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Call for organisations to nominate and host Asia policy coordinator for the Local Networks initiative
Call for organisations to nominate and host Asia policy coordinator for the Local Networks initiative 12 December 2023 APCNews

The Local Networks initiative invites host institutions in Asia* that are already working with community networks to apply and nominate one candidate for the position of policy coordinator.  Find out more. 

Community networks newsletter: 12 stories of people connecting themselves while defending the well-being of their communities
Community networks newsletter: 12 stories of people connecting themselves while defending the well-being of their communities 30 November 2023 APCNews

This month we want to highlight the first season of the Routing for Communities podcast – now completed and sharing 12 powerful stories of community networks around the world. Welcome to the 64th monthly round-up of developments impacting your local access networks.

Photo essay: How National Schools of Community Networks in five countries fostered collective self-determination
Photo essay: How National Schools of Community Networks in five countries fostered collective self-determination 06 November 2023 Daniela Bello and Débora Prado

The National Schools of Community Networks are a collective capacity-building effort for the creation and development of community networks in five countries. This photo essay provides a glimpse into the special journeys of local communities making change happen to bridge the digital divide.

“There is an opportunity for a more well-rounded discussion around gender and technology to be included at the IGF”: OVOF partners at IGF2023
“There is an opportunity for a more well-rounded discussion around gender and technology to be included at the IGF”: OVOF partners at IGF2023 04 November 2023 Sheena Magenya

APC's Our Voices Our Futures (OVOF) project supported the participation of three country partners from Kenya, India and Bangladesh at IGF2023. We gathered some reflections from them about how their work with OVOF intersects with internet governance and the IGF.

Highlights of the APC network @IGF 2023
Highlights of the APC network @IGF 2023 26 October 2023 APCNews

The annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is the United Nations’ most significant multistakeholder event for tackling internet governance. Here are some highlights of the APC network's participation this year.

Community networks newsletter: Get inspired by communities building networks through shared knowledge
Community networks newsletter: Get inspired by communities building networks through shared knowledge 25 October 2023 APCNews

This month we are highlighting the fundamental role of knowledge exchange and capacity-building in expanding meaningful and community-centred connectivity. Welcome to the 63th monthly round-up of developments impacting your local access networks.

APC at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023
APC at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023 07 October 2023

APC is mobilising for the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) that will take place in hybrid format, both online and offline, from 8-12 October 2023 in Kyoto, Japan. This page offers everything you need to know about APC at IGF 2023.

Listen to Local Sound Bites @IGF 2023
Listen to Local Sound Bites @IGF 2023 07 October 2023 APCNews

The 18th edition of the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is being held in Kyoto, Japan from 8 to 12 October 2023. APC's Local Sound Bites will feature a daily short interview with a civil society representative focused on issues we care about.

Community networks newsletter: Women weaving more inclusive spaces and networks around the world
Community networks newsletter: Women weaving more inclusive spaces and networks around the world 28 September 2023 APCNews

In this issue, we celebrate and share the experiences of women who are overcoming challenges and stereotypes of gender, class and race to build more inclusive spaces and experiences to foster community-centred connectivity around the world.

Hold The Line Coalition welcomes acquittal of Maria Ressa and Rappler, calls for all remaining cases to be dropped
Hold The Line Coalition welcomes acquittal of Maria Ressa and Rappler, calls for all remaining cases to be dropped 26 September 2023 Hold the Line Coalition

The Hold the Line Coalition, comprised of over 80 organisations around the world including APC, welcomes the verdict acquitting Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news outlet Rappler on the final criminal tax charge levelled against them by the regime of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

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