Seeding change: A new framework to address the digital divide in Asia
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…
Inventaire.io on services and infrastructures for peer-to-peer book sharing
This web app that allows you do an inventory of your books to inform your network of which books you can give, share or sell, while contributing to the web of linked open data on resources.
APC statement to the Open-ended Working Group on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security 2021-2025
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Carrying Makane Faye’s legacy forward: AfriSIG 2025 honours two participants with award
AfriSIG 2025: “Where policy, activism and African realities converge”
AfriSIG 2025 reaffirmed that internet governance requires a human rights framework, one that incorporates data justice, accountability and the inclusion of marginalised voices to meaningfully shape…
Community-centred connectivity initiatives in the global dialogue on digital inclusion
To scale community-centred connectivity in rural and marginalised areas, we need a more diversified ecosystem that recognises there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Communities should be able to self…
APC at the WSIS+20 Review High-Level Event
From 7 to 11 July, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Swiss Confederation will host the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 High-Level Event in Geneva, Switzerland…
Highlights of the APC network at IGF 2025
The 20th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) just took place from 23 to 27 June 2025. The APC network mobilised itself significantly and participated in several sessions. Here are some highlights of our…
Next Generation Internet: 62 new projects contribute to digital commons
NLnet Foundation announced 62 new projects for the NGI Zero Commons Fund – the largest round of the programme yet. They represent a range of free and open source technologies that will help to…
Self-sustaining Financing Solutions for Community Connectivity: Official Outcome of the UN IGF Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity
This recently launched book highlights why identifying self-sustaining financial solutions for community-centred connectivity initiatives is an urgent priority and how such solutions could have a…
Exploring the WSIS+20 Review through GISWatch: Reclaiming a radically changed context
The special edition of Global Information Society Watch (GISWatch), themed “WSIS+20: Reimagining horizons of dignity, equity and justice for our digital future”, offers critical reflections from…
Seeding Change: Strengthening digital rights within rural and traditional communities in Northeast Brazil
How can the internet and digital technologies help defend territorial autonomy while supporting women’s rights and socio-environmental justice? This is a key question for the Free Territories, Free…
Securing Africa’s digital future: The imperative to reimagine AFRINIC
The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), the continent’s cornerstone in internet infrastructure, now stands at a breaking point. To secure Africa’s digital future, a continent-wide…
AfriSIG 2025: An exceptional opportunity for African professionals in internet governance
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