The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) welcomes Luxembourg as its 34th Member.
Luxembourg has demonstrated respect for human rights online both in its domestic record and through its engagement in key multilateral and other relevant international forums and initiatives. Over the years, it has been an active participant in Internet-related discussions and debates, and a fervent advocate for digital equality, human rights, and press freedom.
Domestically, Luxembourg has launched various initiatives such as ‘Digital Luxembourg’ to strengthen ongoing digitization efforts through enabling new projects and supporting existing initiatives. The body recently supported the drafting process of Luxembourg’s AI strategy, which reiterated the nation’s vision of being ‘among the most advanced digital societies in the world’ and fostering a human-centric approach when implementing AI technologies. Throughout these initiatives, Luxembourg has demonstrated a commitment to multistakeholder engagement, consulting with various bodies to form policies and strategies, in line with the FOC’s prioritization of collaborating with academia, civil society and the private sector.
Mr Jean Asselborn, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg said:
“We are excited to join the Freedom Online Coalition, a group of partners promoting human rights and democracy online. Within the Coalition, we want to promote a free, open, safe, and accessible Internet. Leaving no one behind also means leaving no one offline.”
By joining the FOC as the 34th Member, Luxembourg will become a participant in the FOC’s working groups, taskforces and diplomatic networks to promote the values of democracy and human rights online globally. By working collaboratively with the Coalition’s membership, Luxembourg has pledged to uphold and advance the FOC’s shared goals and values as stated in the Founding Declaration and the Tallinn Recommendations for Freedom Online.
The FOC is delighted to welcome Luxembourg and looks forward to working collaboratively to support Internet freedom and protect human rights online worldwide.
To read more about the Freedom Online Coalition’s priorities and ongoing activities, visit www.freedomonlinecoalition.com/about-us/.
