Shifting Digital Landscapes AI, Inclusion, and Governance Challenges in Asia-Pacific The NetMission Case Study Series 2026 presents a collection of case studies on key Internet governance issues, developed by the sub-groups of the NetMission Academy 2026. Drawing from collaborative research, regional analysis, and discussions held during the online academy sessions from December 2025 to February […]
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NetMission.Asia (APAC Youth) Submission to ICANN Public Comment: Advancing Universal Acceptance Through Youth-Led Multistakeholder Engagement
NetMission.Asia (APAC Youth) provided collective input on the Draft Guidelines for Advancing Universal Acceptance (UA) Adoption, emphasizing that UA must move beyond a voluntary best practice toward a measurable, enforceable, and accountable global standard. The submission reflects youth perspectives across the Asia-Pacific region, where linguistic diversity and uneven digital readiness continue to expose significant gaps […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Session 7 Summary
How does the Domain Name System shape our everyday Internet experience? Session 7 explored the technical foundations of the Domain Name System (DNS), ICANN’s governance role, and the growing policy challenges around DNS abuse. The session connected core infrastructure concepts with real-world governance debates, highlighting how decisions around generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and abuse mitigation […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Session 6 Summary
How do we build digital spaces where everyone can participate safely and equitably? Session 6 of the NetMission Academy journey, themed “Diversity and Inclusivity in the Digital Age,” examined digital inclusion and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) across the Asia-Pacific region. The session featured panel insights from Ms. Ihita Gangavarapu, Coordinator of the India Youth Internet […]
Digital Rights and the Struggle for Civic Space in Pakistan
In many parts of the world, a single social media post can now trigger arrest, investigation, and public vilification. In Pakistan, the distance between a tweet and a courtroom has grown alarmingly short, reflecting a broader regional shift in how states perceive and police digital expression. Across the Asia-Pacific, governments increasingly frame online restrictions as […]