[Chapter-delegates] A story from Libya ISOC

[Abdulai Tamba Lebbie]

Congratulations to the team for a great job done

On Thu, Sep 26, 2024 at 1:06 PM Caleb Ogundele via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> 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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