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Here’s a look at everything the Internet Society chapters accomplished in the month of March 2025. The post Community Snapshot—March appeared first on Internet Society.

A quiet transformation is underway in the heart of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mycelia Foundation, a young but bold nonprofit, is tackling a persistent challenge head-on: the lack of affordable, reliable Internet access in underserved neighborhoods.  With the support of a BOLT grant from the Internet Society Foundation, Mycelia is creating lasting change for families […]

Verificação da idade online – artigo publicado pela TechPolicy.press apresenta uma panorâmica das diferentes tentativas de solução usadas pelas autoridades Sul Coreanas e põe em evidência como as “sensibilidades oriental e ocidental” são diferentes no que diz respeito à privacidade. Suíça, Suécia e EUA seguem o exemplo do UK e…

Internet access should not be weaponized or restricted during emergencies—it should be a relief, coordination, and rebuilding tool.

On Saturday 5th April 2025, at 14:30 IST (09:00 UTC) Internet Society India Mumbai Chapter (ISOC Mumbai) presents ‘Vision for Accessible Internet: Bridging the Digital Divide for the Visually Impaired‘. Part of the Internet Governance Praxis Series, this panel discussion, located in Meghalaya, India, will discuss deployment of effective strategies that improve Internet access for […]

On Thursday May 8, 2025 at 7:30pm-8:30pm EDT (11:30-00:30 UTC) the Accessibility NYC Meetup (A11yNYC) hosts a meetup ‘Championing Accessibility: Technical and Non-Technical Tips‘. In this session, Asha Sachdeva and Kai Wong from Teladoc Health‘s Accessibility team will provide practical strategies, including engineering-specific tips, to champion digital accessibility within your team or organization. The meetup […]

On Saturday March 29, 2025, BetaNYC hosts NYC School of Data 2025 at CUNY School of Law in Queens. This year’s event celebrates the 13th anniversary of the City’s transformative open data law and concludes NYC Open Data Week 2025. NYC School of Data is a community driven conference with a focus on open data, civic technology, and service design. The main stage […]

Op persoonlijke uitnodiging van SURF en het ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties (BZK) nam Ruben Brave, voorzitter van Internet Society Nederland (ISOC NL), deel aan de exclusieve Open Source LeiderschapsTop op 13 december 2024 in Naturalis, Leiden. De top bracht toonaangevende leiders samen om te bouwen aan een open, transparante en soevereine digitale toekomst […]

Peering is a fundamental part of how the Internet works. It allows networks to exchange traffic directly, reducing reliance on intermediaries. This improves performance, lowers costs, and increases network resilience. The post All About Peering: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why We Need It appeared first on Internet Society.

The 86th anniversary of the birth of Igor Mkrtumyan, one of the key figures behind the establishment of the Internet in Armenia and the management of the national domain .am, is being celebrated.  On this special occasion, he received congratulations from the “Internet Society Armenia Chapter” PO and the “Internet Society” NGO. Dear Mr. Mkrtumyan, […]

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On March 5 2025 the Internet Society Board of Trustees convened for their Meeting #187 at the ICANN82 Community Forum in Seattle. This is reprocessed from the published zoom recording, and has been edited for clarity. 02a ChAC Chair Report – Flávio Rech Wagner YOUTUBE | TRANSCRIPT EN / ES / FR | SUMMARY EN […]

Tot a punt per la 30a edició de La Nit de les Telecomunicacions i la Informàtica Dimecres 2 d’abril, l’Auditori de Barcelona acollirà la 30a edició de La Nit de les Telecomunicacions i la Informàtica (www.lanit.cat), la gran trobada del món TIC del país que aglutina professionals, empreses, administració, associacions i institucions del sector, organitzada […]

26 de marzo de 2025.  ISOC-do clausura la celebración del evento de Aceptación Universal en Rep. Dominicana, con apoyo de ICANN e Indotel, que promueve la adopción de estándares de nombres internacionales de dominios (IDN), y correos internacionales multilingües (EAI). El Prof. Osvaldo Larancuent, presidente ejecutivo de ISOC.do, estuvo a cargo de la conducción del […]

Understanding the resilience of critical Internet infrastructure can help landlocked and other countries reliant on terrestrial fibre connections.

