UNGIS Statement at CSTD Intersessional Panel 2025-2026
WSIS+20 Review
Through its work, UNGIS supports UN system’s efforts to help bridge digital divides, strengthen capacities, and align digital transformation efforts with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its members also co-organize and contribute to the annual WSIS Forum, which remains the UN system’s principal platform for multistakeholder dialogue and review of digital development.
Over the past year, UNGIS coordinated the collective inputs of its member agencies to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper and stands ready to adapt to the final outcome of the WSIS+20 Review and decisions by the Chief Executives Board.
UNGIS meeting with the WSIS+20 Co-Facilitators
on the sidelines of the CSTD Inter-sessional Panel 2025–2026
The UNGIS meeting with the WSIS+20 Co-Facilitators was held on the sidelines of the CSTD 2025–2026 Intersessional Panel. H.E. Ms. Suela Janina, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations, was present on-site. UNGIS members present in this meeting include UNCTAD, ITU, UNESCO, UN Women, UPU, WHO, UNDESA, ILO, ODET, OHCHR. The meeting was hybrid and discussed Revision 1 of the WSIS+20 Outcome Document.
17 November 2025, 11:30–12:30 (CET)
Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
This document is the official response submitted by the United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS) to the WSIS+20 Review Elements Paper. UNGIS reaffirms its commitment to the WSIS vision of a people-centred, inclusive, and development-oriented Information Society, and supports efforts to ensure its continued relevance and impact in the context of rapid digital transformation.
Twenty-second Meeting
Twenty-second UNGIS Meeting — 10 & 11 July 2025
The twenty-second meeting of the United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS) took place during the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025. The meeting consisted of two sessions: the UNGIS High-Level meeting on 10 July 2025, and the Working-Level meeting on 11 July.
UNGIS Focus 2025-2026
UNGIS Activities for the Year: 2025-2026
Chair: UNCTAD
Vice-Chairs: ITU, UNDP, UNESCO, UNESCWA
- Annual Meeting at WSIS Forum 2026
- High-Level Roundtable Meeting
- Working Level Meeting
