# GFMD Policy & Advocacy Center ## GFMD Policy & Advocacy Centre - [GFMD Policy & Advocacy](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/master.md): The GFMD's Policy & Advocacy Centre compiles the different initiatives led by GFMD, as well as reports, toolkits, events, and other resources. - [Tech and Journalism Crisis and Emergency Mechanism (T\&JM)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/tech-and-journalism-crisis-and-emergency-mechanism-t-and-jm.md) - [Consultations/meetings Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/tech-and-journalism-crisis-and-emergency-mechanism-t-and-jm/consultations-meetings-reports.md) - [Consultation Report - Jan, 25th, 2023 - Riga](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/tech-and-journalism-crisis-and-emergency-mechanism-t-and-jm/consultations-meetings-reports/consultation-report-jan-25th-2023-riga.md): The first consultative meeting to discuss the initiative's practical implementation, was organised by the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) and the Baltic Centre for Media Excellence (BCME) - [Consultation Report - Feb, 21st 2023 - Paris](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/tech-and-journalism-crisis-and-emergency-mechanism-t-and-jm/consultations-meetings-reports/consultation-report-feb-21st-2023-paris.md): The second consultation was held during UNESCO’s Internet for Trust Conference in Paris on 21 February 2023, co-organized by GFMD and UCLA’s Institute for Technology, Law and Policy. - [Monitoring Organisations](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/tech-and-journalism-crisis-and-emergency-mechanism-t-and-jm/monitoring-organisations.md) - [Resources and Literature Review](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/tech-and-journalism-crisis-and-emergency-mechanism-t-and-jm/resources-and-literature-review.md) - [Dynamic Coalition on the Sustainability of Journalism and News Media](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/dynamic-coalition-sustainability.md): The Dynamic Coalition on the Sustainability of Journalism and News Media (DC-Journalism) is an open, multi-stakeholder initiative operating within the U.N. Internet Governance Forum (IGF). - [DC-Journalism Annual Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/dynamic-coalition-sustainability/dc-journalism-annual-reports.md) - [Articles & Resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/dynamic-coalition-sustainability/articles.md) - [Conferences, events, and session recordings](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/dynamic-coalition-sustainability/conferences-events-and-session-recordings.md): The DC-Sustainability has hosted several sessions at major conferences and fora around the world. Below is a selection of recordings and reports from the various coalition sessions. - [IGF 2023 Session: Data, Access & Transparency: A Trifecta for Sustainable News](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/dynamic-coalition-sustainability/conferences-events-and-session-recordings/igf-2023-session-data-access-and-transparency-a-trifecta-for-sustainable-news.md): DC-Sustainability Session Key Takeaways, Report and Recording (IGF 2023) - [IGF 2022 Session: Unbreaking the news: Media sustainability in the digital age](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/dynamic-coalition-sustainability/conferences-events-and-session-recordings/igf-2022-session-unbreaking-the-news-media-sustainability-in-the-digital-age.md): DC-Sustainability Session Key Takeaways, Report and Recording (IGF 2022) - [Frenemies: reinventing the Big Tech versus journalism dynamic (RightsCon 2022)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/dynamic-coalition-sustainability/conferences-events-and-session-recordings/frenemies-reinventing-the-big-tech-versus-journalism-dynamic-rightscon-2022.md): Report of the session at RightsCon 2022 - [EU Media Advocacy Working Group](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/eu-media-advocacy-working-group.md): Introduction to the EU Media Advocacy Working Group and how to use the resource centre. - [EU Advocacy - 2025 Priorities](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/eu-media-advocacy-working-group/eu-advocacy-2025-priorities.md) - [EU Advocacy - 2024 Priorities](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/eu-media-advocacy-working-group/eu-advocacy-2024-priorities.md): As we step into 2024, the EU advocacy spotlight turns to the decisive European elections, and the implementation of key regulations: the DSA, the EMFA, and the AI Act. - [2024 EU Elections](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/eu-media-advocacy-working-group/eu-advocacy-2024-priorities/2024-eu-elections.md): Manifestos, letters and recommendations from members of the EU Media Advocacy Group for the upcoming EU elections and the next mandate 2024-2029. - [Previous groups/initiatives](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/eu-media-advocacy-working-group/previous-groups-initiatives.md) - [Members & Observers](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/eu-media-advocacy-working-group/members-and-observers.md): This page is a list of the organisations who have representatives participating in the EU Media Advocacy Working Group as active members or as observers. - [Working Group on UN Advocacy](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy.md) - [The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/ffd4.md) - [GFMD statement to the Fourth Preparatory Committee Session](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/ffd4/statement-to-the-4th-prep-committee-session.md): Comments from the Global Forum for Media Development to Fourth Preparatory Conference of FFD4 - [Advocacy Toolkit](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/ffd4/advocacy-toolkit.md) - [Relevant Resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/ffd4/relevant-resources.md) - [WSIS+20 Review](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/wsis+20-review.md) - [GFMD's Position in the WSIS +20 Review Process](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/wsis+20-review/position-paper.md): As the WSIS+20 Review Process advances, GFMD has also made available the following submissions and responses reviewing the different drafts of the outcome documents: - [GFMD's Submission to the WSIS+20 Zero Draft Consultation](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/wsis+20-review/position-paper/gfmds-submission-to-the-wsis+20-zero-draft-consultation.md): This submission was sent on October 3, 2025, as part of the stakeholder consultations on the Zero Draft. - [GFMD's Inputs to the Elements Paper](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/wsis+20-review/position-paper/gfmds-inputs-to-the-elements-paper.md) - [Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/wsis+20-review/position-paper/global-digital-rights-coalition-for-wsis.md): The Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS (GDRC-WSIS) promotes a human rights-based, people-centric and multistakeholder approach to the WSIS+20 review process. - [How to engage in the WSIS+20 Review Process?](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/wsis+20-review/how-to-engage-in-the-wsis+20-review-process.md) - [Official Meetings and Preparatory Sessions](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/wsis+20-review/how-to-engage-in-the-wsis+20-review-process/official-meetings-and-preparatory-sessions.md) - [Relevant Resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/wsis+20-review/relevant-resources.md) - [Summit of the Future](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/un-advocacy/summit-of-the-future.md) - [Journalism Cloud Alliance Inaugural Meeting](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/journalism-cloud-alliance-inaugural-meeting.md): A side event at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy - [Meeting agenda](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/journalism-cloud-alliance-inaugural-meeting/meeting-agenda.md): Here you will find the agenda for the Journalism Tech Alliance Inaugural Meeting on April 17 - [Speakers](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/journalism-cloud-alliance-inaugural-meeting/speakers.md): Here you will find the list of speakers for the Journalism Tech Alliance Inaugural Meeting on April 17 - [Literature Review](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/gfmd-initiatives/journalism-cloud-alliance-inaugural-meeting/literature-review.md): Here you will find the relevant literature review for the Journalism Tech Alliance Inaugural Meeting on April 17 - [2026](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2026.md) - [What the EU's Next Budget Means for Independent Media Around the World](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2026/what-the-eus-next-budget-means-for-independent-media-around-the-world.md): GFMD Policy Meeting March 16, 2026 - [2025](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025.md) - [Affordable and Secure Digital Infrastructure for Media and Journalists (December 2025)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/affordable-and-secure-digital-infrastructure-for-media-and-journalists-december-2025.md): As part of the side-event programming of the WSIS+20 UN GA High-Level Meeting, GFMD is organising the online session ““Affordable and Secure Digital Infrastructure for Media and Journalists.” - [Meeting Report](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/affordable-and-secure-digital-infrastructure-for-media-and-journalists-december-2025/meeting-report.md) - [GFMD Policy and Advocacy Meeting (April 2025)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/gfmd-policy-and-advocacy-meeting-april-2025.md): When journalism dies, so does democracy: Advocating for funding to support independent media and journalism. - [Meeting Agenda](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/gfmd-policy-and-advocacy-meeting-april-2025/meeting-agenda.md): The total duration of the Policy Meeting is 90 minutes. Below you can find the tentative agenda - [Key recommendations](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/gfmd-policy-and-advocacy-meeting-april-2025/key-recommendations.md) - [GFMD Policy Meeting (March 2025)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/gfmd-policy-meeting-march-2025.md): GFMD Policy Meeting on March 21, 2025 - [Meeting agenda](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/gfmd-policy-meeting-march-2025/meeting-agenda.md): Here you will find the meeting agenda for the Policy meeting on March 12 - [Literature review](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/gfmd-policy-meeting-march-2025/literature-review.md): Here you will find the list of relevant literature for the policy meeting on March 12 - [Connecting the dots: How to use existing mechanisms to protect media freedom online? (January 2025)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/mechanisms-to-protect-media-freedom-online.md): GFMD Policy and Advocacy Meeting on January 21, 2025 - [Meeting agenda](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/mechanisms-to-protect-media-freedom-online/meeting-agenda.md): Here you will find the meeting agenda for the Policy meeting on January 21 - [Literature review](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2025/mechanisms-to-protect-media-freedom-online/literature-review.md): Here you will find the list of relevant literature for the policy meeting on January 21 - [2024](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2024.md) - [Post-Summit of the Future Updates and Upcoming Opportunities (November 2024)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2024/post-summit-of-the-future-updates.md): GFMD Policy and Advocacy Meeting on November 7, 2024 - [Meeting agenda](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2024/post-summit-of-the-future-updates/meeting-agenda.md): Here you will find the meeting agenda for the Policy meeting on November 7 - [Literature review](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2024/post-summit-of-the-future-updates/literature-review.md): Here you will find the list of relevant literature for the policy meeting on November 7 - [2023](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2023.md) - [Workshop on Encryption and Media Freedom (June '23)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2023/workshop-on-encryption-and-media-freedom-june-23.md): A RightsCon Workshop for knowledge exchange to approximate the use of encryption for journalists and media workers. - [Workshop Report](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2023/workshop-on-encryption-and-media-freedom-june-23/workshop-report.md) - [Resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2023/workshop-on-encryption-and-media-freedom-june-23/resources.md): This page features a summary of the resources collected for the workshop "Securing Journalism: The Importance of Encryption in Protecting Media Freedom" on June 7th, 2023. - [2022](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2022.md) - [Gender Equality in Media Regulation (May '22)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2022/gender-equality-in-media-regulation-may-22.md): A webinar for knowledge exchange on how media regulation can support gender equality in and through the media. Presentations by member organisations from research or practical work in this field. - [Meeting Report](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2022/gender-equality-in-media-regulation-may-22/meeting-report.md): Meeting report from the webinar “Gender Equality in Media Regulation and Self Regulation – in theory and practice” convened by Fojo Media Institute and the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD). - [Literature Review](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/meetings/2022/gender-equality-in-media-regulation-may-22/literature-review.md): This