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FOC Issues Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns and Elections
Today, the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) issued its Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns and Elections. The drafting of the statement was led by the co-Chairs of the FOC’s Task Force
Joint Statement Presented at HRC 54 on the Heightened Risks Associated with Surveillance Technologies and the Importance of Safeguards in the Use of these Tools
The following joint statement was read by the delegation of the United States, during the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council on 4 October 2023. Thank you, Mr. President.
FOC Endorsement of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Statement on Transnational Repression of Journalists and Media Workers
The Freedom Online Coalition, an intergovernmental coalition of 38 Members committed to ensuring the use of the Internet and digital technologies reinforce human rights, democracy, and the rule of law,
FOC UNGA 78 Side-Event: “Advancing the 2030 Agenda through Inclusive and Rights-Respecting Digital Policy”
On Wednesday, 20 September on the margins of the 78th UN General Assembly, the United States, 2023 Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC), hosted a high-level side-event titled “Advancing
FOC Advisory Network Proactive Advice: UN Global Digital Compact Process
Given the broad scope of the UN Global Digital Compact process and the implications for Internet Governance, the FOC-AN, an independent multistakeholder mechanism of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) […]
Establishment of the FOC Task Force on Trustworthy Information Online
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Task Force on Trustworthy Information Online (TFTIO), which will be co-Chaired by the Government of Denmark and
The Republic of Korea Becomes the 38th Member of the Freedom Online Coalition
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is pleased to welcome the Republic of Korea (ROK) as its 38th Member. Over recent years, the ROK has been an active participant in digital
FOC Task Force on Digital Equality Collaborates with the Duke University Applied Ethics+ Program
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) Task Force on Digital Equality (TFDE), co-Chaired by Ghana, alongside FOC Advisory Network Members the Association for Progressive Communications, Media Rights Agenda, and The Business
Call for Submissions to the FOC ‘Donor Principles for Human Rights in the Digital Age’
In 2023, under the United States’ Chairship of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) and in line with the activities outlined in the 2023 Program of Action, the FOC aims to
