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Last year, we actively engaged in the WSIS+20 review process. Among the many civil society contributions, one article highlighted the importance of diverse voices.
Treating non-state actor input as an add-on is not enough. We need more inclusive and accountable multilateral governance.
#WSIS
At #WSIS20, IGF Dynamic Coalitions showed why bottom-up, multistakeholder work still matters: from accessibility and children’s rights to digital health, security, and emerging tech, DCs are ready to implement WSIS+20 and the Global Digital Compact. www.patreon.com/posts/wsis-2... #WSIS #IGF
A 2025 highlight 📍
#IFLA at #WSIS+20, reaffirming a #Library Powered, people-centred internet.
▶️ Voices from around the world reflect on 20 years of #WSIS & the future of inclusive, development-focused internet governance tr.ee/sK50qO
RE: techpolicy.social/@internetsociety/1158558...
This is a great discussion around #InternetGovernance, the #UN, the recent #WSIS +20 review, the importance of #InternetAccess, and in general about what's at stake for the future of the #Internet if we don't get this right... if […]
🇨🇭 congratulates delegations, stakeholders & co-facilitators for their constructive spirit throughout this WSIS+20 process.
Today's consensus represents a key step for all, preserving #WSIS foundations while recognizing changes that have reshaped the digital landscape since 2005.
UNGA #WSIS+20 High Level Meeting: with so many Member States distancing themselves from various aspects of the WSIS+20 resolution, this is going to spill over into other processes like ITU Council WG on WSIS&SDGs, ITU Council, ITU Plenipotentiary & the CSTD meeting that drafts ECOSOC res on #WSIS.
Cover of Media Development issue 4/2025 with a human hand shaking a robot hand in front of a globe with data mapping on it. Links to article about the issue.
To deliver on the #WSIS promise of just, inclusive digital societies, communication rights must be foundational not a footnote to governance. More in Media Development 4/2025 ➡️ bit.ly/MediaDevelop...
#CommunicationRights #DigitalJustice
@article19.bsky.social @educyber.bsky.social @itu.int
🌐🎥 Featuring Michuki Mwangi & Carol Roach, this video shows how the #IGF and #WSIS frameworks deliver real impact — from expanding Internet access in Africa to shaping inclusive digital policy.
🤝 Ahead of #WSIS20, Member State & stakeholder support is key to sustaining this global progress.
Great to join the United Nations Foundation & @microsoft.com at #PPF2025 for breakfast on future of #multistakeholderism🤝
@itu.int embodies this, uniting govs, industry, academia & civil society since 1st private sector member joined in 1871. 20y long #WSIS is key example of inclusive #digital coop
🌐 Building Momentum: Digital Justice Advocacy Post- #WSIS +20. Join us on 6 Nov to shape future joint action! Learn more & register: bit.ly/DigitalJusti...
📅 6 Nov | 13–14:00 UTC+00:00
With @cpu-ph.bsky.social
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⛏️🌐Extraction powers digital today, capturing data, attention, water, economies, rights – and monetizing them. We need just tech governance to move from extractivism to equitable digital.
More in the latest #waccComment: bit.ly/Comment-20Oc...
#DigitalJustice #WSIS
The Global Digital Rights Coalition for #WSIS published a joint submission on the #WSIS20 review process outcome document.
We make practical recommendations to lock in the progress made, strengthen commitments to human rights, gender, financing and capacity building.
www.apc.org/en/pubs/glob...
Following up on the dispatches from the WSIS high level event in July, Susan Sreemala caught up with Nandini Chami for a substantive debrief on #WSIS, the #GDC, and the future of #digitaljustice on the international stage.
Read Now: botpopuli.net/claiming-the...
Afiche de un seminario web titulado “A 20 años de la Cumbre Mundial de la Sociedad de la Información: ¿Qué retos enfrentan los pueblos ante el panorama actual digital?”. El evento es gratuito y se realizará el 28 de agosto de 2025. Se indican diferentes horarios según zona geográfica (GMT-6 a GMT-3). Participan Valeria Betancourt (APC), Carlos Baca (Redes AC y Rhizomática), y Paloma Lara Castro (Derechos Digitales). Modera Sally Burch (ALAI). En la parte inferior aparece el logo de "Internet Ciudadana". El fondo del afiche es verde con un diseño gráfico de circuitos electrónicos.
A 20 años de la CMSI: ¿Qué retos enfrentan los pueblos ante el actual panorama digital?"
