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

Dec 4

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2025

Press release: Africa’s biometric-ID systems blocking millions of citizens from fundamental rights and services

Nov 21

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2025

Press statement: Paradigm Initiative and partners drive Legislative eview of Nigeria’s Digital Rights and Freedoms Bill

Nov 17

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2025

Press Release: Paradigm Initiative deepens digital rights work in Ghana through Judicial training, policy dialogue, and gamified learning