Español In June 2024, ConCiencia Social (CCS) held its second annual conference series, which was a great success. This year’s event took place at a new venue in Mérida, as well as an additional event in Orizaba. The conference provided a unique space for the exchanging ideas and innovative solutions between academics, the private sector, civil society, and government, fostering … Read More
ConCiencia Social 2024: Un evento con enfoque científico y social
English El pasado mes de junio, ConCiencia Social (CCS) llevó a cabo con gran éxito su segunda serie de conferencias anuales, esta vez con una nueva sede en Mérida, además de la sede en Orizaba. Durante este evento, tanto miembros de la academia como del sector privado, la sociedad civil y el gobierno, participaron en un espacio único para el … Read More
Uncovering the Invisible: Maternal Mental Health and Obstetric Violence Against Indigenous Women in Brazil
DISCUSSION PIECE Although I was born and raised in Mato Grosso do Sul, the Brazilian state which is home to the country’s second largest Indigenous reserve, it was only upon moving to the city of Dourados to pursue a degree in Psychology, that I fully comprehended the magnitude of the Dourados Indigenous Reserve (Reserva Indígena de Dourados, RID). Dourados Indigenous … Read More
DPA apresenta o Workshop “Futuros Feministas: Reimaginando a Tecnologia e a IA”em 4 eventos no Brasil
English Os Programas de Tecnologia e Democracia e Feminismo de Dados da DPA, em colaboração com a Eureka, recentemente realizaram o workshop “Futuros Feministas: Reimaginando Tecnologia e IA” em quatro eventos prestigiosos no Brasil: Cryptorave (São Paulo), FIB – Fórum da Internet no Brasil (Curitiba), Conferência ACM FAccT 2024 (Rio de Janeiro) e o Global Digital Development Forum (GDDF) (realizado … Read More
DPA Presents the “Feminist Futures: Reimagining Technology and AI” Workshop at 4 Prestigious Events in Brazil
Português DPA’s Technology and Democracy and Data Feminism Programs, in collaboration with Eureka, recently hosted the workshop “Feminist Futures: Reimagining Technology and AI” at four prestigious events in Brazil: Cryptorave (São Paulo), FIB – Fórum da Internet no Brasil (Curitiba), ACM FAccT Conference 2024 (Rio de Janeiro), and the Global Digital Development Forum (GDDF) (held online). This workshop critically examines technology and … Read More
DPA Employee Spotlight: Valentina Rozo Ángel
Welcome to our first “Employee Spotlight,” where we shine a light on the talented individuals who make up Data-Pop Alliance. Our team members are what makes DPA thrive, and through this series, we aim to highlight their diverse backgrounds and inspiring stories. Today, we’re excited to feature Valentina Rozo Ángel, who recently joined DPA as a Project and Research Officer, … Read More
Lanzamiento del Club de Lectura ‘Contando Feminicidios con Catherine D’Ignazio’
English Português Estamos emocionadas de anunciar el lanzamiento del Club de Lectura “Contando Feminicidios con Catherine D’Ignazio” el lunes 13 de mayo. Esta iniciativa ya ha atraído a más de 500 participantes de habla inglesa, española y portuguesa de todo el mundo, gracias al generoso apoyo de MIT Press y la colaboración de la profesora Catherine D’Ignazio, directora del MIT … Read More
Lançamento do Clube de Leitura “Contando Feminicídios com Catherine D’Ignazio”
Español English Estamos entusiasmadas em anunciar o lançamento do Clube de Leitura “Contando Feminicídios com Catherine D’Ignazio” na segunda-feira, 13 de maio. Esta iniciativa já atraiu mais de 500 participantes falantes de inglês, espanhol e português de todo o mundo, graças ao generoso apoio do MIT Press e à colaboração da Professora Catherine D’Ignazio, Diretora do MIT Data + Feminism Lab, … Read More
‘Counting Feminicide with Catherine D’Ignazio’ Book Club Launches
Español Português We are excited to announce the launch of the Book Club “Counting Feminicide with Catherine D’Ignazio” on Monday, May 13th. This initiative has already attracted over 500 English, Spanish and Portuguese speaking participants from around the world, thanks to the generous support of MIT Press and the collaboration of Professor Catherine D’Ignazio, Director of the MIT Data + … Read More
Club de Lectura y Cine “Tecnología Desde Miradas Feministas”: Destacados del Tercero Mes
English Português A partir del 19 de febrero, con el apoyo de la Fundación Patrick J. McGovern, nos embarcamos en el segundo mes de nuestro Club de Lectura y Cine “Tecnología Desde Miradas Feministas”, el cual es organizado por DPA y Eureka y realizado en tres idiomas: inglés, portugués y español. Este mes (1-30 de abril) interactuamos con contenido curado … Read More
Clube de Leitura e Cinema “Tecnologia Sob Lentes Feministas”: Destaques do Terceiro Mês
