What are the responsibilities and job description for the 🚀 Join our Fellowship Programme position at Hopes & Actions Foundation?
Hopes & Actions Foundation is a women-led digital policy organization dedicated to promoting and defending digital rights in Sudan. Our mission is to unite with activists, a network of civil society organizations, professional groups, communities, and social movements to find a just and sustainable world in this technologically fast-paced development era. We envision a digital society that values and upholds all digital rights. We specifically strive to ensure that women’s and marginalized voices are heard, respected, and protected in the digital realm, fostering a more equitable and inclusive digital environment for social justice. Our organization emerged from a critical juncture in Sudan’s history.
During the 2018-2019 revolution in Sudan, women activists were targeted online to deter them from taking a political stance that could influence public opinion. In particular, young women activists from marginalized ethnic groups, feminists who challenge culturally approved standards of appearance, women who speak about gender-based violence, and women in the public sphere, particularly journalists, are more vulnerable to OGBV. Intra-party harassment online is also documented in Sudan, where men from their own party frequently targeted women politicians both offline and online. In our previous research on the impact of OGBV on women’s political participation, participants cited online bullying, sexual harassment, blackmail, and threats as factors that restricted their engagement and led some individuals to eventually withdraw from their online activities entirely, as the impacts of OGBV extended into their offline lives. The outbreak of this war, however, has once again threatened women’s rights and their freedom of expression online. OGBV of a sexualized nature has been documented against journalists and civil society activists. Women peace advocates are also being accused of their cooperation with warring parties; these accusations are accompanied by online threats, which show an increase in OGBV with the absence of accountability.
To counter OGBV in Sudan amidst the ongoing conflict, this project will develop a multi-pronged approach that fosters collective action at the community level. Through this project we aim to empower two cohorts of female leaders—including politicians, peace advocates, journalists, and women human rights defenders—with essential digital security skills and a deeper understanding of OGBV in the Sudanese context. This will enable you to navigate online spaces safely and effectively, while ensuring your freedom of expressions online. Nevertheless, we will also work to generate reliable data on OGBV by training participants to track and document cases, fostering a culture of monitoring and accountability. Participating in this program will empower you, and our organization to contribute to a vital network documenting online gender-based violence to inform future advocacy efforts towards better legal and digital landscapes.
You will gain in-depth knowledge about qualitative research methodologies in Sudan, and the technical support to document OGBV cases and write research papers about their findings. These papers will undergo editing by the Foundation’s consultants and will be published on the Foundation’s website. Additionally, content from these pieces will be shared on social media to raise awareness, increase knowledge, and advocate against the misuse of OGBV and cybercrime law to suppress women’s online voices.
Given our project timeline (June -December 2025), this year the program is open participants from all backgrounds, regardless of age. The program materials will also be delivered in Arabic. Articles will be written in Arabic and will be translated into English to ensure wider reach and accessibility. We understand the importance of inclusivity and are dedicated to prioritizing young Sudanese female Arabic researchers.
Essential Criteria
Experience: Demonstrated prior professional or voluntary experience working on issues related to gender-based violence (GBV) or women’s rights in general.
Commitment: A strong commitment to combating OGBV in Sudan and advocating for women’s rights.
Motivation: A demonstrated interest in learning about OGBV monitoring, academic writing, and contributing to data collection efforts.
Availability: Willingness and ability to participate fully in the program’s activities, including training sessions, mentorship, and research tasks.
Desirable Criteria: Background: Familiarity with the Sudanese context, particularly in relation to GBV and women’s rights issues.
Note: Please select the cohort that fits your schedule on this application. Your commitment and active participation are important.
Application deadline: 31th May, 2025. Apply early for best consideration as selections are made on a rolling basis.
Apply through the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe45DvEQmEqjUkBflFPOfjzDC7zD9yTAbq8AbGLCEQY9pVzpQ/viewform?usp=header
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To counter OGBV in Sudan amidst the ongoing conflict, this project will develop a multi-pronged approach that fosters collective action at the community level. Through this project we aim to empower two cohorts of female leaders—including politicians, peace advocates, journalists, and women human rights defenders—with essential digital security skills and a deeper understanding of OGBV in the Sudanese context. This will enable you to navigate online spaces safely and effectively, while ensuring your freedom of expressions online. Nevertheless, we will also work to generate reliable data on OGBV by training participants to track and document cases, fostering a culture of monitoring and accountability. Participating in this program will empower you, and our organization to contribute to a vital network documenting online gender-based violence to inform future advocacy efforts towards better legal and digital landscapes.
You will gain in-depth knowledge about qualitative research methodologies in Sudan, and the technical support to document OGBV cases and write research papers about their findings. These papers will undergo editing by the Foundation’s consultants and will be published on the Foundation’s website. Additionally, content from these pieces will be shared on social media to raise awareness, increase knowledge, and advocate against the misuse of OGBV and cybercrime law to suppress women’s online voices.
Given our project timeline (June -December 2025), this year the program is open participants from all backgrounds, regardless of age. The program materials will also be delivered in Arabic. Articles will be written in Arabic and will be translated into English to ensure wider reach and accessibility. We understand the importance of inclusivity and are dedicated to prioritizing young Sudanese female Arabic researchers.
Essential Criteria
Experience: Demonstrated prior professional or voluntary experience working on issues related to gender-based violence (GBV) or women’s rights in general.
Commitment: A strong commitment to combating OGBV in Sudan and advocating for women’s rights.
Motivation: A demonstrated interest in learning about OGBV monitoring, academic writing, and contributing to data collection efforts.
Availability: Willingness and ability to participate fully in the program’s activities, including training sessions, mentorship, and research tasks.
Desirable Criteria: Background: Familiarity with the Sudanese context, particularly in relation to GBV and women’s rights issues.
Note: Please select the cohort that fits your schedule on this application. Your commitment and active participation are important.
Application deadline: 31th May, 2025. Apply early for best consideration as selections are made on a rolling basis.
Apply through the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe45DvEQmEqjUkBflFPOfjzDC7zD9yTAbq8AbGLCEQY9pVzpQ/viewform?usp=header
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