Apply Now for the Africa Engage 2024 Hackathon to Create a Digital Human Rights Solution!!
Africa Engage 2024 invites African developers, activists, and the public to participate in a groundbreaking 2-day virtual hackathon, hosted in collaboration with Magamba Networks, Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD), CIVICUS Alliance, and CHARM Africa. The event seeks to design a digital solution that increases access to African human rights tools and mechanisms.
Key Focus Areas:
- African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights
- Maputo Protocol
- African Youth Charter
- Kampala Convention
- African Union Institutions
- Local Human Rights Context
Hackathon Goals: Participants will design a digital solution that enables users to easily access and interact with key African human rights instruments, such as the African Charter and Kampala Convention. The solution should also enhance connectivity with regional organs, civil society organizations, and human rights defenders.
Challenge Requirements:
- Accessibility: The solution must work both online and offline.
- Connectivity: It should link users to regional bodies including the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Civil Society organisations, and human rights defenders.
- User Interface: Create a user-friendly platform for accessing human rights tools.
- Reporting: Enable users to report human rights violations and track progress.
- Innovation: The solution must encourage creative engagement with human rights resources.
Solution Features:
- Online and Offline Use: Ensure functionality without internet access.
- User-Friendly: Make it accessible across devices and platforms, with support for multiple languages.
- Seamless Experience: Ensure smooth interaction with human rights instruments for all age groups.
Prizes and Benefits:
- Grand Prize: A significant cash award for the winning team.
- Mentorship: Ongoing support and membership for the winning team.
Who Should Apply: Individuals and teams from diverse fields are encouraged to apply, including:
- Developers and engineers
- Designers and creatives
- Activists and advocates
- Researchers and academics
- Storytellers and communicators
Application Deadline: October 11, 2024
