Youth Standing Group
    João Moreno Rodrigues Falcão, [email protected], Youth Standing Group, Technical community, GRULAC
    Natálie Terčová, IGF Czechia/ ISOC 2024 Early Career Fellow/ ISOC YSG/ ICANN79 Fellow, stakeholder group: academia, Eastern Europe, [email protected]
    Denise Leal, [email protected], Academia and Civil Society, UnB and YCIG, LAC region
    Germán López Ardila, [email protected], Academia, Civil Society, Private Sector, Javeriana University, ISOC YSG, Colombian Chamber of IT and Telecoms - CCIT

    Speakers

    João Moreno Rodrigues Falcão, [email protected], Youth Standing Group, Technical community, GRULAC

    Onsite Moderator

    Natálie Terčová, IGF Czechia/ ISOC 2024 Early Career Fellow/ ISOC YSG/ ICANN79 Fellow, stakeholder group: academia, Eastern Europe, [email protected]

    Online Moderator

    Denise Leal, [email protected], Academia and Civil Society, UnB and YCIG, GRULAC

    Rapporteur

    Germán López Ardila, [email protected], Academia, Civil Society, Private Sector, Javeriana University, ISOC YSG, Colombian Chamber of IT and Telecoms - CCIT

    SDGs

    5. Gender Equality
    10. Reduced Inequalities
    16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    17. Partnerships for the Goals


    Targets: SDG 5: Gender Equality
    This session actively promotes gender equality by engaging a diverse group of young participants, with a strong emphasis on including young women and gender diverse participants. By ensuring that gender minorities are equally represented and have equal opportunities to advance into leadership roles, our initiative directly contributes to reducing the gender gap in technology and leadership within the field of Internet governance.
    SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
    Our session is committed to reducing inequalities by including youth from various socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized communities. By providing these young individuals with a platform in Internet governance, we aim to level the playing field, ensuring that all voices can be heard and have an equal opportunity to impact the development of digital policies and practices.
    SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
    By integrating youth into the Internet governance dialogue and decision-making processes, our session helps to build more inclusive and transparent institutions. It encourages a culture of peace and democracy by ensuring that young people are involved in shaping the regulations and norms that govern the digital landscape. This involvement is critical for promoting social stability and justice.
    SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
    Our session further underscores the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships, including collaborations with educational institutions, government agencies, international organizations, and the private sector. These partnerships are crucial for pooling resources, exchanging knowledge, and enhancing collaboration, which are all fundamental to the successful achievement of the SDGs.

    Format

    Theater

    The session will begin with a presentation of our research findings. This will include detailed statistics, participant testimonials, and a visual representation of data collected from various youth programs in Internet Governance. The presentation will provide a solid foundation for understanding the current landscape and the impact of these programs.
    Following the presentation, we will transition into an interactive discussion phase. At this moment we will invite all present youth program organizers to share their perceptions of our findings and their own processes. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and insights related to the findings and broader topics of youth involvement in Internet Governance.
    To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute, our onsite and online moderators will manage a queue for questions and comments. Participants can either speak their questions onsite or online or indicate post their comments to the chat. The moderators will address these inputs in an organized manner, allowing for a fluid and inclusive dialogue.

    Duration (minutes)
    60
    Description

    Join us for an enlightening session as we reveal the long-term impacts of youth engagement in Internet Governance initiatives. This session will present the findings of a detailed overview tracking the career and personal development trajectories of individuals who participated in pivotal youth engagement programs within the field of Internet Governance. We will showcase these former participants’ current roles and accomplishments in various professional sectors. More importantly, we will explore how their early involvement has shaped their careers and personal growth.

    The session will feature a comprehensive presentation of the participant’s outcomes, such as research findings, followed by a panel discussion with some of the participants. They will share their personal stories and insights on how participating in these youth programs has propelled them to become influential figures in Internet governance and adjacent areas.

    We encourage all attendees to actively participate in the discussion and consider concrete steps to enhance future initiatives aimed at increasing effective youth involvement in Internet governance. Your perspectives and contributions are crucial as we aim to develop more inclusive and impactful youth engagement strategies.

    During our session, we will ensure a seamless and inclusive experience for both onsite and online participants through the integration of a dedicated online moderator. This moderator will facilitate interactions by managing a queue for online attendees wishing to contribute to the discussions, thus ensuring equal participation opportunities for all. Furthermore, all essential materials, including presentations, datasets, and additional resources, will be shared promptly in the chat function. This strategy ensures that both in-person and remote participants have immediate access to the session's content, enabling effective engagement and collaboration as we explore ways to enhance youth involvement in Internet governance.