English Español Iniciado no dia 19 de fevereiro, com apoio da Fundação Patrick J. McGovern, a DPA e a Eureka embarcaram no terceiro e último mês do Clube de Leitura e Cinema “Tecnologia Sob Lentes Feministas”. Realizando sessões em três idiomas – inglês, português e espanhol, este mês (1-30 de abril) engajamos com um conteúdo selecionado para explorar possíveis visões … Read More
‘Technology Through Feminist Lenses’ Book and Movie Club: Highlights from Month Three
Español Português Beginning on February 19, with the generous backing of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, DPA and Eureka embarked on the third and final month of our Book and Movie Club “Technology Through Feminist Lenses”. Conducting sessions in three languages—English, Portuguese, and Spanish—this month (April 1st – April 30) saw us engaging with curated content exploring visions of the … Read More
WFP Innovation Accelerator Selects DPA’s “OPAL for Humanitarian Action” to Respond to Climate-Induced Migration in Senegal
Data-Pop Alliance’s “OPAL for Humanitarian Action (OPAL4HA)” project was selected by the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Innovation Accelerator as one of four early-stage projects to join its Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator Programme (HIAP), out of 379 applications from 85 countries. The 6-month selection process involved participating in a Bootcamp and pitching to the HIAP team and funders along 16 finalists in … Read More
Club de Lectura y Cine “Tecnología Desde Miradas Feministas”: Destacados del Segundo Mes
English Português A partir del 19 de febrero, con el apoyo de la Fundación Patrick J. McGovern, nos embarcamos en el segundo mes de nuestro Club de Lectura y Cine “Tecnología Desde Miradas Feministas”, el cual es organizado por DPA y Eureka y realizado en tres idiomas: inglés, portugués y español. Este mes (19 de febrero al 17 de marzo) … Read More
Clube de Leitura e Cinema “Tecnologia Sob Lentes Feministas”: Destaques do Segundo Mês
English Español Iniciado no dia 19 de fevereiro, com apoio da Fundação Patrick J. McGovern, a DPA e a Eureka embarcaram no segundo mês do Clube de Leitura e Cinema “Tecnologia Sob Lentes Feministas”. Realizando sessões em três idiomas – inglês, português e espanhol, este mês (19 de fevereiro a 17 de março) engajamos com um conteúdo selecionado para explorar … Read More
‘Technology Through Feminist Lenses’ Book and Movie Club: Highlights from the Second Month
Español Português Beginning on February 19, with the generous backing of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, DPA and Eureka embarked on the second month of our Book and Movie Club “Technology Through Feminist Lenses”. Conducting sessions in three languages—English, Portuguese, and Spanish—this month (Feb 19 – March 17) saw us engaging with curated content to explore how technology intersects with … Read More
Club de Lectura y Cine “Tecnología Desde Miradas Feministas”: Destacados del Primer Mes
English Português Iniciando el 15 de enero, con el apoyo de la Fundación Patrick J McGovern, Data-Pop Alliance y Eureka lanzaron el Club de Lectura y Cine titulado “Tecnología Desde Miradas Feministas”. El Club realiza sesiones en tres idiomas: inglés, portugués y español. A lo largo del mes inaugural (15 de enero al 18 de febrero), utilizamos contenido curado para … Read More
Clube de Leitura e Cinema “Tecnologia Sob Lentes Feministas”: Destaques do Primeiro Mês
English Español Iniciado em 15 de janeiro, com apoio da Fundação Patrick J McGovern, a DPA e a Eureka orgulhosamente lançaram o Clube de Leitura e Cinema intitulado “Tecnologia Sob Lentes Feministas”. O Clube realiza sessões em três idiomas: inglês, português e espanhol. Ao longo do mês inaugural (15 de janeiro a 18 de fevereiro), utilizamos conteúdos selecionados que traziam … Read More
‘Technology Through Feminist Lenses’ Book and Movie Club: Highlights from the First Month
Español Português Commencing on January 15, with the generous support of the Patrick J McGovern Foundation, DPA and Eureka proudly launched the Book and Movie Club titled, “Technology Through Feminist Lenses”. The Club conducts sessions in three languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Throughout the inaugural month (Jan 15-Feb18), we utilized curated content to explore technology as a lens to discuss … Read More
¡Nuevo Club de Lectura y Cine! “Tecnología desde Miradas Feministas”
English Português A partir del 15 de enero hasta abril del 2024, con el apoyo de la Fundación Patrick J McGovern, Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) y Eureka lanzarán conjuntamente el Club de Lectura y Cine “Tecnología Desde Miradas Feministas” en tres idiomas: inglés, español y portugués. Veremos, leeremos y discutiremos diversas obras curadas que nos permitirán sumergirnos en el tema de … Read More
