Here’s a look at everything the Internet Society chapters accomplished in the month of February 2025.

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On 22 January 2025, the National Communications Authority of the Republic of South Sudan instructed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the country to begin blocking TikTok and Facebook for a minimum of 30 days, with the potential to extend this up to 90 days. The justification was to prevent the further distribution of graphic content […]

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As we approach WSIS+20, it’s time to reaffirm our commitment to a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information society.

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The Internet Society Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gonzalo Camarillo to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the IETF LLC. The IETF Administration LLC (IETF LLC) provides the corporate legal home for the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the Internet Architecture Board (IAB), and the Internet […]

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The Internet Society community works tirelessly to defend the Internet locally, regionally, and globally. Here’s a brief snapshot of what’s been happening over the last month around the world. 

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Joseph Bishi started with a small cyber café in Murambinda in 2003. He grew his vision into transformative community network projects that empower rural communities.

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In August 2024, the Internet Society Nicaragua Chapter bridged the digital divide in the small community of Reparto La Virgen Nueva.

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Growing up in a small village in Murang’a County, Kenya, Ruth Njeri had nearly no access to the digital world. Today, she is the lead engineer of the Tanda Community Network in Kibera.

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The United States government is taking a major leap forward for cybersecurity. The newly released Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity calls on the US government to improve the security of its own systems. 

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As the Internet becomes a more prominent part of our lives, online scams are growing in popularity, and older adults face unique risks. 

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