Advocacy Assembly Offers Internet Shutdowns Activism Scholarship

Advocacy Assembly offers the Internet Shutdowns Activism Fellowship

The right to Internet access has become essential in our modern society. However, many countries around the world continue to restrict access to this valuable resource. Internet shutdowns are often used as a means of control and repression by authoritarian governments to prevent citizens from communicating, organizing and sharing information.

Faced with this reality, Advocacy Assembly, a London-based non-profit organization, recently announced the launch of the “Internet Shutdowns Activism Fellowship”. This fellowship aims to support activists fighting for internet freedom and the protection of human rights in countries where internet shutdowns are common.

The Activism Fellowship provides funding and resources to individuals and organizations taking action to fight internet shutdowns, raise awareness and defend basic human rights online. It also aims to build the capacity of digital rights defenders by providing training, workshops and learning programs to develop their skills and knowledge in this area.

One of Advocacy Assembly’s main motivations for starting this fellowship is to have the problem of internet shutdowns recognized as a violation of human rights. By disrupting the free flow of information, these shutdowns hamper the right to freedom of expression and political participation, as well as access to education, health and other essential services.

The organization is convinced that the fight for internet freedom and the defense of digital rights is a battle that we must all fight collectively. This is why she encourages all those concerned with this cause to apply for the activism grant. Selected candidates will receive financial, technical and legal support, as well as personalized support to carry out their projects.

The Internet Shutdowns Activism Fellowship is an incredible opportunity for digital rights advocates to raise awareness of their actions, build their capacity, and help promote the Internet as a space of freedom and democracy. It also represents a beacon of hope for all those who live in countries where access to the Internet is regularly restricted.

In conclusion, Advocacy Assembly provides a valuable opportunity for activists to fight internet shutdowns and defend digital rights around the world. This activism fellowship will provide financial, technical and legal support, as well as in-depth training to build the skills of digital rights defenders. Through this initiative, we hope to see more and more strong and committed voices emerging in defense of internet freedom and human rights online.

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