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 […]
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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 […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Session 5 Summary
Who holds power in the digital era? Session 5, titled “Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies,” commenced on February 5, 2026. The session examined how artificial intelligence and core Internet infrastructure are reshaping economic power, governance, and influence across the Asia-Pacific region and the Global South. Moderated by Rani Retmono and Khushbakht, the discussion brought together […]
Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy—Hong Kong 2026: Now Calling for Participants | 亞洲網絡管治學院—香港站：現正招生
Where AI Meets Creative Rights—Drive the Dialogue Also, Experience Internet Governance in Action — Open to All (No Coding Required)! 📍 In-person in Hong Kong (Venue To Be Confirmed) 🗓️ Day 1: March 27 (Friday) 18:00–20:30 🗓️ Day 2: March 28 (Saturday) 10:00–17:30💬 Language: English & Cantonese When AI creates — who owns the rights? As artificial intelligence transforms how […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Session 4 Summary
How do we build digital trust when AI can fake identities and our data is constantly at risk? On January 29, 2026, the fourth session of the NetMission Academy 2026, titled “Cybersecurity, Privacy, and a Safer Internet,” brought together youth fellows and experts from across the Asia-Pacific region to examine emerging challenges at the intersection […]