Insularity. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer has, for the first time in over a quarter of a century, coined trust worldwide has retreated to this psychological state that is shaped by fears and crises. 70% of 33,938 individuals across 28 countries expressed hesitancy and unwillingness to trust persons with a different way of life at […]
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Building Inclusive Digital Futures: Reflections from My DRAPAC26 Fellowship Journey
When I first started working in technology as a developer, I was mostly focused on building things. Writing code. Solving problems. Launching features. I spent most of my time thinking about functionality, performance, and solving technical problems. Like many developers early in their careers, I was focused on building things. That perspective started to change […]
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. […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Result Announcement
The NetMission Academy is a series of online sessions designed to equip youth with the knowledge and discussion skills to participate in Internet policymaking. The program includes two pre-training webinars, followed by 7 training webinars and a closing ceremony, to provide a more all-around experience to participants. This online academy is not a one-sided learning […]