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 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

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in 1984, leads the Refugee Rights Program. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, the sanctuary has aided thousands and expects to win its 4,000th asylum case this summer. Smith has received awards for his work with refugees and law students.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Hosting over 400 annual events, it has featured a diverse array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton, Martin Luther King, and Ronald Reagan.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a message to the WSIS +20 Forum High-Level Event 2024. This significant forum addresses key developments in the information society.

The

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a message to the WSIS +20 Forum High-Level Event 2024. This significant forum addresses key developments in the information society.

The official hashtag for the event is #wsis.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism,

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism, "food apartheid," and the vital role of the Black farming movement in fostering environmental sustainability and worker cooperatives to ensure healthy, local food access for all.

Executive Director Doria Robinson (Urban Tilth) and Andrea Talley (Mandela Grocery Cooperative) shared insights on farming and food access for BIPOC communities. Noted author Natalie Baszile (*Queen Sugar*, *We Are Each Other's Harvest*) moderated. This program was supported by San Francisco Foundation's Bay Area Leads donors. Become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership

The ITU Secretary-General delivered a special video message for Girls in ICT Day 2023.

This annual observance highlights the critical role of women and girls in the information and

The ITU Secretary-General delivered a special video message for Girls in ICT Day 2023.

This annual observance highlights the critical role of women and girls in the information and communication technologies sector, encouraging their participation and empowerment in digital fields.

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS'68) spoke at Georgetown's Gaston Hall, urging private citizens to contribute to the public good. He asserted that 21st-century citizenship requires "every

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS'68) spoke at Georgetown's Gaston Hall, urging private citizens to contribute to the public good. He asserted that 21st-century citizenship requires "every thoughtful person to try to do some public good."

Clinton warned of an "unsustainable path to the future," citing widespread "inequality and unsustainability." He concluded by advising, "If you want to serve you must begin with the stories." This address was published on May 2, 2013.

On December 9, 2024, Secretary Buttigieg addressed flooding issues in Shiloh, Alabama, during a conference in Cleveland, Ohio. The discussion centered on governmental assistance for homeowners

On December 9, 2024, Secretary Buttigieg addressed flooding issues in Shiloh, Alabama, during a conference in Cleveland, Ohio. The discussion centered on governmental assistance for homeowners affected by floods.

The Bullard Center specifically requested government aid for Shiloh regarding these concerns.

Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), spoke at a COP29 Press Conference.

The event occurred in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 16,

Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), spoke at a COP29 Press Conference.

The event occurred in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 16, 2024.

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.