ITU's 160 anniversary

Committed to connecting the world

Towards an inclusive digital society

​​​​​​​​​​Leveraging ICTs and emerging tech, the work of ITU-D ensures everyone, everywhere, can have access to, use of, and benefit from digital products and services​​

Digital inclusion is a holistic, intersectional approach to promoting ICT and digital accessibility, aiming to build a digitally inclusive world for all—regardless of age, gender, ability, or geographical location.


Digital Inclusion work approach

Digital Inclusion work approach
Visual Representation of ITU-D's Work Approach to Digital Inclusion:

This powerful visual—shaped as a circle to symbolize the interconnectedness of our digital world—captures ITU-D's holistic approach to digital inclusion. It presents five interlinked puzzle pieces, each representing a key group often at risk of digital exclusion: women and girls, older persons, persons with disabilities, people in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, and young people. 

​At the heart of the circle is a mobile phone displaying the universal accessibility symbol. This central placement underscores a core principle: digital acc​essibility must be embedded in all ICT products and services to ensure they are usable and beneficial for everyone—especially the most in need.

More than just a graphic, this visual sends a strong message: ICT accessibility is not a feature—it is a foundation. It reflects ITU-D's firm commitment to placing digital accessibility at the core of its digital inclusion efforts, working to build a digital society and ecosystem where no one is left behind.​


Ensuring No One Is Left Behind in the Digital World

At ITU-D, we are committed to advancing a digitally inclusive society where everyone—regardless of age, ability, educational background, socio-economic status, or geographical location—can participate equitably and fully in the digital society and ecosystem. To help realize this vision, we take action through the following key pillars:​