Proposal

APrIGF 2026 Session Proposal Submission Form
Part 1 - Lead Organizer
Contact Person
Ms. CHIUYIN WANG
Email
Organization / Affiliation (Please state "Individual" if appropriate) *
National Cheng Kung University
Designation
Undergraduate Student
Gender
Female
Economy of Residence
Taiwan
Stakeholder Group
Youth
Part 2 - Session Proposal
Session Title
Connected but Not Safe? Rethinking Digital Inclusion Through the Experiences of Young Women in Taiwan\
Thematic Track of Your Session

  • Option

    • Primary: Digital Resilience and Building of Trust
    • Secondary: Universal and Meaningful Connectivity
Session Format
Lightning Talk (20 minutes)
Where do you plan to organize your session?
Hybrid (with onsite moderator and speakers both online and offline, with online moderator for questions and comments from remote participants)
Specific Issues for Discussion
This session uses the experiences of young women in Taiwan as a case study to explore the relationship between digital safety and meaningful digital inclusion. Discussions of digital inclusion have traditionally focused on access to devices, internet connectivity, and digital skills. However, growing evidence suggests that perceptions of online safety also play a critical role in shaping individuals’ willingness and ability to participate in digital spaces.

The session will examine how online harassment, cyberstalking, privacy violations, gender-based online violence, and other digital risks influence young women’s online participation. In response to these risks, users may adopt self-protective behaviors such as restricting account visibility, avoiding public discussions, limiting social interactions, or withdrawing from certain online communities. While these strategies may reduce exposure to harm, they can also limit access to information, social networks, civic engagement, and digital opportunities.

Drawing on the Taiwan case, the session will discuss whether digital safety should be considered a core component of meaningful digital inclusion and explore the roles of governments, digital platforms, educational institutions, and civil society in creating safer and more inclusive online environments. Although the empirical focus is Taiwan, many of these challenges are shared across the Asia-Pacific region. The session therefore aims to facilitate regional dialogue and knowledge exchange on integrating digital safety into broader digital governance and inclusion strategies.

This topic is closely related to APrIGF’s discussions on digital inclusion, trust and safety, and digital governance, while contributing policy and practical insights for the development of a more inclusive digital future.
Describe the Relevance of Your Session to APrIGF
This session is directly relevant to APrIGF’s discussions on Digital Inclusion, Trust and Safety, and Digital Governance. While digital inclusion is often understood in terms of access to technology, connectivity, and digital literacy, this session highlights the importance of digital safety as a prerequisite for meaningful participation in digital environments.

The session contributes to the overarching theme by examining how online risks, including harassment, privacy violations, cyberstalking, and gender-based online violence, may discourage young women from fully engaging in digital spaces. These challenges can create barriers to civic participation, access to information, social interaction, and digital opportunities, even when technical access is available.

Using Taiwan as a case study, the discussion will provide practical insights into how governments, educational institutions, digital platforms, and civil society organizations can work together to promote safer and more inclusive online environments. Although the session focuses on Taiwan, the issues addressed are increasingly relevant across the Asia-Pacific region and may offer valuable lessons for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners.

Expected outcomes of the session include a deeper understanding of the relationship between digital safety and digital inclusion, the identification of key governance challenges affecting young women’s participation online, and the development of policy recommendations that can support more inclusive, trustworthy, and resilient digital ecosystems throughout the region.
Methodology / Agenda (Please add rows by clicking "+" on the right)
Time frame (e.g. 5 minutes, 20 minutes, should add up to the time limit of your selected session format) Description
2 minutes Introduction and overview of the session topic, objectives, and key questions.
10 minutes Presentation of research findings on the relationship between digital safety and meaningful digital inclusion among young women in Taiwan, including key observations and policy implications.
5 minutes Interactive discussion and audience Q&A. Participants will be invited to share their perspectives and experiences related to online safety and digital participation.
3 minutes Summary of key takeaways and concluding remarks.
Moderators & Speakers Info (Please complete where possible) - (Required)

  • Moderator (Primary)

    • Name: WANG CHIU YIN
    • Organization: National Cheng Kung University
    • Designation: Undergraduate Student
    • Gender: Female
    • Economy / Country of Residence: Taiwan
    • Stakeholder Group: Youth / Students
    • Expected Presence: In-person
    • Status of Confirmation: Confirmed

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Please explain the rationale for choosing each of the above contributors to the session.
The proposed speaker is the author of the research and has been actively studying issues related to digital governance, digital inclusion, and online participation. The speaker's work focuses on examining the relationship between digital safety and meaningful digital inclusion among young women in Taiwan.

As the researcher responsible for the study, the speaker is well positioned to present the research findings, discuss their policy implications, and contribute youth perspectives to discussions on digital governance and inclusion. The presentation aims to share insights from the Taiwan context while encouraging broader dialogue on the role of digital safety in fostering meaningful digital participation across the Asia-Pacific region.
If you need assistance to find a suitable speaker to contribute to your session, or an onsite facilitator for your online-only session, please specify your request with details of what you are looking for.
The proposed presentation focuses on the relationship between digital safety and meaningful digital inclusion among young women in Taiwan. Assistance in identifying experts or practitioners working in the fields of digital inclusion, online safety, gender and technology, youth participation, or Internet governance would be highly appreciated.

The presenter would particularly welcome opportunities to connect with stakeholders from academia, civil society, technical communities, or policy organizations who can contribute regional perspectives and enrich discussions on digital governance and inclusive digital participation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Has AI been used to develop this proposal?
Yes
How:
AI tools were used to assist with language editing, proposal structuring, and improving clarity of expression. The research topic, arguments, analysis, and overall content were developed by the proposer. AI was used solely as a writing and editing support tool and did not generate the underlying research findings or conclusions.
Please declare if you have any potential conflict of interest with the Program Committee 2026.
No
Are you or other session contributors planning to apply for the APrIGF Fellowship Program 2026?
Yes
Upon evaluation by the Program Committee, your session proposal may only be selected under the condition that you will accept the suggestion of merging with another proposal with similar topics. Please state your preference below:
Yes, I am willing to work with another session proposer on a suggested merger.
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