Application Deadline: 17 February 2025, 23:59 UTC.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Internet Governance Forum Travel Support. During the IGF 2018, the United Nations Secretary-General has called for action to increase inclusiveness in the IGF processes, underlining that the IGF must increase its efforts to draw upon the “weak and missing voices” into the IGFs work. It was also called for a broader multidisciplinary approach, to involve experts not traditionally involved in the IGF processes. The community also echoed for more inclusion and diversity in the IGF‘s participation spectrum.
For these reasons, a limited number of eligible candidates from developing countries are supported to participate at the 20th annual meeting of the IGF hosted by the Government of Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. Support is provided through contributions to the IGF Global South Fund by the Government of Norway.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Call will consider supporting individual stakeholders that fulfill the following criteria:
- Represent any stakeholder group;
- Are from a Least Developed Country, Landlocked Developing Country, Small Island Developing State or Economy in Transition;
- Are engaged in the IGF 2025 process as active contributors (e.g. to the intersessional and NRIs work; as session co-organizers, session speakers, moderators and rapporteurs);
- Demonstrate interest in Internet governance-related activities;
- Show a demonstrated commitment to contributing to its community after participating at the IGF;
- Are recommended by a respected community member.
Preference may be given to underrepresented groups, such as: women, indigenous people, persons with disabilities, elderly population, youth.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
- The IGF Secretariat will evaluate received applications as per the above-listed eligible criteria. Applications will be given further consideration if the three first formal criteria are met.
The number of selected candidates would be dependent on the funds available. - The final compositions of participants will be stakeholder, regionally, gender and age-balanced.
- The IGF Secretariat can approach underrepresented stakeholders that can enrich the diversity of the meeting and comply with the eligibility criteria, with an offer to support their participation at the IGF 2025.
Application Procedure:
- Eligible candidates can submit the travel request through the Travel Support Application e-form by 17 February 2025, 23:59 UTC.
- The onus is on the applicant to meet the travel requirements. This relates to having all the necessary travel documents and respecting applicable procedures. Applicants are advised to regularly check the Host Country website for any regulations related to entering Norway.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Internet Governance Forum Travel Support.