[Chapter-delegates] A story from Libya ISOC

[Caleb Ogundele]

Exciting news indeed!

Congratulations to the ISOC Libya team.

Caleb Ogundele

On Thu, Sep 26, 2024, 9:02 AM Amged-B. Shwehdy via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> We are excited to announce the successful completion of the first edition
> of the Libya School on Internet Governance, marking a significant milestone
> in empowering a new generation of Internet defenders in Libya. The school
> began with four weeks of online training in Arabic, organized by the
> Internet Society (ISOC) and utilizing ISOC’s learning platforms, followed
> by an immersive three-day in-person session in Tripoli. Co-organized by
> ISOC Libya and the Annir Initiative, the program brought together 30
> participants from diverse sectors from a competitive pool of 230
> applicants, including the technical community, government, civil society,
> private sector, and academia. With 70% of participants coming from outside
> the capital city and a 50% gender balance, the school fostered inclusivity
> and representation. Over the course of the training, participants delved
> into critical topics such as the history of the Internet, data sovereignty,
> cybersecurity, privacy laws, and digital rights activism, equipping them
> with the tools to address the unique challenges of our digital era.
>
> This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our
> partners, including the Internet Society, the Annir Initiative, and our
> local and international experts. Their dedication has been instrumental in
> empowering Libya’s Internet community and inspiring the next generation of
> Internet defenders. As our first cohort graduates, they stand ready to
> advocate for stronger, more inclusive Internet policies in Libya and
> beyond, engaging in regional and global forums to ensure Libya’s voice is
> heard on the international stage. This is just the beginning—together, we
> are building a brighter, safer digital future for Libya.
>
> *Best regards*,
>
> Amged B. Shwehdy
>
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