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== Nextgen of Women in IG in Africa ==
== Nextgen of Women in IG in Africa ==
The Nextgen or ‘Next Generation’ of women in Internet Governance highlight women who have “stood on the shoulders” of these “giants”, the Mothers of the Internet. As the next generation of experts, their work reflects a diversity of subjects--including the ability to discuss the role of gender within Internet governance itself. Their work has adapted to the needs of now--whether that’s exploring the role of mobile technology, techniques for preserving the safety children online, or creating a dialogue and space for the youth of Internet governance to convene, these women are working in tandem with one another, alongside each other, improving the Internet wherever they can.
The Nextgen or ‘Next Generation’ of women in Internet Governance highlight women who have “stood on the shoulders” of these “giants”, the Mothers of the Internet. As the next generation of experts, their work reflects a diversity of subjects--including the ability to discuss the role of gender within Internet governance itself. Their work has adapted to the needs of now--whether that’s exploring the role of mobile technology, techniques for preserving the safety children online, or creating a dialogue and space for the youth of Internet governance to convene, these women are working in tandem with one another, alongside each other, improving the Internet wherever they can.
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1.[[Yolanda Mlonzi]] (South Africa) is the deputy secretary of Internet Society Gauteng and she holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Media studies from the University of Witwatersrand where she also wrote an academic paper on communications surveillance in constitutional democracies which is soon to be published. In 2015, Yolanda was chosen to be a Google Policy Fellow (Africa), and it was through this fellowship that she gained a deeper understanding of pertinent issues related to Internet governance. Subsequently, she worked for the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) assisting with their policy work across the African continent. She is a graduate of the 2015 African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) and she is also a blogger. She has participated in various Internet governance meetings as a speaker, organiser or as the communications manager. She was selected as an Internet Society Ambassador in 2016 to the global Internet governance forum. Currently, Yolanda is working towards establishing a youth coalition in South Africa together with other young emerging leaders in IG in South Africa. Her key interests are ICTs for development (ICT4D), multistakeholderism, gender issues, and human rights and the Internet and youth engagement.
1.[[Yolanda Mlonzi]] (South Africa) is the deputy secretary of Internet Society Gauteng and she holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Media studies from the University of Witwatersrand where she also wrote an academic paper on communications surveillance in constitutional democracies which is soon to be published. In 2015, Yolanda was chosen to be a Google Policy Fellow (Africa), and it was through this fellowship that she gained a deeper understanding of pertinent issues related to Internet governance. Subsequently, she worked for the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) assisting with their policy work across the African continent. She is a graduate of the 2015 African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) and she is also a blogger. She has participated in various Internet governance meetings as a speaker, organiser or as the communications manager. She was selected as an Internet Society Ambassador in 2016 to the global Internet governance forum. Currently, Yolanda is working towards establishing a youth coalition in South Africa together with other young emerging leaders in IG in South Africa. Her key interests are ICTs for development (ICT4D), multistakeholderism, gender issues, and human rights and the Internet and youth engagement.
When not researching internet governance, Nomsa runs an Event Planning business called Siyazi Events, and edits blogs and academic writings. Nomsa enjoys singing and reading African literature and is a member of the Brightest Young Minds Network and the Golden Key Honour Society.
When not researching internet governance, Nomsa runs an Event Planning business called Siyazi Events, and edits blogs and academic writings. Nomsa enjoys singing and reading African literature and is a member of the Brightest Young Minds Network and the Golden Key Honour Society.
9. Sandi Chimpala is a technology blogger and gadget analyst for TechTrends Zambia and writes about the latest tech in Zambia as well as products/innovations by mobile operators, other telcos and startups. She is also a digital media specialist with many years experience in building social media reputations of both businesses and individuals.
9. [[Sandi Chimpala]] is a technology blogger and gadget analyst for TechTrends Zambia and writes about the latest tech in Zambia as well as products/innovations by mobile operators, other telcos and startups. She is also a digital media specialist with many years experience in building social media reputations of both businesses and individuals.
She has been involved in the IG space including the Lusaka Internet Forum (2017), Stockholm Internet Forum (2017), Samsung Africa Forum - Turkey and South Africa (2015-2017), SLUSH - Helsinki, Finland and Forum on BioTech, Lilongwe, Malawi (2015).
She has been involved in the IG space including the Lusaka Internet Forum (2017), Stockholm Internet Forum (2017), Samsung Africa Forum - Turkey and South Africa (2015-2017), SLUSH - Helsinki, Finland and Forum on BioTech, Lilongwe, Malawi (2015).
Currently she is involved with other stakeholder groups in Zambia in the creation of a National IGF.
Currently she is involved with other stakeholder groups in Zambia in the creation of a National IGF.
10. Dora Boamah Mawutor is the Manager for the Internet Freedom Programme of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), a regional non-governmental and non-profit organisation which is based in Accra, Ghana.
10. [[Dora Boamah Mawutor]] is the Manager for the Internet Freedom Programme of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), a regional non-governmental and non-profit organisation which is based in Accra, Ghana.
Dora has led in the setting up of the Civil Society Coalition on Internet Freedom in both Ghana and Liberia. She is an alumni of the 2014 and 2015 [[Africa School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG)]] and has participated in various Internet Governance forums both in the West African Region, Africa and the Global [[IGF]]
Dora has led in the setting up of the Civil Society Coalition on Internet Freedom in both Ghana and Liberia. She is an alumni of the 2014 and 2015 [[Africa School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG)]] and has participated in various Internet Governance forums both in the West African Region, Africa and the Global [[IGF]]
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11. [[Martha Chilongoshi]] is a Zambian journalist and proactive communication for development enthusiast with specific interest in mainstreaming the gender dimensions of ICTs and technology and its impact on the functioning of society. Based on the conviction that ICTs are neutral in their function but require further probing on whether they are implemented and utilized with a gendered perspective, Martha’s work is focused on seeing to it that ICTs and more specifically the internet is utilized and treated equitably between men and women because the environments and communities in which ICTs are being introduced and implemented in across Africa, are still prone to gender imbalances and inequalities that exist offline and later manifest through online users.
Martha blogs on women-focused content on her online platform Revolt Africa to streamline the importance of having deliberate spaces and platforms that amplify women’s voices and profile their work and experiences in today’s information society using the internet, which provides an alternative channel of communication in an era where women’s voices are often been absent in key spaces. She aspires to see the development of deliberate policies and strategies in Zambia and beyond that address issues of Human Rights and Online Security, while promoting equitable access to internet resources. More importantly streamline the importance of developing policies and strategies that ensure the ICT sector is informed by a gender perspective to effectively promote equality and equity.
Martha has participated in the IG space as a Panelist/Speaker at both the Forum on Internet Freedom In Africa (FIFA16) held in Kampala, Uganda organised by CIPESA, the Lusaka Internet Forum (LIF17) held in Lusaka, Zambia and various forums in the region.