Oxfam announces ReCIPE Project targeting digital rights in 10 countries, co-funded by the European Union

Oxfam has today announced the ‘Recentering the Civic Internet through Partner Engagement (ReCIPE) project’, a digital rights initiative co-funded by the European Union and valued at €3.5 million across 10 countries.

 

The three-year project (2024–2027) aims to leverage digital technologies to amplify the voices of people worldwide and ensure their interests are represented in the digital sphere. ReCIPE will be led and co-funded by Oxfam Ireland.

The project will be implemented with partners in:

  • Senegal
  • Cambodia
  • Somalia
  • Vietnam
  • Tunisia
  • Kenya
  • Uganda
  • Occupied Palestinian Territory
  • El Salvador
  • Bolivia

The combined populations of these countries is approximately 282 million, with 127 million active internet users. There is a particular focus on women and girls having access and digital literacy to participate in political life and social life. Transparency, diversity and representation are critical elements of ReCIPE.

ReCIPE hopes to cultivate a rights-respecting digital ecosystem that is values-based, human-centric and safe for all. The last number of years has shown that digital technologies can be used in ways that curtail rights and deepen inequality.

The urgency of protecting and promoting human rights in the digital age cannot be overlooked.

The project targets civil society organisations and civic activists who represent vulnerable communities to improve their digital literacy and safety. ReCIPE will also boost partners’ capacity for influence in decision-making spaces on digital governance, and ability to cooperate with other stakeholders on digital rights threats and opportunities. It also targets tech companies and government authorities to foster digital laws and policies based on human rights.

In an era where the internet and digital tools have become both integral to daily life and politically turbulent, the ReCIPE Project will work to reach millions of internet users. This will ensure that these technologies serve the public good and that the voices of all citizens are heard in the digital space. 

“The ReCIPE Project at its core is about giving power back to people when it comes to their daily lives and interacting in the technological world. Safeguarding a digital ecosystem where everyone can be welcome and safe is vital in the current climate. The gross inequalities Oxfam fights against are clearly reflected and often amplified in today’s online spaces so it’s a natural progression for us to move to address them.”

Daniel Pasquini
Oxfam Ireland’s Global Manager for Digital Programmes

Through this initiative, Oxfam hopes to influence and shape policies and legal frameworks that govern digital interactions, ensuring that these spheres are accessible, equitable and reflect the needs of all,” he added.

The project adds to Oxfam’s larger objective of encouraging inclusive and accountable governance systems that safeguard the rights of vulnerable people in a digital age.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Clare Cronin, Head of Communications – Oxfam Ireland
clare.cronin@oxfam.org
 +353 87 195 2551

 Kate Brayden, Media Officer – Oxfam Ireland
kate.brayden@oxfam.org 
 +353 87 749 7447