A submission by the Global South Alliance urges the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance to prioritise human rights, interoperability, and meaningful participation from Global South communities in emerging AI governance frameworks.
The European Union has formally ratified the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, strengthening the treaty’s institutional backing within Europe.
At the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Paradigm Initiative urged African governments to end internet shutdowns and repeal laws that enable broad restrictions on online access.
A coalition of civil society organisations, journalists, and digital rights advocates has called on Gambian authorities, telecommunications operators, and electoral institutions to protect internet access and digital rights during the country’s 2026 general elections.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Board approved a series of governance, budget, and review changes during its May 2026 meeting, including updates linked to the New gTLD Program and ICANN’s review processes.
European Committee for Standardization has released two new technical specifications aimed at harmonising how nano-objects are detected and measured in food additives, powders, aerosols, and suspensions.
The Internet Freedom Foundation has called for stronger privacy, security, and affordability protections in India’s latest consultation on expanding public Wi-Fi access.
The United Nations is inviting governments and stakeholders to help lead thematic discussions at its July 2026 Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has extended the deadline for expressions of interest from candidates seeking to serve as Independent Objectors in the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.
A court in Milan has begun examining a case brought against Meta Platforms and TikTok over alleged harms linked to social media design and underage users.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
