GNI Welcomes Ericsson as an Observer

On #HumanRightsDay 2017, GNI welcomed the Stockholm-based company, which provides communications services, software, and infrastructure in over 180 countries. Ericsson's GNI participation will help build best practices and further leverage on free expression and privacy for the entire ICT value chain.

GNI Co-Hosts "Section 702: Views from Across the Spectrum" on Capitol Hill

A diverse group of panelists explored the privacy and security implications of various proposals for 702 reform and reauthorization. Write-up here.

GNI to Promote Human Rights in New Partnership with the Council of Europe

GNI joins global technology firms and telecommunications trade associations in the partnership.

GNI Joins Panel on Extremism and the Internet with UK Home Secretary Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP

GNI Policy Director Jason Pielemeier discussed the risks of bulk censorship of problematic but legal material and media narratives "pitting companies and governments against each other." Read more.

U.S. Helsinki Commission Briefing: "Internet Freedom in the OSCE Region" (Video)

Amidst growing pressures on companies to censor content or localize operations, Jason Pielemeier highlighted the importance of the GNI framework to ensuring a free, open internet.

Events

GNI to host side events with UN Special Rapporteur David Kaye and the Freedom Online Coalition at the 2017 Internet Governance Forum.

Learning and Development Director David Sullivan spoke on challenges arising in the fight for global free expression online at Reno at 20: The Internet and Contested Content, Then and Now.

GNI News

GNI s ubmitted comments to a European Commission consultation on cross-border data issues.

New global civil society organizations joined GNI: Derechos Digitales, SMEX, Global Partners Digital, and Paradigm Initiative.