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Request for Proposals: Research on Emerging Regulation on Corporate Human Rights Risk Assessment/Due Diligence

Overview

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) was established in 2008, bringing together information and communication technology (ICT) companies, civil society organizations, academics, and investors working to enhance respect for freedom of expression and privacy in the face of government pressures, restrictions, and demands. GNI’s […]

2023-02-15T14:50:23+00:00November 22, 2022|Categories: feature, media releases|

GNI Job Opportunity: Senior Membership Learning Associate

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The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is an international multistakeholder group of Internet and telecommunications companies, civil society organizations (including human rights and press freedom groups), investors and academics, who have created a collaborative approach to protect and advance […]

2023-02-27T09:54:15+00:00November 13, 2022|Categories: feature, media releases|Tags: |

GNI Seeks Consultant For Multistakeholder Policy Engagement Project Evaluation

Overview

GNI is seeking a consultant with significant experience in evaluating and reviewing human rights and advocacy programs for Civil Society Organizations especially those funded by US donors to undertake an independent evaluation of its five-year project, Sustaining Multi-stakeholder Networks for Internet Freedom (SuNI).

Launched […]

2022-11-14T10:39:56+00:00November 2, 2022|Categories: feature, media releases|

Summary: GNI 2022 Annual Learning Forum “Taking Due Diligence Out of the Box”

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By Elizabeth Whatcott

As human rights due diligence frameworks for the ICT sector proliferate around the globe, GNI convened its Annual Learning Forum on September 27, 2022 to share tools, resources, and expertise on due diligence for the ICT industry. Entitled “Taking […]

2022-11-30T10:26:54+00:00October 25, 2022|Categories: events, feature, media releases|Tags: , |

GNI And GPD Launch Guide to Support Civil Society Engagement With Tech Sector

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) and Global Partners Digital (GPD) have launched a new guide to support civil society organisations in engaging with the tech sector around issues affecting human rights.

Engaging Tech Companies on Human Rights: A How-To Guide for Civil Society is structured in three […]

2022-11-14T10:52:27+00:00October 18, 2022|Categories: events, feature, media releases|Tags: |

GNI Submits Analysis on Industry Codes Pursuant to Australia

In our submission, we emphasize that international human rights law should always be at the center of company and government decisions related to freedom of expression, including during times of conflict. In particular, regulators should limit and clarify circumstances where proactive detection of harmful content is required.

2022-10-04T13:21:23+00:00October 4, 2022|Categories: feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight|Tags: , , |

GNI Condemns Protest Violence, Internet Restrictions in Iran

GNI condemns the Iranian government’s apparent efforts to stifle freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly, including through disruption of information and communication technologies. We call on the government to lift restrictions and censorship measures in online and offline spaces.

2022-10-03T21:10:48+00:00October 3, 2022|Categories: feature, Issues, issues highlight, network disruptions|Tags: , , , |
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