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Lori at 19:34, 16 May 2016

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	GenderIT.org is a project of the Association for Progressive Communications Women's Rights Programme.		GenderIT.org is a project of the Association for Progressive Communications Women's Rights Programme.

	Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the global South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.		Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing in voices from the global South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.

	The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexual and internet rights activists, academics, journalists and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and do not infringe on their rights. Thus it also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.		The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexual and internet rights activists, academics, journalists and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and do not infringe on their rights. Thus it also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.

	It started as a site monitoring policy developments in ICT and gender, and from its beginnings has been unique. Initially it was one of the first sites looking at ICT policy developments through a gender lens. More sites and individuals are now doing this, reflecting both the growth of the internet and the growing awareness of online misogyny. However, GenderIT.org remains a unique space for its focus on the global South, its focus on those working at the grassroots level (~~that is~~ grounded in the experience of the women in the society in which they live), and ~~for~~ its emphasis on both advocacy and social justice.		It started as a site monitoring policy developments in ICT and gender, and from its beginnings has been unique. Initially it was one of the first sites looking at ICT policy developments through a gender lens. More sites and individuals are now doing this, reflecting both the growth of the internet and the growing awareness of online misogyny. However, GenderIT.org remains a unique space for its focus on the global South, its focus on those working at the grassroots level (grounded in the experience of the women in the society in which they live), and its emphasis on both advocacy and social justice.

Tarryn at 17:05, 14 June 2015

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	Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the global South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.		Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the global South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.

	The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexual and internet rights activists, academics, journalists and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and ~~does~~ not infringe on their rights. Thus is also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.		The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexual and internet rights activists, academics, journalists and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and do not infringe on their rights. Thus it also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.

	It started as a site monitoring policy developments on ICT and gender, and from its beginnings has been unique. Initially it was one of the first sites looking at ICT policy developments through a gender lens. More sites and individuals are now doing this, reflecting both the growth of the internet and the growing awareness of online misogyny. However, GenderIT.org remains a unique space for its focus on the global South, its focus on those working at the grassroots level (that is grounded in the experience of the women in the society in which they live), and for its emphasis on both advocacy and social justice.		It started as a site monitoring policy developments in ICT and gender, and from its beginnings has been unique. Initially it was one of the first sites looking at ICT policy developments through a gender lens. More sites and individuals are now doing this, reflecting both the growth of the internet and the growing awareness of online misogyny. However, GenderIT.org remains a unique space for its focus on the global South, its focus on those working at the grassroots level (that is grounded in the experience of the women in the society in which they live), and for its emphasis on both advocacy and social justice.

Tarryn at 17:01, 14 June 2015

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	GenderIT.org is a project of the Women's Rights Programme ~~of the Association for Progressive Communications~~.		GenderIT.org is a project of the Association for Progressive Communications Women's Rights Programme.

	Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.		Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the global South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.

	The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, ~~sexuality~~ and internet rights activists, academics, ~~journalist~~ and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. ~~It thus~~ also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.		The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexual and internet rights activists, academics, journalists and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. Thus is also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.

	It started as a site monitoring policy developments on ICT and gender, and from its beginnings has been unique. Initially it was one of the first sites looking at ICT policy developments through a gender lens. More sites and individuals are now doing this, reflecting both the growth of the internet and the growing awareness of online misogyny. However, GenderIT.org remains a unique space for its focus on the global ~~south~~, its focus on those working at a grassroots level (that is grounded in the experience of the women in the society in which they live), and for its emphasis on both advocacy and social justice.		It started as a site monitoring policy developments on ICT and gender, and from its beginnings has been unique. Initially it was one of the first sites looking at ICT policy developments through a gender lens. More sites and individuals are now doing this, reflecting both the growth of the internet and the growing awareness of online misogyny. However, GenderIT.org remains a unique space for its focus on the global South, its focus on those working at the grassroots level (that is grounded in the experience of the women in the society in which they live), and for its emphasis on both advocacy and social justice.

