Why It Matters
Is it enough to have Internet access, or must we also ensure that the access is open and unrestricted?
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Shine The Light

We want you to boost the profile of incredible women who are pushing boundaries using technology. Who do you want to #ShineTheLight on?
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Got a great idea on how the Net could change lives? Get it funded.
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Become a Volunteer

Become a member of the Internet Society and get access to learning and leadership opportunities virtually or where you live.

Events

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The Eighth South School on Internet Governance (2016 SSIG)

29 March - 1 April, 2016
OAS Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

IETF 95

3 - 8 April, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Internet Society Board of Trustees Meeting No.130

9 - 10 April, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Board of Trustees invites the ISOC community to join Public sessions of its meetings as observers!

News

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The Internet Society brings African Peering and Interconnection Forum to Tanzania for first time

30 March 2016

The Internet Society will bring its annual Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) to Tanzania for the first time. 

Internet Society advances Asia-Pacific dialogue on role of ICT in disaster relief

17 March 2016

INET Kathmandu highlights need for resilient networks; increased collaboration

The Internet Society to “Shine the Light” on Digital Trailblazers

08 March 2016

The Internet Society has launched a campaign aimed at recognizing the many contributions made by women today to the development and growth of the Internet.

Featured

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Policy
Human Rights on the Net
Looking for info on human rights on the Internet? Visit our resource centre.
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IANA Transition
We Support The IANA Stewardship Transition Plan
The Internet Society believes that the IANA Stewardship Transition package has the backing it deserves. What the community has delivered is quite remarkable.
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Survey
The Future of the Internet
Take our survey! There are forces at work that could change the Internet as we know it. We're looking at what could happen to the Internet in the future.
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Make A Difference
Managing Disaster. What Role Could the Internet Play?
When disaster strikes many of us, no matter where we are, want to do something. What is the Internet playing in helping us do that something? What role could it play? Join us in person or over the web for lessons learned from the Nepal Earthquake.
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Technology
NDSS 2016 Papers Now Online
Read the papers from this outstanding security event.
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Governance
Trustee Elections are Now Open
Find out more about Internet Society elections and the candidates for Board of Trustees.