{"id":204084,"date":"2023-12-13T09:50:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T09:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=204084"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:22:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:22:52","slug":"action-plan-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/action-plan\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Action Plan 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 has-neutral-white-color has-depth-green-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:14%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center anim-slide-down animated backInUp has-accent-yellow-color has-text-color has-32-font-size\"><strong>Action Plan 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anim-slide-down animated backInUp\"><strong>Global Internet, Opportunity for All<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anim-slide-down animated backInUp has-48-font-size uag-hide-mob\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700\">Delivering on the Internet&#8217;s Promise<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anim-slide-down animated backInUp uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700\">Delivering on the<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 700\"> Internet&#8217;s Promise<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized animated fadeInUp aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1179\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-dark.png 1179w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-dark-450x198.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-dark-1024x452.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-dark-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-dark-250x110.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-13b5e395 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-9c9c5cd0\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-26-font-size\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.3\">We all hold a variety of ideas about the Internet\u2019s promises and perils, but no one can deny the opportunities it has brought humanity.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">The Internet has become an indispensable resource for information, communication, and human connection. It has fueled extraordinary economic growth and catalyzed social progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Yet, although the Internet uplifts people and enables communities to thrive, access to it remains limited. And some of those who have it are damaging it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">It is portrayed as a dangerous, untrustworthy space where bad actors and disinformation lurk. It is compromised by industrial interests that want to own it all and by governments who want to control it, fragment it, or shut it down completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">The Internet is not a given constant that we can take for granted. It is at risk, which puts everything we love about it at stake. It is up to us to secure its future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:14%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter background-image-fallback-black\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ground-navy-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/0-Shield.svg\" alt=\"a white shield icon\" class=\"wp-image-181728\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-26-font-size\"><strong>Our 2024 efforts are focused on bringing the Internet to those who need it while defending it from threatening forces so that everyone can access the opportunities it brings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9a7cdcfd wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hover-background-transparent hover-border-white\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ground-navy-color has-neutral-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2024-Action-Plan-EN.pdf\"><strong style=\"font-size: 21px\">Download the Full Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile uag-hide-desktop is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:96%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-26-font-size\"><strong>Our 2024 efforts are focused on bringing the Internet to those who need it while defending it from threatening forces so that everyone can access the opportunities it brings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9a7cdcfd wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hover-background-transparent hover-border-white\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ground-navy-color has-neutral-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2024-Action-Plan-EN.pdf\"><strong style=\"font-size: 21px\">Download the Full Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 has-ground-navy-color has-ground-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"defend\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:76%\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1181\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advocate-Defend-dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advocate-Defend-dark.png 1181w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advocate-Defend-dark-450x210.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advocate-Defend-dark-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advocate-Defend-dark-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advocate-Defend-dark-250x116.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1181px) 100vw, 1181px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animated backInLeft has-48-font-size uag-hide-mob\"><strong>We Will Advocate to Defend the Internet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-18-font-size uag-hide-mob\">The Internet\u2019s ability to serve humanity depends on preserving its open, borderless nature. <br>We make sure policy and technology developments support what the Internet needs to remain a global resource for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:96%\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animated backInLeft has-48-font-size\"><strong>We Will Advocate to Defend the Internet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-18-font-size\">The Internet\u2019s ability to serve humanity depends on preserving its open, borderless nature. We make sure policy and technology developments support what the Internet needs to remain a global resource for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-23f7f860 uagb-columns__columns-4 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-1399d8f8\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-6c3fc79e uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Defend-Counter-Threats.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"121\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#threats\">Countering Internet Threats<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-13fa4600\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-07d630bf uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Defend-UN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#defend-at-un\">Defending the Internet in the United Nations<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-d925fe7f\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-c66c9947 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Defend-Encryption.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#encryption\">Extending Encryption<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-a026bfea\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-db5a3ba1 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Defend-Policy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#policy\">Guiding Constructive Internet Policy<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-top uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-5a631845 uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-dc259ed2\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-2e3c2fac uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Defend-Legal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#amicus\">Helping Shape Internet Legal Precedent<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-bf8c9832\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-6d6ac7a8 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Defend-NDSS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#ndss\">Sharing Cutting Edge Knowledge<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-96830369\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-5589dc40 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Defend-Routing.