News & Media Releases

GNI Welcomes Freedom Online Coalition Joint Statement on State-Sponsored Network Disruptions

April 5, 2017

The Global Network Initiative welcomes the Joint Statement and accompanying Good Practices for Governments on State-Sponsored... Read more >

GNI Welcomes Freedom Online Coalition Joint Statement on State-Sponsored Network Disruptions

April 5, 2017

The Global Network Initiative welcomes the Joint Statement and accompanying Good Practices for Governments on State-Sponsored... Read more >

Six New Countries Added to GNI Country Legal Frameworks Resource

March 30, 2017

The CLFR is a detailed set of resources for academics, rights advocates and others that explores the legal environment affecting freedom of... Read more >

Global Network Initiative Adds Seven Companies in Milestone Expansion of Freedom of Expression and Privacy Initiative

March 27, 2017

Millicom, Nokia, Orange, Telefónica, Telenor Group, Telia Company and Vodafone Group join with GNI’s five global internet company members –... Read more >

Global Network Initiative Joins RightsCon Brussels 2017

March 24, 2017

GNI led sessions on the economic costs of network and communications disruptions and shutdowns, shifting trends in country legal frameworks affecting... Read more >

GNI Companies Again Top Ranking Digital Rights 2017 Corporate Accountability Index

March 23, 2017

"When companies work together with stakeholders to implement human rights commitments, it makes a difference. GNI and TID companies performed better... Read more >

GNI Publishes Updates to the Core Commitments of our Membership

March 20, 2017

In accordance with GNI’s Governance Charter, and following extensive deliberations and consultations, GNI is pleased to publish updates we have... Read more >

GNI Joins Broad Coalition Opposing US Department of Homeland Security Social Media Password Requirement Proposal

February 21, 2017

The US Government risks setting a dangerous global precedent as foreign governments implement similar password requirements at their borders.... Read more >

GNI Concerned About Restrictions on Internet Access in Cameroon

January 24, 2017

“The shutdown in Cameroon appears to be calculated to target political speech,” said Mark Stephens, CBE., Independent Board Chair.... Read more >

GNI Board Chair Mark Stephens Attends Global Counter-Terrorism Forum Meetings in London

January 9, 2017

Experts from government, civil society and companies explored how human rights can be upheld in public-private partnerships to counter violent... Read more >

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