Global Network Initiative
Global Network Initiative
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About this organization
Mission
PROTECTING AND ADVANCING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRIVACY IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SECTOR.
About
THERE ARE FOUR CORE DOCUMENTS THAT DESCRIBE THE INITIATIVE'S OBJECTIVES AND THE KEY COMMITMENTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS:THE PRINCIPLES STATE THE OVERARCHING COMMITMENT OF THE INITIATIVE'S MEMBERS TO COLLABORATE IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF USER RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRIVACY. THE PRINCIPLES PROVIDE HIGH-LEVEL GUIDANCE TO THE ICT INDUSTRY ON HOW TO RESPECT, PROTECT AND ADVANCE USER RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRIVACY, INCLUDING WHEN FACED WITH GOVERNMENT DEMANDS FOR CENSORSHIP AND DISCLOSURE OF USERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION. THE PRINCIPLES ARE INTENDED TO HAVE GLOBAL APPLICATION AND ARE GROUNDED IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAWS AND STANDARDS INCLUDING THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ("UDHR"), THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL & POLITICAL RIGHTS ("ICCPR") AND THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS ("ICESCR").THE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES PROVIDE MORE DETAILED GUIDANCE TO ICT COMPANIES ON HOW TO PUT THE PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE AND ALSO PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK FOR COLLABORATION AMONG COMPANIES, NGO'S, INVESTORS AND ACEDMICS. THE GUIDELINES WILL BE REGULARLY REVIEWED AND REVISED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ACTUAL EXPERIENCE, EVOLVING CIRCUMSTANCES AND STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK.THE ACCOUNTABILITY, POLICY & LEARNING FRAMEWORK SETS OUT A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE, GOALS FOR COLLABORATION AND A SYSTEM OF COMPANY ACCOUNTABILITY TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES, MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND ENSURE THE INTEGRITY AND EFFICACY OF THE INITIATIVE.THE GOVERNANCE CHARTER ESTABLISHES GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND DEFINES KEY ORGANIZATIONAL ELEMENTS FOR GNI.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Protecting and advancing freedom of expression and privacy in information and communications technology (ict) sector.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Protecting and advancing freedom of expression and privacy in information and communications technology (ict) sector.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is DC, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 718 7TH STREET NW SECOND FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001.
- The form of the non-profit reports 7 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$90,292.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2011.
- The organization pays $654,681 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.