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.
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
WSIS Process and 2030 Agenda– Draft GDC Matrix
GDC Follow-up
The WSIS Process and its elements like the WSIS Action Lines, United Nations Group on Information Society (UNGIS), WSIS Forum, IGF, etc. provide an existing framework for implementing the commitment of the Pact towards leveraging science, technology, and innovation for the benefit of people and the planet, focusing on enhancing capacities in developing countries. These efforts will ensure that these advancements promote human rights and improve gender equality, positively impacting the lives of women and girls. They also aim to respect and integrate Indigenous and traditional knowledge. Additionally, they support international cooperation in science, technology, and innovation to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
The WSIS Process and the Pact of the Future share several key similarities
