The “”Digital actors and engaged youth working towards a civic space that respects rights in Niger ” project aims to strengthen the civic participation of young people through the identification of laws and practices limiting digital rights, raising awareness and lobbying decision-makers. By mobilising the digital advocacy coalition and various stakeholders (youth, media, civil society, public institutions), the project aims to create an inclusive dialogue and foster concrete commitments for a civic space respectful of fundamental rights.
Activities
- Diagnostic study to identify restrictive laws in Niger limiting young people’s enjoyment of their digital rights.
- Organisation of a validation workshop with 20 members of the digital advocacy coalition to validate the study report.
- Coalition advocacy meetings with: the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Communication, the Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation, the Observatoire National de la Communication, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and civil society structures.
- Organisation of three outreach workshops on digital rights in the regions of Maradi, Tahoua and Niamey, with the participation of young people, digital players and political decision-makers.
- Organisation of a Forum in Niamey to present the results and achievements of the project and encourage inclusive dialogue and concrete commitments for a rights-respecting civic space.
Expected results
Analysis of laws and texts limiting young people’s civic space and digital rights, and production of an advocacy report.
Study report validated and enriched by contributions from the 20 members of the digital advocacy coalition, leading to the adoption of a consolidated document of recommendations.
Recommendations sent to at least 5 key institutions during advocacy meetings, raising awareness among decision-makers of the need for reforms to create a civic space that respects digital rights.
Participation of 60 young people, digital players and local decision-makers in workshops in Niamey, Maradi and Tahoua, strengthening their understanding of digital rights issues and creating local relays to take advocacy to the community level.
Establishment of a multi-stakeholder dialogue between the 40 key players participating in the final forum, leading to collective commitments to improve respect for digital rights and civic space.
Production and dissemination of 4 advocacy videos on young people’s digital rights on social networks and via partner media, raising awareness among a wide audience of young people and digital stakeholders.
About ANIWEB
ANIWEB is a non-profit association promoting the responsible use of digital tools in Niger. In particular, it is committed to protecting human rights on the Internet, combating misinformation and promoting a safer, more democratic digital ecosystem. ANIWEB works with International Media Support (IMS) and the German Embassy in Mali through the KOLOCHI 2.0 project. It fights disinformation, protects personal data and strengthens digital citizen activism, involving young people and cyberspace players for social cohesion and participatory democracy.
