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On Tuesday 14 April 2026, at 15:00–16:00 CEST (13:00-14:00 UTC), the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) will host a hybrid ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 Side Event ‘Effective Youth Participation and Digital Inclusion Action Toward WSIS 2035 ‘ in Geneva.
The WSIS framework recognizes that the equitable and meaningful participation of youth is crucial to achieving a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information society. As outlined in the WSIS+20 review (A/RES/80/173), closing the digital divide and fostering digital inclusion are fundamental to accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. This session highlights how coordinated actions involving youth with all stakeholders can advance a people-centered digital society toward 2035, ensuring no one is left behind in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
SPEAKERS
Gitanjali Sah – Head, WSIS & Stakeholder Engagement Division, ITU
François Grey – Professor, University of Geneva
Dunola Mgbachi – Youth Programme Officer, ITU
Dana Cramer – Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Young Digital Leaders of Canada
Isabelle Lois – Media Fellow, South Africa
Milla Merazzi – Junior Policy Advisor, Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM)
Elina Lampi – President, GIMUN
MODERATOR
Prateek Dubey – Junior WSIS & SDG Project Officer, ITU
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