Prudence Nyamishana

Prudence Nyamishana is a Ugandan human rights defender, writer and communications strategist specializing in women’s rights, digital participation advocacy, and civic engagement.She is the founder and head of strategy, Kweeta Uganda, a storytelling platform for women rights and Internet governance related matters in Uganda, and has authors on HapaKenya, an online publication for civic engagement and human rights activists. The word "Kweta" is a Runyankore/Rukiga word meaning "call". She is a writer for Global voices, an organization advocating for women rights globally. Quotes Women should not have to choose between being safe and being online. Speaking about digital rights and online violence against women, Prudence Nyamishana argued that women deserve equal and safe participation in digital spaces. The internet has become an extension of our lives. Speaking about digital rights and online violence against women, Prudence Nyamishana argued that women deserve equal and safe participation in digital spaces. Online violence against women silences women's voices and limits their participation in public life. Discussing the impact of technology-facilitated gender-based violence, she explained that abuse online discourages women from engaging in civic and political discourse. Girls from less privileged families were dropping out of school at an early age. This left them with no choice but to get married. Those that would not get married would be subjected to teenage prostitution as a way to put food on their table. Explaining what inspired her to establish the African Girl Initiative Uganda and the social challenges facing vulnerable girls. It is about giving an alternative to girls by giving them a new hope by empowering them with entrepreneurial skills, business skills and social skills to live a successful and productive life. Describing the mission of the African Girl Initiative Uganda and how it empowers disadvantaged girls. External links Category:Women activists from Uganda Category:Human rights activists Category:Women's rights activists Category:Living people