European policymakers and statisticians come together to advance universal and meaningful connectivity

In a collective effort to bridge the digital divide, representatives from National Statistical Offices, government, United Nations’ agencies, and other stakeholders gathered in June to explore how universal and meaningful connectivity (UMC) can be woven into national digital strategies. Discover more

ITU Global CyberDrill 2025 makes an impact around the world

The ITU Global CyberDrill 2025 was co-organized with the United Arab Emirates’ Cyber Security Council (CSC) and held during the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) Global 2025. It marked a major milestone in global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience through coordinated and practical collaboration. Discover more

Generation Connect Youth Leadership Programme showcases digital solutions

Thirty-one young people from around the world travelled to Geneva, Switzerland, in July to pitch their community-enhancing digital initiatives to the global diplomatic community. They also took part in a week of intensive training and have now embarked on a year of project development under expert guidance from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Discover more

Indigenous voices power a digital revolution

Indigenous groups in Central and South America – from the high-altitude Rarámuri communities of northern Mexico to the Kichwa people of Ecuador’s rainforests – are operating their own community media and connectivity projects. Over the past five years, a training programme organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with regional and international partners has taught Indigenous communities in remote areas of 19 Latin American countries how to build, use, and maintain information and communication technology (ICT) networks. Discover more