1. End Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWomen, LGBTQ+ individuals, Indigenous and marginalized communities continue to suffer from online gender-based violence, including doxxing, deepfake pornography, cyber-harassment, and digital surveillance. Tech platforms must be held accountable for enabling harm. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Immediate reinvestment in Trust & Safety teams with a focus on non-English language content moderation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Comprehensive policies to combat sextortion, non-consensual intimate imagery, and AI-generated GBV content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legally binding regulations requiring tech firms to protect survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Dismantle Digital Colonialism in Environmental Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBig Tech corporations are exploiting planetary data and violating Indigenous Peoples\u2019 sovereignty over land and environmental governance. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Transparency in the collection and sale of environmental data that impacts Indigenous and local communities lands and territories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The recognition of Indigenous Data Sovereignty as a human right in AI governance and planetary monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Protection of frontline environmental defenders from digital surveillance and criminalization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. Combat Disinformation & Narrative Manipulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWomen, activists, and Indigenous leaders are systematically silenced through state-backed disinformation campaigns and algorithmic biases that amplify hate speech. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stronger oversight on AI-generated misinformation and accountability for tech platforms profiting from disinformation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transparency on algorithmic decision-making to ensure feminist and Indigenous voices are not shadow-banned or deplatformed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Equitable access to digital safety training for activists and feminist journalists at risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4. Invest in Feminist-Led Tech Development & Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTechnology governance must shift away from corporate control toward democratic, feminist, and community-led models. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Inclusion of feminist technologists, Indigenous leaders, and community-driven organizations in AI and digital governance frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Regulations on tech corporations to prevent exploitative labor practices and environmental degradation in supply chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Funding for feminist-led digital initiatives that prioritize ethical AI, data justice, and sustainable tech infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is a call to action. We urge governments, policymakers, and technology companies to recognize their responsibility in building an equitable digital future. If technology is to serve humanity, it must be just, inclusive, and free from colonialist exploitation and facilitation of gender-based violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We, the undersigned, demand that these issues be addressed with urgency. The future of technology must be feminist, decolonized, and just.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signed,
[Signatories and Organizations]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*This letter was drafted based upon a session held at the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum in Thailand in September 2024. Organised and facilitated by Pyrou Chung (K4D), Rohini\u00a0Lakshan\u00e9 (Factor Daily), and Nina Sangma (Independent Journalist).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n——–<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to add your signature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nRead the new report<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nDecolonizing Emerging Technology – An Intersectional Feminist Approach to Resisting Technology-Facilitated Oppression<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/knowledge4development.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-22-at-5.01.42%E2%80%AFAM.png?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1\")
Click here to read and download<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nEmerging technologies are exacerbating gender-based violence (GBV), disinformation, and environmental dispossession, disproportionately a\ufb00ecting womxn, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous Peoples. Large technology companies, also known as Big Tech, operate without su\ufb03cient accountability, reinforcing digital colonialism and economic exploitation. This report outlines urgent policy gaps and presents recommendations for feminist-led, inclusive technology governance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Decolonizing Emerging Technology workshop at the 2024 Asia Pacific Feminist Forum brought together participants from across Asia to explore how Big Tech facilitates oppression, particularly in gendered and environmental contexts. Through an intersectional feminist approach, the session unpacked how emerging technologies exacerbate gender-based violence, disinformation, and environmental dispossession, while sidelining Indigenous and marginalized voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artwork Courtesy of: @Tufan’s Artbin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
2. Dismantle Digital Colonialism in Environmental Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBig Tech corporations are exploiting planetary data and violating Indigenous Peoples\u2019 sovereignty over land and environmental governance. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Transparency in the collection and sale of environmental data that impacts Indigenous and local communities lands and territories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The recognition of Indigenous Data Sovereignty as a human right in AI governance and planetary monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Protection of frontline environmental defenders from digital surveillance and criminalization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. Combat Disinformation & Narrative Manipulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWomen, activists, and Indigenous leaders are systematically silenced through state-backed disinformation campaigns and algorithmic biases that amplify hate speech. