Global Network Initiative

On November 19 and 20, GNI and its membership will convene in Washington D.C. for a series of meetings and events that will bring together experts from across the fields of human rights, tech governance, trust & safety, AI, and corporate accountability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ek9eT5ZQ

🇱🇰 GNI welcomes the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to amend the Online Safety Act 2023, and calls for a rigorous, transparent, and rights-based approach to its revision. To achieve a fit-for-purpose regulation, it is imperative to hold timely and thorough multistakeholder consultations on the law, prioritizing taking into account its outcomes. With a new Parliament in session, the Government has the opportunity to align the country's online safety regime with its national and international human rights commitments, as well as harmonize the OSA with other global regulatory best practices. 🔶 GNI has a breadth of resources that would be useful for the Government as it prepares to inquire into the OSA, and our multistakeholder expertise remains open to offering a unique and important perspective in drafting such critical legislation. Read our full statement (also with translations in Tamil and Sinhala): https://lnkd.in/g6rDC4Tz

GNI welcomes the release of the first risk assessment, risk mitigation, and independent audits reports published pursuant to Article 42(4) of the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). This milestone marks an important step toward enhancing transparency and accountability for large digital services, objectives that align with GNI’s long-standing commitment to promoting responsible business practices. In the coming months, we will continue to engage with the European Commission, EU Digital Service Coordinators, authorities in other regions, and a wide range of stakeholders to enable further learning and improvement around tech company risk assessments and mitigations, and to ensure these regulatory processes lead to meaningful accountability and protection of fundamental rights. Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/g9KP4hq8

In partnership with Global Network Initiative (GNI), TSF is co-hosting an in-person, private meeting at RightsCon 2025 to help bridge gaps between trust and safety (T&S) teams and civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Global Majority. If you’re a T&S professional attending RightsCon 2025 and you're interested in joining this Chatham House Rule session, please reach out: contact@trustandsafetyfoundation.org. P.S. We're especially interested in including people who work on/with partner programs!

Esta tarde tiene lugar el "GNI Learning Forum 2024”, una instancia de discusión entre miembros de la Global Network Initiative sobre temas relevantes globalmente en materia de protección de derechos humanos en línea. Nuestro Co-director ejecutivo, J. Carlos Lara Gálvez, participará en el panel "Exploring the Human Rights Implications of Government Influence over AI”, discutiendo el trabajo de Derechos Digitales en el análisis de estrategias nacionales de IA y en los aspectos de participación en la implementación de IA por órganos públicos en América Latina.   El foro se realizará en Washington, DC (EE. UU.), y admite participación en línea previa inscripción aquí: https://lnkd.in/dSGATSrY

Partners Serbia joins Global Network Initiative!   We are thrilled to announce that Partners Serbia has become a member of a prestigious Global Network Initiative! This incredible milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the rule of law, democracy, and human rights, with a particular focus on protecting privacy and personal data.   GNI is the leading multistakeholder forum for accountability, shared learning, and collective advocacy on government and company policies and practices at the intersection of technology and human rights.   As a member of the Global Network Initiative, Partners Serbia joins a remarkable group of organizations and companies that share its values and efforts to positively impact society. We are proud and grateful because this membership opens opportunities for collaboration, growth, and support.   Organizacija Partneri Srbija postala je članica Global Network Initiative!   Organizacija Partneri Srbija postala je članica prestižne Global Network Initiative! Ovo dostignuće je dokaz naše posvećenosti vladavini prava, demokratiji i ljudskim pravima, sa posebnim fokusom na zaštitu privatnosti i ličnih podataka.   GNI je vodeći multi-sektorski forum za jačanje odgovornosti, zajedničko učenje i kolektivno zagovaranje za odgovorne politike i prakse država i kompanija u oblasti uticaja novih tehnologija na ljudska prava.   Kao članica GNI, pridružujemo se izuzetnoj grupi organizacija, kompanija i pojedinaca koji dele naše vrednosti i napore da pozitivno utičemo na društvo. Ponosni smo i zahvalni jer ovo članstvo otvara mogućnosti za saradnju, rast i podršku.

Our colleague Shashank Mohan will be speaking today in the opening session of Global Network Initiative's Annual Learning Forum - 'Dynamics in Government Demands Amidst Changing Regulatory and Political Landscapes' on internet freedom and corporate accountability.

On November 19 and 20, GNI and its membership will convene in Washington D.C. for a series of meetings and events that will bring together experts from across the fields of human rights, tech governance, trust & safety, AI, and corporate accountability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ek9eT5ZQ

GNI has written an open letter to the Prime Minister of #Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to express concern regarding recent regulatory initiatives by the Malaysian Government targeting social media providers and messaging services. GNI acknowledges the important role that governments can have in regulating the ICT sector to ensure due process, transparency, and accountability. However, a rights-respecting law requires carefully considered approaches to enforcement and narrowly tailored requirements for content-related decision-making. Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/ejmV5qXk

📣 GNI is pleased to announce that Partneri Srbija and The Future of Free Speech have joined GNI as members of our NGO constituency. “It is exciting to welcome Partners Serbia and the Future of Free Speech to GNI. Both organizations bring synergies to GNI and provide evidence of our ongoing efforts to create a truly global organization, integrated into the broader movement to advance responsible business conduct,” said GNI’s Executive Director Jason Pielemeier. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/guFCpxjX