Knowledge Hub Events

This session focused on identifying and analysing technology-facilitated abuse ahead of the upcoming election. Participants examined forms of abuse (state tech abuse, radicalisation, child sexual exploitation and anti-rights sentiments), key perpetrators (state and non-state actors), and tactics (doxxing, propaganda, identity theft). They discussed enablers like tech platforms and emerging technologies, the victims (marginalised groups, human rights defenders), and contributing factors (digital literacy, regulation, socioeconomic issues). The session included a group exercise to map tech abuse threats and assess their social, political, and economic impacts, resulting in a comprehensive threat assessment.

This session build members foundational knowledge and practical skills in data literacy, ethical data collection and digital investigation methods relevant to advocacy work. The session was designed as a collaborative learning space which introduces real-world approaches to data collection through case studies and web scraping tools sharing from CSO and data journalist representatives. Key components also included the introduction of data standards and documentation frameworks such as HURIDOCS and Bayanat and other web scraping tools to potentially support more credible and consistent data that is actionable in advocacy.

This session on storytelling taught participants how to turn complex data into accessible, persuasive advocacy content. Through hands-on exercises using tools like Flourish, they explored techniques to combine narratives, data, and visualisation effectively. The session emphasized the power of storytelling to engage audiences and strengthen evidence-based advocacy.