PROTECTING AND ADVANCING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
AND PRIVACY IN THE ICT SECTOR

GNI ANNUAL LEARNING FORUM 2022:
Taking Due Diligence Out of the Box – RSVP by Sept 27

In recent years, tech companies, civil society, academics, and governments have developed more detailed, tech-specific guidance and tools centered around the concept of human rights due diligence (HRDD).

On September 30th, the GNI will host its 2022 Annual Learning Forum: “Taking Due Diligence Out of the Box: Developing and Applying ICT-Specific Tools and Guidance.” The Learning Forum unpacks proliferating human rights due diligence frameworks and showcases the expertise and insights of GNI’s members in developing due diligence tools.

To learn from our global set of experts and become part of the conversation, RSVP here:

OUR WORK

Four interlocking rings

GNI helps companies respect freedom of expression and privacy rights when faced with  government pressure to hand over user data, remove content, or restrict communications.

OUR MEMBERS

We are a growing alliance of Internet and telecom-munications companies, human rights and press freedom groups, investors, and academic institutions from around the world.

OUR IMPACT

From advancing accountability to advocating for laws and policies that protect free expression and privacy rights worldwide, our members are working together to get results.

 OUR LATEST

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Jason PielemeierGNI has announced an exciting transition in organizational leadership. Judith Lichtenberg, who has served admirably as Executive Director since 2015, will move on from her role as of the end of June. The Board unanimously appointed Jason Pielemeier, who previously served as GNI’s Deputy Director and Policy Director, as its new Executive Director
“Jason is a globally recognized expert on the issues at the core of GNI’s mission, including freedom of expression, privacy rights, and the business and human rights landscape,” said Agustina Del Campo, GNI Board Vice Chair. “He has demonstrated tremendous leadership during his five years with GNI. His familiarity with the organization and with the challenges facing members will enable him to help GNI reach new heights. We look forward to seeing where Jason can take the organization.” Read more in the announcement.

OUR MEMBERS, FELLOWS & OBSERVERS

Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University2022-01-12T00:22:00+00:00
GNI Berkman Klein
BNP Paribas Asset Management2022-01-12T00:22:30+00:00
Centre for Communications Governance at National Law University, Delhi2022-01-12T00:23:35+00:00
Centro de Estudios en Libertad de Expresión y Acceso a la Información (CELE)2022-01-12T00:24:00+00:00
Change.org 2018/03/12 at 3:16 pm2022-01-12T00:24:11+00:00
Foundation for Media Alternatives2022-01-12T00:28:47+00:00
Frontiir Joins to the Global Network Initiative as an Observer2022-01-12T00:28:58+00:00
Fundación Internet Bolivia2022-01-12T00:29:13+00:00
George Washington University Law School2022-01-12T00:29:31+00:00
George Washington Law
Global Forum for Media Development2022-01-12T00:29:39+00:00
Human Rights Institute at the University of Connecticut2022-01-12T00:30:44+00:00
Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety2022-01-12T00:31:17+00:00
Internet Freedom Foundation2022-01-12T00:31:36+00:00
L’École Supérieure de Journalisme, des Métiers de l’Internet et de la Communication2022-03-03T18:34:58+00:00
Red en Defensa de los Derechos Digitales (R3D)2022-01-12T00:36:06+00:00
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET)2022-01-12T16:39:24+00:00
Evelyn Aswad2022-01-12T00:28:06+00:00
Headshot of Evelyn Aswad smiling
Richard Danbury2022-01-12T16:16:27+00:00
Richard Danbury
Eileen Donahoe2022-01-12T16:14:13+00:00
Caroline Kaeb2022-01-12T16:13:10+00:00
Caroline Kaeb
Deirdre Mulligan2022-01-12T16:14:01+00:00
K.S. Park2022-01-12T16:15:44+00:00
Kyung-Sin (K.S.) Park
Meg Roggensack2022-01-12T16:16:08+00:00
Ernest Wilson2022-01-12T16:14:53+00:00
Ernest Wilson