
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. October 31, 2024 — Today, The Future of Free Speech is excited to announce its membership in the Global Network Initiative (GNI), joining an influential community of organizations dedicated to advancing free expression and privacy in the digital space.
The Global Network Initiative sets a global standard for responsible company decision-making to promote and advance freedom of expression and privacy rights across the technology ecosystem. GNI’s multi-stakeholder model enables companies, civil society organizations, academics, and investors to collaborate and uphold human rights standards in the tech sector.
“We are excited to join GNI — the premier multistakeholder initiative — to collaborate in promoting free expression and privacy through the GNI Principles,” said Jacob Mchangama, Founder and Executive Director of The Future of Free Speech. “This partnership will empower us to contribute more effectively to a culture of civil discourse and information access, ensuring that freedom of expression remains a fundamental right.”
By joining GNI, The Future of Free Speech aligns with a robust network committed to responsible business conduct in support of human rights standards.
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About The Future of Free Speech
The Future of Free Speech is an independent, nonpartisan think tank located at Vanderbilt University, working to restore a resilient global culture of free speech in the digital age through knowledge, research, and advocacy. To learn more, visit www.futurefreespeech.org and follow on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
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