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Gendered abuse online
By Richa Kaul Padte
So you’ve got "proper online security":http://pointofview.org/blog/general/wearing-a-digital-condom-staying-saf..., "strong passwords":http://pointofview.org/blog/general/passwords-your-first-line-of-defence, and...
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Statement of women's and feminist organisations on the very alarming trends in the negotiations of outcome document of CSW 57th
By Anonymous
The undersigned organisations and individuals across the globe, are again concerned that the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is wavering in its commitment to advance women’s human rights as demonstrated in the constant negotiation of the language in the outcome document.
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Wearing a digital condom: Staying safe online
By Richa Kaul Padte
Do you know how to use your web browser in a secure manner? What is the benefit of adding that "s" after http? Are you aware of the security features on the email you use? What sensitive data do you keep about you or your community, and what would people have access to if your computer, laptop or mobile phone was stolen? This article provides a list of resources and solutions to help you and your...
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Passwords: Your first line of defence
By Flavia Fascendini
A password is your first line of defence – for your computer, email, and information. So firstly, make sure your computer is password protected (under the ‘admin’ account option), so your prying brother doesn’t get his hands on that flyer for the new weekly queer event. Or those letters from your lover. And if you really want to keep your information safe, you don’t just need a password, but you...
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Security risks online: How much information do you give away?
By Richa Kaul Padte
Imagine the life of an Indian gender or sexuality rights activist. What work do they do? Who do they interact with? What threats do they face? Here are some snapshots (created by participants).
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Mechanics and governance of the internet
By Richa Kaul Padte
The internet is an important part of many of our daily lives, work and activism - but how many of us actually understand what it is? Beyond mechanics, questions around who governs the internet are key to contextualising the struggle for rights - including sexuality rights - online.
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EROTICS India: Women, sexuality and the internet
By Richa Kaul Padte
Within the arena of ‘women, sexuality and the internet’, the usual suspects of pornography, indecency, and non-consensual videography are often the first topics that come to mind. But women aren’t just subjects on the internet – they are users, too. A presentation at the EROTICS India workshop overturned some common assumptions by highlighting experiences of women online.
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Five principles for a feminist approach to technology
By Richa Kaul Padte
This blog post is second in a series of ten blog posts to report on the EROTICS India workshop, recently concluded in Delhi. All the blog posts in this series are written by Richa Kaul Padte, the official rapporteur at the meeting.
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An EROTICS call: Survey on internet regulation and sexual rights
By GenderIT.org
Are you member of a non-governmental or a community-based organisation? Are you an academic or a researcher? Do you work within networks or coalitions? Are you an independent blogger? If you are a sexuality rights activist and you use the internet in your work, this call is for you.
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Brazil: Special report "Women on the internet"
By Anonymous
The Women of Expression theme for 2013 is Women and the Internet. The development of information and communication technologies in recent decades has revolutionized the way people communicate and express their ideas. Internet is now part of the everyday life of millions of people around the world and has thus become a basic tool to exercise the right to freedom speech. At the same time, new forms...
