Global Network Initiative
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A multistakeholder collaboration working to protect & advance freedom of expression and privacy in the tech sector.
As UN Member States draft the Rules of Procedure to the #Cybercrime Convention this week, GNI joins CSOs in urging the preservation & strengthening of participatory processes from the Ad Hoc Committee to ensure its legitimacy & rights–based implementation. www.gp-digital.org/news/joint-c...
Joint Civil Society Statement on the Draft Rules of Procedure of the Conference of States Parties to the UN Cybercrime Convention – Global Partners Digital
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January 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM
As UN Member States draft the Rules of Procedure to the #Cybercrime Convention this week, GNI joins CSOs in urging the preservation & strengthening of participatory processes from the Ad Hoc Committee to ensure its legitimacy & rights–based implementation. www.gp-digital.org/news/joint-c...
GNI is pleased to welcome Dr Joan Barata to its #Academic constituency as a member. Dr Barata is a Visiting Professor at the Faculdade de Direito – Católica no Porto and a Member of the Centre for Law, Democracy, and Society at @qmul.bsky.social. globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...
GNI Welcomes New Member: Dr Joan Barata - Global Network Initiative
GNI is pleased to welcome Dr Joan Barata to our academic constituency as a member.
globalnetworkinitiative.org
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
GNI is pleased to welcome Dr Joan Barata to its #Academic constituency as a member. Dr Barata is a Visiting Professor at the Faculdade de Direito – Católica no Porto and a Member of the Centre for Law, Democracy, and Society at @qmul.bsky.social. globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...
🇧🇩 GNI is concerned by the opaque, exclusionary, and accelerated digital policy reform process undertaken by the Interim Government of #Bangladesh, undermined by serious deficiencies in coordination, transparency, and accountability. globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-statemen...
GNI Statement on Digital Policy Reforms in Bangladesh - Global Network Initiative
GNI is concerned by the opaque, exclusionary, & accelerated digital policy reform process undertaken by the Interim Government of Bangladesh.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:44 AM
🇧🇩 GNI is concerned by the opaque, exclusionary, and accelerated digital policy reform process undertaken by the Interim Government of #Bangladesh, undermined by serious deficiencies in coordination, transparency, and accountability. globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-statemen...
🇮🇷 GNI is deeply concerned by #Iran’s near-total communications blackout & urges authorities to restore nationwide connectivity. Amid reports of lethal violence against protesters & bystanders, GNI condemns internet shutdowns as a recurring tool of repression, reiterating our concerns from July 2025.
GNI Statement on Network Disruptions in Iran - Global Network Initiative
GNI calls on the Government of Iran to restore and maintain network connectivity and reminds all actors of their obligations under international law.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:18 PM
🇮🇷 GNI is deeply concerned by #Iran’s near-total communications blackout & urges authorities to restore nationwide connectivity. Amid reports of lethal violence against protesters & bystanders, GNI condemns internet shutdowns as a recurring tool of repression, reiterating our concerns from July 2025.
🇺🇳 GNI welcomes the #WSIS+20 Outcome Document, which reaffirms the multistakeholder model, grants the IGF a permanent mandate, and strengthens human rights language. WSIS+20 marked a critical moment in internet governance, and sustained engagement in the process was a major undertaking for GNI.
Outcome Document of the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Overall Review of the Implementation of the Outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (2025)
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December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🇺🇳 GNI welcomes the #WSIS+20 Outcome Document, which reaffirms the multistakeholder model, grants the IGF a permanent mandate, and strengthens human rights language. WSIS+20 marked a critical moment in internet governance, and sustained engagement in the process was a major undertaking for GNI.
At #RightsXSummit in Geneva, GNI and @UNHumanRights B-Tech co-hosted a workshop on responsible AI design, led by GNI's Elonnai Hickock with Patrick Montjourides (U. Zurich), Ncumisa Willie (Vodacom), and Isabel Ebert & Anselme Trochu (OHCHR), examining human rights risks across the AI lifecycle.