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#manrs\">Securing Global Routing<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-00de7776 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-727e3f8a\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-5bad0917 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"threats\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-1103625f\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Defend-Counter-Threats.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204882\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-58448a22\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Countering Internet Threats<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-26-font-size\" style=\"color:#1d69d3\"><strong>It is fashionable to blame the Internet for social problems\u2014some that long predate the Internet, and some that are only more visible because of how it enables people to communicate easily.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">The Internet needs an advocate. We are positioned to mobilize members, partners, and other supporters to raise our voices to protect the Internet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-ground-blue-color has-text-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Sustaining our advocacy and education efforts in countries where we see important and influential threats emerging.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Collaborating with allies across all regions to predict, flag, and respond to unanticipated threats with swift mobilization and advocacy tactics in ways that are complementary to our efforts at the United Nations (UN).<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Strengthening and growing our base of like-minded advocates to amplify our message to stop fragmentation.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-51889fab uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-4049891c\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-5b79996b uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"defend-at-un\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-c268fdfa\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Defend-UN.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204983\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-e8bcd667\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Defending the Internet in the United Nations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-26-font-size\" style=\"color:#1d69d3\"><strong>Whether they know it or not, governments are increasingly adopting misguided policies that are slowly but surely making the Internet less open, less secure, and less accessible. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">While many of these policy decisions are made by individual nation-states, we see these discussions becoming more acute in the UN, where governments discuss policy matters of global interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#1d69d3\" class=\"has-text-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Engaging in carefully chosen preparatory meetings at both global and regional levels.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Joining forces with experts and partners across the Internet technical community to remind everyone how valuable the Internet is.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Advocating for a single, global Internet and against choices that could fragment it and its multistakeholder governance.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Leveraging our portfolio of tools and resources\u2014like the <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/issues\/internet-way-of-networking\/internet-impact-assessment-toolkit\/\">Internet Impact Assessment Toolkit<\/a><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\"> and the <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/resources\/internet-fragmentation\/\">Internet fragmentation explainer<\/a><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">\u2014to inform policymakers, diplomats, and government officials how to make choices that do not harm the Internet.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-c75060af uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-a2eb6e70\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-4b362f51 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"encryption\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-c9cc005a\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Defend-Encryption.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204905\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-a3df0692\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Extending Encryption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-26-font-size\" style=\"color:#1d69d3\"><strong>Effective encryption is essential for keeping people safe and secure online. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Yet, governments call encryption a barrier to law enforcement and public safety. And companies resist end-to-end encryption in the interests of business models that depend on financial gain for user information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#1d69d3\" class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-aa2ab9dad0072940912f76a19bbfc465\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Showing policymakers and businesses that encryption is vital for online safety\u2014especially for children.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Informing governments how their decisions could make the Internet less secure.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Mobilizing our network of members, partners, and supporters, including the <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalencryption.org\/\">Global Encryption Coalition<\/a><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\"> (GEC), to amplify our pro-encryption message.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Harnessing high-visibility moments, like <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/events\/global-encryption-day\/2023\/\">Global Encryption Day,<\/a><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\"> and running awareness campaigns throughout the year to get the attention of new supporters.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Empowering GEC to lead advocacy and improve its diversity of funding and resources.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-0fab00cd uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-b8ee6cab\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-6d874837 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"policy\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-cfd03525\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Defend-Policy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204986\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-8a0722ac\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Guiding Constructive Internet Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-26-font-size\" style=\"color:#1d69d3\"><strong>Government efforts to regulate different aspects of the Internet are accelerating and intensifying across the world. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Many focus on making online services liable for the content that users produce and share\u2014burdens that could prompt large and small Internet-based services and technologies to monitor, restrict, and censor our interactions online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#1d69d3\" class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-d63f219ee4837a506b94d32fb67c61d1\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Drawing from real-world policies and best practices to develop approaches that harm neither the Internet nor the ability of people to use it fully and securely.