GNI is thrilled to announce that human rights expert @davidakaye will join the Global Network Initiative as the next independent chair of its Board of Directors later this Fall: bit.ly/3ju9K3z
Global Network Initiative
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Global Network Initiative
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A multistakeholder collaboration working to protect & advance freedom of expression and privacy in the tech sector.
Joined December 2010
- Alarming reports that use of force against peaceful protesters and network disruptions are escalating in #Myanmar. With ongoing conflict and anti-democratic actions by the military, protecting access and the free flow of information is essential. #KeepItOn globalnetworkinitiative.org/network-servic…⚠️ It's just past midnight in #Myanmar, where network data show mobile internet has been cut for over 23 hours, the longest nation-scale shutdown incident on record since the 1 February 2021 military coup; incident ongoing 📵 📰netblocks.org/reports/intern…
- 1/ We are very pleased to launch the GNI policy brief, “Content Regulation and Human Rights,” which we hope will be an important resource for all stakeholders grappling with how to address digital harms AND uphold #humanrights online globalnetworkinitiative.org/content-regula…
- GNI welcomes @davidakaye as its next board chair. "David’s outstanding record speaking on behalf of human rights is unquestionable, as is his long-standing dedication to constructive engagement with different stakeholders...” said current chair @MarksLarks bit.ly/3ju9K3z
- With reports of protests and use of crowd-control agents, it is imperative that access to the #Internet and mobile networks in #Venezuela is maintained so that citizens can stay informed and keep themselves safe. Read more on disruption's harms: bit.ly/2H2BVTr #KeepitOn
- For the GNI-@Internews fellowship, Devdutta Mukhopadhyay @Internetfreedom analyzed legal orders authorizing disruptions and website blocking in #India, including steps governments, civil society, and companies can take to mitigate rights risks #KeepitOn: medium.com/global-network…
- At this critical moment for #freedomofexpression and #digitalrights, GNI is pleased to announce an exciting leadership transition: globalnetworkinitiative.org/leadership-tra… (1/4)
- GNI is concerned about the social media bill in #Turkey introduced on July 20 and currently being considered by Parliament. Some provisions may complicate the operation of social media services & challenge citizens' ability to exercise their rights: globalnetworkinitiative.org/concerns-turke….
- 1/ Ahead of Tuesday's vote in the Brazilian senate, @theGNI expresses concern about elements of the proposed "Fake News Law" in #Brazil @internetlabbr @cdr_br @davidakaye @EdisonLanza @CodingRights @ITSriodejaneiro: globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-concerns-b….
- Over the last year, GNI members have extensively analyzed governments' efforts to address concerns about content and conduct online. Follow the new "Content Regulation and Human Rights" series on the GNI Blog to learn more about this work: medium.com/global-network…
- Wikimedia Foundation @Wikimedia, the nonprofit behind Wikipedia, is expanding their participation with GNI to become a company member.
- GNI is pleased to welcome @netblocks, a recognized expert in tracking network disruptions and online #censorship around the world, as the newest member of the civil society constituency. #Keepiton globalnetworkinitiative.org/netblocks-gni/
- GNI is thrilled to welcome @Cloudflare and @Verizon as new company members further strengthening our efforts to promote responsible company conduct across the ICT sector.
- Nationwide restrictions to mobile Internet and wireless broadband in Myanmar have left people economically and physically vulnerable and prevented them from exercising their rights to #FreedomofExpression and association: globalnetworkinitiative.org/mcrb-return-mo… #KeepitOn #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
