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• Community Snapshot—January 14/02/2025
  The Internet Society community works tirelessly to defend the Internet locally, regionally, and globally. Here’s a brief snapshot of what’s been happening over the last month around the world.  The post Community Snapshot—January appeared first on Internet Society.
• From Cyber Café to Digital Revolution: The Story of Joseph Bishi and Murambinda’s Community Network 12/02/2025
  Joseph Bishi started with a small cyber café in Murambinda in 2003. He grew his vision into transformative community network projects that empower rural communities. The post From Cyber Café to Digital Revolution: The Story of Joseph Bishi and Murambinda’s Community Network appeared first on Internet Society.
• Fostering Digital Literacy in Nicaragua 30/01/2025
  In August 2024, the Internet Society Nicaragua Chapter bridged the digital divide in the small community of Reparto La Virgen Nueva. The post Fostering Digital Literacy in Nicaragua appeared first on Internet Society.
• Connection for a Cause: One Woman’s Journey of Digital Empowerment  23/01/2025
  Growing up in a small village in Murang’a County, Kenya, Ruth Njeri had nearly no access to the digital world. Today, she is the lead engineer of the Tanda Community Network in Kibera. The post Connection for a Cause: One Woman’s Journey of Digital Empowerment  appeared first on Internet Society.
• Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity 16/01/2025
  The United States government is taking a major leap forward for cybersecurity. The newly released Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity calls on the US government to improve the security of its own systems.  The post Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity appeared first on Internet Society.
• Understanding and Identifying Scams: Digitally Empowering Older Adults in Mexico 15/01/2025
  There is a generational digital divide, with older adults often lacking the training to use digital tools safely.To help combat this divide, our Mexico chapter organized a series of short courses to help older adults build knowledge, skills, and confidence. The post Understanding and Identifying Scams: Digitally Empowering Older Adults in Mexico appeared first on […]
• The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban  10/01/2025
  A potential TikTok ban is on the horizon as the United States Supreme Court considers an important decision this week. This case has implications that extend beyond the US and a single app. It affects the security and livelihoods of millions and raises concerns about the future of a free and open Internet. This action […]
• Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future, IGF 2024 13/12/2024
  Ahead of the 2024 Internet Governance Forum (IGF), we recognize the importance of the multistakeholder approach to Internet governance and including all relevant voices in the discussion. The post Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future, IGF 2024 appeared first on Internet Society.
• Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety 10/12/2024
  Encryption is a tool that ensures privacy for all online users, including children. In our panel, we heard from online safety around the globe. The post Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety appeared first on Internet Society.
• Unpacking Internet Governance and Our Work in the United Nations 20/11/2024
  Dive into Internet governance, our work in the United Nations, and multistakeholderism in this Q&A with Mona Gaballa and Israel Rosas. The post Unpacking Internet Governance and Our Work in the United Nations appeared first on Internet Society.