Session
Ghana Youth IGF
Lily Edinam Botsyoe, Ghana Youth IGF, University of Cincinnati, Technical Community, Africa Nicolas Fiumarelli, LACNIC, Technical Community, Latin America Kagyah Osei, Ghana Youth IGF, Private Sector, (Onsite Moderator), Africa Ihita Gangavarapu, India Youth IGF, Technical Community, Asia Gabriel Karsan, Civil Society, APNIG (Rapporteur), Africa Afi Edoh, Togo IGF, Technical Community (Online Moderator), Africa Godfred Brobbey, Technical Community, Entrepreneur, North America
Lily Edinam Botsyoe, Ghana Youth IGF, University of Cincinnati, Technical Community, Africa Nicolas Fiumarelli, LACNIC, Technical Community, Latin America Kagyah Osei, Ghana Youth IGF, Private Sector, (Onsite Moderator), Africa Ihita Gangavarapu, India Youth IGF, Technical Community, Asia Gabriel Karsan, Civil Society, APNIG (Rapporteur), Africa Afi Edoh, Togo IGF, Technical Community (Online Moderator), Africa Godfred Brobbey, Technical Community, Entrepreneur, North America
Organization's Website
Speakers
Lily Edinam Botsyoe, Ghana Youth IGF, University of Cincinnati, Technical Community, Africa
Nicolas Fiumarelli, LACNIC, Technical Community, Latin America
Ihita Gangavarapu, India Youth IGF, Technical Community, Asia
Mariam Jobe, Gambia Youth IGF, Civil Society & Government, Africa
Godfred Brobbey, Technical Community, Entrepreneur, North America
Onsite Moderator
Mariam Jobe, Gambia Youth IGF, Civil Society & Government (Onsite Moderator)
Online Moderator
Afi Edoh, Togo IGF, Technical Community (Online Moderator)
Rapporteur
Gabriel Karsan, Civil Society, APNIG (Rapporteur)
SDGs
1.4
4.4
5.5
8.5
10.2
10.3
11.1
11.3
Targets: The proposed session, directly aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their corresponding targets. It highlights how digital exclusion exacerbates poverty (SDG 1.4) by limiting access to essential services and economic opportunities. The session addresses the urgent need for digital literacy and skills (SDG 4.4) to empower individuals, particularly those in vulnerable situations, to navigate increasingly digital public systems. It also touches on the intersection of inequality and exclusion, aligning with targets under SDGs 5.5, 8.5, and 10.2/10.3 by advocating for equal opportunity, decent work, and inclusion regardless of gender, socioeconomic status, or ability. Set in an urban environment, the film also underscores challenges related to inclusive access to public services in cities (SDG 11.1, 11.3). Finally, by calling for more transparent, accountable, and user-centered digital governance, the session promotes effective institutions and access to information (SDG 16.6, 16.10), emphasizing that digital systems must uphold human rights and dignity for all.
4.4
5.5
8.5
10.2
10.3
11.1
11.3
Targets: The proposed session, directly aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their corresponding targets. It highlights how digital exclusion exacerbates poverty (SDG 1.4) by limiting access to essential services and economic opportunities. The session addresses the urgent need for digital literacy and skills (SDG 4.4) to empower individuals, particularly those in vulnerable situations, to navigate increasingly digital public systems. It also touches on the intersection of inequality and exclusion, aligning with targets under SDGs 5.5, 8.5, and 10.2/10.3 by advocating for equal opportunity, decent work, and inclusion regardless of gender, socioeconomic status, or ability. Set in an urban environment, the film also underscores challenges related to inclusive access to public services in cities (SDG 11.1, 11.3). Finally, by calling for more transparent, accountable, and user-centered digital governance, the session promotes effective institutions and access to information (SDG 16.6, 16.10), emphasizing that digital systems must uphold human rights and dignity for all.
Format
Theater
The format will be a moderated Q&A in a theater setting after a short preview of the movie. The agenda will look like the below: Agenda (60 minutes): 5 min – Welcome & framing the session within IGF 2025's theme and subtheme 30 min – Film screening: Selected segment from "I, Daniel Blake" 20 min – Moderated panel discussion with 2–3 speakers (digital rights expert, public service practitioner, lived experience voice) 5 min – Audience Q&A / reflections (in-person or online chat)
The format will be a moderated Q&A in a theater setting after a short preview of the movie. The agenda will look like the below: Agenda (60 minutes): 5 min – Welcome & framing the session within IGF 2025's theme and subtheme 30 min – Film screening: Selected segment from "I, Daniel Blake" 20 min – Moderated panel discussion with 2–3 speakers (digital rights expert, public service practitioner, lived experience voice) 5 min – Audience Q&A / reflections (in-person or online chat)
Duration (minutes)
60
Description
The observed gaps in meaningful digital access are not just technical issues but they are also human rights issues. This session features a 30-minute segment of the critically acclaimed film "I, Daniel Blake" to explore the lived experiences of digital exclusion and the systemic inequalities that arise when access to essential services becomes digital by default without a focus on users and the varying demographics.
Through the lens of the film’s main protagonist , we witness how insufficient digital literacy, lack of economic resources, and poorly designed public digital infrastructure can compound marginalization particularly for older adults, individuals with limited formal education, and those living in poverty.
These challenges are not unique to one region or country, but reflect global struggles where digital systems, when not inclusive, risk deepening inequality.
After the screening, a moderated panel discussion will explore how digitalization without inclusion can infringe on human rights and dignity. Panelists will discuss:
- Access as a fundamental right
- How digital public infrastructure must be human-centered, multilingual, and inclusive
-The role of digital literacy and design in ensuring equitable participation in society
This session aims to bridge storytelling and policy, connecting the emotional impact of exclusion with the urgent need to design digital systems that are fair, accessible, and rights-respecting.
To ensure a rich hybrid experience, the session will feature both onsite and online speakers, with a hybrid moderator dedicated to managing virtual participation and seamlessly integrating it with in-person discussions. The selected film clip will be streamed with captions for accessibility, and both audiences will be guided on how to participate from the start. Interactive tools like Slido or Mentimeter will be used for live polling, while platforms like Padlet or Jamboard will allow attendees to share reflections and questions in real time. Equal attention will be given to both audiences to ensure a truly inclusive and engaging session.
To ensure a rich hybrid experience, the session will feature both onsite and online speakers, with a hybrid moderator dedicated to managing virtual participation and seamlessly integrating it with in-person discussions. The selected film clip will be streamed with captions for accessibility, and both audiences will be guided on how to participate from the start. Interactive tools like Slido or Mentimeter will be used for live polling, while platforms like Padlet or Jamboard will allow attendees to share reflections and questions in real time. Equal attention will be given to both audiences to ensure a truly inclusive and engaging session.