Women in Internet Governance

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Did You Know? 🌍 ICANN’s Multi-Stakeholder Model is Like a Symphony Orchestra for Internet Governance! Imagine the internet as a vast, intricate piece of music. For harmony and balance, we need all the right instruments, each playing its part. That’s exactly how ICANN’s Multi-Stakeholder Model works—it’s like a symphony orchestra, where every section plays a vital role in creating a balanced, resilient internet for everyone. 🎻🎶 Here’s how each “section” contributes to the whole: 1. Governments and Policymakers—Like the percussionists, they set the beat and framework, ensuring the internet runs smoothly within legal bounds. 2. Technical Community – Similar to the strings, these experts maintain the structure and backbone, providing technical standards and security. 3. Civil Society—The woodwinds, adding essential balance, advocates for privacy, human rights, and freedom online. 4. Businesses and Private Sector—Like the brass section, they bring power and drive, as companies rely on the Internet for innovation and commerce. 5. End Users (You!) – The audience and inspiration, reminding us that every decision impacts real people and their daily online experiences. Each group in the multi-stakeholder model has a unique “instrument” to play, and when they work together, the internet “music” is in harmony—open, fair, and inclusive for everyone. The result? A more inclusive, transparent, and accountable system where decisions are shaped by multiple perspectives rather than a single authority. This is why ICANN’s approach is so important. Bringing diverse voices together ensures internet governance isn’t controlled by a single group but is instead a collaborative and accountable system. This approach makes ICANN’s work impactful and why we must understand it. Let’s join the conversation and make our voices heard! What aspect of Internet governance interests you the most? Drop your thoughts below! 💬👇 Godsway Kubi MAKATOB IT SECURITIES Mawuko Kudzo Kpatah Olabimpe Adeloro—Cyber-Police CISCO Ghana Academy Albert Fosu Atobrah Regine Bambara MOBA CyberSafety Nexus Cisco Networking Academy #DidYouKnow #ICANN #MultiStakeholderModel #InternetGovernance #SymphonyOfVoices #DigitalInclusion #CyberSecurity #TechPolicy

📢 Just under four weeks left until #ICANN81 in Istanbul, Türkiye! 🌏 Watch this short overview to discover what to expect at the ICANN Annual General Meeting and the key focus for #ICANN81. 💻 Visit our website for essential travel details and logistics. Don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/gQZ_FJxD

We thank everyone who expressed interest in being one of our regional representatives. We will start getting in touch with successful applicants before the end of October 2024.

Women in Internet Governance is a new initiative to bring all ladies engaging in Internet Governance across the globe together. We are looking for people to represent the various regions and enhance our activities. People from the following regions are especially encouraged to apply:  1. Eastern Europe & Central Asia 2. Middle East 3. Latin America & Caribbean Please be sure to check the regional lists at bit.ly/IGRegionalDetails to know the region your country belongs to before applying. For more details and to apply please visit - bit.ly/RegionalReps Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), WIAN The Women in International Affairs Network, Women in Data® Women Techmakers

Women in Internet Governance is a new initiative to bring all ladies engaging in Internet Governance together across the globe. Women in the following regions are especially encouraged to apply: 1. Eastern Europe & Central Asia 2. Middle East 3. Oceania and 4. Latin America & Caribbean Before applying, could you cross-check the regional lists at bit.ly/IGRegionalDetails to know the region your country belongs to. Please check here for more details and to apply bit.ly/RegionalReps ICANN, Vanda Scartezini, Maureen HILYARD, International Telecommunication Union, International Monetary Fund, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), Women in Sports, WIAN | The Women in International Affairs Network

Have you submitted your application already to be considered as one of the regional representatives of the Women in Internet Governance initiative? If no, it's not too late, please do so at bit.ly/RegionalReps Please remember to cross check the regional lists at https://lnkd.in/dt_cTtn4 and the various countries that falls under each. Working together empowering more women to engage in Internet Governance.

We are looking for various Regional Representatives. 1. The applicant must be living in the region they would want to represent. 2. Applicant ought to be very engaged in various aspects of Internet Governance activities. 3. Be familiar with Internet Governance engagements in their choice of region. Please visit bit.ly/RegionalReps for more details and to apply.

Friday Morning IG Motivation Our Internet Governance (IG) engagement motivation today is Sally Costerton 1. Sally is a LADY ohhhhh. She does not find excuses to say she is a lady and too busy with house chores. 2. Do you know Sally actually holds a degree in Modern History 3. Her roles in ICANN are: * Senior Vice President of Global Stakeholder Engagement * Senior Advisor to the President 4. Since December 2022 Sally serves as Interim President and CEO of ICANN. Are you still sitting down finding excuses that you did not study IT so you can’t be effective in the Internet governance ecosystem? Are you there deceiving yourself that you are a lady so you got to be laid back? Fret no more, and don’t find excuses! Excuses will only make you gloat in your self-imposed laziness. Face the bull by the horn and make your impact in the IG ecosystem. The Internet is for all of us, play your part and make it to remain a Safe Internet for yourself and future generations. Start now!

Let us get interactive - what is your expectation of Women in Internet Governance movement? What will be the click for you? Would you want to be one of the volunteers to make the Women in Internet Governance association great. Share your views with us. Let us hear from you. 😊