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Intro to Internet Governance or IG as it is commonly called simply refers to the way the Internet is used and managed. IG makes use of a multistakeholder model where the different stakeholders involved include; 01 | Governments 02 | Private Organizations 03 | Civil Society 04 | Academia 05 | Technical Community 06 | International Organisations

Issues of Internet Governance 1 2 issues relating to the infrastructure and management of critical internet resources ie; administration of DNS and IP address, administration of root server system, technical standards, peering and interconnection, telecommunications infrastructure Issues relating to the use of the internet; spam, network security and cyber crime. 3 Issues relevant to the internet; IPRs, international trade, academia and digital literacy 4 Developmental aspects relating to the use of Internet Governance for capacity building

Internet Governance Forum (IGF) The IGF is an annual meeting where all active members of internet stakeholder groups come together to discuss key issues of the Internet on equal footing The 2017 IGF was held in Geneva, Switzerland was themed “Shaping your Digital Future” It featured representatives from Internet stakeholder groups across the globe.

Why you should be involved Community Development Digital Literacy Youth Engagement Inclusion in Policy Making Processes ❖ Female representation in Tech ❖ ❖

IGF Sessions Collaborative Leadership Exchange On “Shaping The Digital Future” 0 1 - Creating A World Of Inclusion In Socio Economic Opportunities For Women From Developing Countries -Tech. Women Strategies and ICT 0 2 ISOC 0 3 Internet Shutdowns Taking A Toll On Africa’s Economy -Ms. Yolanda Mlonzi, Gauteng Chapter ISOC

IGF Sessions 0 4 Navigating Gender And Youth Challenges: Telling Stories About Women Technology And Creation -Ms. Bruna Santos, Gender Youth/Youth Observatory Gender Divide: ICT and Women’s Economic Empowerment -Ms. Sophie Tomlinson, ICC BASIS 0 5 0 6 A Playbook for Gender Equality: How to Harness the Power of Emerging Tech for Women's Rights -Ms. Jennifer Jeppsson, Global Affairs Canada

Female Empowerment Initiatives UN Women & ITU Equals in Tech Awards Various organisations around the world have set up initiatives focused on preserving the digital presence of the girl child. Poornima Meegammana Respect Girls on the Internet ISOC Youth@IGF Fellows Digital Grassroots Initiative

Female Empowerment Initiatives Hadassah Louis TECHNATION Safety First for Girls Tech. Women Asia

How you can be involved ❖ IG Education ❖ Association with related organisations Local Chapter groups ❖ Advocacy within your local community to promote female digital presence

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