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The fight for press freedom: Perspectives from global media leaders
To mark World Press Freedom Day, journalists and media advocates share their perspectives on what's worrying them and what gives them hope for the future of press freedom.
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Civil society is integral to increasing women’s participation in society
What needs to be done to ensure technology reinforces and supports the achievements made to increase women's civic and political participation in Africa?
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Partnerships will ensure inclusivity for Nigeria’s AI strategy
Luminate will provide $1.5 million to support the work of the three organisations managing the AI Collective: Data Science Nigeria, Lagos Business School, and the Center for Journalism, Innovation, and Development.
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Luminate supports inclusive AI Collective in Nigeria
The newly formed AI Collective in Nigeria aims to coordinate work on research, innovation, and the governance and accountability of these technologies.
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Insights from PurpleCode's Feminist Technology and Activism Camp
At its core, the camp aims to highlight and help dismantle patriarchal norms, the most insidious and pervasive being that "technology is not for women."
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The African Media Ecosystem and Technology
Luminate’s Nkirote Koome spoke with Baraza Media Lab’s lead curator Christine Mungai about their new plan, and the second edition of the Africa Media Festival scheduled for 21 – 22 February 2024.
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Potencia: Insights from three years of Partner Support in Latin America
Since 2020, Potencia has strengthened 55 organisations working to increase civic and political participation in Latin America.
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Meet our partners catalysing change for women & girls around the world
Many of our partners work daily to catalyse change to improve women and girls’ participation in society. During Women's History Month, we're profiling and celebrating these organisations from around the world.
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A new chapter for Reset
As of 1 January 2024, Reset entered a new chapter as a fully independent organisation.
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How funders can support grantees through executive coaching
In 2021 and early 2022, Luminate provided coaching stipends to 78 of our partner organisations, with more than 200 leaders receiving executive coaching. What did we learn?
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Sharing results from Luminate’s 2023 Grantee Perception Report
After collecting baseline data through the Grantee Perception Report (GPR) survey in 2020, we commissioned Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) once again to listen to our partners about their perceptions of Luminate.
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From code to conscience: Our partners safeguarding human rights online
Today on Human Rights Day, explore our interactive map to see localized initiatives by Luminate partners who are shaping digital and information ecosystems where all can enjoy equal rights to safety, freedom, and dignity.
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Black Awareness Day in Brazil: Why we must boost political representation
November 20th marks Brazilian Black Awareness Day — an important occasion for Black movements and the anti-racism agenda in the country.
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Announcing 'Democracia A Fondo,’ a special podcast series by Colombian...
The special series "Democracia A Fondo,” an editorial collaboration between Luminate and the podcast "A Fondo" by Colombian journalist María Jimena Duzán, premieres Friday, 17 November 2023.
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