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Seeking input from our member community as well as national and legal experts.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Producing a modern policy framework that governments and other stakeholders can use to inform and revise national or regional policies and laws on<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/resources\/doc\/2020\/internet-impact-assessment-toolkit\/use-case-intermediary-liability\/\">intermediary liability.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-6339e9f1 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-e211c55e\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-50ae18cd uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"amicus\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-c1d03b5f\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Defend-Legal.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204902\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-41bf612d\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Helping Shape Internet Legal Precedent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-26-font-size\" style=\"color:#1d69d3\"><strong>Courts of law play a decisive role in shaping the Internet and the rules and technologies that govern it, especially in the United States. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">We aim to educate judges about how their decisions may affect the Internet. This way, we give the Internet and all users who count on it a voice in the courts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#1d69d3\" class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-290784d30040d4e4f14e64fd470b97f5\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Providing US courts with technically accurate and non-partisan expertise via amicus curiae\u2014Latin for \u201cfriend of the court\u201d\u2014briefs.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Looking for and taking advantage of opportunities to intervene in courts in countries outside the US.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Leveraging each brief to drive awareness of our position on specific cases and why they matter.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Attracting new advocates who will represent the Internet in legal proceedings in the future.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-87e494db uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-36416385\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-2d92758a uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"ndss\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-885ae6ff\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Defend-NDSS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204989\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-ffba2b74\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Sharing Cutting Edge Knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-26-font-size\" style=\"color:#1d69d3\"><strong>The Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium is an international academic security conference focused on the latest in network and distributed system security. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">For 30 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndss-symposium.org\/ndss2024\/\">the symposium<\/a> has brought together academic and industry researchers and security practitioners worldwide to share knowledge and discuss top-tier, peer-reviewed research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#1d69d3\" class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-f102e5cd20c630a7518e965a4b28abf1\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Hosting an event that maintains its ranking as one of the leading cybersecurity conferences in the world.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Connecting with the next generation of Internet security champions.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-d53e842b uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-d6747708\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-f43a037b uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"manrs\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-f55c38af\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Defend-Routing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204899\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-afd5117d\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Securing Global Routing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-26-font-size\" style=\"color:#1d69d3\"><strong>A decade ago, we started an incubation project about routing security: Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS). <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">After 10 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manrs.org\/\">MANRS<\/a> has matured, steered by a robust and active community. We will collaborate with a partner organization, Global Cyber Alliance, which works to reduce cyber risk, to hand off the secretariat function of MANRS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#1d69d3\" class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-648d03903a5a4577c40ec39270ac76cb\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Supporting the transition of the secretariat with more than USD $5 million in funding over five years.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Continuing to operate MANRS training programs.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Remaining active in the MANRS community and advocating for increased routing security.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 has-neutral-white-color has-accent-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"growing\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:76%\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1177\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Build-Resilience-dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Build-Resilience-dark.png 1177w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Build-Resilience-dark-450x144.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Build-Resilience-dark-1024x327.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Build-Resilience-dark-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Build-Resilience-dark-250x80.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animated backInLeft has-48-font-size uag-hide-mob\"><strong><strong>We Will Build the Internet and Improve Its Resilience<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-18-font-size uag-hide-mob\">The Internet enables smoother access to essential services such as education and healthcare. It can be a pathway out of poverty. <br>We help provide reliable and affordable Internet access to those who need it the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:96%\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animated backInLeft has-48-font-size\"><strong><strong>We Will Build the Internet and Improve Its Resilience<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-18-font-size\">The Internet enables smoother access to essential services such as education and healthcare. It can be a pathway out of poverty. We help provide reliable and affordable Internet access to those who need it the most.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-32054f43 uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-f6824891\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-aff71d2a uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Grow-Connect.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#connecting-unconnected\">Connecting the Unconnected<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-51752763\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-08decba9 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Grow-Peering.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#peering-infrastructure\">Fostering Sustainable Peering Infrastructure<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-7282dc23\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-2a07fe18 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Grow-Measure.