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Today we celebrate the women who helped shape the Internet, work to keep it a resource for all, and will evolve it for generations to come.

Let's take a look at the amazing work women have done and are doing for the Internet.

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/03/the-women-behind-the-internet/

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So today as you use the hashtag or post a blog about , take a moment to think about how much of what we can do on and because of the Internet is thanks to women. And we can't wait to see what women do for the Internet next. 💙🌐

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Women were integral to many of the foundational aspects of the Internet. From advocating for Internet growth to pioneering the use of ICTs for the empowerment of women around the world, we have a lot to thank the early women of the Internet for.

https://internethalloffame.org/inductees/all/

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To improve these numbers and connect more women (and everyone else!) to the Internet, groups of women around the world have taken the initiative to teach digital literacy and grow local connections, like the women of the South American Chaco.

https://www.internetsociety.org/issues/community-networks/success-stories/south-american-chaco/

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The majority of people unconnected to the Internet are female. Over on our Pulse platform, learn how measurement projects are tracking the success and challenges of Internet uptake.

https://pulse.internetsociety.org/blog/why-measuring-internet-gender-equality-matters

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In we've seen women take on hands-on training to improve gender equity in technical fields. The Internet Society Mali chapter received funding from the Internet Society Foundation to hold practical computer networking training, empowering women in their careers.

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/02/bridging-the-unemployment-gap-for-young-female-graduates/

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internetsociety, to internet
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Finish this sentence...✍️

"The Internet provides _______"


internetsociety, to internet
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The Internet can be a benefit for democracy—especially when it’s fast and reliable. Let’s dig into how by looking at Kenya.

In their 2022 election, Kenya’s electoral commission used the Internet to digitally transmit election results from more than 46,000 polling stations countrywide to central servers in Nairobi—where they could be verified and officially tallied

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internetsociety, to internet
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We capitalize Internet—every time. But why?

When we write Internet, we’re referring to the globally connected network of networks that we all share.

But when we write internet (lower case), we mean something else. There are other networks that use the same technology.

They can act similar and look similar, but they don’t fully connect to the global, public Internet.

An internet isn’t the Internet.

Learn more about how the is splintering: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2022/03/what-is-the-splinternet-and-why-you-should-be-paying-attention/

internetsociety, to TikTok
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"Asking , , and to more intrusively track nearly every American with a cell phone, based on the possibility that a TikTok user might enter would be a significant invasion of privacy."

Today we filed an amicus brief with the US 9th District Court of Appeals explaining our view on how Montana's TikTok ban will lead to how it won't work technically, and how it will be bad for the people of Montana and USA. Read more:

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/05/montanas-tiktok-ban-breaking-the-internet-and-undermining-online-privacy/

internetsociety, to random
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Do you know often you use ? 🤔

You may not notice all the daily encrypted interactions you have, but you surely would notice if your private data was accessed because of a lack of strong encryption.

Take a look at a day with encryption 🔒👇
https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2019/10/your-day-with-encryption/

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The @EU_Commission is playing politics with the global Internet. It’s time it clearly rejected the idea of “network usage fees” once and for all.

The EC summary of its network usage fees consultation says that "the majority" of respondents were opposed... BUT...

..in fact ** 81% were against ** with only 19% in favor.

We strongly recommend the EC come out with a clear position rejecting the idea of network usage fees.
https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2023/10/network-usage-fees-the-european-commission-plays-politics-with-the-global-internet/

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Techxit: The UK Declares Its Exit from the High-Tech Startup World

"With this one act, the UK has declared its exit from the high-tech startup world and doomed the UK to be a follower of Europe, the USA, India, and everywhere else that encourages innovation."

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2023/09/techxit-the-uk-declares-its-exit-from-the-high-tech-startup-world/

internetsociety, to internet
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WATCH LIVE NOW - the 2023 Induction Ceremony for the Internet Hall of Fame: https://www.internethalloffame.org/2023-induction-ceremony/

Join us in celebrating the induction of 9 Internet Pioneers into the IHOF: https://www.internethalloffame.org/2023/09/05/nine-internet-pioneers-will-join-the-internet-hall-of-fame-on-26-september/




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🚨🚨 Internet shutdowns observed in 🇵🇰. Mobile Internet access is blocked in some regions amid protests.

More info at: https://pulse.internetsociety.org/shutdowns/pakistan-blocks-mobile-internet-access-in-some-regions-amidst-protests

harm societies, economies, and the global Internet infrastructure.

internetsociety, to internet
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Last year, we worked with our community and partners to support and promote the development of the

Together we:

🤝 Built and supported the communities that make the Internet work

🛡Advanced the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards

🌐 Advocated for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet

Read our 2023 Year in Review for the highlights of what we accomplished together:

https://www.internetsociety.org/year-in-review/2023/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=yir2023

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Our 2023 Year in Review is also available in French:

https://www.internetsociety.org/fr/year-in-review/2023/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=yir2023

and Spanish:

https://www.internetsociety.org/es/year-in-review/2023/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=yir2023

Thank you to all who worked with us to achieve the goals!

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Last night we joined an effort to stop the State of Nevada from making it easier for children’s personal information to be obtained by child predators, criminal gangs, foreign nations, and others.

Together with the ACLU, @riana , @eff , @CenDemTech , @mozilla , @fight , and @signalapp , and Access Now, we filed an amicus brief asking the court to protect children by ensuring they can use the most secure communication possible!

Read more:
https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/03/nevada-wants-to-reduce-online-protections-for-children/

internetsociety, to internet
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Today at 10am ET, the US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in two cases that may decide if you can moderate content on your website!

You can listen to the live audio stream at:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx

Read our post to understand why this case is so important for the open Internet:

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2023/12/can-you-kick-the-trolls-out-of-your-online-forum-u-s-supreme-court-to-decide/

A link is in that post to the amicus brief we submitted for the cases.

internetsociety, to internet
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A major factor in closing the digital divide is creating more reliable Internet access that is affordable. Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and local traffic are critical to help with this.

Over the past 10 years in the DRC, we can see the dramatic impact that IXPs had on access⬇️

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/02/the-decade-that-changed-the-democratic-republic-of-congos-internet/

internetsociety, to internet
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📣 The Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Funding Program is now open for applications for new or current Internet Exchange Points (IXPs).

🛜 Organizations can get grants from USD $5,000 up to $50,000 in all regions.

👉 Funds are available for training, community/regional development, and equipment purchases such as switches, optic modules, servers, and routers.

💻 Learn more and apply at https://www.internetsociety.org/funding-areas/sustainable-peering-ixp/

internetsociety, to internet
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Charting The Internet’s Dependence on Internet Exchange Points - https://pulse.internetsociety.org/blog/charting-the-internets-dependence-on-internet-exchange-points

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The final results of the 2024 Board of Trustees elections are in! We congratulate the new and re-appointed trustees: Maureen Hilyard, Kathleen Moriarty, Brian Haberman, and Russ Housley.

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/final-results-of-the-2024-internet-society-board-of-trustees-elections-and-ietf-selections/

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🌏This Earth Day, explore what we can do to make the Internet greener and how we can build resilient infrastructure that can withstand the effects of climate change.

🌍 @danyork shares how the Internet is helping and affecting the climate and how we can adapt: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/the-internet-and-climate-change/

🌎 Please share the info - and share your ideas!

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The Iraqi government announced over the weekend that the Internet will be shut down nationally during the upcoming exam period, per the Ministry of Education's request. Join the call for #NoExamShutdowns

https://pulse.internetsociety.org/blog/iraq-to-shutdown-internet-during-2024-exam-period

#InternetAccess #KeepItOn #Iraq

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