What Does the Multistakeholder Community Want from the UN Global Mechanism on Cybersecurity?
As the UN Global Mechanism on Cybersecurity (GMECH) prepares its work, LetsTalkCyber convened an open online conversation on 25 March 2026 to gather the views of stakeholders on the priorities, topics, and expectations that should guide the Mechanism’s initial work. The session aimed to take stock of ongoing discussions around UN cyber norms, international law, capacity building, and cybersecurity threats, and to ensure that diverse actors can help shape the emerging global architecture for cybersecurity governance.
The event, held online, began with a state‑of‑play update before moving into a multistakeholder panel featuring perspectives from governments, civil society, technical experts, and industry. Participants were then invited to share their views directly, reflecting Let’sTalkCyber’s commitment to an inclusive and interactive format. Inputs gathered during the exchange will feed into a set of recommendations addressed to the future UN Global Mechanism.
The discussion, moderated by Angel Alonso, Coordinator of the LetsTalkCyber Initiative, included the following speakers:
- Julia Rodríguez Acosta, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations
- Julien Sylvestre Fleury, Senior Policy Officer, Canada’s International Cyber and Emerging Technology Policy Division
- Dr. Grace Githaiga, CEO, KICTANet
- Joyce Hakmeh, Associate Fellow, International Security Programme, Chatham House
- Timea Suto, Global Digital Policy Lead, International Chamber of Commerce
Did you miss it? You can revisit the event here.