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The Global Network Initiative (GNI) was launched in 2008. Our mission is to protect and advance freedom of expression and privacy rights in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector by setting a global standard for responsible decision making and serving as a multistakeholder voice in the face of government restrictions and demands. GNI members include ICT companies, civil society organizations (including human rights and press freedom groups), academics, academic institutions, and investors from around the world.

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NEWS & MEDIA RELEASES (in chronological order)

GNI Submits Analysis on Industry Codes Pursuant to Australia

Ramsha Jahangir2023-02-05T14:51:43+00:00October 4, 2022|feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight|

Full Submission (PDF) GNI welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the industry codes recently published for comment pursuant to the Online Safety Act. GNI’s global and multistakeholder membership is closely following developments in Australia, in no small part because of the important role that Australia plays as a model [...]

GNI Submits Analysis on Industry Codes Pursuant to Australia

Ramsha Jahangir2022-10-04T13:21:23+00:00October 4, 2022|feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight|

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.

GNI Condemns Protest Violence, Internet Restrictions in Iran

Chris Sheehy2022-10-03T21:10:48+00:00October 3, 2022|feature, Issues, issues highlight, network disruptions|

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.

GNI Welcomes New Additions to Staff

Ramsha Jahangir2022-09-24T09:50:13+00:00September 24, 2022|feature, media releases|

The GNI is pleased to announce new additions to our staff. Long time GNI member and former Board representative Elonnai Hickok will be joining as GNI's Managing Director. Elonnai has contributed to the advancement of human and digital rights in technology and policy for over a decade and has developed research [...]

Ramsha Jahangir2022-09-23T16:05:59+00:00September 16, 2022|events, feature, media releases|

GNI Annual Learning Forum 2022: Taking Due Diligence Out of the Box – RSVP by Sept 27 2022 GNI Annual Learning Forum Date: Friday, September 30, 2022. Time: 9am-12 pm ET In person: Hilton Garden Inn, 815 14th St NW, Washington, DC [...]

GNI Welcomes Zoom as a Company Member

Ariana Nikmanesh2022-09-16T11:45:55+00:00September 16, 2022|feature, media releases, New Members|

“Zoom has been very engaged throughout their Observer Membership in GNI and we are excited to continue working together as they join GNI as a full member,” said Jason Pielemeier, GNI’s Executive Director.

GNI Welcomes the National Democratic Institute as a Civil Society Member

Ariana Nikmanesh2022-09-08T21:35:53+00:00September 8, 2022|feature, media releases, New Members|

“I am incredibly excited to welcome NDI into GNI,” said GNI Executive Director Jason Pielemeier. “We are particularly keen to collaborate with the Democracy and Technology Division, which brings unique reach, insight, and capacity based on its global engagement on digital rights.”

GNI Welcomes NEI Investments as an Investor Member

Ariana Nikmanesh2022-08-30T16:48:53+00:00August 29, 2022|feature, media releases, New Members|

“NEI adds strength and valuable perspective to GNI’s investor constituency and will be a great partner in our continuing work to foster an environment that encourages responsible ICT company conduct,” said Jason Pielemeier, GNI’s Executive Director.

GNI Welcomes the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro as a Civil Society Member

Ariana Nikmanesh2022-08-22T17:54:59+00:00August 22, 2022|feature, media releases, New Members|

“ITS Rio has been doing incredible work at the intersection of technology and society for many years, and we are very excited about the expertise, insights, and perspectives that they will bring to GNI,” said GNI Executive Director Jason Pielemeier.

GNI Welcomes the UCLA Institute for Technology, Law & Policy as an Academic Member

Ariana Nikmanesh2022-08-19T21:44:16+00:00August 19, 2022|feature, media releases, New Members|

“ITLP is an innovative institution that brings together an incredible range of expertise, filtered through critical inquiry and systems-level insight,” said Jason Pielemeier, GNI’s Executive Director. “We will benefit tremendously from their participation.”