IGF 2020 Debrief
Alumni Panels and conferences EventsThe IGF 2020 Debrief will cover takeaways from the year, including National and Regional initiatives, with a special memorial event for Ms Marilyn Cade. It will take place on December 16th at 11:00. DiploFoundation’s Ms Pavlina Ittelson will speak at the event.
Capacity Development 2021 online course
Alumni Courses Capacity development EventsThe Capacity Development 2021 online course offers a variety of learning methods like reading materials, chat room sessions, and expert explanations. Participants gain insights from assessing capacity needs to evaluating intervention results. The course encourages active involvement and ownership in aid programs, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of the broader context for change. Content is based on the Len Learning Package on Capacity Development, providing practical skills for effective initiative design, planning, and assessment. Application deadline for the course is 18 January 2021.
February 2021 online courses
Alumni Courses Diplomatic theory and practice, Public Diplomacy EventsOnline courses starting in February 2021 cover topics such as artificial intelligence, diplomatic theory, internet governance, and public diplomacy. The courses require ten weeks of part-time study and involve structured discussions, assignments, and group tasks in an online classroom setting. Diplomats, international relations professionals, and those interested in diplomacy can apply by specific deadlines for both accredited university courses and Diplo certificate courses. Partial scholarships are available for applicants from developing countries. For further details and to apply, visit Diplo's courses website or contact admissions@diplomacy.edu.
Launch of the Geneva Digital Atlas
Alumni, Milestones, Timeline Webinars Internet governance and digital policy, Interdisciplinary approaches EventsThe Geneva Digital Atlas has been launched, offering a detailed mapping of digital policy and internet governance activities in International Geneva. It covers the work of nearly 40 actors, including policy analysis, cataloguing of core instruments, and featured events. Virtual and physical tours regarding standardization, data, and cybersecurity are featured. Event registration is closed, but the launch recording is available for viewing.
Digital Security and Economic Recovery
Alumni Webinars Internet governance and digital policy, Network security EventsThe online event 'Digital Security and Economic Recovery' emphasizes the impact of cyber incidents on the global economy and the importance of trust in digital technologies. Discussions include the need for shared best practices in cybersecurity to boost economic recovery and productivity. Key figures from leading global companies will participate in the event, addressing the fragmented regulatory environment and proposing collaborative solutions between industry and governments. The event aims to clarify responses to enhance financial recovery through trusted digital technologies, underlining the significance of addressing security and trust issues for digital transformation and sustainable development goals.
RightOn #14: Our Future, Our Voice
Alumni Webinars Human rights EventsThe text discusses the intersection of climate justice, human rights, and environmental protection. It highlights the impact of environmental harm on children, particularly those in marginalized communities, and emphasizes the role of young people in advocating for environmental issues. It encourages tuning in to learn more about children's rights in relation to the environment and youth engagement on Wednesday, November 25.
Data 2025 V.2.0 – Conference
Alumni Panels and conferences Data and diplomacy EventsThe conference, Data 2025 V.2.0, will explore the concept of data in the context of technical and economic realities, focusing on future opportunities and challenges posed by new technologies. Scheduled for November 23, 2020, the event will feature Katharina Höne and Jovan Kurbalija in a panel discussion titled "What is data?" For more details and registration, visit the official event page.
Internet protocols and human rights: Interplay or interdependence?
Alumni Digital diplomacy, Diplomatic theory and practice, Gender rights online, Privacy and data protection BlogsThe evolution of the Internet from an elite platform to a tool for the general public has had significant impacts on human rights. Recent issues like data breaches and surveillance programs have implications for privacy and freedom of expression. Internet protocols and human rights are interconnected, with privacy protection within protocols being crucial for maintaining fundamental rights online. The relationship between Internet protocols and human rights is not just an interplay but rather an interdependence that is vital for the Internet to continue serving its democratic potential.
IGF 2020: Just-in-time reporting
Alumni Panels and conferences EventsThe Internet Governance Forum 2020 will be held online with a focus on Internet for human resilience and solidarity. Just-in-time reports will be published by the Digital Watch observatory and DiploFoundation from November 9th onwards. The event includes pre-events, thematic tracks, and various sessions from November 2-17. Reports will be available, with highlights and analyses, through an app for Android, iPhone, and iPad users.
Geneva Peace Week – Building Trust in Cybermediation: A Collective Leadership Challenge?
Alumni Panels and conferences Cybermediation EventsGeneva Peace Week explores how mediators can build trust in Cybermediation due to the rise in digital communication during the pandemic. Various organizations come together for this collective leadership challenge, sharing past mediation experiences to support this endeavor.
