Programmes

Digital Rights Academy

Paradigm Initiative’s Digital Rights Academy (DRA) is a project that unpacks digital rights and digital inclusion for actors who are building knowledge on this intersection to enrich their understanding, shape their mandates, and increase digital rights awareness and protections. This capacity-building project empowers communities in the global south with knowledge on digital rights, empowering them to apply knowledge to lived experiences. 

Through expert-led capacity building, the Academy empowers digital rights actors across the Global South.

Core Digital Rights Academy Themes

Introduction to Digital Rights

Internet Shutdowns

Data Protection and Privacy

Data Protection and Privacy

Mode of Delivery

  • Live Presentation.
  • Interactive presentations.
  • Case Studies.
  • Exercises.
  • Group discussion & Presentations.

Empowering digital rights actors across the Global South.

News & Update

Feb 25

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2026

Who actually pays the 3% in Cameroon’s new digital tax?

Feb 23

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2026

Press Release: Paradigm Initiative’s DRIBLE Tour educates Namibian students on digital safety and inclusion

Feb 20

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2026

Press release: Paradigm Initiative Condemns Social Media Suspension in Gabon, Calls for Immediate Restoration of Access