ITU Contribution to the WSIS Implementation of the WSIS Outcomes


Chair and Vice-Chairs of the ITU Council Working Group on WSIS&SDG

Session 430

Friday, 10 July 2026 11:00–11:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation Room L, Palexpo Interactive Session

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has played a central role in supporting and implementing the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes, in close collaboration with UN partners and stakeholders, contributing to the advancement of the WSIS Action Lines and their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This session on “ITU Contribution to the WSIS Implementation of the WSIS Outcomes” is organised by the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the ITU Council Working Group on WSIS&SDG. It is convened as a follow-up to the request made at the 44th meeting of the Working Group, held on 15–16 January 2026.

The session will provide an opportunity to present ITU’s ongoing implementation efforts, share key achievements and initiatives, and exchange views on strengthening the impact and coherence of WSIS implementation going forward.

Panellists
Ms. Nur Sulyna Abdullah
Ms. Nur Sulyna Abdullah Chief, Strategic Planning and Membership, and Special Advisor to the Secretary-General International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Ms. Gitanjali Sah
Ms. Gitanjali Sah Head, WSIS and Stakeholder Engagement Division International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Cynthia Lesufi
Ms. Cynthia Lesufi Chair of ITU Council Working Group on WSIS&SDG South Africa

Ms. Janet Umutesi
Ms. Janet Umutesi Vice Chair CWG WSIS&SDG Rwanda

Ms. Renata Santoyo
Ms. Renata Santoyo Vice Chair CWG WSIS&SDG Brazil

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Mr. Ahmed Saleem Vice Chair CWG WSIS&SDG Iraq

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Ms. Mina Seonmin Jun Vice Chair CWG WSIS&SDG Korea (Rep.of)

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Ms. Khayala Pashazade Vice Chair CWG WSIS&SDG Azerbaijan

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Ms. Susanna Mattsson Vice Chair CWG WSIS&SDG Sweden