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DPI aims at promoting and protecting Human Rights by strengthening the capacity of HRDs to mainstream security and protection management in their work.

Kampala-Uganda
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@defprotection
Defenders Protection
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#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth Spotlight "Security and privacy go hand in hand." Every click, chat, or online purchase leaves a digital footprint, one that deserves protection. Nankunda Nathalie, Risk and Governance Officer at @pdpoUG reminds us to protect what matters most:
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In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our team spent three insightful days at @TwahirahCharity equipping participants with essential skills in digital security, promoting mental well-being, and strengthening organizational compliance.
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@cipesaug
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🏍️: One motorcycle 🛣️: 13,000km 👨‍🦰: One Man "Travelling through these countries, I got to experience first hand the digital challenges people face in these countries."- @goleandrew #FIFAfrica25 #InternetFreedomAfrica #RoadToDigitalSecurity #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Defenders Protection
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Cyber Security Spotlight 2025 “Every mobile money transaction, every link you click, every PIN you share, they matter.”- Gloria Noeline Nassuna, Data Networks Engineer, @MoICT_Ug . This month, we highlight one of Uganda’s most urgent digital threats: mobile money fraud,
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Defenders Protection
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🛑 Pause Before You Post 🛑 Once it’s online, it’s permanent. Before you share that photo, opinion, or detail, ask yourself: 👉🏽 Would I be okay with anyone seeing this tomorrow, next year, or forever? Protect your privacy. Guard your story. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth
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@cipesaug
CIPESA
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The Equator at Kayabwe is an iconic photo location. On deeper refection, it’s a symbol of the digital divide. North of the equator builds the tech and the south mostly consumes it. Yet the South bears the biggest digital security risks namely, low digital literacy, deep
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Defenders Protection
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Day 3 of #AfricaAMLCFTCon features discussions aimed at unpacking the Grey List Induced Panic (GLIP) following preliminary findings from @CivicAdvisory’s regional GLIP study. Participants have discussed the rationale behind FATF's grey listing of jurisdictions, its operational
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@cipesaug
CIPESA
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Kakiika Women’s Group empowers women to fight poverty through small businesses and community initiatives. But like many organisations across Africa, they’re not immune to digital threats ,from hacking and data loss to online scams. Through Andrew’s systems audit and installation
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Cherop Mark Cherirei
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Representing @DigiSecAlliance,I am proud to join @defprotection and @cipesaug in welcoming back @goleandrew on #RoadToDigitalSecurity to and back from #FIFAfrica25 in Namibia🇳🇦. Having been on the same campaign before,I know how tough yet impactful this journey can be.
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@cipesaug
CIPESA
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It is a pleasure to work alongside longtime partner @defprotection in marking the October #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! Even better to have them with us on the #RoadToDigitalSafety #InternetFreedomAfrica back to Uganda 🇺🇬 from Namibia 🇳🇦alongside Andrew Gole! #FIFAfrica25
@defprotection
Defenders Protection
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@goleandrew @accessnow @DefendDefenders @cipesaug @digisocAfrica As part of #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, we stopped by @kakiikawomens, a community organization that supports survivors and victims of GBV, and promotes gender, human, and land rights. Together with the #RoadToDigitalSafety partners, we held a Digital Security Clinic, equipping
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@defprotection
Defenders Protection
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@goleandrew @accessnow @DefendDefenders @cipesaug @digisocAfrica As part of #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, we stopped by @kakiikawomens, a community organization that supports survivors and victims of GBV, and promotes gender, human, and land rights. Together with the #RoadToDigitalSafety partners, we held a Digital Security Clinic, equipping
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Defenders Protection
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After a powerful #RoadToFIFAfrica25 journey to #FIFAfrica25, @goleandrew returns home to Uganda today! Defenders Protection Initiative (DPI) is proud to welcome him back and to continue the mission of building a safer, freer internet for all. 💪🏾 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth2025
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Defenders Protection
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After a powerful #RoadToFIFAfrica25 journey to #FIFAfrica25, @goleandrew returns home to Uganda today! Defenders Protection Initiative (DPI) is proud to welcome him back and to continue the mission of building a safer, freer internet for all. 💪🏾 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth2025
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Defenders Protection
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DPI is currently participating in the Africa Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism Conference in Gaborone Botswana. We have joined over 90 delegates from 36 countries to discuss how AML/CFT policies and frameworks in Africa can be inclusive, transparent and
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#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth2025 SPOTLIGHT Sarah Ahura from @NITAUganda1 is sharing an important reminder this #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth. At NITA-U, the team works to identify, assess, and manage ICT risks across government systems, ensuring Uganda’s digital services remain
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@iamcheropmark
Cherop Mark Cherirei
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I had the privilege of representing @DigiSecAlliance at the Human Rights Monitors and Volunteers Training organized by the @ngoforum for participants from Eastern Uganda. During the session, I shared practical digital security tips that are crucial not only during the election
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Defenders Protection
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#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth Poll Question Public Wi-Fi Safety You are at a coffee shop and connected to their free, public Wi-Fi. Which of these online activities is generally considered safe to do WITHOUT using a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
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Defenders Protection
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#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth Spotlight! We’re thrilled to host partners driving digital safety across Uganda. Today, @iamcheropmark from the @DigiSecAlliance shares key insights on strengthening our cyber defenses and building safer online communities. Together, we’re
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Defenders Protection
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Digital Minds Matter | #WorldMentalHealthDay x #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth In the always-on digital world, our minds can become as vulnerable as our data. Constant notifications, cyberbullying, online harassment, and digital fatigue silently affect our mental well-being. As
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