Our Global Reach

The Internet is a global resource, but regional and local needs often vary depending on the location. We work with our community worldwide to think globally and act locally, ensuring we’re all working toward an Internet for everyone.

Local Action, Global Impact: Chapters Champion Internet Governance

Internet governance is strongest when the people and communities affected by decisions about the Internet have the opportunity to participate …

Internet Governance: Empowering Communities to Shape the Future of the Internet

The Internet Governance Events Sponsorship Program helps ensure the future of the Internet is informed by the experiences and needs …

Global Encryption Day Summit 2026: Five Key Conversations on the Future of Digital Trust

From mapping tools and VPNs to encrypted messaging and the challenges posed by quantum computing, the Global Encryption Day Summit …

What Global Data Tells Us About the Economics of IXPs

We know anecdotally that peering is generally cheaper than transit, but where is it cheaper, by how much, and how …

We Shouldn’t Have to Give Up Our Safety Online to Be Safe

Internet Society President and CEO Sally Wentworth spoke to lawmakers about the harmful consequences Bill C-22 could have on Internet …

Beyond the Seat at the Table: Raneem’s Journey from Policy to Action

For Raneem Zaitoun, the Youth Ambassador Program became the bridge between policy ambition and technical understanding …

Dissecting the Cost of Peering

The Internet’s 80,000+ networks rely on transit and peering. This document explores the rise of IXPs, traffic localization, and the …

Online Trust and Safety Hub Now Available in Arabic

The Internet Society’s Trust & Safety Hub is now in Arabic, offering resources, videos, and tips to help communities spot …

Pulse Internet Measurement Forum Brings Data and Action Together in Beirut

Journalists, technologists, and digital rights defenders gathered in Beirut for the Pulse Internet Measurement Forum, exploring how Internet data supports …

Think global. Act local.

Chapters bring together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.

Think global. Act local.

Three women smile and stand together at the Mali Chapter DDCN graduation

Chapters are central to our work, bringing together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.