Disinformation Is a Threat to Our Democracy Tech platforms need to recognize that their decisions have an impact on every aspect of society. #DigitalRightstz

We’re building a network of truth-tellers, techies, and activists to counter gender disinformation in Tanzania. When we protect women’s voices, we protect democracy. #DigitalRightstz

When the internet is off, our future is at risk. Shutdowns block justice, peace, and development. Let’s defend digital rights for all. #DigitalRightstz

Disinformation and misinformation are only two parts of a broader field known as “information disorders,” the umbrella term that includes any content, whether false, misleading, or malicious, that distorts truth and undermines public discourse. #DigitalRightstz

Shutting down the internet is shutting down democracy. When citizens are cut off, voices are silenced, rights are denied, and elections lose credibility. Let’s protect digital rights and ensure free, fair, and transparent participation ahead of #TanzaniaElections2025. ✊

Zaina Foundation is organizing a Training on Internet Shutdowns for Journalists and Election Observers ahead of the October 2025 Presidential Election. Deadline to express interest: Friday, 12 September 2025 📩 send us an email at info@zainafoundationtz.org #DigitalRightstz

Are you at the Global Gathering in Portugal? ✨ Join us today at booth 17 for a session on internet censorship research questions and a game of Jeopardy to test your internet measurement tool knowledge: https://t.co/4OAdjRFs9g 😃🐙

Zaina Foundation successfully conducted a workshop on Electoral Laws and Regulations ahead of Tanzania’s 2025 General Election. This initiative is part of our ongoing project to empower Women Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) for safe, inclusive, and meaningful participation in the

Zaina Foundation, APC and the Tanzania Digital Rights Coalition have released a joint statement calling on the Government of Tanzania to: Restore access to the X platform immediately. Read the full statement https://t.co/LzCsBlMYCv @APC_News @DigitalRightstz #KeepItOn

The blocking of X in Tanzania is a violation of the right to access information and freedom of expression. Open digital spaces are essential for democracy. #DigitalRightstz @DigitalRightstz

Gender disinformation is a tool of political violence. Ahead to general election in Tanzania, we must protectcwomen’s voice and fight back with truth. #DigitalRightstz #Beonline

Zaina Foundation has trained journalists and activists in Tanzania on how to tackle gender disinformation ahead of the 2025 elections. Fact checking and friendly legal framework are on ending disinformation in Tanzania. #DigitalRightstz

Tanzania has no specific legal or policy framework that protects women from gender disinformation—leaving many vulnerable to online attacks, especially during elections. #DigitalRightstz

#Update MEDIA practitioners have received training on identifying and tackling gendered disinformation, as part of a new initiative by @ZainaFoundation Foundation ahead of the upcoming elections. Under the project titled “Upholding Integrity: Countering Gender Disinformation in

Taarifa potofu zinazolenga wanawake – kuwadhalilisha, kuwapaka matope zimekuwa zikisambaa na zinalenga kuwatoa kwenye siasa na uongozi. Je, wewe huangalia ukweli kabla ya kusambaza? GenderDisinformation ni mbaya sana @ZainaFoundation. #DigitalRightsTz

Habari potofu zinawakwamisha wanawake katika kuingia mchakato wa maamuzi. Ni muhimu kuhakikisha maudhui tunayochapisha hayawadhalilishi bali yanajenga jamii ya kuheshimiana. #DigitalRightsTz

Upholding Integrity: Countering Gender Disinformation in Tanzania’s Electoral process. #DigitalRightstz

Read our recent blog post on gender disinformation and election manipulation https://t.co/leDAXApu9c #DigitalRightstz

As of July 18, 2025, Facebook & YouTube are blocked for mobile broadband users—following the earlier shutdown of X. With elections nearing, digital rights and free expression are under serious threat. #DigitalRightstz

We are excited to release the official Summary Report of the Tanzania School of Internet Governance 2025 (TzSIG2025). Under the theme “Strengthening Digital Inclusion and Resilience in Tanzania,” read more here https://t.co/3bdiZJS4Cu