Activities 2007-2020

Judith Hellerstein remarks on IGF Dynamic Coalitions at WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting in NYC

Posted on February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by igf-dcad

December 2025: IGF-DCAD co-organiser Judith Hellerstein represented the Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability at the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting at the United Nations in NYC, including a side event ‘IGF Dynamic Coalitions at the Forefront of WSIS+20 and Beyond WSIS+20‘ . Her remarks at that session are below. (Listen to audio) Hi, this is Judith Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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Rules, Power, and Participation: My Takeaways from “Internet Governance for CSOs

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by Dr. Muhammad Shabbir, the Coordinator of IGF-DCAD

Most people don’t wake up in the morning thinking, “I should learn internet governance.” We usually meet it when it meets us—when a platform decision disrupts outreach, when a new cyber rule changes what organisations can publish, when online harassment escalates, or when a public service becomes “digital-first” and quietly shuts out the very communities Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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DCAD comments at IMSB Stakeholder Consultation – 8 December 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 by igf-dcad

Thank you to the two WSIS+20 Co-Facilitators, the Ambassadors from Albania and Kenya, and to the Informal Multistakeholder Sounding Board (IMSB), for convening this consultation and for ensuring that the voices of civil society, the technical community, the academic community, and the private sector are included in this process. My name is Judith Hellerstein, and Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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DCAD’s Rev 2 contribution

Posted on December 8, 2025 by igf-dcad

Speaker: Judith Hellerstein — Coordinator, IGF Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD) Opening thanks Thank you to the WSIS+20 Co-Facilitators — the Ambassadors from Albania and Kenya — and to the Informal Multistakeholder Sounding Board (IMSB) for holding this consultation and ensuring that voices from civil society, the technical and academic communities, and the Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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Overlooked Again? Why 1.5 Billion People Can’t Be an Afterthought in Digital Policy

Posted on November 14, 2025November 16, 2025 by Dr. Muhammad Shabbir, the Coordinator of IGF-DCAD

In December 2025, the United Nations will convene a High-Level Meeting to adopt the WSIS+20 outcome of the twenty-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). This moment is widely seen as an opportunity to shape the next phase of global digital cooperation, anchored in human rights, sustainable development, and the principles Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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Activities 2025

Posted on September 30, 2025February 16, 2026 by igf-dcad

WSIS+20 Judith Hellerstein remarks on IGF Dynamic Coalitions at WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting in NYC (Dec 2025) DCAD comments at IMSB Stakeholder Consultation (Judith Hellerstein comments – Dec 2025) Overlooked Again? Why 1.5 Billion People Can’t Be an Afterthought in Digital Policy (Dr. Shabbir comments – Nov 2025) IGF DCAD Response to the WSIS+20 Zero Draft Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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From Margins to Mainstream: Comments on the WSIS+20 Elements Paper

Posted on September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 by igf-dcad

From Margins to Mainstream: Comments on the WSIS+20 Elements Paper Dr. Muhammad Shabbir and Judith Hellerstein On 20 June 2025, the WSIS+20 Elements Paper was published as part of the WSIS+20 review process, outlining thematic priorities intended to guide negotiations ahead of the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting in December 2025 and to inform the drafting of Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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IGF DCAD Response to the WSIS+20 Zero Draft

Posted on September 28, 2025October 3, 2025 by igf-dcad

To: H.E. Mr. Ekitela Lokaale and H.E. Ms. Suela Janina — WSIS+20 Co-Facilitators Cover letter Dear Your Excellencies, The IGF DCAD would like to commend you for producing a Zero Draft that addresses some of our concerns in our last comment in the open consultation. In particular, we are pleased to note that you propose Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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Judith Hellerstein – Follow-up WSIS+20 Informal Stakeholder Consultation Session – 29 July 2025

Posted on August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 by igf-dcad

On July 29, 2025, IGF-DCAD co-coordinator Judith Hellerstein presented a follow up contribution to the WSIS+20 Elements paper on behalf of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability. Download: transcript | video | audio | written statement Judith Hellerstein: Thank you so much to the ambassadors from Albania and Kenya, the two WSIS+20 co-facilitators, Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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IGF DCAD Session on Workshop Proposals – 26 February 2025

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Dr. Muhammad Shabbir, the Coordinator of IGF-DCAD

On Wednesday 26 February 2025, we discussed IGF workshop proposals related to digital accessibility for persons with disabilities. The call for session proposals and booths closes on March 12, with around 80 session slots available. Evaluation criteria include proposed topic alignment, workshop content, policy questions, engagement strategy, and diversity. Specific tips included ensuring gender and Continue reading “https://igf-dcad.org/wp/wp-content/themes/gridd.2.0.1/gridd”

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