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From Shield to Scrutiny: Brazil’s Supreme Court Redefines Platform Liability

November 3, 2025

The ruling declared Article 19 partially unconstitutional and established new liability rules for... Read more >

Hash Databases, Due Diligence, and the Boundaries of Government Oversight

October 27, 2025

As online platforms increasingly rely on shared technical systems to detect and remove harmful content, the human rights implications of those... Read more >

Reflections on Internet Governance, Platform Accountability, and AI at FIFAfrica 2025

October 17, 2025

FIFAfrica25 underscored that tech development, deployment, & governance is deeply tied to democracy &... Read more >

GNI 2025 Annual Learning Forum: Navigating global paradigm shifts to protect digital rights

October 14, 2025

ALF 2025 will explore global paradigm shifts affecting digital rights & how practitioners can... Read more >

Exploring Human Rights Due Diligence in Community Moderation Models

August 25, 2025

GNI's new learning series explores the intersection of content moderation, HRDD, and government... Read more >

Rebalancing Power: Rights, Representation, and the Future of Multistakeholder Internet Governance

July 22, 2025

GNI will continue contributing on Internet governance processes that shape the future of rights... Read more >

Supporting Multistakeholderism in Africa by fostering space for collaboration

June 19, 2025

GNI aims continue to provide space for Africa-focused stakeholders to work... Read more >

The opportunity for Africa to take a leadership role in the WSIS+20 review process

June 17, 2025

WSIS+20 presents a timely chance for Africa to take forward the original spirit of the... Read more >

Data localization: A Global Threat to Human Rights Online

April 7, 2025

As more and more governments turn to data localization, these laws’ negative impact on digital rights are becoming increasingly clear. The... Read more >

Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act: A year in review, and framework for reform

March 3, 2025

By applying GNI's framework, Sri Lanka has an opportunity to transform the OSA into a balanced regulation that effectively addresses legitimate... Read more >

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