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#measuring\">Measuring the Internet<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-d8607057 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-d424d188\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-12d63dd8 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"connecting-unconnected\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-7d734ced\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Grow-Connect.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204835\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-d65b48e3\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Connecting the Unconnected<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-26-font-size\"><strong>Connectivity is core to education, economic development, and social engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">We have long championed inclusive, community-centered ways to bridge the digital divide in areas unserved or underserved by traditional Internet providers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Scaling our efforts so that any community with access challenges can create and sustain local connectivity solutions.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Promoting our existing resources, which include the <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/resources\/community-network-diy-toolkit\/\">Do-It-Yourself (DIY) toolkit<\/a><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">, <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/learning\/community-network-readiness\/\">Community Network Readiness Assessment<\/a><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">, and <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/learning\/ddcn\/\">online training about building wireless networks<\/a><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Introducing an additional toolkit that communities can use to advocate for policies and regulations that support community networks.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Promoting more favorable policies on licensing, spectrum, and public funding for community networks.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Working with partners to identify and leverage funding opportunities for local infrastructure.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-3b8603d1 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-aa9465c3\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-6c920376 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"peering-infrastructure\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-7606cb8e\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Grow-Peering.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204917\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-ae6f0961\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Fostering Sustainable Peering Infrastructure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d383e95da1feeabac8607ff609bb469e is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-26-font-size\"><strong>Helping people get more reliable, affordable, and resilient Internet access has long been a focus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">We work together with our valued partners to improve peering infrastructure through<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/issues\/ixps\/\">Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)<\/a>. <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">By allowing traffic to remain local rather than traveling over expensive international links, IXPs are at the core of creating a vibrant local Internet ecosystem.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-786859e34d0ca0f053d38e61505c1271\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Establishing or improving IXPs by sharing our knowledge, experience, and instructional resources.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Advocating for favorable policies that promote a thriving and open connectivity market, peering and data center infrastructure, and local traffic and content.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Continuing to support peering events across the globe to showcase best practices.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Transitioning our role as organizer of the annual <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afpif.org\/\">African Peering and Interconnection Forum<\/a> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">(AfPIF) to the African IXP Association by 2025.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-f5c1573a uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-3d89c190\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-b0e5aace uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"measuring\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-b85bd774\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Grow-Measure.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204832\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-2011faca\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Measuring the Internet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-26-font-size\"><strong>Through the Internet Society Pulse platform, we measure and analyze the Internet&#8217;s health, availability, and evolution. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">This information provides key stakeholders with valuable, actionable data and insights to effectively promote and defend the Internet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-accent-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-afad18206b041eadf4c715f61ccab2cd\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Driving the awareness of <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/pulse.internetsociety.org\/\">Internet Society Pulse<\/a><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\"> among key audiences and encouraging the use of its data and insights.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Training journalists on the technical concepts behind Internet shutdowns for more informed and data-driven reporting.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Advising decision-makers about shortcomings in their country\u2019s Internet resilience and the adverse economic and human impact of Internet shutdowns.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Improving the interface and user experience of the Internet Society Pulse website.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 has-neutral-white-color has-depth-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"empowering\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:76%\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mobilization-Capacity-dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mobilization-Capacity-dark.png 1180w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mobilization-Capacity-dark-450x180.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mobilization-Capacity-dark-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mobilization-Capacity-dark-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mobilization-Capacity-dark-250x100.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animated backInLeft has-48-font-size uag-hide-mob\"><strong><strong>We Will Scale Impact through Mobilization and Capacity Building<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-18-font-size uag-hide-mob\">The Internet has flourished because people work tirelessly to grow, strengthen, and protect it. <br>We celebrate Internet visionaries and provide Internet champions with training, community-building, and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:96%\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animated backInLeft has-48-font-size\"><strong><strong>We Will Scale Impact through Mobilization and Capacity Building<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-18-font-size\">The Internet has flourished because people work tirelessly to grow, strengthen, and protect it. We celebrate Internet visionaries and provide Internet champions with training, community-building, and professional development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-1269b627 uagb-columns__columns-4 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-8bf4174b\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-dae218d0 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Empower-Mobilize.