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New article: Why the UN's Next Decision on Internet Governance Matters for Everyone
by Israel Rosas Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

Dear all, As the government delegates head to the WSIS+20 informal negotiations this week, I’m happy to share with you a recently published article by Sally Wentworth, our CEO, who reflects on what’s at stake in this final stretch. In her article, she reaffirms the importance of the multistakeholder model as the primary enabler for the Internet’s promise of opportunity, development, and empowerment for everyone, everywhere. You can read more about this in our blog: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2025/12/why-the-uns-next-decision-on-i… Best, Isra Isra Rosas, Director, Partnerships and Internet Development Internet Society

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TCCM input to Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 Outcome Document
by David Christopher Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Hi everyone, Please see attached a Technical Community Coalition for Multistakeholderism (TCCM)’s input to Rev. 2 of the WSIS+20 outcome document, including the list of endorsing organizations that have signed up as of this morning. This input was verbally presented at the IMSB-led virtual stakeholder consultation earlier today by Beth Bacon on TCCM's behalf. A copy is also available on TCCM's website at: https://www.tccm.global/tccm-input-to-revision-2-of-the-wsis20-outcome-docu… Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the TCCM Secretariat with any questions or comments. Warm regards, David Christopher (On behalf of TCCM Secretariat)

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ICANN's intervention at the IMSB-led Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 Draft Outcome Document
by Alexey Trepykhalin Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Dear All, Please find attached ICANN’s intervention at the IMSB-led Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 Draft Outcome Document held today, 8 December 2025 in the online format at the UN. Best regards, Alexey IMSB-led Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 Draft Outcome Document New York, United Nations 8 December 2025 Chair, Ambassador Janina, and esteemed colleagues. ICANN welcomes Revision 2 as a clearer and more balanced basis for the final WSIS+20 outcome document and appreciates the considerable work that has gone into this updated version. Consistent with its earlier comments on Internet Governance, ICANN supports the continued affirmation of the value and principles of multistakeholder cooperation. This commitment is reflected throughout the text, alongside the reaffirmation of an Internet that remains “open, global, interoperable, stable and secure”. ICANN also appreciates that the distinct role of the technical community continues to be clearly recognized in this version. Protecting the technical underpinning of the Internet is essential to its continued stable and secure operation. In this regard, ICANN supports the addition of the reference to a “predictable and transparent enabling environment that encompasses policy, legal and regulatory frameworks” in paragraph 48. In paragraph 91, the term “fragmentation of the Internet” is not as precise as “fragmentation of the Internet architecture,” which appeared in the Zero Draft. As this is a small editorial change, we hope the more precise term may be used in the final document. ICANN supports the reaffirmation of the need to promote international cooperation to identify, address, and prevent the risk of fragmentation of the Internet. We respectfully suggest adjusting the order of the verbs to “identify, address and prevent,” which is clearer and more aligned with common usage. Regarding the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), ICANN supports the recognition of the work of the IGF’s Multistakeholder Advisory Group and the IGF Leadership Panel in paragraph 98. UN DESA has played an important role in supporting the IGF, and the IGF Secretariat would benefit from the “appropriate staffing and resources” referenced in paragraph 100. ICANN also welcomes the call for the Secretary-General to submit a proposal to the 80th General Assembly Session on diversified funding for a strengthened IGF Secretariat, as reflected in paragraph 103. ICANN appreciates the establishment of the IMSB as part of this process and recognizes the tireless effort of the IMSB in supporting the WSIS+20 co-facilitators through proactive engagement across Internet stakeholder groups. ICANN hopes that the IMSB’s contribution will be reflected in the final outcome document and considered as a model for other relevant UN processes. Chair, this concludes ICANN’s remarks. Thank you.

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Rev2 WSIS+20
by Lucien Castex Dec. 4, 2025

Dec. 4, 2025

Dear colleagues, Please find attached the WSIS+20 rev2 just circulated in NY (clean and track change). Amitiés, Lucien

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New ICANN Blog
by Alexey Trepykhalin Dec. 3, 2025

Dec. 3, 2025

Dear All, Please find attached the link to the blog from ICANN on the WSIS+20 briefings for UN diplomats and the WSIS+20 process. WSIS+20 Briefings: A Collaborative Path for Internet Governance 3 December 2025 By Alexey Trepykhalin https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/wsis20-briefings-a-collaborative-pat… Alexey

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Registration Open: IMSB-led Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Rev2 - 8 December 2025
by jen＠dot.asia Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

Dear All, Registration is now open for the next WSIS+20 virtual stakeholder consultation, to be held on Monday, 8 December 2025, to gather stakeholder input on the revised draft outcome document (Rev2). Registration <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnVnnMEARtSm7zXrr0b--Q#/registration> is required by Sunday, 7 December at 11:59 p.m. EST in order to receive connection details. Please note that there will not be a formal speakers list. Organized by the Informal Multistakeholder Sounding Board (IMSB) in support of the Co-Facilitators, this session invites all stakeholders to provide targeted, paragraph-based comments on Rev2. While general comments are welcome, participants are encouraged to focus on specific paragraphs to support the comprehensive review of WSIS implementation. An initial Rev2 response and framework document prepared by IMSB will guide the session and be posted as soon as available. The IMSB appreciates the continued open engagement from the Co-Facilitators and their team, and invites H.E. Mr. Ekitela Lokaale, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations, and H.E. Ms. Suela Janina, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Albania, to join the consultation. In response to community questions on the updated roadmap towards the mid-December High-level Meeting of the General Assembly, the IMSB has also invited the WSIS+20 Secretariat (UN DESA) to provide process updates. Session Details . Date: Monday, 8 December 2025 . Time: 07:00 EST / 12:00 UTC . Location: Virtual via Zoom | <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnVnnMEARtSm7zXrr0b--Q#/registration> Register here Latest updates on WSIS+20: https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20 IMSB related news: https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20/imsb Direct registration link, please go to: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnVnnMEARtSm7zXrr0b--Q#/registration

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