Youth using mobile technology to express herself online in Katutura, Namibia. Photo: MISA Regional Secretariat images, 2014. A s the world becomes more connected through social media and online platforms, we are seeing an increasing need to ensure people can safely claim their right to express themsleves online. MISA works with partners in the region and across the continent to raise awareness about the need for the right to free expression to be recognised both online and offline. We strive to make the Internet accessible, affordable and available to southern Africans and to help make it a safe platform for diverse views and free expression, where human rights are respected just as they should be in the offline media evironment. 32 FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ONLINE 33