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APP SECURITY FLAWS COULD CREATE ADDED RISKS FOR LGBTQI COMMUNITIES

Eduardo Carrillo

Are apps and websites that cater to vulnerable communities failing to adequately address the inherent security risks faced by their users?

WHAT NEXT FOR ADVOCACY AGAINST NETWORK DISRUPTIONS?

The Global Network Initiative's (GNI) David Sullivan summarizes the joint GNI and Open Internet for Democracy Initiative-led session at the 2018…

WHY ARE PAKISTANIS UNABLE TO CONNECT WITH THE DIGITAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT?

ByTalal Raza

Despite the fact that nearly 50 million Pakistanis now use the internet and the number of cybercrime cases is increasing, why do some people in…

IGF 2017 RECAP: WHY OPEN INTERNET MATTERS FOR DEMOCRACY

At the Internet Governance Forum, CIPE discusses inclusive online dialogue, disinformation, and democratic governance.

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WATCH THE IGF PANEL ON THREATS TO DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES ONLINE, 12/21/17

The panel will include discussions of technical censorship and throttling by ISPs, the legal implications of surveillance and cyber laws, and the…

NEW CASE STUDIES HIGHLIGHT CIVIL SOCIETY RESPONSES TO INTERNET THREATS

CIMA's new digital report provides on the ground examples of groups that have successfully fought for policies and norms that strengthen Internet…

NEW INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS NEEDED TO PROTECT THE OPEN INTERNET

NDI requests suggestions and inputs on the draft open internet principles framework to ensure its contents are led by diverse stakeholders.

OPEN INTERNET PRINCIPLES FOR DEMOCRACY: PUTTING MEDIA FREEDOM FRONT AND CENTER

CIMA seeks input on open internet principles for media stakeholders and real-world examples of what they look like in practice.

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OPEN INTERNET PRINCIPLES FOR DEMOCRACY: STAND UP FOR FREE ONLINE SPEECH IN THE FACE OF OPPRESSIVE GOVERNMENTS

CIPE calls for feedback on draft open internet principles.

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