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Mozilla Festival proposals for 2017
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Defiance in the Digital Age #693

Open mozfest-bot opened 7 years ago

mozfest-bot commented 7 years ago

[ UUID ] 8e09f129-afdf-4b27-821a-0152960e5332

[ Session Name ] Defiance in the Digital Age [ Primary Space ] Digital Inclusion [ Secondary Space ] Youth Zone

[ Submitter's Name ] Esra'a Al Shafei [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] Majal.org

What will happen in your session?

This session will explore creative approaches to social justice advocacy under oppressive societies in unique cultural contexts, and the role of digital platforms in forging these efforts. Repressive sociopolitical climates present both obstacles and opportunities for progressive discourse, requiring novel ways of circumventing censorship and preserving anonymity while expressing dissent through subversive, often artistic, means.

What is the goal or outcome of your session?

To encourage the exploration of and experimentation with various tactics for dissent; anything from using music to bypass surveillance and censorship to building safe, interactive spaces for queer youth to express themselves and forge their identities.

If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.

Projector, laptop, internet connection.

Time needed

60 mins

kenyatta1 commented 7 years ago

This proposal has progressed to our next phase of deliberation! We will be following up shortly.

kenyatta1 commented 7 years ago

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kenyatta1 commented 7 years ago

Congratulations! We are very happy to announce that we have accepted your session at the festival this year! We will be in touch with additional information in the coming weeks.