On June 26 and 27, 2017, global leaders from civil society, technology firms, political institutions, academia, the media, and philanthropic organizations attended the “Digital Disinformation Forum” in Stanford, California. The National Democratic Institute and the Stanford University Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law convened the event to explore responses to digital disinformation,…
On May 13, 2017, Iraqi Parliamentarians delayed the passage of a draft of the Law on Freedom of Expression, Assembly, and Peaceful Demonstration after citizens, civil society organizations, and trade and labor unions protested the proposed legislation. Through constructive dialogue, the coalition persuaded Members of Parliament to indefinitely postpone a vote on the bill, which…
The World Movement for Democracy is alarmed to report there has been a recent crackdown on freedom of expression in Ecuador after President Rafael Correa’s former vice president, Lenin Moreno, narrowly defeated opposition candidate Guillermo Lasso in the April 2 runoff elections. Shortly after the election, police officers raided the office of the Ecuadorian NGO…
The Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) released a new report on the changing landscape of internet governance entitled: “Media Development in the Digital Age: Five Ways to Engage in Internet Governance.” In the report, CIMA identified civil society as a vital influencer for the future of internet governance, but found they are often absent…