Sandra Kwikiriza

Sandra Kwikiriza is a Ugandan feminist, LBQ rights activist and digital rights activist. She founded the organization HER Internet and serves as Executive Director Quotes I am Sandra Kwikiriza, a queer feminist with a passion to contribute to change at the individual and collective level for womxn. Introducing herself at the beginning of an interview about digital rights, sexuality, and online expression. Discussing sex is shied away from here, I guess because of the religious and cultural undertones that relegate the topic to be private. Explaining why conversations about sexting, nudes, and sexual expression remain taboo in Uganda. There’s also the risk of this content leaking to the public, the slut-shaming and body shaming... might all contribute to why we don’t openly talk about it. Describing the social consequences that discourage open discussions about consensual intimate digital content. Technology has evolved to enable relationships to thrive online. Reflecting on how digital communication has changed intimate relationships and why conversations about online intimacy are increasingly important. HER Internet is an organization I founded in 2018, and we work around issues on supporting digital rights and internet freedoms for structurally silenced women and communities of women who are marginalized. Sandra Kwikiriza introducing HER Internet and explaining the organization's mission during the Femininja Podcast, where she discussed digital rights, internet freedom, and supporting marginalized women and communities. There is no foolproof way. Responding to a question about protecting queer people from online violence, she explained that there is no perfect solution, emphasizing the importance of prevention, digital security, and community support. Online violence is really a very lonely experience. Explaining the emotional impact of digital abuse, she highlighted why HER Internet combines digital safety initiatives with psychosocial and community support for survivors. I envision an internet where minority voices' experiences are validated and their knowledge production is considered legit and valid. Describing her vision for an inclusive internet, she advocated for digital spaces where marginalized communities are recognized as legitimate producers of knowledge and their experiences are respected. Live as though you're free, even in an unfree world. Sharing the guiding principle that shapes her activism and personal life during the closing section of the interview. External links Category:Women activists from Uganda Category:LGBT rights activists Category:Internet activists Category:Feminists Category:Living people Category:LGBT people