Nelson Kwaje
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Nelson Kwaje (born August 20, 1992) is a South Sudanese Tech and digital rights advocate.[1] He is the co-founder and Director of DefyhateNow, a non-governmental organization promoting digital rights in South Sudan.[2]. Nelson is also the founder of Scenius Hub, a hub of innovations, startup artists, and cultural entrepreneurs in South Sudan.[3]
Campaigns
[edit]Kwaje has led several campaigns on the effective and responsible use of social media to mitigate fake news and misinformation, particularly during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic period.[4][5]
He has also engaged in campaigns aimed at advocating for the safety of journalists and other media media practitioners in South Sudan.[2]
Awards
[edit]In June 2023, Kwaje was one of the three South Sudanese media influencers who were awarded ambassadorial roles by the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, IGAD Center of Excellence on the Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism in the Horn of Africa.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Chang, Koang (2022-11-12). "Cyber security 'not taken seriously', warns ICT expert". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ a b Editor, Digital Qquality (2022-05-03). "Media rights bodies call for the protection of Journalists in South Sudan". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Ajak, Maura (October 27, 2021). "Beyond the war in South Sudan, youth look at a future driven by technology".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Richard, Jale (2020-04-15). "Use social media responsibly, S. Sudanese told". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Open Society in Africa". www.opensocietyfoundations.org. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Ninrew, Chany (2023-06-11). "3 South Sudanese influencers named IGAD peace ambassadors". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2024-11-26.