On Community Networks & Justice

Julian Casasbuenas G. shares how community networks in rural Colombia are reclaiming the internet as a commons—not a commodity. Rooted in collective ownership, these networks promote local autonomy, equitable access, and sustainable digital inclusion.

Julian Casasbuenas, GDJF

On Data Justice & Food Sovereignty

Sofía Monsalve Suárez calls for data governance grounded in justice and food sovereignty. She highlights how corporate data extraction from small-scale food producers threatens not only traditional knowledge and livelihoods but also the ecological and cultural foundations of our food systems. Digital technologies must serve the most marginalized—not deepen exploitation.

Sofía Monsalve Suárez, GDJF

On Digital Rights for All

Izak Minnaar stresses that human rights must extend online—covering access to work, education, and information. Without anchoring digital systems in human rights principles, the internet risks becoming a lawless and unjust space. He calls for urgent action to align digital governance with fundamental freedoms.

Izak Minnaar, GDJF

On Technofascism

alal Abukhater speaks out on the digital siege of Gaza and the urgent need to recognize internet access as a human right. As connectivity in Gaza remains devastated after nearly two years of war, he calls for international action to rebuild Palestine’s telecommunications infrastructure as a public good—resilient, independent, and accessible to all. Digital access must never be used as a weapon of war.

Jalal Abukhater, GDJF