From participant in 2022, to Youth Leader in 2024, and again in 2025, Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) became more than an annual event for me. It became a platform for growth, learning, and meaningful contribution to conversations that shape our digital future. Walking into my first APIGA in 2022, I was completely out […]
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Cybersecurity or Suppression? Youth Perspectives on the Impact of Emerging Cyber Laws in Asia-Pacific – Fatima Munir
As governments across the Asia-Pacific region double down on national cybersecurity, young people are raising a critical question: Are these laws truly protecting us, or are they silencing us?In 2025, sweeping cyber legislation is being passed at unprecedented rates, often in the name of digital safety, counterterrorism, or safeguarding “national interest.” But many of these […]
My Journey from NetMission Academy to IGF 2025 in Norway – Ji won Oh
Sharing Global Youth Perspectives on the Digital Future After completing the NetMission Academy, I was honored to receive support from DotAsia to attend the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 in Norway. This was my second time participating in the IGF — the first being in 2023 in Japan as an attendee. But this time, I […]
From Policy Work to Global Youth Leadership – Ankita Rathi
A Leadership Milestone By the time I was appointed Co-Chair of the Asia Pacific yIGF 2024, I felt both humbled and empowered. The road leading up to this had been paved with challenges, but each one taught me something invaluable. Being Co-Chair was more than a title – it came with real responsibility. From planning […]
Learning, Leading, and Growing: My APIGA 2024 Experience — Nattaya Jaratruangsaeng
My experience at the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2024 has been one of the most memorable highlights of my year, especially as a youth leader passionate about Internet governance. This five-day program, held in Busan, South Korea, brought together youth leaders from across the Asia Pacific region to deepen our understanding of how […]