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stronger oversight on AI-generated misinformation and accountability for tech platforms profiting from disinformation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transparency on algorithmic decision-making to ensure feminist and Indigenous voices are not shadow-banned or deplatformed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Equitable access to digital safety training for activists and feminist journalists at risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4. Invest in Feminist-Led Tech Development & Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTechnology governance must shift away from corporate control toward democratic, feminist, and community-led models. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Inclusion of feminist technologists, Indigenous leaders, and community-driven organizations in AI and digital governance frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Regulations on tech corporations to prevent exploitative labor practices and environmental degradation in supply chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Funding for feminist-led digital initiatives that prioritize ethical AI, data justice, and sustainable tech infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is a call to action. We urge governments, policymakers, and technology companies to recognize their responsibility in building an equitable digital future. If technology is to serve humanity, it must be just, inclusive, and free from colonialist exploitation and facilitation of gender-based violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We, the undersigned, demand that these issues be addressed with urgency. The future of technology must be feminist, decolonized, and just.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signed,
[Signatories and Organizations]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*This letter was drafted based upon a session held at the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum in Thailand in September 2024. Organised and facilitated by Pyrou Chung (K4D), Rohini\u00a0Lakshan\u00e9 (Factor Daily), and Nina Sangma (Independent Journalist).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n——–<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to add your signature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nRead the new report<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nDecolonizing Emerging Technology – An Intersectional Feminist Approach to Resisting Technology-Facilitated Oppression<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nClick here to read and download<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nEmerging technologies are exacerbating gender-based violence (GBV), disinformation, and environmental dispossession, disproportionately a\ufb00ecting womxn, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous Peoples. Large technology companies, also known as Big Tech, operate without su\ufb03cient accountability, reinforcing digital colonialism and economic exploitation. This report outlines urgent policy gaps and presents recommendations for feminist-led, inclusive technology governance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Decolonizing Emerging Technology workshop at the 2024 Asia Pacific Feminist Forum brought together participants from across Asia to explore how Big Tech facilitates oppression, particularly in gendered and environmental contexts. Through an intersectional feminist approach, the session unpacked how emerging technologies exacerbate gender-based violence, disinformation, and environmental dispossession, while sidelining Indigenous and marginalized voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artwork Courtesy of: @Tufan’s Artbin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
3. Combat Disinformation & Narrative Manipulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWomen, activists, and Indigenous leaders are systematically silenced through state-backed disinformation campaigns and algorithmic biases that amplify hate speech. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Stronger oversight on AI-generated misinformation and accountability for tech platforms profiting from disinformation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transparency on algorithmic decision-making to ensure feminist and Indigenous voices are not shadow-banned or deplatformed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Equitable access to digital safety training for activists and feminist journalists at risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4. Invest in Feminist-Led Tech Development & Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTechnology governance must shift away from corporate control toward democratic, feminist, and community-led models. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Inclusion of feminist technologists, Indigenous leaders, and community-driven organizations in AI and digital governance frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Regulations on tech corporations to prevent exploitative labor practices and environmental degradation in supply chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Funding for feminist-led digital initiatives that prioritize ethical AI, data justice, and sustainable tech infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is a call to action. We urge governments, policymakers, and technology companies to recognize their responsibility in building an equitable digital future. If technology is to serve humanity, it must be just, inclusive, and free from colonialist exploitation and facilitation of gender-based violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We, the undersigned, demand that these issues be addressed with urgency. The future of technology must be feminist, decolonized, and just.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signed,
