EYF WSIS Side Event - Effective Youth Participation and Digital Inclusion Action Toward WSIS 2035
International Telecommunication Union, World Summit on the Information Society
Session 113
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The WSIS+20 UNGA Resolution underscores the critical importance of meaningful youth participation in building an inclusive, people-centred information society. Closing the digital divide and fostering digital inclusion are essential to accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, and young people must be active architects — not just beneficiaries — of the digital future toward 2035.
This session brings together youth representatives, policymakers, and multistakeholder partners to translate WSIS+20 commitments into concrete, youth-led digital actions, ensuring no one is left behind in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Key areas of discussion include:
- Operationalizing WSIS+20 mandates into actionable, youth-led initiatives toward 2035
- Promoting equitable access to digital tools, skills, and leadership opportunities for young people globally
- Supporting youth-driven innovation to advance sustainable digital infrastructure and communities
- Strengthening multistakeholder partnerships to ensure youth voices shape the future information society
- Advancing quality education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities through digital inclusion