Calling all young visionaries and change-makers! Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum (yIGF.Asia) is an annual meeting and open platform, recognized by the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), to empower young leaders aged between 18 and 35 to participate in Internet governance discussions. The forum was first initiated by NetMission.Asia in 2010 and continues […]
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NetMission Case Study Series 2024 – Unveiling Digital Dangers: Examining Online Harassment in Pakistan and Internet Shutdowns in Gaza
Case Study 1: Pakistan – Online Harassment of Women in Pakistan Abeera, a 14-year-old girl residing in Pakistan, fell victim to non-consensual sharing of intimate images in 2012. Over the span of eight years, she endured severe psychological distress and daily torment because of blackmail and harassment. This case study explores the ordeal Abeera has […]
NetMission’s Submission for OHCHR Call for Input for Thematic Report on Artificial Intelligence and Racial Discrimination
The increasing pervasiveness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) necessitates a critical examination of its potential impact on racial bias. Unethical development and deployment of AI could exacerbate existing racial inequities. NetMission.Asia as a youth initiative in Asia Pacific is committed to promoting digital literacy, inclusion, and responsible technology use, and recognizes this challenge as integral to […]
IGF 2024 First Open Consultations Summary by NetMission
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) held its First Open Consultations and Meeting of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) for the 2024 cycle on February 27-29, 2024 and was moderated by Ms. Roach, Carol, MAG Chair, and Mr. Almutairi, Abdulrahman S, Host Country Co-Chair. The Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) from around the world to discuss the […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #9: The Evolution of Technology (Monday, February 16, 2024)
Welcome to another edition of NetMission news and policy digest, where we transform some tech news and policy updates of the month into a bite-size reader for you. In this article, we will explore the evolution of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and 6G. In the 21st century, technological advancements have been at the […]