As Internet Freedom continues to decline globally, the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) has a vital role to play in promoting values of democracy and human rights online. The FOC, established in 2011, is a group of 38 countries committed to protecting and promoting human rights online, including freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly, and […]
The FOC's third Strategy & Coordination Meeting (SCM) of 2023 will be hosted by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Geneva from 14 - 15 November. The SCM will convene FOC Member States, Observers, the FOC Advisory Network, and other stakeholders, to share information and develop joint strategies to address the trends, opportunities, […]
Time: Tuesday, 19 March, 14:00 - 15:30 KST Format: In-Person (Register via this link) Session Description: In recent years, the importance of a healthy information ecosystem has become increasingly apparent. It’s vital for maintaining public trust in democratic processes and institutions, fostering open, pluriform and inclusive public debate, and facilitating discussions on human rights, public health, and […]
Time: Wednesday, 24 April, 16.00 - 17.00 GMT For more information on DRIF 24, including the event program, visit the following link. Session Description: We find ourselves at a pivotal point to shape the governance of digital technologies, which may have severe implications for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Around the world, laws and policies are […]
Time: Saturday, 4 May, 11.00 - 12.00 CLT / Hora: sábado, 4 de mayo, 11:00 - 12:00 CLT Format: In-person (Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral, Santiago, Chile, Room A2) and online. Join the live stream on Youtube. For more information on the World Press Freedom Day Conference, including the event program, visit the following link. Session Description: The spread […]
Time: Wednesday, 29 May, 10.00 – 10.45 CET Format: In-person (International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG), Room EF) and online. Register your attendance by visiting the following link. For more information on the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, including the event program, visit the following link. Session Description: Emerging technologies have the potential to significantly impact the enjoyment of […]
The Asia-Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) will be taking place from 21-23 August in Taipei, Taiwan. The Kingdom of the Netherlands, 2024 Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition, will be hosting a Regional Dialogue for stakeholders based in the Asia Pacific, which is scheduled for 11.30AM local time, Friday, 23 August in Room 101 of […]
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents a host of opportunities and challenges. AI has the potential to enhance individual wellbeing, to accelerate progress towards the SDGs and to promote the protection of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. However, the technology poses risks to these same universal human rights when misused […]
The Europe launch of Freedom House’s Freedom on the Net 2024: The Struggle for Trust Online, co-organised by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Freedom Online Coalition, will take place at 5:00PM CET on Tuesday, 22 October. The event will feature: Welcome remarks from Ernst Noorman, Ambassador at Large for Cyber Affairs at the Dutch Ministry of […]
Join the Session: Workshop Room 6 / Zoom (hybrid) Organised by: The Co-Chairs of the FOC's Task Force on Internet Shutdowns - the United Kingdom, Access Now, and the Global Network Initiative. Speakers: Kanbar Hossein-Bor, Head of the Democratic Governance and Media Freedom Department, UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Felicia Anthonio, #KeepitOn Coalition Campaign Manager, […]
Join the Session: Workshop Room 9 / Zoom (hybrid) Organised by: The U.S. State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Moderator: Allison Peters, Acting Deputy Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, United States Speakers: Amy Colando, General Manager, Responsible Business Practices, Microsoft Nighat Dad, Founder and Executive Director, Digital Rights Foundation Nicol […]
Join the Session: IGF Village Stage / Zoom (hybrid) Organised by: The Netherlands, FOC Chair 2024, and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Opening Remarks: Rasmus Lumi, Director General of the Department of International Organizations and Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Moderator: Radka Sibille, Digital Affairs Advisor, EU Delegation […]
2023 Freedom Online Coalition