The IGF Secretariat is launching 'Voices of the Internet Governance Forum' – an initiative to share stories that capture the transformative power of the IGF. The project will gather short, dynamic video testimonials about how the IGF has influenced individuals, their societies and contributed to the global digital discourse.
Your experiences, stories, and insights are crucial in understanding the impact of the IGF. Videos from your community and beyond will come together to form a tapestry of perspectives that showcase how the IGF has built digital capacities, sparked connections and partnerships, and opened up policy frontiers that enriched the digital discussion at local, regional and global levels.
Testimonials can also express how IGF has shaped public understanding of digital technologies and your aspirations for what it can achieve on the road to an equitable, sustainable future.
Make your voice count!
Anyone Can Contribute
- Engaged IGF participants at all levels - at the global IGF or in country-level, regional or youth IGF initiatives
- Participants in Schools on Internet Governance (SIGs) and associated initiatives
- Youth, including young innovators and digital entrepreneurs
- Academics and researchers in digital policy
- Digital rights activists
- Tech & media industry professionals
- Digital decisionmakers from all stakeholder groups
- Stakeholders just learning about IGF
How to Participate
I. Create Your Video: Produce a video of yourself (up to 60 seconds) expressing your views on the IGF's role in your life, your country/region’s digital discourse, or the global digital discourse. You can choose to do so by answering one of the guiding questions below.
II. Submit the Video to [email protected] by Friday 31 May. You can send quickly and easily using Smash or WeTransfer.
III. See Your Video on the IGF’s platforms, including social media channels and website.
Guiding Questions for Videos
A. How did you first learn about the IGF, and what motivated you to engage with it?
B. How has your understanding of digital governance evolved through your engagement with the IGF?
C. In your view, how does the IGF contribute to shaping the global discourse on digital governance?
D. Can you share a specific example of how an issue discussed at the IGF has impacted your life or the life of your community?
E. How has the IGF contributed to inclusivity in the global discourse?
F. Have you been inspired to deepen your understanding of or advocate for any digital policies or initiatives as a result of your interaction with the IGF?
G. What are your hopes for the future of the Internet and digital technologies, and how do you think the IGF can help achieve those goals?
H. How can people not already engaged with IGF get involved?
I. What have you learned from the IGF that you think more people should be aware of?
J. What message would you like to share with others about the importance of being informed and involved in IGF?
Reach out! For any comments or questions on this initiative, please contact [email protected]