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Convened by the United Nations Secretary-General, the IGF is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates discussions on digital public policy. #IGF2025
This weekend, 200+ parliamentarians from 65 countries came together in Kuala Lumpur for the conference on The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI.

The IGF spoke on why the multistakeholder approach is essential for AI governance.

Read more here: bit.ly/3MaEM3i
December 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🎥 New IGF Interview with 'Gbenga Sesan from
Paradigm Initiative!

From achievements to future goals, 'Gbenga offers valuable insights — and a message for others looking to collaborate within the IGF ecosystem. 🚀

#TheInternetWeWant
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🌐 The UN OICT has launched the Digital Accessibility Awareness Campaign — strengthening accessible digital practices across the UN: unite.un.org/en/news/digi...

With 1 in 6 people globally living with a disability, accessibility matters.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEv4...
Digital Inclusion Awareness Campaign – Powering Access, Inspiring Action
YouTube video by United Nations OICT
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Proud moment to see our colleague Anja Gengo highlighted in the UN OICT #WomenInTech campaign! 🌐

Her leadership strengthens 177+ local IGFs and supports inclusive digital governance worldwide.
Empowering women in tech is key to closing the global gender digital divide.
unite.un.org/en/WomenInTe...
Anja Gengo | Office of Information and Communications Technology
Why did you decide on a career at the UN? I chose a career at the UN because it represents the highest values humanity can aspire to. I see digital technologies as a uniquely transformative force
unite.un.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Today, the IGF Secretariat convened a hybrid meeting led by Ambassador Suela Janina of Albania, Co-Facilitator of the WSIS+20 Review, to discuss the first revision of the Zero Draft (Rev1). The session brought together 14 UN entities to provide initial reflections and inputs.
November 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The IGF Policy Network on AI has released its 2025 Policy Brief Report, outlining priority issues and policy insights for inclusive and trusted AI governance.

Read the report 👉 intgovforum.org/en/content/i...
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📢 Join us for the IGF Intersessional Work Outputs 2025 Publication Ceremony!

🌐 The event will spotlight key findings, collaborative outcomes, and next steps to strengthen global digital cooperation in the lead-up to the WSIS+20 Review and beyond.

📅 December 1
🕒 14:00 UTC
💻 Register: bit.ly/4oFePai
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🌐🎥 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.
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📢 Stakeholder registration for the #WSIS20 High-level Meeting has been extended!

🗓️ New deadline: 21 Nov 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST)

Join the global review of 20 years of digital cooperation ahead of the UNGA meeting on 16–17 Dec 2025.

🔗 Register: publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20/GA%20...
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The #LACIGF2025 Parliamentary Track took place on 3-4 Nov in Córdoba, Argentina, bringing together 15+ legislators from across Latin America & a EU MEP to discuss #AI, #DataGovernance & #Cybersecurity for an inclusive digital future.

Summary soon available here: bit.ly/4qEMdzo
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌍 Yesterday, the 4th & final #YouthIGF Track of the 2025 cycle took place at #LACIGF2025 in Córdoba, Argentina!

Young leaders discussed social media governance & age assurance, reaffirming that youth are co-architects of digital policy — not just future voices.
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
🎯 Save the Date!
📍 3–4 Nov 2025 | Córdoba, Argentina & Online

Join the Regional Parliamentary Track at #LACIGF2025 — where legislators, technologists & civil society shape the region’s digital future.

🌐 Learn more & follow updates: www.intgovforum.org/en/content/p...
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
📣WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting – Registration and Call for Side Events Now Open!

📍Where: UN HQ in New York
📅When: 16–17 December 2025, with side events beginning on 15 December.

Registration: bit.ly/42PiBFs

Call for Side Events:
Submit your proposal by 31 October: bit.ly/47iEgap
October 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🌐 IGF Monthly Newsletter – October 2025

Your monthly update on IGF news, activities, and upcoming events is here!📬

📥 Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/3J5Q6wt

Subscribe here: bit.ly/470dsNc
October 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Join us on Thursday, 23 October at 13:00 UTC for the next PNAI meeting!

Participants are invited to review the draft in advance and share written feedback directly in Google Docs until Sunday, 26 October.

Register: bit.ly/4o09mKV
Draft PNAI Policy Brief report: bit.ly/47aY9Bv
October 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🌐 Join the next Policy Network on Internet Fragmentation (PNIF) meeting – 16 October, 14:00–15:15 UTC!

Participants will review and provide feedback on the draft recommendations developed during the 2025 PNIF cycle.

🔗 Register: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎉 Congratulations to all participants & organizers of this year’s SEEDIG Youth School!

Held on 9 Oct, it gathered youth from 18 countries for a dynamic capacity-building experience in #InternetGovernance & #DigitalPolicy.

@giz.de RIPE NCC @internetsociety.bsky.social Internet Society Foundation
October 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
DC Webinar: Quantum Computing and How It Will Affect You

14 October | 12:00 UTC

Register here: bit.ly/48Y2Ak9

Join experts from across the IGF community as they explore how quantum technologies could transform our societies and what actions are needed to prepare for “Quantum Day.”
October 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🌐 All written inputs to the Zero Draft for the WSIS+20 Review by the UN General Assembly are now available!

publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20/zerod...

#WSIS20 #DigitalCooperation #UNGA #Multistakeholder #ICT4D #InternetGovernance
October 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🌐 Calling Parliamentarians and Digital Policy Stakeholders!
Join us online on 11 October for the 2nd Parliamentary Track at the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2025!

📅 Date: 11 October 2025
💻 Format: Online
🔗 Register here: intgovforum.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Join us for SEEDIG 10! Guided by the theme “A Decade of Dialogue and Cooperation: What’s Next?”, SEEDIG will bring together regional voices to reflect on ten years of collaboration and explore the future of digital governance in South Eastern Europe!

Register: seedig.net/seedig-10/
October 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
On 3–4 November 2025, the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗲 willl be hosted in the city of Córdoba, Argentina.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲: bit.ly/4o6kTbp

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗚𝗙 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: bit.ly/46A07ed
October 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📢 Join the next meeting of the IGF Policy Network on Internet Fragmentation!

Date: Tuesday, 30 September
Time: 14:00–15:15 UTC
Visit the PNIF page to register: bit.ly/3IhDLVF
September 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Vint Cerf, ‘Father of the Internet’, and Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Vice-Chair of the GIZ Management Board, share why protecting an open Internet and fostering inclusive, just digital governance are essential for sustainable development and global cooperation.

Read the full article here: bit.ly/4pAYIvi
September 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🎥 Watch Internet pioneer Vint Cerf as he reflects on the Internet’s role as a public good—and the importance of the IGF in keeping it that way.

#internet #vintcerf #digitalgovernance
September 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM