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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

December 14, 2021

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

September 15, 2021

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

August 6, 2021

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

July 4, 2021

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

June 15, 2021

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

January 19, 2021

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

November 24, 2020

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

November 5, 2020

Engaging civil society ahead of the Freedom Online Coalition’s Joint Statement on AI and human rights

The Freedom Online Coalition’s Taskforce on AI and Human Rights (T-FAIR) will be hosting open consultations at RightsCon with civil society to inform the drafting process of an FOC Joint

July 24, 2020

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