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As technology reshapes our world, communities around the globe remain excluded from its benefits and governance, while also being impacted by its harms, from spyware to misinformation to surveillance. A just and inclusive digital future is only possible when we center the public interest and raise the voices of those who can protect against persistent discrimination and harassment online. We’re proud to support leaders who are advocating for the public good in global tech, like Dr. Timnit Gebru, who founded the Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute to ensure diverse perspectives impact the trajectory of AI development, or the organizations that make up the Global Network for Social Justice and Digital Resilience that increase the technical capacities of civil society organizations across the Global South. Learn about the leaders and People Powered Solutions advancing a just digital future worldwide. #UNGA #UNGAxFord

Around the world, billions of people are excluded from the systems that shape their lives. That's why protecting civic space—the freedom to speak out, organize, and hold power accountable—is so crucial. It’s essential for marginalized communities to have a voice. But civic space is under threat. From restrictions on fundamental rights to attacks on social justice leaders, the people fighting for a better world are being silenced. We believe that to build a more just future, we must support those protecting this precious space. That's why we're proud to support initiatives that strengthen democracy and amplify voices from the Global South, from the West Africa Democracy Fund, which reimagines and strengthens democracy in the region, to our Creativity and Civic Space initiative, which amplifies artists and creatives protecting civic spaces around the globe. The challenges are immense, but so is the opportunity. Explore the People-Powered Solutions that strengthen the spaces we all need to experience justice. #UNGA #UNGAxFord

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“We must recognize the importance of Afro-descendant peoples’ traditional ways of relating to nature and their territories,” said John Antón Sánchez of CITAFRO, a coalition uniting Afro-descendant territorial communities from 16 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. Today, almost one-quarter of the region’s population identify as Afro-descendant, tracing their roots to enslaved Africans. “Without territory, there is no life or culture,” said Sánchez, reflecting on their long-standing traditions of land stewardship. “Guaranteeing these rights allows us to safeguard humanity’s natural and cultural heritage.” #COP30

I’m thrilled to start as the 11th president of the Ford Foundation. Eager to listen, learn, and collaborate to protect democracy, the rule of law, and advance our mission worldwide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEkxrgVU I invite you to follow me for updates.