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
At #RightsXSummit in Geneva, GNI and @UNHumanRights B-Tech co-hosted a workshop on responsible AI design, led by GNI's Elonnai Hickock with Patrick Montjourides (U. Zurich), Ncumisa Willie (Vodacom), and Isabel Ebert & Anselme Trochu (OHCHR), examining human rights risks across the AI lifecycle.
🌐 As we approach the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting on 16–17 December, the release of Rev1 & Rev2 of the Outcome Document reflects how far collective advocacy has moved the needle.
But as our latest analysis of Rev1 and Rev2 shows, key gaps remain: globalnetworkinitiative.org/building-a-r...
But as our latest analysis of Rev1 and Rev2 shows, key gaps remain: globalnetworkinitiative.org/building-a-r...
Building a Rights-Respecting Digital Future: GNI Reflections on Revisions 1 and 2 of the WSIS+20 Outcome Document - Global Network Initiative
Revisions 1 and 2 signal meaningful momentum within the WSIS+20 review.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🌐 As we approach the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting on 16–17 December, the release of Rev1 & Rev2 of the Outcome Document reflects how far collective advocacy has moved the needle.
But as our latest analysis of Rev1 and Rev2 shows, key gaps remain: globalnetworkinitiative.org/building-a-r...
But as our latest analysis of Rev1 and Rev2 shows, key gaps remain: globalnetworkinitiative.org/building-a-r...
At the Bay of Bengal Conversation hosted by the Centre for Governance Studies in Dhaka last month, GNI's Accountability and Innovation Manager Min Aung joined two panels exploring how AI can impact user trust and its growing influence in shaping - and challenging - information ecosystems.
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
At the Bay of Bengal Conversation hosted by the Centre for Governance Studies in Dhaka last month, GNI's Accountability and Innovation Manager Min Aung joined two panels exploring how AI can impact user trust and its growing influence in shaping - and challenging - information ecosystems.
🏛️ Did you know you can explore GNI’s Policy Brief on Government Interventions in AI through quick, accessible one-pagers?
Our One-Pager for Governments distills key findings & recommendations from our multistakeholder AI Working Group—created to support policymakers worldwide.
Our One-Pager for Governments distills key findings & recommendations from our multistakeholder AI Working Group—created to support policymakers worldwide.
December 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🏛️ Did you know you can explore GNI’s Policy Brief on Government Interventions in AI through quick, accessible one-pagers?
Our One-Pager for Governments distills key findings & recommendations from our multistakeholder AI Working Group—created to support policymakers worldwide.
Our One-Pager for Governments distills key findings & recommendations from our multistakeholder AI Working Group—created to support policymakers worldwide.
GNI’s Policy Brief on Government Interventions on AI is clear: “soft” governance of AI, such as standards, must integrate human rights.
At the #AIStandardsSummit, GNI pushed this message forward. We need real action to implement the Seoul Statement.
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At the #AIStandardsSummit, GNI pushed this message forward. We need real action to implement the Seoul Statement.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
GNI’s Policy Brief on Government Interventions on AI is clear: “soft” governance of AI, such as standards, must integrate human rights.
At the #AIStandardsSummit, GNI pushed this message forward. We need real action to implement the Seoul Statement.
🔗 ln.run/ecc5k
At the #AIStandardsSummit, GNI pushed this message forward. We need real action to implement the Seoul Statement.
🔗 ln.run/ecc5k
(1) 🌎 Bridging continents, convening voices, shaping the future.
On October 22, 2025, the Global Network Initiative, CELE, and global stakeholders gathered in Buenos Aires for the first GNI Annual Learning Forum held in Latin America.
Event Summary: globalnetworkinitiative.org/event-summar...
On October 22, 2025, the Global Network Initiative, CELE, and global stakeholders gathered in Buenos Aires for the first GNI Annual Learning Forum held in Latin America.
Event Summary: globalnetworkinitiative.org/event-summar...
