We also joined the global statement \u201cWithin Bounds: Limiting AI\u2019s Environmental Impact\u201d, along with over 100 organizations. The statement outlines five urgent demands to curb AI’s environmental toll: eliminate fossil fuels, reduce the computational footprint, demand transparency, ensure responsible supply chains, and promote public participation in AI decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RightsCon 2025: Networks, Panels, and Strategic Dialogues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This year\u2019s RightsCon took place in Taiwan, where TEDIC had a strong and diverse presence. We coordinated, collaborated, and engaged in over 10 spaces including panels, closed meetings, roundtables, multilateral sessions, and networking events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Panels organized by TEDIC:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Perpetrators of Online Gender-Based Violence<\/a><\/strong>:<\/a> As part of our partnership with Women Rights Online (WRO), we organized a packed session presenting our research roadmap. The audience\u2019s engagement reaffirmed the urgency of scaling this work and ensuring its sustainability, especially as Digital Action takes over the project\u2019s coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Online Gender-Based Violence against Women in Politics, Queer People, and BIPOC<\/a><\/strong>: <\/a>TEDIC shared key findings from Paraguay and proposals to address this systemic violence. The session sparked rich dialogue with voices from Brazil, India, and the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Closed meetings and high-level discussions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- We joined the Executive Directors\u2019 meeting, addressing donor concentration, the need for new digital rights champions, and the sustainability of civil society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pamela Peralta, our Gender and Technology Projects Coordinator, attended the Youth Leadership Summit, where she presented the Paraguayan context, our research on digital gender-based violence, and the challenges posed by the Anti-NGO Bill.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- At the Regional Latam Meetup, we exposed democratic setbacks and the persecution of TEDIC, sparking discussions on building alliances beyond the traditional digital rights ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther key engagements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Meeting on migration and technology<\/strong> with Bosch-Stiftung, where we shared TEDIC\u2019s work on state surveillance and cybersecurity strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Closed session with GNI and the Trust and Safety Foundation<\/strong>, discussing how platforms like Meta and TikTok can improve collaboration with Global South organizations. We stressed the urgency of faster responses to human rights defenders.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Active participation in sessions on deepfakes<\/strong>, feminist tactics in elections<\/strong>, autonomous weapons<\/strong>, and digital gender-based violence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
RightsCon was a unique opportunity to strengthen alliances, elevate our priority issues, and build with like-minded organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Human Rights-Centered AI: AI Action Summit in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In February, TEDIC participated in the AI Action Summit<\/strong>, the most prominent Western event on artificial intelligence, held in Paris. The summit brought together activists, tech experts, government officials, and companies to discuss AI\u2019s future through a human rights lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaricarmen Sequera, our Executive Director, offered a critical perspective on digital infrastructure development and AI risks for the Global South. We attended sessions on algorithmic transparency, ethical AI governance, environmental impacts of model training, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also shared lessons from campaigns like Stop Killer Robots<\/strong>, expanded our international presence, and strengthened strategic alliances\u2014reaffirming TEDIC\u2019s commitment to a fair, inclusive, and transparent AI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nParticipation in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In March 2025, we took part in CSW69 as members of the UNFPA advisory group for the Third Global Symposium on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). We contributed to the symposium\u2019s agenda and shared research and insights from Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe also participated in over 10 side events hosted by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women in New York<\/strong>, addressing themes such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Collective care and sustainability of feminist activism<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gender equality in platform economies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Women\u2019s leadership in the digital age<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Education as a tool for equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Feminist networks against gender-based violence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Labor rights and social justice for women<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In addition, we responded to the CIVICUS CSW69 survey<\/strong>, contributing to global advocacy efforts on feminist civil society\u2019s role in digital spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJournalism and Technology: Global South Perspectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From March 20\u201322, we participated in \u201cBig Tech and Journalism: Perspectives from the Global South\u201d<\/strong> in S\u00e3o Paulo, organized by Ajor and Momentum with support from IFPIM and Luminate. This was the first of a series of events fostering tricontinental dialogue on journalism and technology, with upcoming editions in Indonesia and South Africa, culminating in the Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC25)<\/strong> in Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaricarmen Sequera joined both open and closed sessions discussing the impact of digital platforms on journalism, public policy\u2019s role, and innovation opportunities to reduce inequality. The event was key to promoting the Global South\u2019s perspective and strengthening networks with media, technologists, and civil society actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital Democracy and Governance in Latin America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From March 26\u201328, TEDIC joined Forum 2000<\/a><\/strong> in San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica\u2014an international event bringing together experts to discuss the future of democracy in the region and the challenges posed by technology in political contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOrganized by institutions committed to human rights, the event tackled social media\u2019s impact, disinformation, and digital manipulation in democratic processes. Our participation focused on sharing the Paraguayan case, exploring global trends like political polarization, and proposing digital governance solutions from a critical and grounded perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contributions to Reports, Statements, and Multistakeholder Processes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WSIS20-REVIEW-2.