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Open Call for Applications to the Freedom Online Coalition’s Advisory Network
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is pleased to announce an open call for applications for the third cohort of its FOC Advisory Network (AN). The FOC-AN serves as a key
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The 10th Anniversary Freedom Online Conference – Chair’s Summary
From 30 November to 3 December 2021, the 10th Anniversary Freedom Online Conference took place under the theme “Openness, Accessibility and Inclusion – Human Rights Online in the 2020’s’’. The
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Luxembourg becomes the 34th Member of the Freedom Online Coalition
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
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Italy becomes the 33rd Member of the Freedom Online Coalition
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is pleased to announce Italy as its 33rd Member. Over recent years, Italy has demonstrated a commitment to protecting human rights both online and offline
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FOC issues Joint Statement on Freedom of Expression Online at the 47th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Finland, Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) for 2021, issued a statement on behalf of the FOC during the interactive dialogue on the annual report of the Special Rapporteur
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FOC New York Diplomatic Network Launch: Internet Shutdowns
On Monday, June 14 the United States Mission to the United Nations and the Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations hosted a launch event for the FOC New
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Finland assumes Chairship of the Freedom Online Coalition
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is pleased to announce that on January 1st, Finland assumed the Chairship of the Coalition for the year 2021. As the FOC marks its 10-year
FOC issues Joint Statement on Spread of Disinformation Online
NOVEMBER 2020 In its “Joint Statement on Spread of Disinformation Online”, the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) expresses deep concern about the growing scope and sophistication of disinformation, which has been
FOC issues Joint Statement on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) has issued a joint statement on artificial intelligence (AI) and human rights. While the FOC acknowledges that AI systems offer unprecedented opportunities for human development