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Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society is a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone. Working with its community of over 150,000 members and more than 120 chapters worldwide, the nonprofit organization helps build, promote, and defend the Internet.
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Press Releases and Statements
Internet Society Announces Global Partnership with Meta to Grow the Internet and Strengthen Local Ecosystems
We announced a partnership with Meta to develop local Internet ecosystems and strengthen cross-border interconnections globally …
The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Washington, DC – 13 June 2023 – The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Kathryn Kleiman to the Public …
Coalition for Digital Africa Announces Internet Exchange Point Initiative
Istanbul – 1 February 2023 – The Coalition for Digital Africa announced another major initiative aimed at strengthening the Internet …
Expanding Our Reach and Furthering Our Vision
Building on the success of the Foundation to date, it will take over the management of all philanthropic and grant-making …
Sixth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Provide Sustainable Solutions to Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap in North America
Indigenous Connectivity Summit aims to provide sustainable solutions to bridge Indigenous connectivity gap in North America …
Rwanda Hosts 11th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)
Kigali, Rwanda, 23 August 2022 — Rwanda is for the first time hosting this year’s Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum …
Internet Society Announces Recipients of Second Round of $1M Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in Texas, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
In partnership with Truist Cares, the Internet Society announced that seven recipients will share $1 million in grant funding to …
John Morris Joins Internet Society as Principal, Internet Policy and Advocacy
Morris will be joining a global team of Internet experts to drive campaigns that promote and defend the Internet both …
Internet Society Announces New Members of Board of Trustees
Learn about four new members who have been seated on our board of trustees …
Speeches
A Call To Action: Get involved with multistakeholder Internet policy efforts
Larry Strickling keynote at EuroDIG 2018 …
Dawit Bekele’s Speech – Africa Internet Summit 2018
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Dawit Bekele, our Regional Bureau Director for Africa, delivered the following speech to the AfNOG …
Kathy Brown’s Remarks at the Global Internet & Jurisdiction Conference’s Opening Session
Thank you to Bertrand and Paul for the invitation to participate at this important Conference. Internet & Jurisdiction – I&J …
Preparing for an Internet of Opportunities
Dawit Bekele’s Speech – AU Specialized Technical Committee Delivery Date: 21 November 2017 It is an honor for the Internet …
Internet Governance Forum 2014: Kathy Brown Opening Speech
Mr. Chairman, Mr. Secretary, UN DESA, Colleagues: Thank you to our Turkish hosts for inviting us to experience the wonder …
Capacity Building for Economic Development
“Capacity Building for Economic Development” 1 September 2014, Istanbul Remarks from Kathy Brown I would like to thank the Republic …
Kuwait: Mrs. Sofie Maddens Speech Representative of Internet Society
Kuwait: June 10th, 2014 Mrs. Sofie Maddens Speech Representative of Internet society His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the …
Kathy Brown WSIS Opening Statement
WSIS Opening Statement Kathryn Brown, Internet Society President and CEO Good afternoon all. Mr. Chairman, Dr. Touré, Ministers, distinguished delegates, all of you, …
Kathy Brown Remarks at the “Beyond NETmundial” Panel
As a participant on the “Beyond NETmundial” panel on Thursday, which included Chengetai Masango, Christoph Steck, Fadi Chehade, Hamadoun Toure, …
Media Coverage
Why Indigenous Tribes Struggle to Get Fast Internet, and How It’s Improving
Lifewire
Why Embedding Content Matters
Techdirt
Indigenous Connectivity Summit Provides Solutions To Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap
Indian Gaming
Native Americans Long ‘Left Out’ From Broadband Push For Equity
Bloomberg Government
Divided Internet could lead to fewer economic opportunities and more security threats, say panellists
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