World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. This day, marking the founding of the

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. This day, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), emphasizes connecting everyone and fostering prosperity through technology.

Digital technologies are crucial, capable of achieving 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, addressing issues from climate change to poverty. However, significant digital gaps persist due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills, hindering innovation globally.

The world urgently needs digital innovation, and together, we can bridge these gaps. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. It focuses on connecting everyone and

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. It focuses on connecting everyone and achieving prosperity for all.

Digital technologies are crucial, capable of addressing 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, from climate change to poverty. However, significant digital gaps persist due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills, hindering progress globally.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN agency for digital technologies, founded on this day, emphasizes the global need for digital innovation. Together, we can bridge these gaps. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event with an introduction.

Watch an engaging Auto Complete interview on Girls in ICT, featuring ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN, Christian Guillermet Fernández. They will answer questions from students Manon Grivotet (Ferney-Voltaire high school) and Manon Wolniak (lycée in Saint-Genis-Pouilly).

#GirlsInICT #DigitalInclusion #ITU160 #EmpowerHer #digitaltransformation

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivers a video message for World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, observed on May 17.

This year's theme, "Closing the

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivers a video message for World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, observed on May 17.

This year's theme, "Closing the gender digital divide unlocks opportunity for all," highlights the critical need for digital gender equality. WTISD 2025 aims to ensure women and girls globally can benefit from and contribute to digital transformation.

For more information, visit: www.itu.int/wtisd

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivered a video message for Girls in ICT Day 2025.

This session promotes digital skills for girls and women, empowering them to drive digital

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivered a video message for Girls in ICT Day 2025.

This session promotes digital skills for girls and women, empowering them to drive digital change globally.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivered a video message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2023.

Observed on May 17, WTISD 2023 focuses on

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivered a video message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2023.

Observed on May 17, WTISD 2023 focuses on “Empowering the least developed countries through information and communication technologies.” The ITU urges public and private sectors to pledge support for universal connectivity and digital transformation in these nations via its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.

For more information, visit: http://www.itu.int/wtisd

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), delivered her State of the Union Address at the ITU Council 2023.

This significant address

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), delivered her State of the Union Address at the ITU Council 2023.

This significant address outlined the organization's strategic priorities and vision for global telecommunications, addressing current challenges and future opportunities in the evolving digital landscape.

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin delivered the opening remarks.

These were presented at the WSIS +20 FORUM HIGH-LEVEL EVENT 2024.

The official hashtag for the event is

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin delivered the opening remarks.

These were presented at the WSIS +20 FORUM HIGH-LEVEL EVENT 2024.

The official hashtag for the event is #wsis.

An interview was held with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the ITU.

This discussion took place at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23) 2023, in Sharm El-Sheikh,

An interview was held with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the ITU.

This discussion took place at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23) 2023, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

For more details and event information, visit itu.int/GSR23. The official hashtag was #ITUGSR.