We-Engage Tool
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We harvest what we sow
The past decades saw a shift in attitude towards human rights by States on the African continent, widely known for human rights violations. As a result of the increasing human rights violations, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, hereinafter referred to Charter, was adopted in 1981 and given effect by 1986.
by Dream Factory - Botswana - Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:08
Kinara for Youth Initiative
Kinara for Youth participated in the SIC by identifying and sharing knowledge on innovative solutions, tools, and responses from civil society organizations to a social issue (water service delivery) addressing the SIC’s three key thematic areas
by Kinara for Youth Initiative - Tanzania - Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:03
SIC 2018 Intiative - FRESHMARTE
The agriculture ministry contracted agro-dealers to distribute farm input, seed, and fertilizer in Nigeria. Due to bureaucratic inefficiencies, the program was unsuccessful, negatively impacting small-scale farmers. Farm Corps aimed to provide a transparent farm input and financing distribution system that cut off the middleman to address these challenges
by FRESHMARTE - Nigeria - Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:00
Lets build together
Citizens in the South-Kivu, Bagira community spent two years without electricity from 2016- 2018. Although the community informed authorities about the challenge numerous times, they remained indifferent.
by Tobongisa Technologies - Congo - Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:56
SIC 2018 Intiative
SEMA created a platform that allows citizens to share their latest experiences anonymously, effeciently and free of charge
ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVELIHOOD OF THE RURAL COMMUNITIES
Online media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and news websites have played an essential role in bridging the communication gap between the government and the urban communities in Uganda. Access to technology can significantly empower communities by potentially disrupting existing power structures and redefining community relationships.
by Community Media Network Uganda - Uganda - Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:43
Human Rights Remedy Mobile Application
In 2020, Human Rights Zimbabwe (HRZ) reported grave concerns with the independence of the judiciary in Zimbabwe. Some of the challenges that the report raised were government restrictions on freedom of expression, threats of violence, unjustified arrests, substantial interference with the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of association
by Courtlex Technologies - Zimbabwe - Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:36
Web-based Digtial Advocacy Platforms(WBDAPs) for social Accountability on Health Sector on Covid 19 Funds
Web-based Digitial Advocacy Platforms (WBDAPs) for social Accountability on Health Sector on Covid-19 Funds project facilitates access to information to Citizens in Kenya
Haki Nawiri Afrika
COVID-19 has brought with its repression and human rights abuses. Many citizens do not know how to respond to human rights violations, especially by security agents. There is also a high level of ignorance on rights leading to intimidation, especially among young people.
by Haki Nawiri - Kenya - Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:15
Creating Community connections to help the vulnarable in a pandemic and beyond
HelpCentral aims to strengthen the COVID-19 response in Nigeria by using technology to create connections that will bring relief to people worst hit by the social and economic effects of the pandemic. The organisation connects individuals with a surplus with those who need it the most
by HelpCentral - Nigeria - Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:11
Povo Africa Trust
During these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has had to adjust to the new normal. The education sector has seen a significant deterioration in students’ performance due to the disruption of classes.
by Povo Africa - Zimbabwe - Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:03