COP 28: Let’s ensure traditional ecological knowledge is integrated into climate policy

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03 Nov 2023 COP 28: Let’s ensure traditional ecological knowledge is integrated into climate policy Indigenous leaders from around the world gathered in New York last month during UN Climate Week to raise awareness about the need to bring Indigenous and traditional perspectives into climate policy. Their call is to recognize the vital role that these communities, many of which… Read more »

Indigenous radio in Nicaragua strengthens advocacy with hands-on training

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20 Oct 2023 Indigenous radio in Nicaragua strengthens advocacy with hands-on training A WACC-supported initiative in Nicaragua is building the capacity of Indigenous community radio as a tool for rights advocacy, social justice, sustainable development, and cultural flourishing. WACC is partnering with CASEMIP RL (Cooperativa Agropecuaria de Servicios Multiples “Indian Pawanka” RL) to offer training in media production and communication… Read more »

Media freedom and independent journalism are vital to democracy

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20 Oct 2023 Media freedom and independent journalism are vital to democracy The Trust Conference 2023 proved to be not just an eye-opener but also a much-needed critique of both the lack of and need for media freedom worldwide. WACC was an invited participant at the event organised by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and held in London on 19–20 October… Read more »

WACC partners report at Internet Governance Forum how community networks create digital inclusion

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18 Oct 2023 WACC partners report at Internet Governance Forum how community networks create digital inclusion WACC partners advanced a vision for just, inclusive, and community-led digital communication at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023 last week in Kyoto, Japan. “The Internet We Want — Empowering All People” was the theme of this year’s meeting of the IGF, a UN… Read more »

Enabling a rights-based AI?

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16 Oct 2023 Enabling a rights-based AI? The latest report to warn about the societal risks of artificial Intelligence (AI) documents extensive research of human rights online. Freedom on the Net 2023: The Repressive Power of Artificial Intelligence assesses internet freedom in 70 countries, accounting for almost 90 percent of global internet users. Their headline findings are depressing but perhaps… Read more »

Local voices hold the truth and the missing link to real climate action

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Local voices and community-led climate action — rights-based and sustainable — hold the key to global climate solutions, concluded panelists at WACC’s most recent Conversation Circle. The online discussion “Local Climate Voices: The Missing Link to Real Climate Action?” on 11 October offered members and partners the chance to explore how the voices of local communities can contribute to meeting… Read more »

Berlin TV festival highlights ‘Belief on Screen,’ awards Hans W. Florin Prize

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05 Oct 2023 Berlin TV festival highlights ‘Belief on Screen,’ awards Hans W. Florin Prize Twenty-six television productions exploring religious, ethical, and moral perspectives through a wide range of genres were showcased at the 20th European Festival of Religious Television and Online Programmes, Belief on Screen, held in Berlin at the end of September. WACC Europe organized the four-day Festival… Read more »

WACC virtual conversation to look at role of local voices in climate action

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03 Oct 2023 WACC virtual conversation to look at role of local voices in climate action The WACC online discussion “Local Climate Voices: The Missing Link to Real Climate Action?” on 11 October offers members and partners the chance to explore why and how the voices of local communities can contribute effectively to meeting the global threat of climate change…. Read more »

Digital technologies help counter language loss

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02 Oct 2023 Digital technologies help counter language loss Posted at 00:01h in Comment by Saskia Rowley In 1999, a public hearing on “Languages and Human Rights” took place at the Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands. A panel of five experts in communication, language rights, and international law heard test cases of threats to linguistic rights. They included… Read more »

Digital justice study guide now available in French and Spanish

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21 Sep 2023 Digital justice study guide now available in French and Spanish “Digital Justice: A Study and Action Guide” is newly available in French and Spanish, widening access for even more people who want to learn more about being a digital advocate and bridging the digital divide. The guide, co-published by WACC and the World Council of Churches and… Read more »