Defending Indigenous Rights with Data, with Emily Jacobi of Digital Democracy
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Get ready to meet Emily Jacobi, co-founder of Digital Democracy, a non-profit on a mission to harness the transformative power of technology for marginalized communities. Join us as we delve into their remarkable work, from empowering local partners in Haiti to Peru to track cultural and geographical data. This data, in turn, becomes compelling legal testimony against corporate practices causing harm.
Uncover essential lessons in co-design and accompaniment, the profound impact of mapping one's political and cultural presence, and the extraordinary potential of data sovereignty. It's a conversation that will leave you inspired and enlightened.
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