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Invitation to WSIS+20 Side Event: “Connecting the Dots” (UN Headquarters, 17 December, 13:15-14:30, Room 12)
by Chafic Chaya Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

Dear colleagues and friends, We are pleased to invite those attending the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting in New York next week to attend and participate in our side event, “Connecting the Dots: WSIS+20, IGF, and Global Digital Compact”. This side event is co-organised by 3aref.com, RIPE NCC, ICANN, the Ministry of Information Technology & AI (MITAI) of Lebanon, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in Egypt and the Lebanon IGF. We look forward to welcoming you there! Date: Wednesday, 17 December 2025 Time: 13:15–14:30 Venue: UN Headquarters, Conference Room 12 For colleagues who will not be in New York, the UN Web TV live-stream link will be shared with the mailing list on Monday. Best regards, Chafic Chaya [image: Screenshot 2025-12-11 at 10.31.48 PM.png]

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WSIS+20 UNGA High Level meeting Side-event: "Affordable and Secure Digital Infrastructure for Media and Journalists" December 15 2025 - 16.00 CET
by Anna Oosterlinck Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

INTERNAL Dear all As governments continue negotiations on the WSIS +20 Outcome Document, please find our invitation to our upcoming side event during the WSIS+20 High Level Meeting. Hope to see you all there online! Anna [cid:ii_mj1ovk4f0] Affordable and Secure Digital Infrastructure for Media and Journalists December 15, 2025 Dear Partners and Colleagues, We hope you are well, and our apologies for cross-posting. On behalf of the Global Forum for Media Development and ARTICLE 19, it is our pleasure to invite you to our upcoming side-event during the WSIS+20 UNGA High Level meeting "Affordable and Secure Digital Infrastructure for Media and Journalists<https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/affordable-and-secure-digit…>". 🗓️Date: December 15, 2025 🕐Time: 15:00–16:00 UTC / 16:00–17:00 CET / 10.00-11-00 ET. 📍Location: Online via Zoom. ✍️Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Seo9XWDYSJ2b9clMMAsqOA Background: As the WSIS+20 Review approaches its conclusion, this session explores how the WSIS+20 Outcome Document can be translated into concrete actions to strengthen media independence, access to information, and ensure that journalists and media can benefit from affordable, interoperable, and secure digital technologies. To that end, this session will introduce the Journalism Cloud Alliance as a collaborative initiative to advance open and affordable digital tools and services for media and journalists. By showcasing the JCA and other multistakeholder efforts, the session will demonstrate how WSIS commitments can be operationalised to create an inclusive, sustainable, and human rights-based digital ecosystem. AGENDA<https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/affordable-and-secure-digit…> The total duration of the side event is 60 minutes. REGISTER HERE<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Seo9XWDYSJ2b9clMMAsqOA> The final agenda, resources and literature review will be availabe here<https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/affordable-and-secure-digit…> ahead of the event. We look forward to your participation as we believe it will greatly enrich the meeting. We look forward to you joining us next Monday! With kind regards, The GFMD Secretariat https://gfmd.info<https://gfmd.info/> LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediagfmd/> | X (Twitter) <https://twitter.com/MediaGFMD> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MediaGFMD> GLOBAL FORUM FOR MEDIA DEVELOPMENT Stay up to date with GFMD's media development and journalism support updates, insights and initiatives: Follow us on <https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediagfmd/> LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediagfmd/> | Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/gfmd.info> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MediaGFMD> | Youtube<https://www.youtube.com/@MediaGFMD>. Subscribe to our <https://linktr.ee/mediagfmd> newsletters and mailing lists<https://linktr.ee/mediagfmd>. _._,_._,_ ________________________________ _._,_._,_ Anna Oosterlinck (she/her/hers) Senior Global Advocacy Advisor [cid:logo_1c766458-35ee-431a-9a22-e00b47cd2091.png]<https://www.article19.org> Defending freedom of expression and information www.article19.org<https://www.article19.org> Subscribe to our Newsletter<https://www.article19.org/ie-sign-up/> [cid:newsletter_02744340-c607-4374-8a37-11b8b216096d.png] <https://www.article19.org/ie-sign-up> Notes: - Please update your records with my new email address. - We work half day Fridays (AM). Follow us [cid:bluesky1x_864ef831-9476-4116-88b8-2a3410741630.png]<https://bsky.app/profile/article19.bsky.social> [cid:facebook_2853baa0-f060-42e6-b448-6a8788c1b5dd.png] <https://www.facebook.com/article19org/> [cid:youtube_ffe95af1-d962-4acd-ab59-4eb4ea07466e.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDB6E_x0xRSfF62b872n9YQ> [cid:linkedin_199dc89c-14aa-41cd-b2a7-37b8ae8d667d.png] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/article19> [cid:instagram_05fbcc72-6df2-442b-8c34-146d0e9d8c41.png] <https://www.instagram.com/article19org/> [cid:x_d21e0607-da5a-44a7-80c7-e2d86bc18a92.png] <https://twitter.com/intent/follow?screen_name=article19org> [cid:impact-report_e2e95541-2ba2-48bb-9d04-b27f8b4030e6.jpg]<https://www.article19.org/ie-sign-up/>

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Re: Agenda for 11:00 UTC on Wednesday, 10 December
by Carlos Reyes Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

My apologies. Wrong list. Best, Carlos Carlos Reyes Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Washington, D.C. Engagement Center From: Carlos Reyes via wsis20 <wsis20(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Carlos Reyes <carlos.reyes(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM To: Israel Rosas via wsis20 <wsis20(a)icann.org> Subject: [wsis20] Agenda for 11:00 UTC on Wednesday, 10 December Hello, all. Below is a proposed agenda for the next WSIS+20 Discussion Group call at 11:00 UTC on Wednesday, 10 December. Best, Carlos 1. IMSB virtual stakeholder consultation [publicadministration.desa.un.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20/…> – any observations? 2. Rev2 [publicadministration.desa.un.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/d…> – anything else to note? 3. Review outcomes in January? 4. Shutting down the discussion group * Lessons learned Carlos Reyes Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Washington, D.C. Engagement Center

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Agenda for 11:00 UTC on Wednesday, 10 December
by Carlos Reyes Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

Hello, all. Below is a proposed agenda for the next WSIS+20 Discussion Group call at 11:00 UTC on Wednesday, 10 December. Best, Carlos 1. IMSB virtual stakeholder consultation<https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20/rev2consultation> – any observations? 2. Rev2<https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/2025/R…> – anything else to note? 3. Review outcomes in January? 4. Shutting down the discussion group * Lessons learned Carlos Reyes Senior Policy Director Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Washington, D.C. Engagement Center

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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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