December 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
(1) 🌎 Bridging continents, convening voices, shaping the future.
On October 22, 2025, the Global Network Initiative, CELE, and global stakeholders gathered in Buenos Aires for the first GNI Annual Learning Forum held in Latin America.
Event Summary: globalnetworkinitiative.org/event-summar...
On October 22, 2025, the Global Network Initiative, CELE, and global stakeholders gathered in Buenos Aires for the first GNI Annual Learning Forum held in Latin America.
Event Summary: globalnetworkinitiative.org/event-summar...
🚨🚨 Tanzania’s election-period internet shutdown is concerning.
GNI calls on the Government of Tanzania to ensure that any future restrictions are necessary, proportionate, time-bound & independently overseen.
Read the full statement: 🔗 shorturl.at/CzQ6Z
GNI calls on the Government of Tanzania to ensure that any future restrictions are necessary, proportionate, time-bound & independently overseen.
Read the full statement: 🔗 shorturl.at/CzQ6Z
GNI Statement on the Nationwide Internet Shutdown in Tanzania During the 2025 Elections - Global Network Initiative
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) expresses deep concern about the nationwide internet shutdown in Tanzania.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🚨🚨 Tanzania’s election-period internet shutdown is concerning.
GNI calls on the Government of Tanzania to ensure that any future restrictions are necessary, proportionate, time-bound & independently overseen.
Read the full statement: 🔗 shorturl.at/CzQ6Z
GNI calls on the Government of Tanzania to ensure that any future restrictions are necessary, proportionate, time-bound & independently overseen.
Read the full statement: 🔗 shorturl.at/CzQ6Z
🌏 GNI expresses concern about the human rights implications of the proposed #ASEAN Guidelines on the Governance of Digital Platforms, which could affect both people’s rights in the region and the future of ASEAN’s digital economy. globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-recommen...
GNI Recommendations for the Proposed ASEAN Guidelines on the Governance of Digital Platforms - Global Network Initiative
ASEAN should extend the review period, make the draft Guidelines publicly accessible, & establish a credible process for engaging stakeholders at regional and national levels.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🌏 GNI expresses concern about the human rights implications of the proposed #ASEAN Guidelines on the Governance of Digital Platforms, which could affect both people’s rights in the region and the future of ASEAN’s digital economy. globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-recommen...
🔎 GNI is pleased to announce the release of a new report on “Content Moderation, Human Rights Due Diligence, and Government Demands,” capturing the highlights from a three-part learning series held in 2025, in conjunction with our HRDD Working Group. globalnetworkinitiative.org/new-report-f...
New Report from GNI’s Learning Series on Content Moderation, Human Rights Due Diligence, and Government Demands - Global Network Initiative
The report captures the highlights and takeaways from a three-part learning series.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🔎 GNI is pleased to announce the release of a new report on “Content Moderation, Human Rights Due Diligence, and Government Demands,” capturing the highlights from a three-part learning series held in 2025, in conjunction with our HRDD Working Group. globalnetworkinitiative.org/new-report-f...
📣 GNI is excited to announce four independent experts who have joined our Academic constituency as members: Amrita Sengupta, Francisco Brito Cruz, Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, and Steve Feldstein.
Read our welcome announcement:
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...
Read our welcome announcement:
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...
GNI Welcomes New Members: Amrita Sengupta, Francisco Brito Cruz, Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, and Steve Feldstein - Global Network Initiative
GNI is excited to announce four independent experts who have joined our Academic constituency as members.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📣 GNI is excited to announce four independent experts who have joined our Academic constituency as members: Amrita Sengupta, Francisco Brito Cruz, Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, and Steve Feldstein.
Read our welcome announcement:
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...
Read our welcome announcement:
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...
🧠 As platforms lean more on AI for moderation, risks to free expression and privacy grow. GNI’s latest HRDD learning call unpacked how AI, government demands, and rights impacts collide. Learn more: globalnetworkinitiative.org/navigating-a...
