Stanford GDPi-ICNL 2021 Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders

Are you a civic space defender interested in the impact of digital technology on your work? If so, we invite eligible civil society colleagues to apply to the Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders organized by Stanford’s Global Digital Policy Incubator (GDPi) and the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL).

The Tech Camp will take place virtually each Tuesday and Thursday from July 13 to August 5, 2021. At the Tech Camp, 25 participants from OECD-DAC eligible countries will address issues including:

• The effects of artificial intelligence on the freedoms of association, peaceful assembly, and expression (“civic space”);
• The growth of digital authoritarianism and its influence beyond state borders;
• Disinformation and threats to free expression online; and
• The rise of digital and biometric surveillance

• Table of Content
• About Stanford’s Global Digital Policy Incubator (GDPi)
• Stanford GDPi-ICNL Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders
• Aim and Benefits of Stanford GDPi-ICNL Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders
• Requirements for Stanford GDPi-ICNL Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Stanford’s Global Digital Policy Incubator (GDPi)

Stanford GDPi-ICNL Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders

Aim and Benefits of Stanford GDPi-ICNL Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders

There is no charge for participation in the Tech Camp. Participants are expected to cover their time and any incidental costs they incur in connection with their Tech Camp participation.

Requirements for Stanford GDPi-ICNL Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders Qualification

To apply to participate in the Tech Camp, please submit the following materials no later than midnight EDT on May 10, 2021.

1. A CV or biographical statement of no more than two pages;
2. A description of how you have worked to promote civic space (up to 150 words);
3. A description of current or upcoming digital laws or policies affecting civic space in your country (up to 200 words);
4. A statement of how you anticipate using knowledge gained at the Tech Camp to promote civic space in your country (up to 200 words);
5. A statement of how you intend to share the knowledge gained (up to 150 words);
   and
6. A confirmation that you are able to participate in all Tech Camp sessions, which will take place from 9:00am to 11:am US Pacific Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 13 to August 5. Please be sure to include this confirmation in your application.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Stanford GDPi-ICNL website.