Contributions
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The heavy price and sacrifice of human rights
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known by his stage name Bobi Wine, visited Johannesburg to attend the screening of his Oscar-nominated documentary film “Bobi Wine – the People’s President”. The film recounts Bobi Wine’s participation in the 2021 Uganda presidential election that resulted not only in long-term strongman Yoweri Museveni’s fraudulently clinging to power but also a brutal crackdown on the political opposition.
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Rwandan genocide commemoration: What should we be asking?
Memorialisation of significant historical moments, especially those that shifted perspectives on humanity, will and should find their space in people’s minds throughout time. April 7th marks the start of the Rwandan People’s 100-day period of national mourning to commemorate the atrocity that befell their country and tore at the very social and cultural fabric of their identity. Families were torn apart by the conflict, leaving behind scores of orphaned children.
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Making AI work for elections
Over nearly three decades, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has not only existed but has dynamically evolved, fundamentally altering the manner in which we interact with technology. This evolution encompasses diverse forms of AI, each introducing novel approaches to accessing, collating, and interpreting information. Consequently, the human-technology interface has undergone a profound transformation, reshaping the very fabric of our engagement with the digital realm. However, amidst this transformative journey, critical questions emerge.
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Podium Finish - Celebrating Our Female Human Rights Defenders In Africa
Today, on 29 November, we commemorate the United Nations International Day for Women Human Rights Defenders. As we approach the year's end, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation takes a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of our human rights defender partners from Sub-Saharan Africa. The FNF Africa regional programme has the privilege and honour of collaborating with remarkable stalwarts and game-changers dedicated to defending human rights.
