Hi all,

I hope your week is going well! 

This group has expressed interest in continued skill development and capacity building related to public policy advocacy. I am therefore doing more to share learning opportunities related to digital rights issues that are pertinent to Wikimedia. This time: the Internet Shutdown Academy training. Summary below, full details below the line.

This is a 7 week program. Through online courses, discussion, and networking opportunities, you'll gain expertise on topics like:
To apply, simply fill out this short application form [1] by Monday, January 29th. No prior expertise is required - just a passion for digital rights and a willingness to learn. Core materials will be available in Spanish, French, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili, Portuguese and English.

Best,
Ziski

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From: Laura Henderson <keepiton@lists.riseup.net>
Date: Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Subject: [KeepItOn] Internet Shutdown Academy training program (round 2!)
To: <keepiton@lists.riseup.net>


Dear community,

On behalf of the Advocacy Assembly, I'm excited to announce that we'll be running a second version of the 7-week Advocacy Assembly Shutdown Academy training program, and we hope that you will circulate this call for applications to those in your network.

Last year's Advocacy Assembly Internet Shutdown Academy Mentored Training program received over 1,060 applications from 135 countries, demonstrating the overwhelming global demand for knowledge about how to fight back against shutdowns. Given the immense interest in the first mentored AA-ISA program, we are running it again from February through April 2024. The program will provide support and community as you complete ten Internet Shutdown Academy courses. You'll also have opportunities to engage with mentors, experts, and funders. 

Through online courses, discussion, and networking opportunities, you'll gain expertise on topics like:

  • Designing internet shutdown research and advocacy campaigns
  • Using tools to document internet shutdowns technically
  • Circumventing censorship and shutdowns with known VPNs and circumvention tools
  • Documenting human rights violations during shutdowns
  • Engaging the private sector
  • Using strategic litigation
By completing the program, you'll earn a certificate and join a global network of advocates working to protect internet access.

To apply, simply fill out this short application form by Monday, January 29th. No prior expertise is required - just a passion for digital rights and a willingness to learn. Core materials will be available in Spanish, French, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili, Portuguese and English.

Best,
Laura