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#community\">Mobilizing a Strong Community to Protect the Internet<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-22cc82a2\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-e42e1818 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Empower-Pioneers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#pioneers\">Recognizing Internet Pioneers<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-a5ff95e6\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-9b55ba88 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Empower-Leaders.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#protect-the-internet\">Developing Internet Leaders to Protect the Internet<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-5cc75330\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-cd511c51 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Empower-Policymakers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#policymakers\">Equipping Policymakers with Internet Technology Insight<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-7d4f8bf9 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-8ba9a404\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-2150d0f7 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"community\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-9be8e0b7\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Empower-Mobilize.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204844\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-67a3b7a5\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Mobilizing a Strong Community to Protect the Internet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d7c26404214e0b6d92bcb7bcc986062 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-26-font-size\"><strong>Our strength and scale come from our dedicated community of members.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">We will continue to empower our<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/chapters\/\">chapters,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/sigs\/\">special interest groups,<\/a> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">and<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/about-internet-society\/organization-members\/\">organization members<\/a> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">to take concerted action, focus on opportunities that support sustainable growth, and work together to amplify greater impact.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Helping members make the most of our new association management software so they can work more effectively with us to protect the Internet.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Engaging organization members in a more structured and targeted way to improve member retention.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Creating opportunities for consistent engagement with and among chapters, special interest groups, and organization members.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-c58f1569 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-16534487\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-355efcef uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"pioneers\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-e8d57337\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Empower-Pioneers.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204931\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-25218b98\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Recognizing Internet Pioneers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-26-font-size\"><strong>The Internet is the most significant invention in the past 50 years, thanks to the visionaries who made it what it is today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">We proudly offer several awards programs to recognize these extraordinary people. By honoring their work, we inspire the next generation of Internet leaders and champions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Combining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internethalloffame.org\/\">Internet Hall of Fame,<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/grants-and-awards\/postel-service-award\/\">Jonathan B. Postel Service Award,<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/grants-and-awards\/anrp\/\">Applied Networking Research Prize,<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/grants-and-awards\/itojun-service-award\/\">Itojun Service Award<\/a> into a more cohesive approach.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Inspiring future Internet leaders with mentorship and guidance from Awardees and Internet Hall of Fame inductees.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-2923ea3f uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-42876311\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-c3ee8784 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"protect-the-internet\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-cb42f7b2\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Empower-Leaders.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204847\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-48790955\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Developing Internet Leaders to Protect the Internet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d83b8397ad71d2bcf38b8f9c6078182a is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-26-font-size\"><strong>Future Internet leaders are developed today. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">We equip professionals and learners with the experience, skills, knowledge, and connections they need to make the biggest possible impact on the Internet. Our<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/policy-programs\/youth-ambassadors\/\">youth ambassador program,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/fellowships\/early-career\/\">early career fellowship,<\/a> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">and<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/fellowships\/mid-career\/\">mid career fellowship<\/a> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">are key to identifying and developing Internet leaders.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-66fb6c58249df5d026049c49fd745438\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Supporting our ambassadors and fellows as they implement projects that grow and strengthen the Internet.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Scaling our in-person<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/learning\/\">training and e-learning offerings<\/a> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">in partnership with local education institutions and chapters. \u00a0<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Supporting our pool of trainers to deliver virtual or in-person training using our materials and resources.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Nurturing our <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/shaping-future-of-the-internet\/alumni-network\/\">alumni network.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-bdd9017e uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-43322ea1\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-497fb38b uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"policymakers\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-aba88e7f\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Section-Empower-Policymakers.