News & Media Releases

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 >

RightsCon Session Report: Bridging the Gap Between Trust & Safety Teams and Civil Society in the Global Majority

March 29, 2025

This meeting was designed to move beyond discussing existing issues between T&S teams and CSOs in the Global... Read more >

GNI Input on the Open Consultation Process for the WSIS+20 High Level Event

March 27, 2025

GNI emphasized the need for transparent, accountable, and meaningful multistakeholder consultation, with particular attention to the facilitation of... Read more >

GNI Letter to the Government of Taiwan on the Proposed Amendments to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act

March 24, 2025

GNI calls on the Government of Taiwan to rescind the proposed amendments.... Read more >

Looking Back at RightsCon 2025

March 10, 2025

GNI appreciated the space to be in community and collaborate at a key moment for the... Read more >

GNI Welcomes Rafael Zanatta to its Board of Directors

March 3, 2025

Zanatta was elected following a voting process and has assumed his position starting in January... 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 >

Workshop Report: Engaging Trust & Safety and Human Rights Practitioners on Rights-Respecting Responses to Government Demands

February 24, 2025

The workshop explored engagement across the fields of trust & safety and human rights in the context of responding to government... Read more >

GNI Statement on Recent Digital Regulations in Bangladesh

February 3, 2025

GNI calls on the Interim Government of Bangladesh to adopt a rigorous, transparent, forward-looking, and rights-based approach to reform... Read more >

Enhancing Participation and Improving the Mechanics of Assessment

January 30, 2025

Recent adaptations to GNI's assessment process help meet the dynamic needs of our membership, while being responsive to external... Read more >

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