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/UE1-2.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GkySuyfWoAAq-dA-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDuring these months, we submitted written inputs to various international processes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Signed a global statement for digital justice <\/a>as part of the Global Digital Justice Forum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Joined the international condemnation of Myanmar\u2019s military regime for internet shutdowns following the earthquake, calling for immediate restoration of communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Contributed to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression<\/a> report on digital freedom of expression and elections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provided input to the UN Human Rights Council report on TFGBV (Resolution HRC 56\/19).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submitted feedback to the OECD Council\u2019s draft Recommendation on information integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Contributed to the <\/a>WSIS+20<\/a><\/strong> review with a civil society perspective on digital justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submitted <\/a>reports to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on AI and women\u2019s rights during the 192nd session.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submitted a report to the IACHR on women\u2019s access to justice in cases of violence and discrimination.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Member of the Global Future Council on Information Integrity \u2013 World Economic Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In a context marked by the rapid rise of disinformation, AI impact, and tech-facilitated gender-based violence, ensuring information integrity and building a trustworthy digital ecosystem is a global and urgent task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recognition of her work and leadership in digital rights, our Executive Director, Maricarmen Sequera, was officially invited by the World Economic Forum to join the Global Future Council on Information Integrity for a one-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This council brings together global leaders <\/a>committed to a fairer and safer digital environment. Maricarmen now works alongside figures like Maria Ressa<\/strong> (2021 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate) and Amanda Sorey<\/strong>, Global Director of Trust & Safety at Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-2.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe Keep Opening Paths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These first months of the year solidify a clear line of action: driving a digital rights agenda rooted in the Global South, with a focus on gender, privacy, freedom of expression, tech justice, and civic participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you to all who support our work\u2014strategic allies, communities, donors, and partner organizations. Together, we continue building a more just internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow us on social media to stay tuned for our upcoming actions.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From January to April 2025, TEDIC has continued to strengthen its national and international advocacy efforts to promote a free, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1233,1068],"tags":[1504,1658,1600,1593,1183,715,1601],"class_list":["post-28407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en","category-democracy","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-freedom-of-speech","tag-inteligencia-artificial-en","tag-libertad-de-expresion-en","tag-privacidad-en","tag-privacy-en","tag-vgft-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28407"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28452,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407\/revisions\/28452"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Closed meetings and high-level discussions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- We joined the Executive Directors\u2019 meeting, addressing donor concentration, the need for new digital rights champions, and the sustainability of civil society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pamela Peralta, our Gender and Technology Projects Coordinator, attended the Youth Leadership Summit, where she presented the Paraguayan context, our research on digital gender-based violence, and the challenges posed by the Anti-NGO Bill.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- At the Regional Latam Meetup, we exposed democratic setbacks and the persecution of TEDIC, sparking discussions on building alliances beyond the traditional digital rights ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther key engagements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Meeting on migration and technology<\/strong> with Bosch-Stiftung, where we shared TEDIC\u2019s work on state surveillance and cybersecurity strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Closed session with GNI and the Trust and Safety Foundation<\/strong>, discussing how platforms like Meta and TikTok can improve collaboration with Global South organizations. We stressed the urgency of faster responses to human rights defenders.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Active participation in sessions on deepfakes<\/strong>, feminist tactics in elections<\/strong>, autonomous weapons<\/strong>, and digital gender-based violence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
RightsCon was a unique opportunity to strengthen alliances, elevate our priority issues, and build with like-minded organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Human Rights-Centered AI: AI Action Summit in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In February, TEDIC participated in the AI Action Summit<\/strong>, the most prominent Western event on artificial intelligence, held in Paris. The summit brought together activists, tech experts, government officials, and companies to discuss AI\u2019s future through a human rights lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaricarmen Sequera, our Executive Director, offered a critical perspective on digital infrastructure development and AI risks for the Global South. We attended sessions on algorithmic transparency, ethical AI governance, environmental impacts of model training, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also shared lessons from campaigns like Stop Killer Robots<\/strong>, expanded our international presence, and strengthened strategic alliances\u2014reaffirming TEDIC\u2019s commitment to a fair, inclusive, and transparent AI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nParticipation in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In March 2025, we took part in CSW69 as members of the UNFPA advisory group for the Third Global Symposium on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). We contributed to the symposium\u2019s agenda and shared research and insights from Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe also participated in over 10 side events hosted by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women in New York<\/strong>, addressing themes such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Collective care and sustainability of feminist activism<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gender equality in platform economies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Women\u2019s leadership in the digital age<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Education as a tool for equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Feminist networks against gender-based violence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Labor rights and social justice for women<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In addition, we responded to the CIVICUS CSW69 survey<\/strong>, contributing to global advocacy efforts on feminist civil society\u2019s role in digital spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJournalism and Technology: Global South Perspectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From March 20\u201322, we participated in \u201cBig Tech and Journalism: Perspectives from the Global South\u201d<\/strong> in S\u00e3o Paulo, organized by Ajor and Momentum with support from IFPIM and Luminate. This was the first of a series of events fostering tricontinental dialogue on journalism and technology, with upcoming editions in Indonesia and South Africa, culminating in the Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC25)<\/strong> in Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaricarmen Sequera joined both open and closed sessions discussing the impact of digital platforms on journalism, public policy\u2019s role, and innovation opportunities to reduce inequality. The event was key to promoting the Global South\u2019s perspective and strengthening networks with media, technologists, and civil society actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital Democracy and Governance in Latin America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From March 26\u201328, TEDIC joined Forum 2000<\/a><\/strong> in San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica\u2014an international event bringing together experts to discuss the future of democracy in the region and the challenges posed by technology in political contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOrganized by institutions committed to human rights, the event tackled social media\u2019s impact, disinformation, and digital manipulation in democratic processes. Our participation focused on sharing the Paraguayan case, exploring global trends like political polarization, and proposing digital governance solutions from a critical and grounded perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contributions to Reports, Statements, and Multistakeholder Processes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDuring these months, we submitted written inputs to various international processes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Signed a global statement for digital justice <\/a>as part of the Global Digital Justice Forum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Joined the international condemnation of Myanmar\u2019s military regime for internet shutdowns following the earthquake, calling for immediate restoration of communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Contributed to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression<\/a> report on digital freedom of expression and elections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provided input to the UN Human Rights Council report on TFGBV (Resolution HRC 56\/19).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submitted feedback to the OECD Council\u2019s draft Recommendation on information integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Contributed to the <\/a>WSIS+20<\/a><\/strong> review with a civil society perspective on digital justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submitted <\/a>reports to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on AI and women\u2019s rights during the 192nd session.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submitted a report to the IACHR on women\u2019s access to justice in cases of violence and discrimination.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Member of the Global Future Council on Information Integrity \u2013 World Economic Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In a context marked by the rapid rise of disinformation, AI impact, and tech-facilitated gender-based violence, ensuring information integrity and building a trustworthy digital ecosystem is a global and urgent task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recognition of her work and leadership in digital rights, our Executive Director, Maricarmen Sequera, was officially invited by the World Economic Forum to join the Global Future Council on Information Integrity for a one-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This council brings together global leaders <\/a>committed to a fairer and safer digital environment. Maricarmen now works alongside figures like Maria Ressa<\/strong> (2021 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate) and Amanda Sorey<\/strong>, Global Director of Trust & Safety at Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe Keep Opening Paths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These first months of the year solidify a clear line of action: driving a digital rights agenda rooted in the Global South, with a focus on gender, privacy, freedom of expression, tech justice, and civic participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you to all who support our work\u2014strategic allies, communities, donors, and partner organizations. Together, we continue building a more just internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow us on social media to stay tuned for our upcoming actions.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From January to April 2025, TEDIC has continued to strengthen its national and international advocacy efforts to promote a free, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1233,1068],"tags":[1504,1658,1600,1593,1183,715,1601],"class_list":["post-28407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en","category-democracy","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-freedom-of-speech","tag-inteligencia-artificial-en","tag-libertad-de-expresion-en","tag-privacidad-en","tag-privacy-en","tag-vgft-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28407"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28452,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407\/revisions\/28452"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther key engagements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Meeting on migration and technology<\/strong> with Bosch-Stiftung, where we shared TEDIC\u2019s work on state surveillance and cybersecurity strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Closed session with GNI and the Trust and Safety Foundation<\/strong>, discussing how platforms like Meta and TikTok can improve collaboration with Global South organizations. We stressed the urgency of faster responses to human rights defenders.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Active participation in sessions on deepfakes<\/strong>, feminist tactics in elections<\/strong>, autonomous weapons<\/strong>, and digital gender-based violence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
