DRN’s Engagement in the Week of Internet Governance in Kathmandu (2–7 October 2026)

DRN’s Engagement in the Week of Internet Governance in Kathmandu (2–7 October 2026)

During the Week of Internet Governance in Kathmandu, from 2 to 7 October 2026, Digital Rights Nepal (DRN) actively engaged in regional discussions on digital rights, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, electoral integrity, and youth participation in internet governance through the Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum (APyIGF) and the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF).

At APyIGF 2026, held on 3-4 October, DRN Executive Director Santosh Sigdel spoke on “AI Content Moderation for Social Media: Roles, Responsibilities and Regulation” on 3 October. On 4 October, DRN Program Officer Sadichchha Silwal participated in the APAC Youth Leaders Dialogue, contributing to discussions on building safer, more inclusive, and rights-respecting digital spaces. Subsequently, on 6 October, DRN contributed to APrIGF 2026 through a panel discussion titled “Governing Generative AI for Electoral Integrity: Building Resilient and Trustworthy Digital Space in South and Southeast Asia.” Through these engagements, DRN brought perspectives on responsible AI governance, digital rights protection, electoral integrity, and meaningful youth participation to regional internet governance discussions. #DRNengagement #regionalIGF #APrIGF2026 #apyigf2026