On Tuesday March 25, 2025, NYC Mesh will hold its monthly Monthly Org Meetup. PROGRAM SN11 / VPP Update – Zach Giles Panorama Database Analysis – Dustin Freeman New Mesh Room / Automation – Dan Miller LIVESTREAM https://youtu.be/EEGaBQ8zoeY MEETUP https://www.meetup.com/nycmesh/events/306160460/ TWITTER @nycmesh #communitynetworks |  MASTODON  | BLUESKY  | INSTA The post WEBCAST – NYC Mesh […]

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On Tuesday March 25 2025, at 16:30-18:00 CET (15:30-17:00 UTC), eco – Association of the Internet Industry and ICANN – Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will jointly host ‘ICANN82 Readout – Highlights & Take-Aways from the Community Forum‘. Speakers from different constituencies of the ICANN community will provide an overview of the highlights […]

On Tuesday March 25, 2025, from 09:00-14:45 EDT (13:00-18:45 UTC) the The Free State Foundation (FSF) will convene their 17th Annual Policy Conference at the National Press Club in Washington DC. They will webcast the proceedings live on YouTube. AGENDA  (all times UTC-4) 09:00 – Welcome and Introduction Randolph May, President, Free State Foundation 09:10 […]

Internet standards need to provide clearer and rigorous guidelines to overcome middlebox modifications.

On March 21st, 2025, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and CaribCoin hosted a webinar ‘Complementary Currencies Webinar ‘Implementing A Digital Catalyst for Caribbean Prosperity‘ The Caribbean region faces severe structural financial challenges, including limited financial connectivity, high transaction costs together with low transaction speed, and dependency on foreign correspondent banks and the US dollar for […]

On Friday 21 March 2025, at 13:00 UTC, the Internet Society Online Safety Special Interest Group (Online Safety SIG ) hosts a webinar ‘Encryption Under Threat: The UK’s Backdoor Mandate and Its Impact on Online Safety‘. The UK government’s recent demand for Apple to create a backdoor in its end-to-end encrypted cloud services raises alarming […]

On Friday March 21 2025, at 11:00 EAT (08:00 UTC) the Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter (ISOC Ethiopia) hosts a webinar ‘Digital Parenting Online‘.As technology becomes an integral part of everyday life, parents face new challenges in guiding their children through the digital world. This webinar aims to provide parents, guardians, and educators with practical insights […]

On March 11, 2025, the Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter, in collaboration with the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Plateau State Chapter, proudly celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 in Jos, Plateau State. This inspiring event honored 30 women in the tech industry and was held at Lamonde By Somewhere. By 11:00 AM, nearly all invited […]

In the Philippines, connectivity legislation called Konektadong Pinoy is nearing passage and poised to bring Internet connectivity to rural communities. The post A New Internet Era for the Philippines appeared first on Internet Society.

See how the Internet shutdown events following the 2025 Mozambique general election played out.

The Canadian Internet Society’s Executive Director, Franca Palazzo, recently joined The Honourable Tony Clement on The News Forum’s Boom and Bust program to discuss the future of digital policy in Canada. In this timely conversation, Franca addressed several critical issues shaping the digital landscape, particularly as we approach the upcoming federal election. Highlights from the […]

19 de marzo de 2025. ISOC-do anuncia la organización de evento de Aceptación Universal en Rep. Dominicana en colaboración con ICANN e Indotel para el 26 marzo 2025, para promover la adopción de mejores prácticas que promuevan la inclusión digital, en un país de alta interacción internacional gracias a sus servicios académicos, turísticos y de […]

In 2024, the Internet Society Foundation continued its commitment to ensuring that the Internet remains a force for good that benefits everyone. Our latest Philanthropy Impact Report showcases the incredible work of our 203 grantees across 111 countries, with $16.2 million in funding supporting projects that connect communities and advance digital inclusion.  From funding community […]

On Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 18:00-19:30 CET (17:00-18:30 UTC) the Internet Society Norway Chapter (ISOC Norge) will hold its Årsmøte (AGM) at Rebel in Oslo. IGF 2025 Host Country Co-Chair Ole-Martin Martinsen will open proceedings with a keynote ‘Norges rolle i styringen av Internett‘ = ‘Norway’s role in the governance of the Internet” which […]