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  Calendário  [Software Freedom Day](https://digitalfreedoms.org/pt/software-freedom-day/archive)   Data   20.09.2025 10:00 - 21.09.2025     Local    [ Lagos State ](#dp-location-1419)

##  Descrição

 Software Freedom Day 2025: Advancing AI, Digital Rights and Inclusion through Free and Open Source Software

This session, organized as part of Software Freedom Day (SFD) 2025, celebrates the transformative potential of free and open-source software (FOSS) , Digital rights and rights-respecting AI to empower communities in Africa, the Middle East, and Global Majority locations. By integrating SFD’s mission to promote software freedom with the development and ethical deployment of AI, this hybrid event will showcase how open-source technologies and inclusive AI governance can bridge digital divides, uphold human rights, and advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The session will feature interactive discussions, and live demonstrations, and collaborative workshops to highlight practical, community-driven solutions that prioritize accessibility, equity, and innovation.

Objectives: Promote Software Freedom and AI Ethics, Showcase Regional Innovations, Foster Multistakeholder Collaboration, Build Capacity for Sustainable Impact and attract Partnerships.

Expected Outcomes: Increased Awareness, Community Empowerment, Policy Recommendations, and Global Network Expansion

##  Informações de Local

###  [ Lagos State ](https://digitalfreedoms.org/pt/component/dpcalendar/location/1419#year=2025&month=09&day=20)

  Estado  Lagos State    País Nigéria