> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/association-for-progressive-communications-apc.md).

# Association for Progressive Communications (APC)

The Association for Progressive Communications ([**APC**](https://www.apc.org/)) is an international network of organizations that was founded in 1990 to provide communication infrastructure, including Internet-based applications, to groups and individuals who work for peace, gender equality, human rights, protection of the environment, and sustainability. They have multiple [**publications**](https://www.apc.org/en/publications) and other resources relevant to journalists and media development organizations such as:

* [**Feminist Principles**](https://feministinternet.org/en/about) of the Internet
* Global Information Society Watch ([**GIS Watch**](http://www.giswatch.org/))