Empowering Voices: Strengthening CSO and Youth Participation in AI Governance

Globethics is hosting a session at the WSIS Forum 2026 featuring our Ethical AI Governance Fellows.

Civil society organisations (CSOs) and youth play a critical role in shaping the ethical and inclusive development of artificial intelligence. Yet their participation in AI governance is often constrained by limited access to knowledge, training, and a voice in global policy platforms. This session will showcase successful capacity-building initiatives that have empowered CSOs and youth to contribute meaningfully in AI policy and governance discussions.

The panel will examine how structured training programs, mentorship approaches, and fellowships can strengthen the capacity of participants to participate effectively in multi-stakeholder AI governance forums. Speakers will discuss lessons learned, including how to equip participants with both technical AI knowledge and policy literacy, and the importance of fostering diverse voices in decision-making processes.

Participants will gain insights into practical strategies for building inclusive AI governance ecosystems, highlighting how targeted capacity-building can amplify the voices of underrepresented communities and ensure AI policies reflect diverse societal perspectives.

Join us in person or follow online: register here for WSIS Forum 2026.

Meet the speakers