[Signatories and Organizations]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*This letter was drafted based upon a session held at the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum in Thailand in September 2024. Organised and facilitated by Pyrou Chung (K4D), Rohini\u00a0Lakshan\u00e9 (Factor Daily), and Nina Sangma (Independent Journalist).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n——–<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to add your signature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nRead the new report<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nDecolonizing Emerging Technology – An Intersectional Feminist Approach to Resisting Technology-Facilitated Oppression<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nClick here to read and download<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nEmerging technologies are exacerbating gender-based violence (GBV), disinformation, and environmental dispossession, disproportionately a\ufb00ecting womxn, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous Peoples. Large technology companies, also known as Big Tech, operate without su\ufb03cient accountability, reinforcing digital colonialism and economic exploitation. This report outlines urgent policy gaps and presents recommendations for feminist-led, inclusive technology governance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Decolonizing Emerging Technology workshop at the 2024 Asia Pacific Feminist Forum brought together participants from across Asia to explore how Big Tech facilitates oppression, particularly in gendered and environmental contexts. Through an intersectional feminist approach, the session unpacked how emerging technologies exacerbate gender-based violence, disinformation, and environmental dispossession, while sidelining Indigenous and marginalized voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artwork Courtesy of: @Tufan’s Artbin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
4. Invest in Feminist-Led Tech Development & Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTechnology governance must shift away from corporate control toward democratic, feminist, and community-led models. We demand: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Inclusion of feminist technologists, Indigenous leaders, and community-driven organizations in AI and digital governance frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Regulations on tech corporations to prevent exploitative labor practices and environmental degradation in supply chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Funding for feminist-led digital initiatives that prioritize ethical AI, data justice, and sustainable tech infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is a call to action. We urge governments, policymakers, and technology companies to recognize their responsibility in building an equitable digital future. If technology is to serve humanity, it must be just, inclusive, and free from colonialist exploitation and facilitation of gender-based violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We, the undersigned, demand that these issues be addressed with urgency. The future of technology must be feminist, decolonized, and just.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signed,
[Signatories and Organizations]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*This letter was drafted based upon a session held at the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum in Thailand in September 2024. Organised and facilitated by Pyrou Chung (K4D), Rohini\u00a0Lakshan\u00e9 (Factor Daily), and Nina Sangma (Independent Journalist).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n——–<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to add your signature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nRead the new report<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nDecolonizing Emerging Technology – An Intersectional Feminist Approach to Resisting Technology-Facilitated Oppression<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nClick here to read and download<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nEmerging technologies are exacerbating gender-based violence (GBV), disinformation, and environmental dispossession, disproportionately a\ufb00ecting womxn, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous Peoples. Large technology companies, also known as Big Tech, operate without su\ufb03cient accountability, reinforcing digital colonialism and economic exploitation. This report outlines urgent policy gaps and presents recommendations for feminist-led, inclusive technology governance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Decolonizing Emerging Technology workshop at the 2024 Asia Pacific Feminist Forum brought together participants from across Asia to explore how Big Tech facilitates oppression, particularly in gendered and environmental contexts. Through an intersectional feminist approach, the session unpacked how emerging technologies exacerbate gender-based violence, disinformation, and environmental dispossession, while sidelining Indigenous and marginalized voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artwork Courtesy of: @Tufan’s Artbin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This is a call to action. We urge governments, policymakers, and technology companies to recognize their responsibility in building an equitable digital future. If technology is to serve humanity, it must be just, inclusive, and free from colonialist exploitation and facilitation of gender-based violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We, the undersigned, demand that these issues be addressed with urgency. The future of technology must be feminist, decolonized, and just.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signed,
[Signatories and Organizations]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*This letter was drafted based upon a session held at the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum in Thailand in September 2024. Organised and facilitated by Pyrou Chung (K4D), Rohini\u00a0Lakshan\u00e9 (Factor Daily), and Nina Sangma (Independent Journalist).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n ——–<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to add your signature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Read the new report<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emerging technologies are exacerbating gender-based violence (GBV), disinformation, and environmental dispossession, disproportionately a\ufb00ecting womxn, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous Peoples. Large technology companies, also known as Big Tech, operate without su\ufb03cient accountability, reinforcing digital colonialism and economic exploitation. This report outlines urgent policy gaps and presents recommendations for feminist-led, inclusive technology governance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Decolonizing Emerging Technology workshop at the 2024 Asia Pacific Feminist Forum brought together participants from across Asia to explore how Big Tech facilitates oppression, particularly in gendered and environmental contexts. Through an intersectional feminist approach, the session unpacked how emerging technologies exacerbate gender-based violence, disinformation, and environmental dispossession, while sidelining Indigenous and marginalized voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Artwork Courtesy of: @Tufan’s Artbin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Decolonizing Emerging Technology – An Intersectional Feminist Approach to Resisting Technology-Facilitated Oppression<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n