Flavia at 12:05, 20 May 2015

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	GenderIT.org is a project of the Women's Rights Programme of the Association for Progressive Communications.		GenderIT.org is a project of the Women's Rights Programme of the Association for Progressive Communications.

Flavia at 19:20, 18 May 2015

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	Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.		Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.

	The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexuality and internet rights activists, academics, journalist and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. It thus also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.		The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexuality and internet rights activists, academics, journalist and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. It thus also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.

	It started as a site monitoring policy developments on ICT and gender, and from its beginnings has been unique. Initially it was one of the first sites looking at ICT policy developments through a gender lens. More sites and individuals are now doing this, reflecting both the growth of the internet and the growing awareness of online misogyny. However, GenderIT.org remains a unique space for its focus on the global south, its focus on those working at a grassroots level (that is grounded in the experience of the women in the society in which they live), and for its emphasis on both advocacy and social justice.		It started as a site monitoring policy developments on ICT and gender, and from its beginnings has been unique. Initially it was one of the first sites looking at ICT policy developments through a gender lens. More sites and individuals are now doing this, reflecting both the growth of the internet and the growing awareness of online misogyny. However, GenderIT.org remains a unique space for its focus on the global south, its focus on those working at a grassroots level (that is grounded in the experience of the women in the society in which they live), and for its emphasis on both advocacy and social justice.

Flavia at 19:20, 18 May 2015

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	The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexuality and internet rights activists, academics, journalist and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. It thus also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.		The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexuality and internet rights activists, academics, journalist and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. It thus also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.

			It started as a site monitoring policy developments on ICT and gender, and from its beginnings has been unique. Initially it was one of the first sites looking at ICT policy developments through a gender lens. More sites and individuals are now doing this, reflecting both the growth of the internet and the growing awareness of online misogyny. However, GenderIT.org remains a unique space for its focus on the global south, its focus on those working at a grassroots level (that is grounded in the experience of the women in the society in which they live), and for its emphasis on both advocacy and social justice.

Flavia at 19:18, 12 May 2015

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	GenderIT.org is a project of the Women's Rights Programme ~~of the Association for Progressive Communications. This document also aims to show you where the website sits in relation to other websites~~ of the Association for Progressive Communications.		GenderIT.org is a project of the Women's Rights Programme of the Association for Progressive Communications.

	Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.		Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.

	The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexuality and internet rights activists, academics, journalist and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. It thus also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.		The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexuality and internet rights activists, academics, journalist and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. It thus also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.

Flavia at 15:41, 12 May 2015

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	~~This page is designed to tell you who GenderIT.org is.~~ GenderIT.org is a project of the Women's Rights Programme of the Association for Progressive Communications. This document also aims to show you where the website sits in relation to other websites of the Association for Progressive Communications.		GenderIT.org is a project of the Women's Rights Programme of the Association for Progressive Communications. This document also aims to show you where the website sits in relation to other websites of the Association for Progressive Communications.

	Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.		Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.

	The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexuality and internet rights activists, academics, journalist and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. It thus also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.		The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexuality and internet rights activists, academics, journalist and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. It thus also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.

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This page is designed to tell you who GenderIT.org is. GenderIT.org is a project of the Women's Rights Programme of the Association for Progressive Communications. This document also aims to show you where the website sits in relation to other websites of the Association for Progressive Communications.

Launched in 2006, GenderIT.org is a seminal resource site that provides feminist reviews and commentary on internet policies and cultures. It maps the intersections between women’s rights and sexual rights with internet rights issues, concentrating on bringing voices from the South on these issues, since the discourse is often dominated by those from the North.

The site is meant to be a '''think-tank OF and FOR''' women's, sexuality and internet rights activists, academics, journalist and advocates from a range of disciplines and contexts. GenderIT.org provides a space for reflection, influence and advocacy on internet policies and cultures so that they meet women's needs and does not infringe on their rights. It thus also serves as a resource and reference tool, with information on the key players, evolving terms and current debates.