Good bye, thank you!
Nothing lasts forever! We are now closing down our blog ActDigital. It has indeed been a fun and educational experience for us. The six of …
Local vs Global Digital Activism During the 2022 Protests in Iran
The following blog post is the end-product of several weeks of engaging with the news of the protests in Iran for human rights throughout this …
Empowerment in the digital era
It is safe to say that the technological evolution of the internet and its possibilities has led it to become a natural part of our …
#NiUnaMenos: Connecting activism online and offline
In my third post on this #actDigital blog, I would like to address a third aspect of digital feminist activism: The importance of new media, …
Social media activism: a threat or a blessing?
An honest reflection on what is happening in the (online) world Introduction For the past weeks, Iranians have been fiercely protesting against the regime of …
The magic of new media in the hands of female activists
Over the past weeks, you have followed and hopefully enjoyed our blog ActDigital and our posts about the possibilities, challenges and risks that an increasing …
Activism in a digitally emerging country: India’s women’s rights movements
While spending the past few weeks trying to understand how the use of social media is shaping a fourth wave of feminism I have found …
New Media and Citizen Journalism
Access to reliable and timely information is vital for development, especially in emergency situations when a rapid response to a crisis is required. Accurate information …
Virtual violence is real
Digitalization and digital communication have generated new forms of violence against women and girls due to gender. This prevents their empowerment, development and full enjoyment …