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We cannot miss this moment: how the disability community can shape artificial intelligence for democracy
The inclusion of all people and the creation of accessible processes are essential for a fully-functioning democracy. Understanding how AI is already intersecting with civic and political spaces, and how it can be made more accessible, is critical for ensuring democratic cultures not only survive but thrive.
Webinar
This is the Work: reimagining policy and advocacy
The Advocacy Team, Bond and Peace Direct have built on existing work to address racism and decolonise the system. This is the Work has been co-created with UK policy and advocacy staff with input from diaspora and low and middle income country communities. This webinar discusses how the resources were created and how they can be used.professionals, along with decision-makers, in open reflections on the challenges, opportunities, and their roles in driving change.
This work has resulted in the co-creation of three resources, which will be launched on 28th October:
Now is the time to reverse the decline and protect UK civic space
Bond has continued to track and analyse the political and operating environment for civil society in the UK following CIVICUS downgrading the UK. Our new review, which covers the 18 months preceding the UK General Election, shows how the downward trend has continued.
One year later: the ongoing struggle of LGBTQ+ community under the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda
On the one-year anniversary of the implementation of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda, it is imperative to reflect on the profound impact this legislation has had on the LGBTQ+ community in the country. Edward Mutebi of Let’s Walk Uganda tells us more.
Webinar
Understanding electoral campaigning rules webinar
INGOs can continue to campaign ahead of an election but you must understand the rules. Watch this webinar with Bates Wells solicitors, Suhan Rajkumar and Max Dowbenko from their top-ranked Politics, Elections and Campaigning team, for a refresh and update on the regulatory framework.
Briefing
Understanding electoral campaigning rules
Ahead of the next general election, Bond members can continue to campaign ahead of an election under charity and electoral law, but you must understand the rules. This briefing paper will help you do that and focuses on electoral law.
How Bond’s working groups spent 2023 and what to expect in 2024
After another busy year for all our working groups, we here from the SDGs, Funding, Communications, Disability and Development, Humanitarian and People in the Picture groups about what they’ve been up to, and what they’re planning for 2024.
Why inclusive data is crucial to leaving no-one behind
Collecting data that includes everyone is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) commitment to leave no one behind, but the world still has a long way to go. Sightsavers’ Fiona Lawless recently attended the Global Festival de Datos in Uruguay and has shared her reflections on the progress being made on inclusive data and the importance of remembering the person behind the number.