Clarisse Sih
Digital Communications Coordinator
Clarisse is a graduate of the University of London, a multilingual digital communications coordinator (English, French and Spanish) and an award winning reporter. Prior to working with Forus, she worked as a backpack multimedia reporter for over a decade and was also a news anchor and sports desk supervisor at Cameroon's national radio and television, covering several international events across the world. Her documentary exposing sexual harassment at the Cameroon Karate federation fetched her an AIPS young reporter of the year award and she is passionate about fighting for all rights. She also has expertise in crisis communications and brand management.
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2026-08-10
Position, Story, Pitch: How Civil Society Platforms Can Strengthen Their Voice and Visibility
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2026-08-31
System Update - Épisode 11: Quand l’accès façonne les inégalités Dans de nombreux contextes, les fractures numériques constituent un phénomène mondial récurrent : elles reflètent et renforcent des inégalités sociales, économiques et géographiques déjà existantes. Au Sénégal, l’accès inégal à Internet continue de déterminer qui peut participer, qui peut se faire entendre et qui est laissé de côté, en particulier entre les zones urbaines et rurales. Garantir un accès significatif exige des services abordables, des politiques inclusives et un engagement actif de la société civile pour assurer la redevabilité des systèmes. Dans cet épisode, nous nous entretenons avec Malick Ndome, conseiller principal en politiques publiques et membre du conseil d’administration de CONGAD, la plateforme nationale des ONG au Sénégal. Ensemble, nous explorons le rôle de la société civile dans la promotion des droits numériques, la réduction des inégalités et la construction d’un paysage de gouvernance de l’Internet plus inclusif. System Update ou « Mise à jour du système » est produit par Forus dans le cadre de CADE – les Alliances de la société civile pour le renforcement des capacités numériques – un projet cofinancé par l’Union européenne. L’objectif de CADE est de soutenir le renforcement des capacités numériques des organisations de la société civile afin de favoriser un plaidoyer efficace dans les processus de gouvernance de l’internet multilatéraux et multipartites. Ce podcast a été cofinancé par l’Union européenne. Son contenu relève de la seule responsabilité de Forus et ne reflète pas nécessairement les opinions de l’Union européenne. EN In many contexts, digital divides are a recurring global pattern: they reflect and reinforce existing social, economic and geographic inequalities. In Senegal, unequal access to the internet continues to shape who can participate, who can be heard and who is left behind, particularly between urban and rural communities. Ensuring meaningful access demands affordable services, inclusive policies and active civil society engagement to hold systems accountable. In this episode, we speak with Malick Ndome, Senior Public Policy Advisor and Board Member at CONGAD, Senegal’s national NGO platform. Together, we explore the role of civil society in advancing digital rights, addressing inequalities, and shaping a more inclusive internet governance landscape. "System Update", is produced by Forus as part of CADE - the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment - a project co-funded by the European Union. CADE’s objective is to support the capacity of civil society organisations for effective advocacy in multilateral and multistakeholder internet governance processes. This podcast was co-funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Forus and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
2026-08-24
System Update - Episode 8: When we fight against platforms controlling the narrative Social media platforms have become central to public discourse: shaping what we see, what we say and ultimately, what we believe. Yet behind this influence lies a system that is often opaque, where content can be restricted, amplified or removed without clear accountability. These dynamics raise urgent questions about who controls online narratives and how. Platform governance, the rules and systems that shape visibility and operations online - from algorithmic amplification to content moderation - can deepen inequalities, restrict freedom of expression, and weaken democratic participation, particularly in contexts where oversight is limited or inconsistent. In this episode, we speak with Nenden Sekar Arum, Executive Director of the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet). Together, we explore how platforms shape socio-political discourse, the risks of arbitrary content moderation and what it will take to ensure transparency, accountability, and the protection of free speech in the digital age. "System Update", is produced by Forus as part of CADE - the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment - a project co-funded by the European Union. CADE’s objective is to support the capacity of civil society organisations for effective advocacy in multilateral and multistakeholder internet governance processes. https://cadeproject.org/ https://www.forus-international.org/en/campaign/let-s-talk-digital https://safenet.or.id/ This podcast was co-funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Forus and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
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