Rebecca Ryakitimbo
Rebecca is an avid writer,researcher and technologist who considers herself a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) and digital rights advocate, and data enthusiast actively involved in Internet Governance/policy forums and/discussions at local, national and International levels, with a special emphasis on digital rights, gender inclusiveness and access.
In depth
Are we there yet? Online freedom of association and freedom of expression for women in the DRC
The women of Democratic Republic of Congo have been part of shaping the civic spaces for years, leading to the freedom of the country to now highlighting major rights-based issues. But in doing so, their voices have not only been silenced by age old patriarchal systems, but they have also been subjected to online violence that stifles their constitutionally protected right to freedom of...
In depth
Are we there yet? Online freedom of association and freedom of expression for women in the DRC
The women of Democratic Republic of Congo have been part of shaping the civic spaces for years, leading to the freedom of the country to now highlighting major rights-based issues. But in doing so, their voices have not only been silenced by age old patriarchal systems, but they have also been subjected to online violence that stifles their constitutionally protected right to freedom of...
Feminist talk
Kondoa Community Network: Breaking gender Digital divides
Community networks provide alternatives to infrastructure to access internet that is controlled by either companies or the state. In the remote area where Kondoa Community Network works, even patchy services have been helpful to ensure access to better education and medical services.
Feminist talk
Melt down of protections for data and privacy in Tanzania for LGBTQIA and others
The clampdown on gays and non-heteronormative people in Tanzania has been in the news and while it seems like it is the agenda of certain groups and people in the government, it is essential to examine what are the privacy, data and censorship implications of targeting LGBTQIA+ people online.
Feminist talk
Shaping the internet we want: Gender perspectives on FIFAfrica 2018
The annual Forum on Internet Freedom, Africa brings together people from across the African continent to to deliberate on gaps, concerns and opportunities for advancing privacy, access to information, free expression, non-discrimination and the free flow of information online on the continent. But what about gender perspectives?
Feminist talk
Netwoman: Policy and safer internet spaces for women
In Tanzania, even as access to internet has brought changes to the lives of people, there is still a lot to be done to get everyone connected and at the same time ensuring good policies to lay the ground for a safer internet. Rebecca explores legal options to the non consensual sharing of intimate images of women in the country.
