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Global Network Initiative Concerned by the Shutdown of WhatsApp in Brazil

May 2, 2016

The GNI continues to urge the Brazilian government to adhere to international human rights standards on free expression and privacy and to refrain... Read more >

GNI Expresses Concern Over the Arrest of a Facebook Executive in Brazil

March 8, 2016

Local staff working in many countries may be increasingly targeted for arrest or intimidation in cases where they are involved in the provision of... Read more >

GNI Briefs the U.S. Helsinki Commission on Internet Freedom

March 4, 2016

On Thursday, March 3, 2016, GNI Director of Policy and Learning Lisl Brunner presented to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S.... Read more >

The Global Network Initiative and the Telecommunications Industry Dialogue Join Forces to Advance Freedom of Expression and Privacy

February 1, 2016

From February 1st, Millicom, Nokia, Orange, Telefónica, Telenor Group, TeliaSonera, and Vodafone Group will have official observer status within the... Read more >

The GNI Expresses Concern over Suspension of Messaging Service in Brazil

December 18, 2015

A Brazilian court’s decision instituted a nationwide blocking of the WhatsApp messaging service on December 17. The GNI urges the Brazilian... Read more >

Blocking Social Media Threatens Citizens’ Rights in Iraq

June 14, 2014

The Global Network Initiative is alarmed by the widespread blocking of websites and social media amid the crisis in Iraq.... Read more >

Turkey: Stop Blocking Social Media

March 27, 2014

The Global Network Initiative urges Turkey to restore full access to Twitter and YouTube, and ensure access to communications and the free flow of... Read more >

Threats to Free Expression by Turkey and Russia

March 10, 2014

GNI is deeply concerned by Prime Minister Erdogon's threats to block Facebook and YouTube in Turkey, as well as reports that the Russian government... Read more >

GNI at the Internet Governance Forum in Bali, Indonesia

October 13, 2013

The Global Network Initiative will participate in the 2013 Internet Governance Forum in Bali, Indonesia.... Read more >

New Report Calls for Transparency from Governments and Telecommunications Companies

July 24, 2013

Report Executive Summary available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. Washington, DC — The human rights obligations of... Read more >

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