[kictanet] Report Launch: Freedom of Expression and the Digital Environment in Eastern Africa 2020

[Sigi Waigumo Mwanzia]

Dear Colleagues, 





Today , ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa (EA) has published its [ https://www.article19.org/freedom-of-expression-and-the-digital-environment-in-eastern-africa/ | Freedom of Expression and the Digital Environment in Eastern Africa 2020 ] report. This report examines the digital environment across six countries, namely Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. 




The report focuses on developments and challenges across three key areas, namely: 


    1. Freedom of expression online: Can words land you behind bars? 
    2. Internet accessibility and affordability: Are governments across Eastern Africa pulling their own weight to narrow the digital divide? 
    3. Privacy and data protection: Is the public’s personal data safe across Eastern Africa? 



The report proposes that, at a minimum, the six Eastern African countries should: 

    * repeal and amend laws and policies which criminalise freedom of expression online 
    * regularly publish comprehensive annual reports on universal access/service funding mechanisms 
    * refrain from adopting and using Covid-19 contact tracing applications without appropriate human rights safeguards, including sunset clauses to strengthen privacy and data protection. 

Please interact with, and share, the [ https://www.article19.org/freedom-of-expression-and-the-digital-environment-in-eastern-africa/ | launch page ] , [ https://www.article19.org/resources/threats-to-free-speech-online-in-eastern-africa/ | press release ] and [ https://twitter.com/article19eafric | social media ] content. 




I am happy to provide more information and address any of your queries. 

Regards, 

Sigi Waigumo Mwanzia, 
Digital Policy Consultant. 

Read more about ARTICLE 19's #MissingVoices campaign here: [ https://www.article19.org/campaigns/missingvoices/ | https://www.article19.org/campaigns/missingvoices/  ] 

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