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Exploring how to address the shortcomings around devolution in Kenya
Devolution in Kenya provides, in theory, a major opportunity for more equitable distribution of public goods and services and improved government accountability. However, it seems to be failing to live up to its promise.
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Luminate statement on UK Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee final...
Luminate statement on UK Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee final report on Disinformation and 'fake news'
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Luminate statement on the arrest of Maria Ressa, CEO & executive editor...
The arrest today of Maria Ressa is the most flagrant in the Filipino government’s long string of attempts to block the work of Rappler and to undermine press freedom in the Philippines.
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Promoting equity and justice in digital technology
Upturn is working to secure and uphold the rights of people and communities and advocate for more empowering, equitable, and just outcomes.
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An evolving strategy for changing times
Our work across all impact areas and regions can be rolled up to one goal – to enable people and institutions to work together to build just and fair societies.
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Sparking change through in-depth reporting
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism informs the public about the realities of power in today’s world through in-depth investigative journalism, with no corporate or political agenda.
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Stories for stronger societies
Activists can struggle to tell their stories, and artists are rarely trained activists. We want to bridge this gap, bringing forward more powerful stories that will help strengthen our societies.
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Supporting independent media in South Africa
Independent media in South Africa has been critical to unraveling what happened in the recent 'state capture' scandal and calling for those responsible to be held to account.
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Understanding and defending human rights in the digital age
Luminate believes that there is an opportunity for civil liberties organisations to help set the agenda and empower people to understand, defend, and respect rights and freedoms.
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It’s time for a Bill of Data Rights
“Data ownership” is a flawed way of thinking about data. It doesn't fix existing problems; it creates new ones. We need a framework giving people rights about how their data is used without requiring them to take ownership.
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Building a stronger data society in Latin America
Building and defending a stronger and fairer data society in Latin America will require new forms of collective action in the coming years.
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On diversity, equity, and inclusion
What do we stand for? How do we want to show up in a world that is increasingly polarised and where structures of privilege, injustice, and power continue to prevail?
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