Media

MEDIA CONTACT

Rocio Campos, Global Network Initiative Communications Manager
rcampos@globalnetworkinitiative.org
Phone: +1 202 793 3053

HOW TO DESCRIBE THE GLOBAL NETWORK INITIATIVE

Launched in 2008, the Global Network Initiative (www.globalnetworkinitiative.org) occupies a unique place in the global conversation about freedom of expression and privacy in the Information and Communications Technology Sector. The GNI’s multistakeholder approach works to bring together information and communications technology companies, civil society (including human rights and press freedom groups), academics and investors from around the world to protect and advance freedom of expression and privacy, facilitate shared learning and collaborative problem solving, and promote coordinated advocacy. For a list of our network members, click here.

NEWS & MEDIA RELEASES (in chronological order)

GNI Annual Learning Forum 2019: “The State of Digital Rights Due Diligence”

Chris Sheehy2019-10-10T17:39:32+00:00October 3, 2019|events, feature, media releases|

Join GNI members and experts to take stock of the first decade of human rights due diligence in the ICT sector in this public discussion. The forum will be held at the Human Rights Campaign Office in Washington, D.C., on October 24. Register here: https://bit.ly/2kZLCws.

Enhancing Understanding of Legal Trends Impacting Freedom of Expression and Privacy in the ICT Sector

Chris Sheehy2019-09-19T14:19:12+00:00September 19, 2019|feature, issues highlight, network disruptions, surveillance|

The new and improved GNI Country Legal Frameworks Resource (CLFR) is Live! The CLFR centralizes and facilitates search and comparison across a repository of more than 50 country-specific reports on governments' authorities to access user data or restrict communications.

Ericsson Joins the Global Network Initiative

Rocio Campos2019-08-23T12:17:31+00:00August 23, 2019|feature, media releases, New Members|

“Ericsson's membership is a testament to their corporate commitment to protect and advance freedom of expression and privacy globally, bringing valuable expertise on vendor-specific issues on ICT and human rights to GNI,” said GNI Executive Director Judith Lichtenberg. Ericsson joins after participating as an observer.

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) Seeks a New Independent Board Chair

j Gregory Barton2019-08-28T17:01:31+00:00August 6, 2019|feature, media releases|

Starting in March 2020, the new Independent Chair will be prepared to dedicate at least one-fifth of their time to working closely with the GNI Board, Executive Director and staff, participants and other stakeholders to strengthen GNI as a global standard and force for freedom of expression and the right to privacy across the ICT sector.

GNI Submission to the Consultation on the UK Online Harms White Paper

Chris Sheehy2019-08-28T23:57:14+00:00July 2, 2019|feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight|

We are concerned that the approach outlined in the White Paper is both too broad and unnecessarily vague. We ask the government to take the time necessary to narrow and flesh-out its approach in more detail, in broad consultation with all stakeholders and before moving forward with legislation, in order to protect freedom of expression online, promote innovation and competition, and provide the coherence and certainty that the government seeks to deliver.

GNI Condemns Ongoing Network Shutdown in Sudan

Chris Sheehy2019-06-19T18:20:56+00:00June 19, 2019|feature, Issues, issues highlight, network disruptions|

GNI shares the concerns expressed by a number of our members who have spoken publicly about the serious human rights consequences of recent actions by the Sudanese Transitional Military Council.

Understanding Electoral Information Flows: How to Approach the Role of Digital Technologies in Elections? By Jason Pielemeier*

Chris Sheehy2019-06-10T21:03:14+00:00June 10, 2019|issues highlight, network disruptions|

GNI's session at UNESCO World Press Freedom Day explored information flows and potential abuses of ICTs during elections, and lessons for upcoming elections in Ethiopia. GNI Policy Director Jason Pielemeier reflects on the session for the GNI Blog.

The Global Forum for Media Development Joins GNI

Chris Sheehy2019-08-26T18:41:03+00:00June 7, 2019|media releases, New Members|

GFMD is an international network of around 200 members working across 70 countries to provide an international platform for journalism support and media development practitioners to interact with donors, governments, opinion leaders, and the wider public in order to advocate for media development as a primary pillar for social, economic, and political progress.

The 2018 GNI Annual Report: “Learning from the Past to Embrace the Future”

Chris Sheehy2019-06-05T16:56:33+00:00June 5, 2019|annual reports, feature, media releases, reports, Yearly Reporting|

In 2018, GNI celebrated its tenth anniversary and took important steps to protect and promote freedom of expression and privacy in the information and communications technology sector.

Find GNI in Tunis for RightsCon 2019

Chris Sheehy2019-06-05T16:40:54+00:00June 4, 2019|events, feature, media releases|

Don't miss two participatory sessions led by GNI staff and over fifty sessions hosted by GNI members in Tunis. A full roundup is available after the jump.

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