Kigali Convention Center - KG 2 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda
Hallima Nyota
Digital Disruptor Kenya
Amnesty International
Hallima is a Kenyan Digital Disruptor and a leader of the Linda Data (“Protect Data” in Swahili) campaign, focused on raising awareness of data protection and digital rights among youth and children. She collaborates on strategic campaign activities and played a key role in developing a survey to inform human rights and gender perspectives in digital rights. Hallima also serves as an Advisory Committee Member for Women Win FREE STEM FUND, setting eligibility criteria for grantees from the Global South. Furthermore, she supports the Social Justice Movement by developing digital security plans for Human Rights Defenders in Kenya.
Event Schedule
DAY 1
19 July 2023| Start Time | End Time | Session | Description | Action |
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| 12:30 pm EEST | 02:00 pm EEST |
Ctrl+Alt+Advocate: Youth-Led Online Activism for Digital Rights
Side Event Kigali Convention Center - Room AD 10-1 |
The world has a record number of children and young people, with 70% having Internet access. Digital tech offers connection and learning yet amplifies issues like Read More Speakers |
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Speakers
Rafiat Akinokun
Youth Advorate and cub's health nurse
Melania Chiponda
Gender and Climate Advisor The African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET)
