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Governments Should Not Legitimize Transnational Surveillance and Repression Online

Governments Should Not Legitimize Transnational Surveillance and Repression Online

United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime raises concerns for Wikimedia volunteer editors and the Wikimedia Foundation.

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Oct 31

Attending UN RBHR Forum, Asia Pacific 2024? Join us in Discussing Digital Commons for the Region!

Attending UN RBHR Forum, Asia Pacific 2024? Join us in Discussing Digital Commons for the Region!

Written by the Wikimedia Foundation’s: Rachel Arinii Judhistari, Lead Public Policy Specialist for Asia

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Sep 23

Protecting Human Rights Online must be the Guiding Principle at the UN for the Future of the…

Protecting Human Rights Online must be the Guiding Principle at the UN for the Future of the…

Ahead of the UNGA vote on the Global Digital Compact, we are co-hosting an event, committed to working with others on its implementation.

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Sep 20

Are You Attending DRAPAC or APrIGF? Join Us in Shaping the Future of Digital Rights!

Are You Attending DRAPAC or APrIGF? Join Us in Shaping the Future of Digital Rights!

Written by the Wikimedia Foundation’s: Rachel Arinii Judhistari, Lead Public Policy Specialist for Asia, and Franziska Putz, Senior…

Wikimedia Foundation Policy

Aug 16

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US Supreme Court Ruling on NetChoice Cases: What Does it Mean for Wikipedia?

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AI for the people: How machines can help humans improve Wikipedia

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What Nonprofit and Community-Based Platforms Contribute to the Ongoing Policy Debate about Online Platform Governance

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Wikimedians’ Vision for the Global Digital Compact: Community-Based, Open, and Inclusive

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Alternatives to Reforming Section 230: Refocusing Internet Regulation on Empowering People

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The Wikimedia Foundation’s Perspective on the DSA and its Global Implications

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Common Assumptions and Misunderstandings about Reforming Section 230 and Online Content Moderation

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Wikipedia will be harmed by France’s proposed SREN bill: Legislators should avoid unintended consequences

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If Congress Repeals Section 230, What Will that Mean for Wikipedia? Here’s an (Incomplete) List of Things that Will…

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Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander Calls on Governments to Protect Wikipedians

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