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Pollicy
@PollicyOrg
Working at the intersection of Data, Design and Technology #DataFeminism #CivicTech #DigitalRights. Let's chat!
Kampala, Uganda
pollicy.org
Joined October 2016
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    Feb 16, 2022
    Media is a powerful weapon; it sheds light on issues that are in the dark. What are your thoughts on the current context and mainstream media? Join our upcoming Twitter space as we explore this and more👉 x.com/i/spaces/1MYxN… 👇Introducing our key speakers👇
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    Jan 15, 2024
    📢 Exciting News! The application window for Pollicy's 2024 Fellowship program is open! We're seeking talented fellows in Communications & Development, Research, Data, Grants & Growth. Could this be you? Then Apply today! Deadline: January 29, 2024 👉 bit.ly/PollicyFellows…
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    Pollicy
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    Mar 17, 2021
    50+ women consulted 💁🏾‍♀️ 20+ countries covered 🌍 140+ feminist orgs mapped 🗺️ We are proud to publish our latest research that explores #DataFeminism #DataJustice and #AfrofeministDataFutures 👉🏾Read in English, French or Portuguese: pollicy.org/feministdata
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    Aug 2, 2023
    Introducing our new Executive Director, Irene Mwendwa🎉! Starting Aug 1, 2023, Irene's vision and leadership will drive us forward on our mission to engineer social change through data and technology. Join us in welcoming Irene to the helm!🚀#NewLeadership
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    Neeeeema
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    Aug 2, 2023
    My last week as the Executive Director of Pollicy has arrived! As I step aside, I am thrilled to announce that Irene Mwendwa will be taking on the role of Executive Director. Read about the future of @PollicyOrg here: neemaiyer.com/blog-detail/re…
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    Jan 2, 2023
    Attention! 🗣️ Our 2023 fellowship program is currently seeking applicants in communications, advocacy, business development, and research. Don't miss your chance to join our fellowship this year. The deadline is January 15th. To apply, follow this link: forms.gle/mUNMt8FxLXRCSb…
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    Pollicy
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    Jan 16, 2023
    We are excited to announce that Pollicy is now accepting applications for its upcoming second cohort of the VOTE: Women Programme. Application deadline: 6 Feb 2023. Details and application👉forms.gle/ACAxexpAWVbAkB…
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    Pollicy
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    Jan 11, 2023
    Are you ready to take your career to the next level in Communications, Advocacy, Data, Research (francophone preferred), or Business Development? Our 2023 Fellowship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a difference. Apply here: forms.gle/mUNMt8FxLXRCSb…
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    Feb 11, 2022
    How do we create a safer, feminist #internet? How do we create meaningful opportunities for #women on digital platforms? What does it take to re-imagine our #digital and #data future, as African women? Join us on Wed 23 Feb as we tackle all these & more!
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    May 10, 2023
    🎉BREAKING NEWS!🎉 DataFest Africa is coming to Nairobi 🇰🇪 on 12-13th July, with a pre-event in Kampala, 🇺🇬 on 29th June! 💃 Mark your calendars and join the #DataFestAfrica hype! 📆 Stay tuned for more details 👉: datafest.africa. #DataFestNairobi #DataFestKampala
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    May 8, 2023
    The biggest conference on Data in Africa is moving to a new country! 🚀 Take a guess in the comments and tag a friend you'd like to follow the event and be ready for the official announcement this Wednesday May 10th at 11:30am EAT. 😃💃
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    Mar 27, 2023
    Our Report "Language & Coloniality: Non-Dominant Languages in the Digital Landscape" examines the role of language in the growing digital landscape. The paper is available in; Amharic cutt.ly/TVhrNpX English: cutt.ly/CVhtA8l Luganda: cutt.ly/1VhtRDA
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    Pollicy
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    Jul 19, 2021
    📣📣📣We're launching Digital SafeTea🚀🚀🚀 In response to a need for digital safety training for African women, we teamed up w/ @ParadigmHQ to develop #DigitalSafeTea, an interactive fiction game that gives women the 'tea' 🍵 on online safety Play here👉🏾digitalsafetea.com
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    Mar 30, 2021
    We're super excited for our upcoming webinar on building feminist data futures with guest speakers @chenaichair @kanarinka @laurenfklein and @WillfulAno #AfrofeministDataFutures 📅Wed, April 7th 6pm EAT Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    Jan 19, 2021
    Amount raised from 'Over-the-Top' Social Media Tax in all of 2019 = UGX49.5Bn Estimated amount lost to total internet shutdown in 6 days = UGX39.5Bn #KeepItOn
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    Pollicy
    @PollicyOrg
    Jun 12, 2023
    The #DataFestAfrica 2023 registration is now open! This year's DataFest will be held in two cities in East Africa. The pre-event will take place in Kampala, Uganda on 29th June, followed by the main event in Nairobi, Kenya on 12th and 13th July. Register👉docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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