Governance and hate speech in the context of the nexus between ICTs and human rights : a synoptic overview

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2009

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Human Rights and Peace Centre, Makerere University, Kampala, UG

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The paper examines Internet governance, telecom policy, and human rights issues in Africa regarding access to information and freedom of expression. Information and communication technologies (ICT) are essential for the free and expedient dissemination of, and access to information. Regulation of the use of ICTs raises human rights concerns in the realm of civil and political rights especially with regard to the right to vote. The paper advocates for proper governance of ICTs while considering the implications such governance bears on human rights.

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Meeting: International Workshop on the Nexus between ICTs and Human Rights in Africa, 2-4 April, 2009, Kampala, UG

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GOVERNANCE, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT), HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, HATE SPEECH, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, PRIVACY PROTECTION, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, MASS MEDIA, INTERNET, INFORMATION SOCIETY, UGANDA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/41479

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Research Results (ACACIA) / Résultats de recherches (ACACIA)