Navigating AI Moderation and the Risks to Free Expression - Global Network Initiative
HRDD cannot be a one-off assessment; it has to be built into product design, testing, and deployment.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🧠 As platforms lean more on AI for moderation, risks to free expression and privacy grow. GNI’s latest HRDD learning call unpacked how AI, government demands, and rights impacts collide. Learn more: globalnetworkinitiative.org/navigating-a...
📣 GNI is pleased to announce four new members to its NGO constituency: @womenatthetable.bsky.social joined in January of this year, while Fundación Multitudes, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, and @techfreedom.org joined in October 2025.
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GNI Welcomes New Members: Women at the Table, Fundación Multitudes, IFES, and TechFreedom - Global Network Initiative
W@TT joined in January of this year, while Fundación Multitudes, IFES, and TechFreedom joined in October 2025.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
📣 GNI is pleased to announce four new members to its NGO constituency: @womenatthetable.bsky.social joined in January of this year, while Fundación Multitudes, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, and @techfreedom.org joined in October 2025.
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📣 GNI is pleased to welcome @applogicnetworks.bsky.social as a company observer member. Observer membership lasts for a year, provides opportunities to learn how GNI’s framework is implemented & benefit from regular engagement with our diverse membership.
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GNI Welcomes New Observer Member: AppLogic Networks - Global Network Initiative
Observer membership lasts for one-year and provides opportunities to learn abouGNI’s framework.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
📣 GNI is pleased to welcome @applogicnetworks.bsky.social as a company observer member. Observer membership lasts for a year, provides opportunities to learn how GNI’s framework is implemented & benefit from regular engagement with our diverse membership.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...
⚖️ AI affects everything we do. How do we make sure it respects our rights?
GNI’s new Policy Brief guides governments, companies & civil society on 5 types of government interventions in AI across the value chain, with examples from around the world.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-policy-b...
GNI’s new Policy Brief guides governments, companies & civil society on 5 types of government interventions in AI across the value chain, with examples from around the world.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-policy-b...
GNI Policy Brief on Government Interventions in AI - Global Network Initiative
The Policy Brief aims to aid understanding of the human rights implications of government interventions in AI.
globalnetworkinitiative.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
⚖️ AI affects everything we do. How do we make sure it respects our rights?
GNI’s new Policy Brief guides governments, companies & civil society on 5 types of government interventions in AI across the value chain, with examples from around the world.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-policy-b...
GNI’s new Policy Brief guides governments, companies & civil society on 5 types of government interventions in AI across the value chain, with examples from around the world.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-policy-b...
At #ICANN84 in Dublin, GNI & @gpdigital.bsky.social worked to bridge perspectives across communities — deepening understanding of the #WSIS+20 process & laying foundations for coordinated advocacy ahead.
Read more: globalnetworkinitiative.org/bridging-per...
Read more: globalnetworkinitiative.org/bridging-per...
Bridging Perspectives at ICANN84: Multistakeholder Collaboration in the WSIS+20 Review - Global Network Initiative
Through sessions, GNI & GPD sought to deepen understanding & facilitate engagement in the WSIS+20 process.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
At #ICANN84 in Dublin, GNI & @gpdigital.bsky.social worked to bridge perspectives across communities — deepening understanding of the #WSIS+20 process & laying foundations for coordinated advocacy ahead.
Read more: globalnetworkinitiative.org/bridging-per...
Read more: globalnetworkinitiative.org/bridging-per...
GNI strongly condemns the persistent disruption of Internet & telecommunications services in the #Gaza Strip and calls on all parties to prioritize the restoration and improvement of telecommunications services in the Gaza Strip.
Read our full statement: globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-statemen...
Read our full statement: globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-statemen...
GNI Statement on Ongoing Communications Restrictions in Gaza - Global Network Initiative
GNI urgently calls for all parties to immediately end any efforts to disrupt telecommunications and internet services.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
GNI strongly condemns the persistent disruption of Internet & telecommunications services in the #Gaza Strip and calls on all parties to prioritize the restoration and improvement of telecommunications services in the Gaza Strip.
