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Get the latest updates on our efforts to ensure that the Internet is for everyone.
Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp
Connectivity in Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement is unreliable and expensive, limiting access to education, healthcare, and employment.We partnered with CETA to train residents on bringing connectivity to their community and the skills necessary to build and use the Internet.
Why the UN’s Next Decision on Internet Governance Matters for Everyone
If you include the best expertise from across disciplines and regions in the decision-making process, you can solve hard problems.Hear from our president and CEO, Sally Wentworth, on why it’s critical that countries reaffirm their support for the multistakeholder model
Your Internet Access Is at Risk. We’re Speaking Up
The US Supreme Court will soon consider a case that could fundamentally change how you access the Internet and affect everyone who uses it. Today, the Internet Society filed an amicus brief in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, a
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 Forums, and we’ve seen these discussions create real change.
Community Snapshot—May
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. Each month, we provide a brief overview of just some of the things they have achieved.
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 …
Our Voices Are Making a Difference in the Fight for Strong Encryption
In the global movement to protect encryption, our voices matter. When we raise our voices together, we inspire and enable …
A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users
The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy and …
Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society
In early February of this year, the Internet Society hosted an Encryption Advocacy Workshop in Brussels for European civil society organizations …
Encryption Under Threat: The UK’s Backdoor Mandate and Its Impact on Online Safety
Encryption is an essential component of a safe and trustworthy Internet. Weakening it not only undermines personal privacy but also …
Five Years of Collaboration Between the Global Encryption Coalition and Internet Society Chapters
Over the last five years, Internet Society chapters have played a critical role in helping ensure the success of the …
What Is an Encryption Backdoor?
Encryption backdoors allow third parties to access the content of encrypted communications and can create security problems …
Internet Trust: Why We Need It and How to Achieve It
Trust in the Internet is crucial, but it has fluctuated. Let’s dive into Internet trust, what makes a trustworthy Internet, …
Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity
The United States government is taking a major leap forward for cybersecurity. The newly released Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting …
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