RightsCon was a unique opportunity to strengthen alliances, elevate our priority issues, and build with like-minded organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Human Rights-Centered AI: AI Action Summit in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In February, TEDIC participated in the AI Action Summit<\/strong>, the most prominent Western event on artificial intelligence, held in Paris. The summit brought together activists, tech experts, government officials, and companies to discuss AI\u2019s future through a human rights lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaricarmen Sequera, our Executive Director, offered a critical perspective on digital infrastructure development and AI risks for the Global South. We attended sessions on algorithmic transparency, ethical AI governance, environmental impacts of model training, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also shared lessons from campaigns like Stop Killer Robots<\/strong>, expanded our international presence, and strengthened strategic alliances\u2014reaffirming TEDIC\u2019s commitment to a fair, inclusive, and transparent AI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nParticipation in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In March 2025, we took part in CSW69 as members of the UNFPA advisory group for the Third Global Symposium on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). We contributed to the symposium\u2019s agenda and shared research and insights from Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe also participated in over 10 side events hosted by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women in New York<\/strong>, addressing themes such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Collective care and sustainability of feminist activism<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gender equality in platform economies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Women\u2019s leadership in the digital age<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Education as a tool for equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Feminist networks against gender-based violence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Labor rights and social justice for women<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In addition, we responded to the CIVICUS CSW69 survey<\/strong>, contributing to global advocacy efforts on feminist civil society\u2019s role in digital spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJournalism and Technology: Global South Perspectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From March 20\u201322, we participated in \u201cBig Tech and Journalism: Perspectives from the Global South\u201d<\/strong> in S\u00e3o Paulo, organized by Ajor and Momentum with support from IFPIM and Luminate. This was the first of a series of events fostering tricontinental dialogue on journalism and technology, with upcoming editions in Indonesia and South Africa, culminating in the Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC25)<\/strong> in Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaricarmen Sequera joined both open and closed sessions discussing the impact of digital platforms on journalism, public policy\u2019s role, and innovation opportunities to reduce inequality. The event was key to promoting the Global South\u2019s perspective and strengthening networks with media, technologists, and civil society actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital Democracy and Governance in Latin America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From March 26\u201328, TEDIC joined Forum 2000<\/a><\/strong> in San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica\u2014an international event bringing together experts to discuss the future of democracy in the region and the challenges posed by technology in political contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOrganized by institutions committed to human rights, the event tackled social media\u2019s impact, disinformation, and digital manipulation in democratic processes. Our participation focused on sharing the Paraguayan case, exploring global trends like political polarization, and proposing digital governance solutions from a critical and grounded perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contributions to Reports, Statements, and Multistakeholder Processes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDuring these months, we submitted written inputs to various international processes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Signed a global statement for digital justice <\/a>as part of the Global Digital Justice Forum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Joined the international condemnation of Myanmar\u2019s military regime for internet shutdowns following the earthquake, calling for immediate restoration of communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Contributed to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression<\/a> report on digital freedom of expression and elections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provided input to the UN Human Rights Council report on TFGBV (Resolution HRC 56\/19).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submitted feedback to the OECD Council\u2019s draft Recommendation on information integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Contributed to the <\/a>WSIS+20<\/a><\/strong> review with a civil society perspective on digital justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submitted <\/a>reports to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on AI and women\u2019s rights during the 192nd session.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submitted a report to the IACHR on women\u2019s access to justice in cases of violence and discrimination.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Member of the Global Future Council on Information Integrity \u2013 World Economic Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In a context marked by the rapid rise of disinformation, AI impact, and tech-facilitated gender-based violence, ensuring information integrity and building a trustworthy digital ecosystem is a global and urgent task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recognition of her work and leadership in digital rights, our Executive Director, Maricarmen Sequera, was officially invited by the World Economic Forum to join the Global Future Council on Information Integrity for a one-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This council brings together global leaders <\/a>committed to a fairer and safer digital environment. Maricarmen now works alongside figures like Maria Ressa<\/strong> (2021 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate) and Amanda Sorey<\/strong>, Global Director of Trust & Safety at Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe Keep Opening Paths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These first months of the year solidify a clear line of action: driving a digital rights agenda rooted in the Global South, with a focus on gender, privacy, freedom of expression, tech justice, and civic participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you to all who support our work\u2014strategic allies, communities, donors, and partner organizations. Together, we continue building a more just internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow us on social media to stay tuned for our upcoming actions.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From January to April 2025, TEDIC has continued to strengthen its national and international advocacy efforts to promote a free, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1233,1068],"tags":[1504,1658,1600,1593,1183,715,1601],"class_list":["post-28407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en","category-democracy","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-freedom-of-speech","tag-inteligencia-artificial-en","tag-libertad-de-expresion-en","tag-privacidad-en","tag-privacy-en","tag-vgft-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28407"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28452,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407\/revisions\/28452"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
