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James is a freelance male journalist who has been a victim of cyberbullying while at work. He writes about everything from politics to entertainment. James has faced harassment and abuse from online trolls. This has been mainly from those who disagree with his reporting. He shares his experience. I first…

It was a phone call from her brother in-law that alerted Perina, a journalist and TV producer, of what was going on with her on Facebook. Her photo had been posted in a Facebook group by an unknown person, and everyone was now hurling insults and mockery on her appearance…

Cyber harassment is having a significant impact on the practice of journalism and activism, both online and offline. The rise of social media platforms and digital communication channels has led to an increase in incidents of online abuse and harassment, which can have a chilling effect on the ability of…

By Neema Mujesia In journalism, technology has always been a transformative force. Major technological innovations, such as the production of mobile, immersive, and data stories, have restructured work processes and reshaped journalistic outputs.  While technological advancements are seamlessly integrated into the news production process, tensions arise due to various concerns about…

Click here for full post. A new unit of the VOTE: Women programme has officially launched in Uganda and Tanzania, marking the next step in Pollicy’s mission to empower women in civic leadership. The launch of the new cohort was attended by participants in Kampala and Dar es Salaam and…