Does Internet connectivity guarantee digital empowerment? The second session of NetMission Academy 2026, titled “Access & Empowerment,” examined the social, political, and structural dimensions of digital access and the conditions required for meaningful digital inclusion. Moderated by Nawal Munir, Fatima Munir, and Jenie Fernando, the session brought together participants from across the Asia-Pacific region and […]
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NetMission Academy 2026 Session 1 Summary
How does the Internet actually work, and who gets to shape its future? NetMission Academy’s first training session brought together leading experts to explore these questions. The first training session of NetMission Academy 2026 was conducted successfully on January 8, 2025, with participants joining from across the Asia-Pacific region. The session brought together expert speakers […]
Climate Justice & Digitalization: The APAC Dilemma
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, it’s a crucial moment to reflect on the digital world we are building. This edition focuses on a critical intersection: the immense environmental footprint of our Internet infrastructure and the fight for a just digital transition, seen through the eyes of Asia-Pacific youth. The Internet is not […]
APAC Youth Voices and Contributions to the WSIS+20 Review Process – Rev 2 and the Outcome Document
Youth representatives from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region actively contributed to the WSIS+20 Review process throughout 2025. The final outcome document was adopted at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on 16-17 December 2025 (Find out more about our consistent contributions throughout the process here). Throughout the review process, the Informal […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #40: Deepfakes, Youth & the New Reality Crisis in Asia-Pacific (Saturday, December 6, 2025)
As 2025 comes to a close, the digital world feels more unstable than ever. Deepfake scams, AI-generated sexual abuse, and online manipulation have become everyday threats for young people across Asia-Pacific. What used to feel like “future tech problems” are now shaping elections, hurting young people’s mental health, and creating new forms of online violence. […]