Impact evaluation of the training program for ICT network coordinators in rural and Indigenous communities in Latin America
Working towards an open, safe and rights-respecting internet
From deep dives into the ethical, legal and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI) to robust debates around private sector accountability and digital governance in crisis contexts, IGF…
A Novel Approach to the 11 UN Norms for Responsible State Behaviour in Cyberspace: Guidelines for Gendered Implementation
The framework provided will support states and other entities in the cybersecurity sector in enhancing the security and stability of international cyberspace while also promoting gender equality.
Every Door on going from a map user to an open source map creator
Have you ever tried mapping for the OpenStreetMap, a free, editable map of the whole world that is being built by volunteers? Every Door is a mobile app that lets you create and edit objects in it. “…
New GenderIT.org edition: Unmasking digital stalkers
In this series, writers from across the Global Majority explore various questions and raise important points around how cyber stalking defines and dictates different aspects of one’s experiences of…
Joint statement: Civil society urges end to sanctions on UNSR Francesca Albanese, demands big tech accountability for violations in Palestine
Community networks newsletter: Principles in practice from the voices of communities
My journey as a digital rights advocate elevating Tanzanian voices at the Internet Governance Forum
In this blog, Zaituni Njovu, the executive director of Zaina Foundation, tell us more about gendered digital harms in Tanzania, while sharing some strategies for localising technology and building…
Black Africans’ right to opacity and society’s violent will to know
Mardiya Siba Yahaya explores the right to opacity as a refusal of the violent demand to be visible, legible or measurable within dominant systems. Through a personal encounter and reflections from…
Discovering community through environmental justice and digital autonomy: New report on sustainable digital infrastructure
A newly released report carried out by APC members Sursiendo and May First Movement Technology is offering a crucial and urgently needed collection of “Actions for environmental justice from…
#FeministTechJoy: Initiatives rekindling expression and creativity on the internet and beyond
#FeministTechJoy is a series of annual small grants designed to spark the exploration of alternative infrastructures and strategies. Here you can find a summary of the wonderful initiatives supported…
Financing community-centred connectivity initiatives: An urgent challenge
Many community-led initiatives are forced to navigate complex funding systems, often facing requirements and expectations misaligned with their operational contexts and collective values. This piece…
A popular recipe for digital sovereignty
The Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Teto (Homeless Workers’ Movement – MTST) is a grassroots urban movement in Brazil. Between 2020 and 2021, in response to the social and health crisis worsened by…
Reflections from IGF 2025: Deepening connections and shaping digital futures
Find out more about EngageMedia engagement in this year's Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and how it provide an opportunity to showcase the DRAPAC VPN Project – a secure, free VPN service that…
Seeding change: A new framework to address the digital divide in Asia
While the digital divide remains a challenge in Asia and the Pacific, new strategies are taking shape to tackle them. One such effort is from ISEA, which has identified a promising synergy between…
Indian Muslim women fight back as far-right disinformation evolves with tech
As right-wing politics deepens in India, Muslim women are increasingly targeted by gendered disinformation, hate campaigns and digital violence. This article documents how these attacks are not…
Issues discussed in the AI session at the 2025 Internet Governance Forum
AI has emerged as one of the most prominent global issues, and accordingly, many sessions at this IGF focused on its governance. By examining the key issues and perspectives raised in sessions, we…
Highlights from APC at the WSIS+20 Review High-Level Event: The moment to recalibrate internet governance
The WSIS+20 High-Level Event offered a key moment to rethink digital governance in response to today’s challenges. The APC network used this opportunity to contribute to the review process, with a…
IGF 2025: Thinking about the sustainability and future of national and regional initiatives
Despite their direct connection with impacted communities, which highlights the importance of strengthening local and regional internet governance mechanisms, ensuring the sustainability of of the…
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