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204934\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-db879179\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Equipping Policymakers with Internet Technology Insight<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-26-font-size\"><strong>Educating and building trusted relationships with policymakers has become a crucial aspect of our advocacy strategy, especially as we increasingly see governing bodies making decisions or promoting policies that could fragment the Internet or harm its design and operation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-depth-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-cf6e7e4a76999dc16d76f5fee6fb6afd\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Continuing our Policymakers Program at<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ietf.org\/how\/meetings\/\">Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meetings<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Helping participants gain a more robust understanding of how the open standards process at the IETF works, the technical basics of the Internet, and an appreciation for the open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Enabling in-person networking so participants can build trusting relationships with key stakeholders<\/mark>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 has-ground-navy-color has-accent-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fundraising\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:76%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1179\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Health-of-Org-dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Health-of-Org-dark.png 1179w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Health-of-Org-dark-450x222.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Health-of-Org-dark-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Health-of-Org-dark-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Health-of-Org-dark-250x123.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animated backInLeft has-48-font-size uag-hide-mob\"><strong>We Will Sustain the Health of Our Organization and Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-18-font-size uag-hide-mob\">The Internet is under increasing threat from numerous forces that could change how it works. <br>The Internet Society helps nurture, advocate for, and safeguard it. <br>We must secure the necessary resources to continue this work and confront this challenge head-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:96%\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center animated backInLeft has-48-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>We Will Sustain the Health of Our Organization and Programs<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-18-font-size\">The Internet is under increasing threat from numerous forces that could change how it works. The Internet Society helps nurture, advocate for, and safeguard it. <br>We must secure the necessary resources to continue this work and confront this challenge head-on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-b1ca6ce4 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-74b4f9f2\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-deb222af uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Fundraise-Sustain.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"#securing-resources\">Securing Resources for Growth and Greater Impact<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-9a12d94c uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-0b67deca\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-ba0b045e uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\" id=\"securing-resources\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-4585792e\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image aria-hidden-true\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Header-Fundraise-Sustain.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204979\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-58f5e2af\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anim-brown-red-text has-32-font-size\"><strong>Securing Resources for Growth and Greater Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-26-font-size\" style=\"color:#74291a\"><strong>The Internet Society is a global charity that relies on the continued backing of our supporters. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">We seek funding relationships with public and private foundations, companies and multinational corporations, other nonprofit organizations, funding institutions, and individual donors. These contributions will help us keep the Internet a place of opportunity for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.5%\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><strong>In 2024, we will focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#74291a\" class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-18-font-size wp-block-list wp-elements-a58d20660b0ef7e43a6fd6d1bd2d5eb4\">\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Expanding and diversifying funding sources while improving general awareness about our status as a global charitable organization.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ground-navy-color\">Guiding the organization and community to participate in our collective fundraising efforts.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover background-image-fallback-black\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1450\" height=\"646\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-183817\" alt=\"green nodes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Background-Calm-Depth-Green-RGB.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Background-Calm-Depth-Green-RGB.png 1450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Background-Calm-Depth-Green-RGB-450x200.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Background-Calm-Depth-Green-RGB-1024x456.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Background-Calm-Depth-Green-RGB-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Background-Calm-Depth-Green-RGB-250x111.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile uag-hide-mob is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:14%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:72%\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anim-slide-down animated backInUp\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">When We Connect to the Internet, Anything Is Possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-18-font-size\">The Internet puts us closer to what we care about the most. It transforms our lives and our society for the better. It gives the gift of opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-18-font-size\">It is our collective responsibility to preserve and care for it. That way, we can be sure that the Internet remains a sound infrastructure and transformative resource that we can all continue to count on for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-26-font-size\"><strong>You, too, can deliver on the Internet&#8217;s promise and help secure its future. Donate today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hover-background-transparent hover-border-white is-style-fill animated bounceIn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ground-navy-color has-accent-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/donate\/?utm_source=isoc&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=ap2024&amp;utm_content=en\"><strong>\u2665 Donate Today<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:14%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:96%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anim-slide-down animated backInUp\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">When We Connect to the Internet, Anything Is Possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">The Internet puts us closer to what we care about the most. It transforms our lives and our society for the better. It gives the gift of opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">It is our collective responsibility to preserve and care for it. That way, we can be sure that the Internet remains a sound infrastructure and transformative resource that we can all continue to count on for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-26-font-size\"><strong>You, too, can deliver on the Internet&#8217;s promise and help secure its future. Donate today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hover-background-transparent hover-border-white is-style-fill animated bounceIn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ground-navy-color has-accent-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/donate\/\"><strong>\u2665 Donate Today<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop 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