Podcasts on tech feminism with @thingsintersect | Advisory at @defenddigitalme | Writes on consent, security labour & digital rights | 💜 She/her

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Briefly on twitter (she insists) after largely making a clean break. I don't like what he's done with the place. Just to say, I have ended up on LinkedIn a bit more (yes, oh god what have I become) and also I miss the good times were had here. I miss you, friends I made here.
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I think this order is in line with what most of us were expecting. The Court could have done more? Yes. The Court could have done less? Yes. Is this a "win" for South Africa? Yes. Is it the best win of the century? No.
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A momentus decision by the ICJ that is likely to start the political dynamics to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza: there should not be an Israeli exception to the prevention of genocide. Some initial thoughts:
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Initial reports indicate on 25 December, 2 people sheltering in @UNRWA Maghazi Prep School were killed & 1 injured, result of a direct strike. Since the war began, at least 308 people sheltering in @UNRWA shelters have been killed & 1,095 injured. Nowhere in📍#Gaza is safe.
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At long last there is actual attention from the BBC and hopefully now people across the UK on the apartheid prison system in Israel that denies Palestinians rights to a fair trial, or even a charge, and locks children up - bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-…
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I did not see this coming but I am glad to see it. “I think the only solution we have is a ceasefire, because it is impossible to explain we want to stop terrorism by bombing innocent people.” — French President Macron joins global call for ceasefire in Gaza
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Reminder that there is actually sweeping support for ceasefire across the globe - Washington faces UN showdown over fresh resolution for Gaza ceasefire theguardian.com/us-news/2023…
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Almost every line in this interview is another piece of shocking and depressing info about how differently the US government is treating this conflict from any other. The censorship and control, and dismissal of Palestinians at so many levels -
State Department Official Resigns, Says Israel Is Using U.S. Arms to Massacre Civilians in Gaza democracynow.org/2023/11/23/…
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“It's about getting in front of those harms - being aligned as a sector on where our boundaries are.” @nesient 🙌🏿 If you missed our webinar ‘How can non-profits use #AI responsibly?’ you can rewatch the discussion on our YouTube 📺 youtu.be/-CZuDdfLy70?si=v35o… #nonprofits @zoeamar
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31 Oct 2023
The Home Secretary labelling pro-Palestine protests ‘hate marches’ is inflammatory Right now we need clear and responsible leadership – not politicians sowing fear and division Liberty stands against anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and all forms of discrimination
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The UK must end its complicity with this collective punishment and support the UN General Assembly call for an immediate ceasefire. Demand action from the UK government, sign our open letter. secure.waronwant.org/page/13…

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In one week, we’ll discuss the ethical considerations and potential benefits non-profits can gain from AI 😮 With @zoeamar and @Nesient ✨ 🗓️Monday 23 Oct 12-1pm BST on Zoom Find out more and sign up lu.ma/responsible-AI-chariti…
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🚨@WHO warns that the health system in the Gaza Strip is at a 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭. Time is running out to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. @WHO calls for the immediate establishment of a humanitarian corridor. Read our statement 👇 bit.ly/3PX84Rd
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Hey! I'm doing a thing! Really looking forward to having this conversation about tech and AI (and most importantly, people) in the non-profit sector. Let's get beyond the hype -
⚡️Very excited for our webinar ‘How can non-profits use AI responsibly?’ ⏰ Monday 23 Oct 12-1pm BST on Zoom Discussing the ethics, potential benefits, and best practices for using AI in the non-profit sector with @zoeamar and @nesient 🙌🏿 Find out more lu.ma/responsible-AI-chariti…
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A lot of people think the term “class war” is a little corny or exaggerated. But deadline.com/2023/07/writers…
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An open letter to @JNJNews. Stop pursuing the secondary patent of bedaquiline. YOU KNOW that millions of people will be unable to access lifesaving treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis if you extend the patent. YOU KNOW it violates your credo. youtube.com/watch?v=tMhgw5SW…
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Very happy to be @rightscon, extremely outraged by the discriminatory treatments some of us had to go through to try and be there. Many Black people had to face an ad hoc control, before security check, by immigration officers taking pictures of our passports on their phones👇🏿
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I've been watching the charity sector hype for ChatGPT with some real concern. We need to be curious about what it is, how it gets made, and if it is a smart ethical choice for social change orgs. I've put together some key info to help answer those qs - ruthcoustickdeal.medium.com/…
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King Charles III’s coronation will bring Britain's colonial history to the forefront, with the renowned Cullinan diamonds offering many Africans a vivid reminder of their past subjugation under colonial rule ⤵️
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