Convened by the UN Secretary-General, the IGF is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates discussions on digital public policy. #IGF2025

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Read the @oscepa press release highlighting the participation of OSCE PA Special Representative on AI, Federica Onori, in the first IGF 2026 Youth Track Workshop. 🔗Press release: oscepa.org/en/news-a-media/p… 🔗Learn more about the IGF 2026 Youth Track: intgovforum.org/en/content/i…
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We are grateful to share that the @ICANN Board of Directors has approved a US$1 million contribution to support the IGF. Thank you, ICANN, for your continued support of the IGF and the multistakeholder model. Read more: icann.org/en/announcements/d…
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Today, we welcomed nearly 90 students & faculty from Leiden University's IR & Democracy programme at UN Palais, Geneva. Students learned about the IGF—its history, multistakeholder model & ecosystem—followed by a lively Q&A. Thank you for an inspiring visit @UniLeidenNews!
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The First IGF 2026 Open Consultations & MAG Meeting will be held on 24–26 June 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya & Online. This meeting of the IGF will bring together stakeholders from all regions and sectors to kick off the 2026 preparatory process. Register here: indico.un.org/event/1024132/
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🌍Looking to engage in digital policy discussions over the coming weeks? 🗓️A range of national and regional IGF meetings are coming up — offering opportunities to participate, contribute, and connect with other stakeholders. More information: bit.ly/3S3GOF8
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🚨 IGF 2026 Youth Track at EuroDIG Deepfakes → “Nudification”: AI threats to rights & information integrity 💬 Ask the panelists: menti.com/ale2hj9xd2tf 🔗 Register: eurodig.org/get-involved/reg… Part 1/4 leading to IGF Youth Summit 🌍 intgovforum.org/en/content/i…
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📢 Announcing the IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) for 2026 We’re pleased to share the newly appointed members 🌐 👉 Full list: intgovforum.org/en/content/m… 🙏 Thanks to outgoing MAG members for strengthening the #IGF multistakeholder model ℹ️ intgovforum.org/en/content/a…
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🌍 Join the IGF DC on Digital Health at the 79th World Health Assembly! Bringing together all stakeholders to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and advance global health. 📅 20 May 2026 | ⏰ 10:00–11:30 (CEST) 📍 UNOG, Geneva 👉 Register: surveymonkey.com/r/WHA79
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📣 New IGF NRI Brochure just published! 🌐✨ Discover how 180 National, Regional, Sub-regional & Youth IGF Initiatives are driving inclusive Internet governance around the world 🤝💡 🔹Access the brochure: intgovforum.org/en/content/n… Explore, learn, and get involved! 🚀
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RECAP / RECORDING - IGF Best Practice Forum at #GCW26 - Securing Internet Access and Protecting Core Internet Resources in Conflict and Crises w/ @UNDRR @ITU @CyberpeaceInst @Microsoft @DutchMFA Moderator: Wim Degezelle @intgovforum isoclive.substack.com/p/gcw2… #IGF #netgov
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This week, the IGF Secretariat hosted a session during #GCW on protecting Internet access during conflict & crises with panelists from: UNDRR, MFA of the Netherlands, ITU, Microsoft, and Cyberpeace Institute. Summary: bit.ly/4uCoMIn Recording: bit.ly/4uyEIen
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📍 Palais des Nations | Geneva Last week, the IGF Secretariat met with BDMS International Digital Policy Fellows to discuss the IGF’s new permanent mandate, takeaways from the Expert Group Meeting in NYC, and youth engagement pathways incl. #IGF2026 Nairobi 🌍🚀
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⏰ 4 days left to register (by 30 Apr) Join us at #GenevaCyberWeek for an IGF Best Practice Forum session on securing Internet access & core resources in conflict & crises. 📍 4 May | 🎥 Onsite & livestream 👉 Register: bit.ly/4cAyC7s 💻Stream: bit.ly/4sTnes1
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📢 IGF 2026 announced! The 21st Internet Governance Forum will take place in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪, 14–18 Dec 2026. 🌍 Stay tuned: intgovforum.org/en/dashboard… New to IGF? intgovforum.org/en/content/w…
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📍At #CSTD29, WSIS Outcomes Progress Review 🌐The #IGF highlighted growing multistakeholder & private‑sector engagement, outreach to under‑represented groups, intersessional work on AI, cybersecurity & access, and expanded capacity development via NRIs & remote hubs.
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Global cooperation in cyberspace matters. From 4–8 May, #GCW26 brings experts to Geneva on cybersecurity & digital governance. On 4 May, the #IGF hosts “BPF: Securing Internet Access & Core Resources in Conflict & Crises.” 🔗 Register: genevacyberweek.com @UNIDIR @SwissMFA
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🎥 New video interview: Microsoft on engaging in the #IGF 🌍 Chris Sharrock (VP, UN & Int’l Orgs, Microsoft) highlights the IGF as an open, inclusive, UN‑led space where companies of all sizes can engage early, contribute expertise & help shape global digital policy.
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Yesterday at UNHQ, Member States met for a briefing on the future of the #IGF following its permanence under #WSIS20. Discussions shared takeaways from the Expert Group Meeting and exchanged views on IGF's governance, government engagement & capacity building in the Global South.
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🌍 The 2026 #ECOSOCYouth Forum brings young leaders to UNHQ (14–16 Apr) to shape the Road to 2030. Focus on SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11 & 17. 🌐 The #IGF is pleased to be a UN co‑organizer of the #SDG9 session. 📺 Live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1… More information: ecosoc.un.org/en/what-we-do/…
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How can AI be responsibly integrated into judicial systems? ⚖️ IGF joined the Buenos Aires Judicial Council to discuss AI in justice. ✔️ Multistakeholder dialogue ✔️ Human-centered, rights-based approaches ✔️ Collaboration is key 🔗 bit.ly/3NIi5Vp
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