GNI address to the UN on regulating Extremist Content

On September 14, GNI Executive Director Judith Lichtenberg addressed the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee on the multistakeholder approach to best-practice regulation of incitement and violent extremism online.

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Q: GNI speaks at UN meeting on how to stem flow of Foreign Terrorist Fighters

GNI’s Independent Chair and Executive Director, Mark Stephens and Judith Lichtenberg, presented at a full day of expert sessions prior to a special meeting of the United Nations Security Council Counter Terrorism Committee in Madrid in July on how to better stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters." Joining over 400 experts and representatives of UN Member States, civil society, academia and research institutions, GNI argued for a proportionate and transparent response to online terrorist activities that protect freedom of expression and privacy rights, and called on governments to prioritize the reform of Mutual Legal Assistance mechanisms. To learn more about GNI contributions to the panel on ‘Community policing and social media-related law enforcement initiatives’ and on ‘International judicial cooperation’ contact info@globalnetwoeknitiative.org

GNI speaks at UN meeting on how to stem flow of Foreign Terrorist Fighters

"By backing strong encryption, the White House can send a global message in support of the privacy and freedom of expression of all internet users," said GNI Executive Director Judith Lichtenberg.