World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)

Internet Governance and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
Community 19 June 2025

Internet Governance and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)

Learn about Internet governance, the multistakeholder approach, and how they are practiced through WSIS and IGF.

A Pivotal Moment for Global Digital Cooperation
Internet Governance 17 June 2025

A Pivotal Moment for Global Digital Cooperation

The Internet’s future relies on protecting its core principles, strong multistakeholder collaboration, and implementing the WSIS Action Lines.

Everyone at the Table: Shaping the Internet Through Collaboration
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Shaping Future of the Internet 10 June 2025

Everyone at the Table: Shaping the Internet Through Collaboration

Over the past 20 years, we've participated in valuable conversations and information-sharing sessions at global and regional Internet Governance...

The Internet We Want – Address to the 2025 South School on Internet Governance
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Internet Governance 19 May 2025

The Internet We Want – Address to the 2025 South School on Internet Governance

On 19 May 2025, Sally Wentworth spoke remotely to the 2025 South School on Internet Governance (SSIG) in Mexico...

Internet Society at the Commission on Science and Technology for Development, 28th Session
Promoting Internet Governance 25 April 2025

Internet Society at the Commission on Science and Technology for Development, 28th Session

Internet Governance > Internet Society at the CSTD Internet Society at the Commission on Science and Technology for Development,...

Advancing the WSIS Vision Together
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Internet Governance 27 February 2025

Advancing the WSIS Vision Together

As we approach WSIS+20, it's time to reaffirm our commitment to a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information society.

The Internet Society at WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event
Promoting Internet Governance 24 June 2024

The Internet Society at WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event

The Internet Society attended the WSIS Forum and connected with our community and partners through sessions and networking activities.

It Takes a Community to Defend the Internet
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Internet Governance 27 May 2024

It Takes a Community to Defend the Internet

A multistakeholder approach to Internet governance enables more voices to be heard. Coming together as a community amplifies our...

ISOC’s Policy Statement at the WSIS Forum: Support Your Local Heroes
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Growing the Internet 13 June 2017

ISOC’s Policy Statement at the WSIS Forum: Support Your Local Heroes

On 13 June 2017, Internet Society Vice President, Global Engagement, Raúl Echeberría, and Senior Director, Global Internet Policy, Constance Bommelaer de Leusse, participated in...

WSIS Forum 2016: A Spirit of Cooperation
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Internet Governance 6 May 2016

WSIS Forum 2016: A Spirit of Cooperation

At the WSIS Forum 2016 this week, participants had a clear mission: Supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development...

No haven for spam: collaborating at WSIS Forum 2016 to address spam in emerging economies
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Privacy 4 May 2016

No haven for spam: collaborating at WSIS Forum 2016 to address spam in emerging economies

Spam is not a new issue. Its origins precede the arrival of the Internet. Remember all the unwanted mail,...

Multistakeholder Approaches Are The Way Forward – Remarks at the WSIS Forum 2016 Opening Session
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Internet Governance 3 May 2016

Multistakeholder Approaches Are The Way Forward – Remarks at the WSIS Forum 2016 Opening Session

Today Raúl Echeberría, our Vice President for Global Engagement, delivered the following remarks as part of the Opening Session...