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Community Snapshot—February

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their …
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Cultivating Future Internet Advocates and Leaders: The Internet Society Community Advocacy Fellowship

Our Community Workshops are immersive capacity-building experiences designed to strengthen our community and support our Internet champions on the ground …
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Safer Internet Initiative

Connectivity is essential, but not enough. Everyone deserves a safe Internet. Today, we are excited to share our Safer Internet …
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30 Years of Section 230: Why We Still Need It for a Safer Internet 

This month marks the 30th anniversary of Section 230, a piece of US law that allows online platforms to moderate …
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Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work

Spectrum is one of the most essential—yet least visible—parts of the Internet ecosystem. It’s the foundation that enables billions of …
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Community Snapshot—January

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their …
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“Fair Share” and the Digital Networks Act (DNA): Three Concerns 

A critical look at the first draft of the Digital Networks Act, examining what it says, the assumptions it reflects, …
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Navigating Data Governance, Privacy, Intermediary Liability, and Encryption in the Rapidly Digitalizing MENA 

As MENA continues its rapid technological development, governments must shape digital policies that support innovation, investment, and an open Internet …
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Encryption Making Africa Safer: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for African Civil Society

In September 2025, the Internet Society organized its first-ever Africa Cybersecurity (Encryption) Advocacy Workshop in Windhoek, Namibia, held alongside the …

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