Resources

Submitting DNS abuse complaints to ICANN: A step-by-step guide

Manuals and Handbooks

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has released a new Step-by-Step Guide: Submitting DNS Abuse Complaints, designed to help internet users, security professionals, and stakeholders understand when and how to report Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse to ICANN Contractual Compliance.  The new guide aims to clarify, standardise, and simplify the process to […]

U.N. Update: Cyber-related developments

This paper provides an update on the proceedings of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where discussions of cyber-related issues take place. It includes updates from the deliberations at the second Open-Ended Working Group on Information and Communications Technologies (OEWG) and the Ad Hoc Committee of Experts (AHC) between 3 September 2023 and 12 July […]

ICANN’s WSIS+20 Internet Governance Fact Sheet

Manuals and Handbooks

ICANN has issued a concise fact sheet to inform policymakers and stakeholders ahead of the WSIS+20 review. This factsheet outlines how internet governance works as a shared global effort involving technical experts, policymakers, and civil society. It highlights ICANN’s technical role, the importance of inclusive collaboration, and how platforms like the Internet Governance Forum help […]

Estudio de caso LATAM 2024

LATAM case study 2024 A case study conducted by Karisma Foundation collects and identifies the main barriers to the deployment of infrastructure in the region, and builds a base of recommendations to be taken into account in governance spaces, to initiate a roadmap focused on the still unconnected populations in Latin America and the Caribbean […]

UK’s Code of Practice for the Cyber Security of AI

Policy Reports

Introduction  The UK government is taking forward a two-part intervention to address the cyber security risks to AI. This involves the development of a voluntary Code of Practice which will be used to help create a global standard in the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) that sets baseline security requirements. We believe a Code focused […]

Civil Society Organisations Engagement in Internet Governance Legal Frameworks: The Case of Cybercrime Laws

Policy Reports

The Case of Cybercrime Laws in the MENA region Civil society organisations (CSOs) play a crucial role in shaping digital infrastructure and internet governance, including cybercrime laws. Their role has become even more critical in the context of increasing crackdowns on freedom of expression and civic engagement. This case study explores how CSOs in the […]

CADE report baseline study: Mapping civil society organisation engagement in multilateral and multistakeholder internet governance processes

Executive Summary This study examines the engagement of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in multilateral and multistakeholder internet governance processes, emphasising their critical role in advocating for a just and inclusive digital future. CSOs are instrumental in addressing key issues such as internet accessibility, affordability, human rights, and the protection of marginalised communities. CSOs actively participate […]

CADE report baseline study: Baseline and recommendations: Civil society organisation engagement in multilateral and multistakeholder internet governance processes

Executive Summary  Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are a vital link between technical infrastructure and real-world impact. Their ability to amplify marginalised voices, champion human rights, and foster accountability is unparalleled. Enhancing CSO participation in internet governance (IG) spaces is not just about increasing numbers; it is about fostering meaningful, impactful engagement that shapes the future […]

From fellow travellers to active drivers: Case study on African civil society participation in the Internet Governance Forum Ecosystem

Executive summary The participation of African civil society in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) ecosystem reveals a complex interplay of opportunities, challenges, and outcomes. This case study, conducted by KICTANet under the Civil Society Alliance for Digital Empowerment (CADE) initiative, provides an in-depth analysis of the role and impact of African civil society organizations (CSOs) […]

Report of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights*| Human rights and technical standard-setting processes for new and emerging digital technologies

Resolutions and Declarations

General Assembly Distr.: General18 September 2023Original: English Human Rights CouncilFifty-third session19 June–14 July 2023Agenda items 2 and 3Annual report of the United Nations High Commissionerfor Human Rights and reports of the Office of theHigh Commissioner and the Secretary-General Promotion and protection of all human rights,civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights,including the right to development […]