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UNESCO and ICANN Push for Internet Inclusivity with IDNs

3/1/2025

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With over 5.4 billion people connected to the Internet, a staggering 2.6 billion still lack access. Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) empower users to choose domain names in their native languages, fostering inclusivity. Yet, only 10% of leading websites and 22% of email services embrace this change. UNESCO and ICANN are joining forces to champion Universal Acceptance and celebrate linguistic diversity online.

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Story summary

With over 5.4 billion people connected to the Internet, a staggering 2.6 billion still lack access. Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) empower users to choose domain names in their native languages, fostering inclusivity. Yet, only 10% of leading websites and 22% of email services embrace this change. UNESCO and ICANN are joining forces to champion Universal Acceptance and celebrate linguistic diversity online.