A webinar on 7 August 2024 focused on the role of CSOs in digital policy processes, particularly the GDC. Participants highlighted the need for a unified civil society voice in decision-making at the UN, and shared key concerns – such as the lack of human rights references, gender perspectives, and issues with mass surveillance [...]
In the first half of 2024, the Libres y Conectadas coalition – including Karisma, Artemisas, FLIP and others – played a key role in reshaping Colombia’s draft Digital Gender Violence Bill. Following public criticism of an earlier version, the coalition was invited into a technical working group convened by three members of Congress. Through [...]
On 31 May 2024, CADE participated in the WSIS Forum in Geneva with a session on Empowering Civil Society in Digital Policy. Representatives from the ITU, DiploFoundation, ECNL and SMEX joined the panel to discuss why CSO participation remains limited in internet standards-setting bodies, and how this can change. Speakers proposed concrete improvements to inclusivity [...]
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a non-profit corporation overseeing global Internet unique identifiers. It coordinates allocation of critical resources like domain names and IP addresses. Formerly overseen by the US Department of Commerce, ICANN now manages these functions through its affiliate Public Technical Identifiers post-transition in 2016. ICANN establishes policies for Internet naming and numbering through a consensus-driven, multistakeholder approach.
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a global community developing technical standards for the Internet, focusing on making it function better. They create documents like protocol standards through the Requests for Comments (RFC) series. Notably, they have made significant contributions to Internet protocols, such as IPv4 and IPv6. The IETF also provides guidance on transitioning to IPv6, ensuring compatibility between IPv4 and IPv6 systems. Additionally, the IETF addresses topics like Internet routing, Domain Name System, cryptography, security, and privacy within Internet protocols.
Accreditation results of stakeholders for the OEWG 2021-2025 raise concerns, with only 54 out of 86 entities approved to participate. Vetoed organizations include notable names such as Microsoft and the World Economic Forum, prompting 28 organizations to pen a letter urging the Chair to reconsider the decision and allow broader multistakeholder involvement in the process.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