Novo Clube de Leitura e Cinema! “Tecnologia Sob Lentes Feministas”
English Español A partir de 15 de janeiro até abril de 2024, com o apoio da Fundação Patrick J. McGovern, a Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) e a Eureka lançam e conduzem juntas um Clube de Leitura e Cinema sobre “Tecnologia sob Lentes Feministas” em três idiomas: inglês, espanhol e português. Estaremos assistindo, lendo e discutindo conteúdos selecionados que nos permitirão mergulhar … Read More
New Book and Movie Club! “Technology Through Feminist Lenses”
Português Español Starting on January 15 up to April 2024, with support from the Patrick J McGovern Foundation, Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) and Eureka, are launching and running together a Book and Movie Club on “Technology Through Feminist Lenses” in three languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese. We will be watching, reading and discussing curated content that will allow us to immerse … Read More
Data Feminism in the AI Era: A Conversation with Catherine D’Ignazio
Last Tuesday, November 21, DPA, through its DFN initiative, had the pleasure of hosting the webinar “Data Feminism in the AI Era: A Conversation with Catherine D’Ignazio”. The event sought to explore the intersections between principles of Data Feminism and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Generative AI. Catherine D’Ignazio, co-author of “Data Feminism” and Director of the Data + Feminism Lab at … Read More
DPA Gave a Gender Big Data Training to UN Women in Bangkok, Thailand
Share Facebook Twitter Three members of DPA’s Data Feminism Team, Program Director Anna Spinardi, Research and Data Analyst Yara Antoniassi, and Junior Data Scientist Yasmin Yazdi traveled to Bangkok, Thailand during the week of November 6-10th to give a Big Data training to UN Women’s Bangkok Office. The training offered participants the methodological knowledge and technical skills to collect and … Read More
DPA at the the Festival De Datos in Uruguay
Data-Pop Alliance was well-represented at this year’s Festival de Datos, which was held in Punta del Este, Uruguay from November 7-9th. From DPA, Director of Data Science Zinnya del Villar, Technology and Democracy Program Director Julie Ricard, and Research Managers Agustina Perez and Evelin Lasarga were able to attend the event to discuss our work and workshop innovative projects. The … Read More
Data-Pop Alliance Expands Its Data Feminism Program with Acquisition of Data Feminism Network
* Both DFN and DPA’s Data Feminism Program are inspired by, but unaffiliated with, the book Data Feminism, written by Catherina D’Ignazio and Lauren F. Klien, and published by the MIT Press. A New Chapter for DPA’s Data Feminism Program At Data Pop Alliance (DPA), we are thrilled to announce our acquisition of Data Feminism Network (DFN), a significant step … Read More
LWL #44 Data Activism: Empowering Change through Insight
LINKS WE LIKE #44 “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any” – Alice Walker In today’s digital age, data is everywhere. From social media posts and online transactions to government records and scientific research, data is generated and collected at an unprecedented rate. But beyond its sheer volume, data has the … Read More
Experiencia de Mirza Cumez en el Taller Big Data y análisis de seguridad y violencia para el desarrollo sostenible
DATA LITERACY SERIES (Text in Spanish / English) Entrevistadora: Sara Ortiz Project & Communications Manager DPA Entrevistada: Mirza Cumez Coordinadora del sector político estratégico / violencia contra las mujeres SEPREM – Secretaría Presidencial de la Mujer (Guatemala) En esta nueva “Serie de Alfabetismo de Datos” entrevistamos a participantes que han tomado nuestros cursos en línea. La serie continuara con la entrevista … Read More
Unnatural Disasters: The Türkiye Earthquake and Open Data to Fight Corruption
DISCUSSION PIECE ShutterStock In the days following the recent earthquake in Türkiye (February 6, 2023), I was glued to my phone, grieving the loss of thousands of lives and the destruction of homes and historical cities in southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria. I watched as the sorrow of my Turkish friends and family transformed into a potent anger, further inflamed … Read More
Big Data y Análisis de Seguridad y Violencia para el Desarrollo Sostenible
Presentación Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), con el apoyo y patrocinio de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID ) a través del Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en Santa Cruz, Bolivia, (CFSCZ), desarrollo el taller en línea “Introducción Big Data y análisis de seguridad y violencia para el Desarrollo Sostenible” . Esta iniciativa se baso en los … Read More
