
Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum
@UgandaYIGF
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Youth-led initiative that seeks to develop the capacity of youth in coordinating, mobilizing & advocating to foster Inclusion in the Internet Governance space.
Kampala, Uganda
Joined September 2019
The Uganda Youth IGF 2025 registration is now OPEN! 🚀 Young leaders, digital advocates, this is your space to discuss key Internet Governance issues on🗓️ April 29th at National ICT Innovation Hub. Register by April 21st via #UYIGF2025 #YouthVoicesMatter
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RT @ZimbaWomen: Our Program Lead @Maerk_white , proudly represented @ZimbaWomen at the 6th Edition of the Uganda Youth Internet Governance….
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RT @AsaLugada: Welcome to #UYIGF2025! This year's theme, "Building Uganda's Digital Governance Together: Youth at the center of Policy and….
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RT @InnovationHubUg: We were honored to host the @ISOCUg Uganda School on Internet Governance (USIG) and the Uganda Youth IGF on April 28–2….
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Great to have Sheila Kakooza , a Fellow of @IndiaSIG, on our #UYIGF2025 panel discussing Youth Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Digital Economy! She brought valuable global perspectives on Internet governance and its impact on youth opportunities in Uganda. #UIGWeek2025
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During our #UYIGF2025 panel on Youth Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Digital Economy, @kanzajovita, a Software Engineer at the Foundation for Internet Rights and Innovation, emphasized the need for digital skills training and accessible tech education to empower young people
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Still on the #UYIGF2025, Alfred Oryem of @ACME_Africa conducted an interactive workshop, "Decoding the Digital Storm," focusing on identifying and combating misinformation and hate speech in Uganda's online sphere. He also debunked prevalent myths in the Ugandan media. #IGF
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At #UYIGF2025, @kayagaBeatrix from @femtechXlaw led a workshop on Technology Facilitated Violence (TFV). The session explored the rising challenge of online tech-enabled violence, with a focus on strategies to safeguard online spaces and ensure digital safety for all users. #IGF
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During #UYIGF2025, @DefendDefenders' Ms. Kikaawa Eva Nantume led a crucial workshop on Safeguarding Digital Rights in Uganda, exploring how to protect both digital rights and digital rights activists in today's evolving digital landscape in Uganda. #UIGF2025 #UIGWeek2025 #IGF
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During #UYIGF2025 AI panel session, @_yasmin_ahmed_3 from @femtechXlaw argued that effective legislation must be rooted in local context. She recommended that lawmakers prioritize the development of laws that are directly applicable and relevant to their local communities. #IGF
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During #UYIGF2025, @AsaLugada, Co-organizer of @pyconuganda, encouraged youth to actively pursue opportunities within Uganda's thriving tech ecosystem especially in areas organised for tech creatives for example at the @AIR_lab_MUK & @InnovationHubUg by @MoICT_Ug at @UICTug. #IGF
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Tusiime Mark @Maerk_white of @ZimbaWomen, speaking at #UYIGF2025, stressed the need for youth to aggressively pursue opportunities and challenges, stating that active participation is key to collective innovation and progress in Uganda's digital space. #UIGWeek2025 #UIGF2025 #IGF
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At the #UYIGF2025 panel on Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Youth Empowerment and Inclusive Digital Development in Uganda, Katende Jonan @katendejonan from @justicechatbot highlighted Uganda's growing AI landscape, citing different local AI innovations in Uganda.
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Innocent Adriko @Diplomat_Inno, Program Coordinator at @ISOC_Foundation, delivered a keynote at today's #UYIGF2025, outlining the @internetsociety's core mission. He challenged attendees to contribute by adopting a "think globally, act locally" approach in their societies. #IGF
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During his opening remarks at the #UYIGF2025, @ISOCUg's Vice President, @Jessenathank, emphasized the importance of youth engagement. He encouraged them to actively pursue opportunities and lead in developing innovative solutions for local community issues. #UIGF2025 #UIGWeek2025
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.@ISOCUg is proud to host #UYIGF2025 on Day 2 of the ongoing #UIGWeek2025! This forum is dedicated to amplifying youth voices in the Internet governance landscape. We're facilitating dialogues that place youth and innovation at the forefront of Uganda's digital development. #IGF
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And the countdown is still on🔥2 Days Left!🔥Submit your #UYIGF2025 session proposals by March 30th! 🗓️via to shape this year's forum agenda and the future of Uganda's Internet Governance space. #YouthIGF #InternetGovernance #UIGF2025 #IGF2025
Deadline Extended! 📣 Session proposals for the Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum (UYIGF) 2025 are now due🗓️March 30th. Join other stakeholders in shaping Uganda's future Internet governance by submitting session proposals via #UIGF2025 #UIGWeek2025
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🔥6 Days Left! 🔥We are still accepting session proposals that will shape the agenda for the Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum (UYIGF) 2025. Submit your proposals before March 30th!🗓️via #UYIGF2025 #UIGWeek2025 #IGF2025 #InternetGovernance.
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The Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum (UYIGF) has since 2020 been a youth platform for deliberation on Internet governance concerns in Uganda. The Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum (Youth...
Deadline Extended! 📣 Session proposals for the Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum (UYIGF) 2025 are now due🗓️March 30th. Join other stakeholders in shaping Uganda's future Internet governance by submitting session proposals via #UIGF2025 #UIGWeek2025
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Deadline Extended! 📣 Session proposals for the Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum (UYIGF) 2025 are now due🗓️March 30th. Join other stakeholders in shaping Uganda's future Internet governance by submitting session proposals via #UIGF2025 #UIGWeek2025
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