Our Global Reach

The Internet is a global resource, but regional and local needs often vary depending on the location. We work with our community worldwide to think globally and act locally, ensuring we’re all working toward an Internet for everyone.

Policy Brief: Age Restrictions and Online Safety

While often well-intentioned, policies requiring age checks create risks for people’s privacy, security, and access to an open Internet.  …

Building an Internet for Everyone: Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities 

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us that our vision of an Internet for everyone can only become …

Policy Brief: Licensing Approaches for Community-Centered Connectivity

Discover how community-centered connectivity solutions empower underserved areas. Explore updated licensing options and principles for meaningful connectivity today …

Policy Brief: Internet Governance

This policy brief explores the key considerations, challenges, and provides guiding principles of multistakeholder Internet governance of openness, inclusiveness, transparency, …

2026 Action Plan

From our strategic vision to specific goals, read about how we’ll be advancing our five-year strategy in 2026 …

Remarks Provided at the WSIS+20 Virtual Stakeholder Consultations on Rev. 1

Read the remarks provided by Mona Gaballa at the WSIS+20 Stakeholder Consultations on Rev.1 held on 14 November 2025 …

Endorse the Internet Society’s Analysis of the WSIS+20 Rev. 1

We invite you to endorse the Internet Society’s analysis of the WSIS+20 Rev. 1, which reflects the diverse voices, experiences, and …

WSIS+20 Revision 1 (Rev.1) Matrix – Internet Society Analysis

This document represents our ongoing efforts to identify how the language proposed in the first revision of the WSIS+20 Zero …

Policy Brief: Enhancing the Resilience of Submarine Internet Infrastructure

This document presents a forward-looking and optimistic approach to enhancing Internet resilience through practical and policy-driven solutions …

Think global. Act local.

Chapters bring together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.

Think global. Act local.

Three women smile and stand together at the Mali Chapter DDCN graduation

Chapters are central to our work, bringing together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.