RightsCon was a unique opportunity to strengthen alliances, elevate our priority issues, and build with like-minded organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Human Rights-Centered AI: AI Action Summit in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In February, TEDIC participated in the AI Action Summit<\/strong>, the most prominent Western event on artificial intelligence, held in Paris. The summit brought together activists, tech experts, government officials, and companies to discuss AI\u2019s future through a human rights lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maricarmen Sequera, our Executive Director, offered a critical perspective on digital infrastructure development and AI risks for the Global South. We attended sessions on algorithmic transparency, ethical AI governance, environmental impacts of model training, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n We also shared lessons from campaigns like Stop Killer Robots<\/strong>, expanded our international presence, and strengthened strategic alliances\u2014reaffirming TEDIC\u2019s commitment to a fair, inclusive, and transparent AI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In March 2025, we took part in CSW69 as members of the UNFPA advisory group for the Third Global Symposium on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). We contributed to the symposium\u2019s agenda and shared research and insights from Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We also participated in over 10 side events hosted by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women in New York<\/strong>, addressing themes such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, we responded to the CIVICUS CSW69 survey<\/strong>, contributing to global advocacy efforts on feminist civil society\u2019s role in digital spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From March 20\u201322, we participated in \u201cBig Tech and Journalism: Perspectives from the Global South\u201d<\/strong> in S\u00e3o Paulo, organized by Ajor and Momentum with support from IFPIM and Luminate. This was the first of a series of events fostering tricontinental dialogue on journalism and technology, with upcoming editions in Indonesia and South Africa, culminating in the Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC25)<\/strong> in Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maricarmen Sequera joined both open and closed sessions discussing the impact of digital platforms on journalism, public policy\u2019s role, and innovation opportunities to reduce inequality. The event was key to promoting the Global South\u2019s perspective and strengthening networks with media, technologists, and civil society actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From March 26\u201328, TEDIC joined Forum 2000<\/a><\/strong> in San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica\u2014an international event bringing together experts to discuss the future of democracy in the region and the challenges posed by technology in political contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organized by institutions committed to human rights, the event tackled social media\u2019s impact, disinformation, and digital manipulation in democratic processes. Our participation focused on sharing the Paraguayan case, exploring global trends like political polarization, and proposing digital governance solutions from a critical and grounded perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During these months, we submitted written inputs to various international processes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a context marked by the rapid rise of disinformation, AI impact, and tech-facilitated gender-based violence, ensuring information integrity and building a trustworthy digital ecosystem is a global and urgent task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In recognition of her work and leadership in digital rights, our Executive Director, Maricarmen Sequera, was officially invited by the World Economic Forum to join the Global Future Council on Information Integrity for a one-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This council brings together global leaders <\/a>committed to a fairer and safer digital environment. Maricarmen now works alongside figures like Maria Ressa<\/strong> (2021 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate) and Amanda Sorey<\/strong>, Global Director of Trust & Safety at Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These first months of the year solidify a clear line of action: driving a digital rights agenda rooted in the Global South, with a focus on gender, privacy, freedom of expression, tech justice, and civic participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you to all who support our work\u2014strategic allies, communities, donors, and partner organizations. Together, we continue building a more just internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow us on social media to stay tuned for our upcoming actions.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From January to April 2025, TEDIC has continued to strengthen its national and international advocacy efforts to promote a free, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1233,1068],"tags":[1504,1658,1600,1593,1183,715,1601],"class_list":["post-28407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en","category-democracy","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-freedom-of-speech","tag-inteligencia-artificial-en","tag-libertad-de-expresion-en","tag-privacidad-en","tag-privacy-en","tag-vgft-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28407"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28452,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28407\/revisions\/28452"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Participation in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Journalism and Technology: Global South Perspectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Digital Democracy and Governance in Latin America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Contributions to Reports, Statements, and Multistakeholder Processes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Member of the Global Future Council on Information Integrity \u2013 World Economic Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe Keep Opening Paths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n