Introducing the Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS (GDRC-WSIS)! GPD, alongside 10 CSOs, has formed a new coalition to deliver a WSIS 20 anchored in human rights and multistakeholderism. For more info & details for how to get involved, visit: gp-digital.org/global-digita…

GPD will be engaging in the Multistakeholder Approaches to Participation in AI Governance (MAP-AI) initiative in the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit. We hope the Dialogue will be a catalyst for shaping a clear Global Majority vision on AI governance - one that moves to define a shared, actionable agenda carried forward through inclusive, multi-stakeholder processes well beyond the Summit. Click on the links to read more about MAP-AI lnkd.in/gQAffnrA lnkd.in/gCrxP3Mi Stay tuned for more insights from the AI Impact Summit.

Just published: a consensus statement of the Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS (GDRC-WSIS) calls for a renewed push to anchor the WSIS 20 review in human rights and inclusive digital governance Read the GDRC-WSIS statement here ⬇️ gp-digital.org/news/gdrc-wsi… @accessnow @article19org @CyberpeaceInst @derechosdigital @DPBRpesquisa @enablingNGOlaw @FactspaceWA @FMultitudes @MediaGFMD @theGNI @ParadigmHQ @TheMFWA @RIAnetwork

During #ICANN84 Global Partners Digital and the @theGNI brought together stakeholders from across the Internet governance ecosystem to deepen understanding of the WSIS 20 Review and build alignment around shared priorities. Read our blog to find out what happened. 1. Learn the outcomes of a closed-door discussion on priorities in the WSIS review, from connectivity, to human rights and the open internet, to AI and data governance, and the architecture of the WSIS. 2. Read about our co-hosted event with the @ICANN Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group to learn how different stakeholder groups are approaching the review. As the WSIS 20 review moves toward intergovernmental negotiations, coordination across stakeholder communities will be more important than ever. gp-digital.org/news/bridging…

We’re delighted to share that GPD has joined the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI affiliate network. @IASEAIorg As part of this growing global community, we’ll collaborate with partners around the world who are working to ensure that AI systems operate safely and ethically. We look forward to contributing our experience in rights-based digital governance and to supporting the development of practical, inclusive approaches to safe and ethical AI. #AIethics #DigitalRights #HumanRights

The Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS (GDRC-WSIS), the Global Digital Justice Forum and independent civil society groups have published a joint statement, calling for a WSIS 20 outcome which reaffirms the need for human rights-based digital governance and the full integration of human rights in all aspects of the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines. Read the statement, endorsed by 70 civil society organisations, here ⬇️ gp-digital.org/news/joint-st…

📝 Over the weekend, States met in Hanoi at the signing ceremony of the UN Cybercrime Convention. Over 60 signed the Convention with more expected to do the same in the coming weeks, exceeding the threshold required for the Convention to enter into force. Ahead of the ceremony, GPD joined 18 other civil society groups to urge States to refrain from signing and ratifying the treaty and to highlight the importance of safeguarding human rights. Together, we call on all States to clarify how they intend to work towards rights-respecting rights implementation. Read the statement here: lnkd.in/edjs7fnR @accessnow @article19org @HumanRightsWa17 @APC_News @derechosdigital @EFF @EngageMedia @Karisma @IFEX @privacyint @TifaFoundation

Happening Tomorrow! On 21 October, the @globalencrypt Steering Committee will host the third edition of the Encryption Summit – “A Shield in Uncertain Times: The Role of Encryption.” This year’s summit will explore how encryption protects our security and safeguards our rights during uncertain and dangerous times. Join leading experts, policymakers, and advocates for insightful panels on the future of encryption policy. Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/Aso_-Lzbz3… Explore opportunities to participate in your region here: globalencryption.org/events

On 21 October, the #GlobalEncryptionCoalition Steering Committee will host the third edition of the Encryption Summit- A Shield in Uncertain Times: The Role of Encryption This year’s summit explores the ways encryption protects our security and safeguards our rights during dangerous times. Join leading experts, policymakers, and advocates for a host of panels at the cutting-edge of encryption policy. Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/Aso_-Lzbz3… Explore opportunities to participate in your region here: globalencryption.org/events

GPD, together with partners from across the WSIS community, has launched “Ten Steps to Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement in the WSIS 20 Intergovernmental Phase.” This new joint statement sets out practical ways for the UN and governments to ensure that the WSIS 20 review process is truly inclusive and legitimate. Endorsed by 63 organisations and 38 individuals from civil society, the technical community, academia, and the private sector, including @AUdomain @APC_News , @MediaGFMD, @twnic_ia @accessnow @ParadigmHQ, @theGNI, @internetsociety, @iccwbo, @InternetNZ, @wmde and @CyberpeaceInst Follow the link to read the statement: gp-digital.org/ten-steps-to-…

📢 As part of the Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS we have made a joint submission to the zero draft of the #WSIS 20 outcome document. gp-digital.org/news/gdrc-wsi…

📢 Read our latest Digest: UK Online Safety Act – Age Checks, Old Problems 👉mailchi.mp/gp-digital/uk-onl…

📢Last Chance to Apply! Join GPD’s work supporting the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC), a group of 42 governments working together to promote human rights online. We're looking for: ➡️FOC Programme Lead - Drive high-level diplomacy and programmatic work at the intersection of digital rights and international policy. ➡️Operations Officer - Provide essential logistics and coordination support to keep our work, and the FOC Support Unit, running smoothly. 📝Apply now before the vacancies close on 7th September gp-digital.org/careers/ #DigitalRights #Hiring #FOC