Under the warm glow of the afternoon sun streaming through the window at the University of the Philippines BGC Campus in Manila, I found myself immersed in a vibrant scene. Around me, participants were busy crafting Wayang figures from discarded plastic packaging. Laughter and the sounds of creativity filled the air, creating an inspiring atmosphere […]
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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 […]
Report Release: Hong Kong Youth Call for a SMART, Human‑Centric Digital Future at HKyIGF 2025
On 26th of September Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum (HKyIGF) 2025 brought together a diverse group of passionate young leaders, tech experts, and community partners at Google’s Hong Kong office to envision a digital future shaped by and for youth. Under the theme “Envisioning SMART: Cultivating a Human‑Centric Digital Future,” the forum blended expert […]
APAC Youth Leaders Call for Sustained Recognition and Structural Participation at WSIS+20 Rev 1 Consultations
On November 14, 2025, youth representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region delivered a compelling intervention at the WSIS+20 stakeholder consultations on Revision 1, emphasizing the need to move beyond recognition of youth as stakeholders toward meaningful, structural inclusion in digital governance. On behalf of the Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum and NetMission.Asia, Socheata Sokhachan […]
Digital Rights Advocacy: My Journey at DRAPAC Open Tech Camp 2025 – Rupam Barui
You know how sometimes you get an email that just changes the trajectory of your week, or even your year? For me, that was the notification confirming my DRAPAC Open Tech Camp fellowship. When I joined DRAPAC 2025, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but that I wanted to be part of something bigger. Surrounded […]