The Data Feminism Program: Why Intersectionality and Gender Equity Matters
DATA FEMINISM PROGRAM A Brief History of Feminism It is somewhat difficult to pinpoint the “beginning” of feminism, and when exactly the application of gendered lenses became an instrumental tool for the advancement of women’s rights around the world. The literature commonly refers to the modern feminist movement as occurring in three main waves, with some scholars suggesting that a … Read More
LWL #43 A Whole New Ballgame: AI and Big Data in Sports
LINKS WE LIKE #43 Around the world, sports teams are always on the lookout for ways to improve their game and gain a competitive edge. Traditionally, coaches and players have relied on intuition, personal experience, and gut feelings to make decisions. However, with the increasing applications of big data and artificial intelligence (AI), sports teams are now able to gain … Read More
The Data Feminism Series: From Talk to Action
The Data Feminism Series, co-organized and developed by the GIZ Data Lab and Data-Pop Alliance under its Data Feminism Program, aimed at exploring, from different angles, what Feminist Development Cooperation is / should be, specifically within the context of the GIZ. In addition, the series sought to inspire GIZ decision makers to see Gender Data as a cornerstone of a … Read More
The Return of East India Companies: AI, Africa and the New (Digital) Colonialism
DISCUSSION PIECE Image created Dall-E (Open AI technology) While Silicon Valley’s tech giants are increasing their investments in Africa, terms like “Data Colonialism,” “Digital Colonialism,” and “AI Colonialism” have been increasingly used to describe the situation at play. When it comes to digitalization in the Global South, particularly relating to AI-based technologies, several scholars, movements, and activists have begun to … Read More
LWL #42 From the Killing of Mahsa Amini to a Social Media Revolution: An Account of the Protests in Iran
LINKS WE LIKE #42 “Woman, Life, and Freedom” Chant of Ongoing Protests in Iran On September 13, 2022, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iran’s morality police for “improperly” wearing her hijab. Three days later, after being held captive in Vozara detention center to be “educated”, she went into a coma with a level-three concussion and later died in police … Read More
Disinformation and Democracy: Reimagining Data Access for Policy-Making
DISCUSSION PIECE Photo by visuals on Unsplash In the last ten years, the world has watched the power and influence of tech platforms grow, largely unregulated by law, while also becoming increasingly interdependent with media and politics. Along with the recent and rapid digitalization of news production, distribution, and consumption, these structural changes have created a media environment in which … Read More
Experiencia de Gaby Beatriz Quispe en el Taller Big Data y análisis de salud para el desarrollo sostenible
DATA LITERACY SERIES (Text in Spanish / English) Entrevistadora: Sara Ortiz Project & Communications Manager DPA Entrevistada: Gaby Beatriz Quispe Consultora y docente La Fundación de Waal En esta nueva “Serie de Alfabetismo de Datos” entrevistamos a participantes que han tomado nuestros cursos en línea. La serie continuara con la entrevista al participante del taller 3 Big Data y análisis de … Read More
Migration and Gender in the Global South through a Decolonial Lens
DISCUSSION PIECE Núbia Rodrigues at the “2nd Psychology and Migration Seminar: Connecting Knowledges” Author’s Note: For Portuguese speakers, here is the link to watch the original presentation, as well two additional roundtables from the event. On October 8, 2022, the “2nd Psychology and Migration Seminar: Connecting Knowledges” took place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This event was organized by the Regional … Read More
Resumen “Taller Big Data y análisis de Salud para el Desarrollo Sostenible”
Presentación Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), con el apoyo y patrocinio de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID ) a través del Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en Santa Cruz, Bolivia, (CFSCZ), desarrollo el taller en línea “Introducción Big Data y análisis de pobreza para el Desarrollo Sostenible” . Esta iniciativa se baso en los resultados de … Read More
Women and ICT Access: Bridging the Digitial Divide for Disaster Resilience
DISCUSSION PIECE ShutterStock Women are often on the front lines of disasters, both in experiencing their impacts and in being powerful agents of change. According to the UNDP, women and children are 14 times more likely to die during natural disasters compared to men. Women are too commonly portrayed as either victims or passive beneficiaries because they bear the brunt … Read More
