Organized by UNDP, the Government of Spain, SEGIB, and IIPEVCM, this event brought together policymakers, experts, and activists to address the growing threat of digital violence against women. Held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the discussion focused on the impact of online gender-based violence on women's democratic participation, legal frameworks for protection, and strategies for strengthening multilateral cooperation. The event aimed to advance concrete policy recommendations to ensure a safer and more inclusive digital space for women across Ibero-America.

This event explored the growing threats faced by independent journalists in authoritarian and semi-authoritarian regimes across Latin America. It highlights the challenges of censorship, violence, and legal persecution that undermine press freedom and democracy. The piece outlines key strategies for protecting independent media, including international cooperation, digital security measures, and policy reforms to strengthen press protections.

The HTTP 2025 Tech Innovadores Reception honored leaders making significant contributions to digital equity and tech-driven advocacy. The Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) and its Executive Director, Roberta Braga, were recognized for their impactful work in advancing digital democracy and research-driven solutions for underserved communities. The event brought together innovators, policymakers, and advocates to celebrate those shaping a more inclusive and equitable digital future.

The Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) participated in the 2025 DCC Working Summit, held from March 4-6, where pro-democracy leaders and organizations convened to strategize and collaborate on protecting and advancing democratic values in the United States. This action-oriented summit emphasized coordination on rapid response, messaging, and audience engagement, building on the successes of the previous year’s gathering. DDIA contributed its expertise to discussions on leveraging communication as a vital tool to counter anti-democratic threats. The summit fostered meaningful partnerships and actionable plans, reinforcing the collective commitment to safeguarding democracy in a challenging political landscape.

On October 31, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a panel on the role of social media in elections, moderated by Roberta Braga, Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA). Experts explored the challenges of regulating platforms to combat disinformation while protecting free speech, drawing insights from elections in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela, and discussing implications for the upcoming U.S. elections.

DDIA participated in a congressional briefing hosted by Green Latinos, with Climate Power, to examine how climate denialism impacts Latino communities and electoral engagement. The briefing explored strategies to combat these forms of disinformation, protect the integrity of climate discourse, and ensure informed civic participation among Latino voters during this crucial election year.

On Sept. 26, Free Press and the Latino Media Collaborative (LMC) hosted a webinar to discuss the proliferation of racist lies on social and mainstream media. DDIA ED Roberta Braga participated along with Vanessa Cárdenas of America’s Voice, Arturo Carmona and Esperanza Guevara of LMC, Jennie Carreón of the Carreón Group and Anshantia Oso of Free Press’ Media 2070 project.