ARTICLE 19 launches The Social Media 4 Peace handbook
The Social Media 4 Peace guidebook, released by ARTICLE 19 as part of the UNESCO Social Media for Peace initiative, focuses on content moderation and freedom of speech.
ICANN criticize UN’s Global Digital Compact for excluding technical experts
Major internet organizations, including ICANN, APNIC, and ARIN, have criticized the United Nations' Global Digital Compact for excluding technical experts as a distinct voice in internet governance. The organizations argue that the tripartite model proposed by the UN is unnecessary, as current governance models, which include technical stakeholders, have successfully supported the growth and sustainability of the internet.
PIN and GMC’s workshop for journalists’ digital rights ahead of Zimbabwe’s elections
The workshop highlights digital rights' significance in Zimbabwe's elections, addressing internet disruptions, misinformation, and online abuse, emphasising the importance of digital rights' protection.
OEWG’s fifth substantive session: the highlights
The group discussed its annual progress report (APR).
Indian government launches the Indigenous Web Browser Development Challenge
This initiative will require web browsers to be developed to cater to a wide range of devices and platforms, incorporating necessary security functionalities and aligning with the most current industry-standard technologies.
Nigeria deploys biometric devices for upcoming elections
The deployment, scheduled for the end of the year, aims to enhance the voter accreditation process during the November 11 elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states.
EU Commissioner confirms DSA prohibits arbitrary blocking of online platforms
Commissioner emphasised that any suspension of services will be a last resort measure and will adhere to international human rights and due process safeguards.
Digital technologies in UN Secretary-General’s Policy Brief on a New Agenda for Peace
UN Secretary-General calls for the development of governance frameworks, multilateral accountability mechanisms, and regulations to address the risks and challenges posed by AI and other digital technologies in the context of peace and security.
US secures voluntary commitments from leading AI companies
The companies have committed to conducting thorough testing of AI technologies before releasing them, while also prioritising transparency and sharing information to reduce risks and invest in cybersecurity.
PIN’s call for enhancement of digital rights across Africa
The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) calls stakeholders to enhance digital rights rights in Africa. PIN is urging collaboration between private sector, media, academia, civil society, and government to protect digital rights.
