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    What is the Youth Internet Governance Forum?

    By Summer RenMay 2, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • The Youth IGF fosters multistakeholder dialogues that bring together young people, policymakers, industry representatives, academics, and civil society organisations to ensure diverse perspectives are considered.
    • Networking opportunities provided by the Youth IGF enable young participants to connect with peers, mentors, experts, and organisations working in the field of Internet governance.
    • The Youth IGF supports and encourages youth-led initiatives that address pressing Internet governance challenges, empowering young participants to take the lead in advocating for a more inclusive and equitable digital future.

    The Youth Internet Governance Forum (Youth IGF) is a platform that provides young people with the opportunity to engage in discussions and activities related to Internet governance issues. The Youth IGF aims to empower youth to contribute to the shaping of the future of the Internet by fostering their understanding of key Internet governance topics, policies, and processes.

    Empowering youth participation

    The Youth Internet Governance Forum promotes the active participation of youth in discussions and decision-making processes related to Internet governance. It aims to create a platform where young people from different backgrounds, regions and expertise can contribute their views and insights on Internet governance issues.

    Capacity building

    The Youth Internet Governance Forum provides opportunities for youth participants to enhance their knowledge, skills, and understanding of Internet governance through capacity-building activities. It offers training courses, workshops, and educational resources, and through its investment in capacity-building, the Youth IGF provides youth participants with a number of tools and expertise. 

    Promoting multistakeholder dialogue

    The Youth IGF fosters multistakeholder dialogues that bring together young people, policymakers, industry representatives, academics, and civil society organisations. By promoting inclusive discussions and collaboration among diverse stakeholders, the Youth IGF ensures that a wide range of perspectives are considered in Internet governance processes.

    Also read: UN Internet Governance Forum to be held in Riyadh in December

    Networking and collaboration

    The Youth IGF serves as a networking platform for young participants to connect with peers, mentors, experts, and organisations working in the field of Internet governance. Networking opportunities enable young people to build relationships, share experiences, and collaborate on projects that promote digital rights, online safety, and digital inclusion.

    Also read: Can Africa’s internet infrastructure cope with the future?

    Youth-led initiatives

    The Youth IGF supports and encourages youth-led initiatives that address pressing Internet governance challenges, such as privacy protection, digital access, and online freedom of expression. By empowering young participants to take the lead in developing projects and campaigns, the Youth IGF amplifies the voices of youth in advocating for a more inclusive and equitable digital future.

    Global and regional events

    The Youth IGF organises local, regional, and international events, workshops, and forums that bring together young people from diverse backgrounds and regions. These events provide opportunities for cross-cultural exchange, learning, and collaboration, fostering a sense of global citizenship and solidarity among youth participants.

    Contributing to the mainstream IGF

    The outcomes and recommendations generated through Youth IGF discussions and activities are shared with the main Internet Governance Forum (IGF) to ensure that youth perspectives are integrated into broader Internet governance dialogues. By actively contributing to the mainstream IGF, the Youth IGF reinforces the importance of youth engagement and representation in shaping global Internet governance policies and practices.

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    Summer Ren

    Summer Ren is an intern reporter at BTW Media, covering tech trends. She graduated from Cardiff University and had experience in the financial industry as well as video production skills. Send tips to s.ren@btw.media.

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