Why “Technology and Democracy” Matters in Today’s World
TECHNOLOGY AND DEMOCRACY PROGRAM We are pleased to welcome Julie Ricard back to the team as Director of the “Technology and Democracy” Program! Below, Julie shares her vision for the Program and why it is needed in today’s world. Why Technology and Democracy? Over the past 2 decades, “tech” has become one of, if not the most, powerful and influential … Read More
LWL #41 Populism vs. Progress: The Fight for the Future of Brazil
LINKS WE LIKE #41 “You’ll never change anything in this country through voting. Nothing. Absolutely nothing.” – Jair Bolsonaro On October 2nd, 2022, Brazilians headed to the polls to vote for a host of candidates running for multiple roles at both the national and regional levels. The most closely watched race was that for Brazil’s next president, pitting former president … Read More
Why Gender-Responsive Due Diligence in Agribusiness Value Chains Matters
DISCUSSION PIECE ShutterStock Although relatively new, the discourse around Business and Human Rights (BHR) has become increasingly relevant in recent years. This is especially true due to the increasing amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into African countries, as well as the continued march of globalization. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNTAD) World Investment Report … Read More
Resumen “Taller Big Data y análisis de pobreza para el Desarrollo Sostenible”
Presentación Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), con el apoyo y patrocinio de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID ) a través del Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en Santa Cruz, Bolivia, (CFSCZ), desarrollo el taller en línea “Introducción Big Data y análisis de pobreza para el Desarrollo Sostenible” . Esta iniciativa se baso en los resultados de … Read More
Experiencia de Edgar Pacheco en el Taller Big Data y análisis de pobreza para el desarrollo sostenible
DATA LITERACY SERIES (Text in Spanish / English) Entrevistador: Mario Cajiao Project Officer DPA Entrevistado: Edgar Pacheco Manager de Networking y Recaudación de Fondos Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN Bolivia) En esta nueva “Serie de Alfabetismo de Datos” entrevistamos a participantes que han tomado nuestros cursos en línea. La serie continuara con la entrevista al participante del taller 2 Big Data … Read More
LWL #40 Engineering the Future? AI Laboratories Around the World
LINKS WE LIKE #40 It seems that we are witnessing significant progress in the development of AI systems and technologies almost daily. Behind the scenes, there are many dedicated organizations, laboratories, and research centers that are working arduously towards finding solutions to pressing issues. There are the well-known big tech giants, whose labs include Microsoft AI Lab, Google AI, OpenAI, … Read More
Data-Driven Hope: The August 4th Tragedy in Beirut
DISCUSSION PIECE Pexels It was a calm Tuesday afternoon, my fiance and I had just come back from work and put on our favorite TV show. We were sitting at our dining table, and I noticed it shook. “Please stop shaking your leg!” I said to my fiance, and he replied, “It’s not me, I think it’s an earthqu—” and … Read More
Habeas Data and Personal Data Protection in Latin America
DISCUSSION PIECE ShutterStock “According to recent estimates, in 2022, 2.5 quintillion data are generated daily, and at least 1200 petabytes are saved and exchanged through digital media.” Wilse, 2022 Our daily lives are increasingly influenced by digital data. Its value and potential are widely acknowledged in a variety of industries, due to the enormous benefits they generate every day. Against … Read More
LWL #39 The Data Police: How AI and Big Data are Reshaping Crime Prevention
LINKS WE LIKE #39 Imagine being able to detect crime hotspots in your city, use facial recognition software to match camera footage from a robbery with a database of images, or even predict the likelihood of a crime (including time and location) before it occurs. While this might sound like science fiction (Minority Report, which came out 20 years ago, … Read More
LWL #38 Algorithmic Justice: The Next Civil Rights Frontier?
LINKS WE LIKE #38 “The first duty of society is justice” – Wendell Phillips When you think of “civil rights”, many things probably come to mind. Generations-long struggles for racial or gender equality and equal protection for other disenfranchised communities are most commonly associated with the phrase. What you do not think of, most likely, are algorithms. In fact, unless … Read More