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Get the latest updates on our efforts to ensure that the Internet is for everyone.
Connecting Remote Glaciers to Protect Communities in Kyrgyzstan
The Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter is bringing connectivity to remote areas, enabling continuous data collection to keep communities safe.
Cultivating Future Internet Advocates and Leaders: The Internet Society Community Advocacy Fellowship
Our Community Workshops are immersive capacity-building experiences designed to strengthen our community and support our Internet champions on the ground.
Safer Internet Initiative
Connectivity is essential, but not enough. Everyone deserves a safe Internet. Today, we are excited to share our Safer Internet Initiative, a project designed to protect people online.
Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp
Connectivity in Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement is unreliable and expensive, limiting access to education, healthcare, and employment.We partnered with CETA to train residents on bringing connectivity to their community and the skills necessary to build and use the Internet.
Why the UN’s Next Decision on Internet Governance Matters for Everyone
If you include the best expertise from across disciplines and regions in the decision-making process, you can solve hard problems. Hear from our president and CEO, Sally Wentworth, on why it’s critical that countries reaffirm their support for the multistakeholder
Digital Coercion: How Inaccessible Design Strips Financial Privacy
Inaccessibility is not merely an inconvenience. It is a mechanism that systematically strips users of their financial privacy, autonomy, and …
The Need to Reimagine the WSIS Forum
The 2026 WSIS Forum demonstrated the strength of a committed WSIS community, but it also exposed clear challenges. The task …
How Local Peering Is Strengthening Africa’s Internet
Across Africa, local technical communities are building and strengthening peering infrastructure …
Safety Over Bans: Internet Society Challenges App Store Age Verification
Imagine having to provide a government ID before downloading an app to clock in at work, submit homework, check the …
The Organizations on the Front Lines of a Safer Internet Need Our Help
A trustworthy Internet underpins everything we do online. The Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program supports the work of organizations that maintain our …
Connectivity Is a Lifeline in Venezuela’s Humanitarian Emergency
In emergency scenarios such as the earthquake in Venezuela, connectivity can be lifesaving. Communication and real-time updates are critical …
NDSS Symposium 2027 Heads to Seoul: Expanding Global Collaboration in Cybersecurity Research
We are pleased to announce that NDSS Symposium 2027 will take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 22–26 March …
Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption
Policymakers often face a dangerous dilemma: preserve privacy and security for everyone, or break encryption so law enforcement can catch …
Community Snapshot—May
Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their …
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