As the COVID-19 pandemic made clear, being online has become increasingly essential to everyday life worldwide. While the digital world seems here to stay, to what extent do we get to choose to be part of it, or not? What are the risks or harms that accompany being offline or online, whether by choice, or circumstance? What are the protections or remedies to address these risks or harms? Globally, this is the work of digital/data rights, justice, equity, and inclusion.
How have funders (governmental, corporate, and philanthropic) helped to advance this work?
What challenges have grantseekers and funders faced? What are lessons learned, success stories, and best practices?
What should funders focus on next to support work that helps keep people safe in a digital society?
Please share your ideas, insights, and participation preferences by August 11, 2023 at 5 p.m CDT (UTC/GMT -5 hours). Your responses will help us design the symposium program.