Statements and submissions

Pact for the Future: Joint civil society input
Pact for the Future: Joint civil society input 29 December 2023 Global Partners Digital, Access Now, European Center for Not-for-Profit Law, Derechos Digitales - América Latina, APC

APC and others joined together to provide civil society input to the zero draft for the Pact for the Future, an action-oriented outcome document that will be negotiated and endorsed by UN member countries in the lead-up to and during the Summit of the Future in September 2024.

Comments on the “Study on the Impact of Climate Change on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Africa”
Comments on the “Study on the Impact of Climate Change on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Africa” 01 December 2023 APC

In its comments on this study commissioned by the African Union, APC notes that the study could be strengthened by contemplating the impact of the rapid digitalisation of many countries in Africa in the context of environmental sustainability, climate change and human rights

Joint letter on several European governments’ decisions to suspend or review their funding to Palestinian and Israeli civil society organisations
Joint letter on several European governments’ decisions to suspend or review their funding to Palestinian and Israeli civil society organisations 29 November 2023 Various

In an open letter, APC and 99 other civil society organisations express serious concern at the EU and several European states‘ decision to suspend or review their funding to Palestinian and Israeli civil society organisations.

Joint civil society statement on outcomes of the UNGA 78 Third Committee
Joint civil society statement on outcomes of the UNGA 78 Third Committee 21 November 2023 Various

APC and other civil society organisations marked the conclusion of the UN General Assembly's 78th Third Committee session with observations on both thematic and country-specific outcomes, and urged all states to implement the commitments made during this session to their full extent.

APC's reflections on the 2023 Internet Governance Forum and suggestions for 2024
APC's reflections on the 2023 Internet Governance Forum and suggestions for 2024 17 November 2023 APC

This document summarises APC's reflections on the 2023 IGF in terms of what worked well and what did not work so well, in areas such as logistics, scheduling of sessions, challenges for onsite participation, and diversity and representation. It also offers recommendations for the 2024 IGF.

APC submission to the OEWG on developments in the field of ICTs in the context of international security 2021-2025
APC submission to the OEWG on developments in the field of ICTs in the context of international security 2021-2025 08 November 2023 APC

A gender approach to cybersecurity is a fundamental tool for policy that focuses on the human rights of people in cyberspace. But, most notably, it is a perspective that seeks to make cybersecurity responsive to the complex and differentiated needs of people when systems of oppression intersect.

APC condemns violence against Palestinians and demands protection of human rights for all
APC condemns violence against Palestinians and demands protection of human rights for all 17 October 2023 APC

APC condemns the violent attacks targeting Palestinian territories and stands with all the citizens of Palestine who have been experiencing settler colonialism, genocide, structural violence and grave human rights violations, today and throughout the last 75 years.

Civil society organisations call for tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights in times of crisis
Civil society organisations call for tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights in times of crisis 13 October 2023 7amleh and others

APC joins with other human rights and civil society organisations calling on tech companies to urgently address instances of online hate speech, incitement and violent discourse targeting Palestinians.

Joint Statement: Internet Governance Forum must reverse decision to make Saudi Arabia its next host
Joint Statement: Internet Governance Forum must reverse decision to make Saudi Arabia its next host 12 October 2023

As a network of global, regional, and local civil society organizations we express our alarm regarding the eventual decision that the government of Saudi Arabia will host the next annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

Gender, tech and the role of business:  APC submission to the UN Human Rights B-Tech Project call for inputs
Gender, tech and the role of business: APC submission to the UN Human Rights B-Tech Project call for inputs 11 October 2023 APC

This submission in response to the call for inputs by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, under the B-Tech Project, aims to contribute to the goal of providing clear guidance to states and businesses on digital-related issues from an intersectional gendered perspective.

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