COVID-19 Charter Of Recommendations on Gig Work
Tandem Research and the Centre for Internet and Society organised a webinar on 9 April 2020, with unions representing gig workers and researchers studying labour rights and gig work, to uncover the experiences of gig workers during the lockdown. Based on the discussion, the participants of the webinar have drafted a set of recommendations for government agencies and platform companies to safeguard workers’ well being. Here are excerpts from this charter of recommendation shared with multiple central and state government agencies and platforms companies.
Accessibility
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Groundbreaking disability rights activist Javed Abidi dies at 53
March 06, 2018
The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) expresses profound regret at the demise of Mr. Javed Abidi, a groundbreaking disability rights activist.
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Comments on Guidelines for Indian Government Websites
November 26, 2017
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Comments on Mobile Accessibility Guidelines
January 03, 2018
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Why GST Is A Step Backward For The Disabled
July 03, 2017
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GST - A Barrier to Human Rights for Persons with Disabilities
June 24, 2017
Openness
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Gurshabad Grover nominated to join advisory group on open source software for ISO/IEC JTC 1
November 02, 2019
Gurshabad Grover has been nominated through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to be a member of the Advisory Group AG) on Open Source Software for ISO/IEC JTC 1.
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React India 2019
October 14, 2019
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DevFest'19
October 14, 2019
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FOSSCON India 2019
September 25, 2019
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India’s top science institution is trying hard to fix its “manel” problem
August 19, 2019
Telecom
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Unlock = Open, not Choked!
June 15, 2020
Don't let a virus stall initiatives and weaken the economy.
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Kick-start the economy with cash flow
May 24, 2020
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High priced restrictive entry, distorted regulations make India's telecom sector unattractive
May 20, 2020
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Short on Spectrum: Need for an enabling policy and regulatory environment
May 20, 2020
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What BharatNet can learn from the rural-roads scheme: involve states, local bodies, private sector
May 20, 2020
Access to Knowledge (A2K)
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Wikiorientation at Dr.GR Damodaran College of Science
January 07, 2020
An orientation session on Wikimedia projects was held on 6-7 December 2019 at Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science. This talk was part of the “Hour of Code” event, which is an International event celebrated across the globe to encourage students to develop their knowledge on Computer Science. This event was supported by Open Knowledge movements like Wikimedia, Mozilla, etc.which would help students to share their knowledge in the form of volunteerships and contributions. The highlights of gender gap research and women based projects such as Women in Red were covered as part of a focussed group discussion.
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Project Tiger 2.0
November 24, 2019
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Project Tiger 2.0
November 24, 2019
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Project Tiger 2.0
November 24, 2019
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Project Tiger 2.0
November 22, 2019
Internet Governance
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Towards Algorithmic Transparency
July 06, 2020
This policy brief examines the issue of transparency as a key ethical component in the development, deployment, and use of Artificial Intelligence.
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Response to the ‘Call for Comments’ on The Santa Clara Principles on Transparency and Accountability
July 01, 2020
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Remove misinformation, but be transparent please!
June 29, 2020
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Donald Trump is attacking the social media giants; here’s what India should do differently
June 25, 2020
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Cryptocurrencies in India get a second wind
June 19, 2020
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Brindaalakshmi.K - Gendering of Development Data in India: Beyond the Binary
June 29, 2020
This report by Brindaalakshmi.K seeks to understand the gendering of development data in India: collection of data and issuance of government (foundational and functional) identity documents to persons identifying outside the cis/binary genders of female and male, and the data misrepresentations, barriers to accessing public and private services, and informational exclusions that still remain. Sumandro Chattapadhyay edited the report and Puthiya Purayil Sneha offered additional editorial support. This work was undertaken as part of the Big Data for Development network supported by International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada.
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'I feel the pain of having nowhere to go': A Manipuri Trans Woman Recounts Her Ongoing Lockdown Ordeal
June 22, 2020
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DWRU, BBGS & MKU - The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Invisible Workers of the Household Economy
June 16, 2020
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Ethics and Human Rights Guidelines for Big Data for Development Research
May 19, 2020
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A Compilation of Research on the Gig Economy
May 15, 2020
