Internet Society

Preserving and caring for the Internet is our collective responsibility, and we will continue to do our part to defend it as a global resource for all. Check out our 2025 Action Plan to learn more about our priorities this coming year as we begin implementing our 2030 strategy. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gTThyYzJ

Yesterday wrapped up this year’s Internet Governance Forum! We had an amazing time speaking on panels, joining in on discussions, and connecting with stakeholders from across the globe. We couldn’t be prouder to see our global community come together in Riyadh with representation from chapters, alumni, standing groups, and our 2024 Youth Ambassadors.💙🌐 #IGF2024

We are proud to have our Youth Ambassadors and so many members of our alumni network representing us at the Internet Governance Forum this week! This year, 29 Internet Society alumni are speaking over 25 sessions. Shoutout to this amazing community of Internet champions! #IGF2024

Just one day left of this year’s Internet Governance Forum! If you haven’t already, drop by our booth and say hi.🙂 If you’re here in Riyadh, make sure you stop by the ‘Ensuring an Inclusive and Rights-Respecting Digital Future’ roundtable tomorrow—our principal of Internet technology, policy, and advocacy, Olaf Kolkman, will be speaking. #IGF2024

At this year's #IGF2024, it was excellent to see the strong presence of our Internet Society youth and alumni. We have 4 youth ambassadors here engaging with the #IGF, and 29 alumni speaking over 25 sessions across the entire event. That means that of the 92 proposals accepted for this IGF, 27% included Internet Society alumni. This is a powerful example of this excellent group of new Internet champions! Learn more about our Alumni Network: https://lnkd.in/egkrNMM7

Our president and CEO, Sally Wentworth, spoke at the “Global Access, Global Progress: Managing the Challenges of Global Digital Adoption” panel at the #InternetGovernanceForum yesterday. “What we do is really look at a community-centered approach, a bottom-up approach to connectivity that ensures that people in their local communities are empowered, are resourced, are trained, and are skilled enough to build the networks for themselves,” she said. Watch the full panel: https://lnkd.in/gv82nsfx

For many marginalized communities, the Internet is a lifeline, enabling them to connect, access resources, and have their voices heard. When the government of Manipur, India, first shut down the Internet in May 2023, violence escalated, people lost their lives, and communities were silenced. For the past month, Manipur has been shut off from the Internet again. We believe the Internet is for everyone. This giving season, consider donating to support our work to defend and advocate for the Internet: https://ow.ly/2quq50UrZYs

Shoutout to our Organization Member Advisory Council (OMAC) chair, Harald A. Summa, for stopping by the Everest Community Network in Nepal last month! In 2023, we helped build this network to connect the remote villages of Khunde and Khumjung. As a part of DE-CIX, Harald has helped operate Internet Exchange Points around the world, keeping Internet traffic fast, secure, and local. We are proud to have DE-CIX as an organization member!

For the final day of #12DaysOfORG, we want to highlight the Internet Society! The Internet Society (ISOC) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people around the world. ISOC has played a critical role in advocating for policies and practices that support the continued growth and accessibility of the Internet. Learn more about what ISOC does: https://lnkd.in/fKivtVH

Encryption is a tool that ensures privacy for all online users, including children. In our 2024 Encryption Summit panel, moderated by Sharayah Lane, MPA, we heard from online safety experts around the world. Read more about some of the session’s key takeaways ⬇️