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  Turning the Global Digital Compact into action requires a global effort. Thousands of people and organizations contributed to the elaboration of the Compact. Join the efforts! Commitments and Actions Negotiated by 193 Member States and informed by global consultations, the Global Digital Compact commits governments to  upholding international law and human rights online and to taking concrete steps to make the digital space safe and secure. The Global Digital Compact recognizes the critical contributions of the private sector, technical communities, researchers and civil society to digital cooperation . It calls on all stakeholders to engage in realizing an open, safe and secure digital future for all . Timeline September 2024: Compact Open for endorsement Q1 2025: Compact implementation map & endorsements Mid 2025: Implementation & WSIS+20 Review Q3 2027: High-level Review Resources Full Global Digital Compact text (EN) Explanatory Note of the Endorsement Proce...

  A world of AI haves and have-nots would be a world of perpetual instability. We must never allow AI to stand for “advancing inequality”. Only by preventing the emergence of fragmented AI spheres can we build a world where technology serves all humanity. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. AI Panel and Dialogue. On 26 August 2025, the United Nations General Assembly established the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence and the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance in Resolution A/RES/79/325 , following intergovernmental negotiations and broad consultations with diverse stakeholders.  Inputs. View submissions from organizations here . The submission form for inputs is now closed (1 Feb – 21 Feb 2025). Resources. Independent International Scientific Panel on AI - Website Global Dialogue on AI Governance - Website Terms of Reference and Modalities for the Establishment and Functioning of the Independent Inter...

The  20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum  is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is:  Building Digital Governance Together. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues relating to the Internet. While there is no negotiated outcome, the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private sectors. Related Sites and Documents IGF 2025 website IGF 2025 schedule Watch The  Closing Ceremony, IGF 2025 !

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues relating to the Internet. While there is no negotiated outcome, the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private sectors. Related Sites and Documents IGF 2025 website IGF 2025 schedule Watch Taking Stock, IGF 2025! 01:24:48 Conferences

  In his Policy Brief on ‘A Global Digital Compact — an Open, Free and Secure Digital Future for All’ PDF the UN Secretary-General calls for common frameworks and standards on digital public infrastructure (DPI). This call reflects the growing interest and investments in DPI and the risks associated with society-wide digital systems. The Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) stands ready to support Member States and the global DPI ecosystem in developing strategies and policy frameworks to address the risks associated with DPI and establishing a fertile ground for its transformative potential. INITIATIVES ( DPI Safeguards ) Stay informed about the latest in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) by subscribing to the mailing list . For questions or ways to get involved, email dpi-safeguards@un.org . Be part of shaping a secure and inclusive digital future for all.

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. This session, organized by the Policy Network on AI (PNAI) will explore these questions and contribute directly to PNAI's ongoing work in preparing a report and suggesting an action plan on how the IGF can maximize its impact as the central platform for inclusive and bottom up multi-stakeholder discussions on AI governance. The session will examine the role the IGF can play in the broader context of WSIS+20 review and implementation of the Global Digital Compact AI-related work, with a forward-looking perspective from 2026 and beyond. SPEAKERS: Ivana Bartoletti, Vice-President, Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer, Wipro (WEOG) Mario Nobile, Director General, AgID Agency for Digital Italy (WEOG)William Bird, Director, Media Monitoring Africa (Africa) Shuyan Wu...

The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum's overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. This main session is examining the importance of securing Internet access and protecting core Internet resources in contexts of conflict and crisis situations and is organised by the IGF Best Practice Forum on Securing Access to the Internet and Protecting Core Internet Resources in Contexts of Conflict and Crises, one of the IGF intersessional activities of the 2025 cycle. The session at the IGF serves as a cornerstone for the BPF's activities that span beyond the annual meeting in June. Session objectives:discuss and gather stakeholder input to complete and refine the problem statement examine applicable norms and normative frameworks, as well as any gaps or missing links identify next steps and inform the direction of future actions under the BPF Moderation, topic lead...