GNI Condemns Network Disruptions Amidst Protests in Iran
The Global Network Initiative is deeply concerned about restrictions on internet and messaging services that occurred during recent nationwide protests in Iran.
On December 31, 2017, Iranian authorities blocked access to the messaging service Telegram and […]
The Global Network Initiative Welcomes U.S. and Canadian Actions to Enable Access to Communications Technologies in Iran
The Global Network Initiative commends recent actions by the U.S. and Canadian governments to ensure that sanctions do not prevent Iranian citizens from using information and communication technologies to communicate securely.
On May 30, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a new General License authorizing exports to Iran […]
Global Network Initiative Welcomes Action By United States and Europe on Human Rights and Technology
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) commends recent action by the U.S. government and Europe to press for accountability from Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies in relation to human rights abuses in Iran and Syria. This is particularly important as at the same time some […]