
How to engage them in a meaningful and effective way? How can we bring together the tech community to become the agents of change that digital societies need right now?
Join us for our monthly TechUp event this July to make your personal impact on technology.
Whether you’re in the world (Asia+Pacific, Africa+Europe or the Americas (East & West Coasts), you will participate in featured civic tech initiatives, boost your technical & soft skills, get the chance to meet and hear from global speakers as well as engage in the latest global conversations on technology and its impact on Human and Digital Rights.
Get ready to engage in a sprint on brainstorming solutions while building opportunities to network with a global community of potential collaborators.
*Date:* 17th + 18th July, 2021
*Location*: Online (Airmeet)
*RSVP:* https://TIOF.Click/EventsRSVP
Don’t miss out on future events from The IO Foundation
https://TIOF.Click/EventsCal
Get involved
Do you run an open source project that focuses on making better and safer tech for people? Do you want to support the global open source community?
Reach out to us and let’s explore how to make it happen!