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FOC Advisory Network Open Call Launched – Apply Now!
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is pleased to announce an open call for applications to its newly established FOC Advisory Network (FOC-AN). The FOC-AN is intended to serve as a
FOC Launches Consultation on FOC Advisory Network Terms of Reference
The Freedom Online Coalition is pleased to launch the consultation on the Terms of Reference (ToR) for their new mechanism for multistakeholder engagement, the FOC Advisory Network. The contributions of
Germany Announced as Freedom Online Coalition Chair for 2018
We are pleased to announce that the chairmanship of the Freedom Online Coalition will pass to the government of Germany, commencing from January 2018, as confirmed by German State Secretary,
FOC Publishes Program of Action for 2017
The FOC is proud to present its Program of Action for the rest of 2017. It sets out the Coalition’s mission statement, and objectives within this period. This document
Working Group 2 Releases Output Document on Digital Development and the Rule of Law
Working Group 2 of the Freedom Online Coalition, Digital Development and the Rule of Law announces its output document, representing the culmination of their work to date. The mandate of
FOC Issues Joint Statement and Accompanying Good Practices for Government on State-Sponsored Network Disruptions
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) has issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the growing trend of intentional state-sponsored disruptions of access to or dissemination of information online. These
FOC Issues Joint Statement on Human Rights and the UN GGE
Next week, from February 20-24, the 2016-17 United Nations Group of Governmental Experts on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security (UN GGE)
6th Annual Freedom Online Conference: Freedom Online Coalition Chair’s Summary
On 17-18 October the 6th Annual Freedom Online Conference took place in San José, Costa Rica. This international event gathered more than 200 participants from 48 countries, from all regions
Freedom Online Conference VI: San Jose 2016 by the Numbers
A quick (numerical) guide to the San Jose Freedom Online Conference 2016, 17-18 October. ONE 1 joint statement on network shutdowns planned by the FOC ONE 1 White Paper on people