Webinario sobre gobernanza de internet y #CMSI #WSIS #WSIS20, con @valeriabet.bsky.social @derechosdigitales.org y más:
tube.undernet.uy/w/qapkEQvvUW...
H.E. Ambassador Ekitela Lokaale, Permanent Representative of Kenya to the UN in New York and Co-Facilitator of the WSIS+20 Process, shares why the IGF is such a unique platform:
“In terms of representation of opinions, thoughts, and ideas—you couldn’t find a better place.” ✨
#WSIS #IGF
Cover of Media Development featuring a futuristic robot person and the words "Artificial intelligence: Friend or Foe?"
How AI can serve humanity responsibly? The latest issue of WACC's Media Development journal takes a communication rights look at the digital technology that is re-shaping our world ➡️ bit.ly/MediaDevelop...
#DigitalJustice #ResponsibleAI #WSIS @unesco.bsky.social @wsis20sec.bsky.social
In this article,Sally Burch traces the WSIS process through decades of social movement history, revealing its enduring significance for civil society’s struggle for digital justice.
#WSIS #DigitalJustice #CivilSociety #InternetGovernance #CommunicationRights #GlobalSouth #TechJustice
The MAG Working Group on IGF Strengthening and Strategy is hosting a series of four webinars this August to explore Non-Papers released as part of the WSIS+20 review process.
📺 Catch up on the first webinar from last week: youtube.com/watch?v=vT7L...
#digitalgovernance #WSIS
Sally Burch reflects on the WSIS process, situating it within decades of social movement history and underscoring its enduring importance for civil society’s fight for digital justice.
#WSIS #DigitalJustice #CivilSociety #TechForGood #InternetGovernance #CommunicationRights
Intersectionality. Civil society. Youth. 3 action areas for a more inclusive & multistakeholder @wsis20sec.bsky.social Process.
➡️ WACC #WSIS +20 delegate Laine McCrory reflects: bit.ly/WSIS20-NA-sc...
#FromConnectivity2Community #DigitalJustice @torontomet.bsky.social @yorkuniversity.bsky.social
“Digital justice is not just about infrastructure–it’s about power, access & dignity. Until these are in the hands of the people #DigitalJustice is just rhetoric.”
➡️ More on #WSIS +20 by Xian Guevarra @cpu-ph.bsky.social: bit.ly/WSIS20-CPU
#FromConnectivity2Community @wsis20sec.bsky.social
🤝 CyberPeace Institute joins the Global Digital Rights Coalition for #WSIS
As an active voice in the #WSIS20 process, we’re proud to be part of this diverse coalition advocating for a rights-based, inclusive, and people-centered digital future.
🔗 Learn more: www.gp-digital.org/global-digit...
Ekitela Lokaale from Kenya looks at Philip Lee who is speaking to him. Both are standing in a hallway in front of an information booth with colourful posters
WACC GS Philip Lee in conversation with HE Am. Ekitela Lokaale (Kenya), Co-Facilitator of #WSIS +20. They were in agreement on the ongoing relevance of the WSIS process & its human rights framework.
#FromConnectivity2Community #DigitalJustice #CommunicationForAll
@wsis20sec.bsky.social @itu.int
💰Digital justice has a price tag. Advancing digital rights, connecting billions, democratizing data all costs money. But there is a huge global funding gap. How can the just digital vision become reality?
bit.ly/Comment-15Ju...
#FromConnectivity2Community #WSIS @wsis20sec.bsky.social @itu.int
11,000+ participants
169 countries
200+ bilats
25 speeches &panels
4 hours of sleep/night
At #AIforGood & #WSIS, we moved from principles to action on AI governance, digital inclusion & infrastructure.
Let’s keep the momentum going.
@itu.int @itusecgen.bsky.social
“L’#IA ne peut pas être un club de quelques-uns, mais doit bénéficier à tous, et en particulier aux pays en développement qui doivent avoir une véritable voix dans la gouvernance mondiale de l’IA." - @antonioguterres
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A world where communication ecosystems serve people not profit or power? Then communication must be seen as a human right, core to governance discussions, WACC GS Philip Lee told #WSIS +20.
More: bit.ly/WSIS20-Leade...
#FromConnectivity2Community #DigitalJustice @wsis20sec.bsky.social @itu.int
Honored to represent @gdinclusion.bsky.social at @wsis20sec.bsky.social in Geneva, hosted by the @itu.int.
Today, I’ll speak on a panel: How can we harness digital public goods for a more inclusive, sustainable digital future beyond 2025?
Join us in person or online!
#DigitalInclusion #WSIS
