Equalit.ie Inc

Published purpose

This project aims to strengthen the ability of civil society organizations, independent media, human rights defenders, and vulnerable groups to operate safely in increasingly contested digital environments ahead of the 2026 elections in Colombia and Brazil. The project would strengthen digital resilience through improved capacity of civil society actors, journalists and human rights defenders to anticipate, mitigate, and recover from cyber threats, including denial-of-service attacks, censorship pressures, and online harassment. It would support the secure use of resilient digital platforms and communications tools to ensure continuity of operations for democratic actors during high-risk electoral periods. Particular attention would be given to the needs of women, gender-diverse individuals, and other vulnerable groups, who face disproportionate levels of online abuse and technology-facilitated intimidation.