A virtual consultation hosted by CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, Wednesday 6 June 2012 at 1 pm UTC/GMT
Social media and mobile technology have served as catalysts for offline activism and vehicles for new forms of online activism. Many CSOs though have failed to capitalise on the potential of new media to reach out to newly mobilised ‘netizens’, and some CSOs like the Invisible Children have managed to harness its power to spread simplistic and ultimately harmful messages. At CIVICUS, we have also seen that netizens have increasingly come under attack by governments as the parameters of journalism shift.
This webinar will feature presentations on:
- Digital activism and its role in revolutionary and post-revolutionary Egypt – Ramy Raoof, Founder, Egyptian Blog for Human Rights
- The dangers of a single story: Kony 2012 – Rosebell Kagumire, Editor and Digital Rights Campaigner, Channel 16 Uganda
- The clampdown on online civic space: an overview of trends in internet restrictions – Ciana-Marie Pegus, Strategic Direction Officer, CIVICUS
Participants will be welcomed by CIVICUS’ Policy and Research Director Netsanet Belay. The session is expected to last for 90 minutes. 50 minutes will be dedicated to an open discussion during which you are invited to share your experiences and perspectives.
Click here to register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/833451505.
Space is limited so mark your calendar and register now!
This consultation is part of a series of weekly webinars. You can find out more about the other webinars here.