Read our full statement: globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-statemen...
Read our full statement: globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-statemen...
🇧🇷 In GNI’s latest blog, "From Shield to Scrutiny: Brazil’s Supreme Court Redefines Platform Liability," Heloisa Massaro & Danyelle Reis from @internetlab.bsky.social analyze the Court's decision to partially strike down Art 19 of Marco Civil da Internet. globalnetworkinitiative.org/from-shield-...
From Shield to Scrutiny: Brazil’s Supreme Court Redefines Platform Liability - Global Network Initiative
The ruling declared Article 19 partially unconstitutional and established new liability rules for platforms.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🇧🇷 In GNI’s latest blog, "From Shield to Scrutiny: Brazil’s Supreme Court Redefines Platform Liability," Heloisa Massaro & Danyelle Reis from @internetlab.bsky.social analyze the Court's decision to partially strike down Art 19 of Marco Civil da Internet. globalnetworkinitiative.org/from-shield-...
Governments are shaping the future of AI: sometimes advancing human rights, sometimes undermining them.
This Policy Brief maps government interventions in AI across the value chain, showing how rights-based governance can protect privacy and free expression.
📘: shorturl.at/OSPyg
#AIgovernance
This Policy Brief maps government interventions in AI across the value chain, showing how rights-based governance can protect privacy and free expression.
📘: shorturl.at/OSPyg
#AIgovernance
October 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Governments are shaping the future of AI: sometimes advancing human rights, sometimes undermining them.
This Policy Brief maps government interventions in AI across the value chain, showing how rights-based governance can protect privacy and free expression.
📘: shorturl.at/OSPyg
#AIgovernance
This Policy Brief maps government interventions in AI across the value chain, showing how rights-based governance can protect privacy and free expression.
📘: shorturl.at/OSPyg
#AIgovernance
🌍 Reflections from #FIFAfrica2025
GNI’s latest blog highlights key takeaways on:
✅ Multistakeholder participation in WSIS+20
✅ Platform accountability in content moderation
✅ AI’s dualities: rapid growth vs. digital divides
📖 Read more:
globalnetworkinitiative.org/reflections-...
GNI’s latest blog highlights key takeaways on:
✅ Multistakeholder participation in WSIS+20
✅ Platform accountability in content moderation
✅ AI’s dualities: rapid growth vs. digital divides
📖 Read more:
globalnetworkinitiative.org/reflections-...
Reflections on Internet Governance, Platform Accountability, and AI at FIFAfrica 2025 - Global Network Initiative
FIFAfrica25 underscored that tech development, deployment, & governance is deeply tied to democracy & rights.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🌍 Reflections from #FIFAfrica2025
GNI’s latest blog highlights key takeaways on:
✅ Multistakeholder participation in WSIS+20
✅ Platform accountability in content moderation
✅ AI’s dualities: rapid growth vs. digital divides
📖 Read more:
globalnetworkinitiative.org/reflections-...
GNI’s latest blog highlights key takeaways on:
✅ Multistakeholder participation in WSIS+20
✅ Platform accountability in content moderation
✅ AI’s dualities: rapid growth vs. digital divides
📖 Read more:
globalnetworkinitiative.org/reflections-...
GNI is heading to Buenos Aires next week for our Annual Members Meeting & Learning Forum, held alongside CELE’s “Towards a Free Internet” workshop. This marks our first-ever programming in Latin America, highlighting the region’s digital rights impact. globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-heads-to...
GNI Heads to Buenos Aires for Core Member Activities and the Annual Learning Forum 2025 - Global Network Initiative
GNI is excited to announce a set of dynamic programming together with its global, multistakeholder membership.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
GNI is heading to Buenos Aires next week for our Annual Members Meeting & Learning Forum, held alongside CELE’s “Towards a Free Internet” workshop. This marks our first-ever programming in Latin America, highlighting the region’s digital rights impact. globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-heads-to...