page features a summary of the resources collated to inform the Fojo Media Institute and GFMD IMPACT webinar -- "Gender Equality in Media Regulation and Self Regulation" -- on 12 May 2022. - [Featured resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/featured.md): Below you can find a curated selection of key resources from the entire resource centre. We update this page regularly to feature resources we believe are most relevant to the community. - [Advocacy for Funding: Key Messages, Data and Resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/advocacy-for-funding-key-messages-data-and-resources.md) - [Internet Governance](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance.md) - [10 FAQs on Internet Governance](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/10-faqs-on-internet-governance.md): By Michael J. Oghia (GFMD's former Advocacy & Engagement Manager) & Daryna Sterina (GFMD Advocacy & Engagement Assistant, Autumn 2020) - [Internet Governance](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/internet-governance.md) - [Academic Studies](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/internet-governance/academic-studies.md): This resource section has leant heavily on the "Platform companies and news media" section of the reading list curated by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. - [Policy papers & briefings](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/internet-governance/policy-papers-and-briefings.md) - [Factsheets, Handbooks & Guides](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/internet-governance/internet-governance-handbooks-guides.md) - [Articles](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/internet-governance/articles.md) - [Research & Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/internet-governance/internet-governance-research-and-reports.md) - [Journalism & Media Development – Digital Media](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/journalism-and-media.md) - [Toolkits](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/journalism-and-media/toolkits-1.md) - [Handbooks](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/journalism-and-media/handbooks.md) - [Videos](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/journalism-and-media/videos.md) - [Academic Studies](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/journalism-and-media/academic-studies.md): This resource section has leant heavily on the "Platform companies and news media" section of the reading list curated by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. - [Books](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/journalism-and-media/books.md) - [Articles](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/journalism-and-media/articles.md) - [Research & Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/journalism-and-media/research-and-reports.md) - [Digital Media Literacy](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-media-literacy.md) - [Articles](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-media-literacy/articles.md) - [Handbooks & Manuals](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-media-literacy/handbooks-and-manuals.md) - [Academic Studies](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-media-literacy/academic-studies.md) - [Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-media-literacy/reports.md) - [Media Sustainability & Digital Markets](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/media-and-sustainability.md) - [Interviews, speeches, videos, and talks](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/media-and-sustainability/interviews-speeches-videos-and-talks.md) - [Toolkits, Newsletter, Indexes, guides, tools, & courses](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/media-and-sustainability/toolkits-indexes-guides-tools-and-courses-newsletter.md) - [Academic Studies](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/media-and-sustainability/academic-studies.md): This resource section has leant heavily on the "Platform companies and news media" section of the reading list curated by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. - [Policy Papers & Briefings](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/media-and-sustainability/policy-papers-and-briefings.md) - [Books](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/media-and-sustainability/books.md) - [Articles](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/media-and-sustainability/articles.md) - [Research, handbooks & reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/media-and-sustainability/research-and-reports.md) - [Artificial Intelligence](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/artificial-intelligence.md) - [Toolkits](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/artificial-intelligence/toolkits.md) - [Networks](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/artificial-intelligence/networks.md) - [Academic Studies](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/artificial-intelligence/academic-studies.md): This resource section has leant heavily on the "Platform companies and news media" section of the reading list curated by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. - [Policy Papers & Briefings](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/artificial-intelligence/policy-papers-and-briefings.md) - [Articles](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/artificial-intelligence/articles.md) - [Videos](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/artificial-intelligence/videos.md) - [Research & Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/artificial-intelligence/research-and-reports.md) - [Content-related resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/content-related-resources.md) - [Data Protection & Privacy](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/data-protection-and-privacy.md) - [Toolkits & Newsletters](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/data-protection-and-privacy/toolkits.md) - [Academic Studies](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/data-protection-and-privacy/academic-studies.md): This resource section has leant heavily on the "Platform companies and news media" section of the reading list curated by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. - [Policy Papers & Briefings](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/data-protection-and-privacy/policy-papers-and-briefings.md) - [Articles](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/data-protection-and-privacy/articles.md) - [Research & Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/data-protection-and-privacy/research-and-reports.md) - [Disinformation and Misinformation – Human Rights](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/disinformation-and-misinformation.md) - [Toolkits](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/disinformation-and-misinformation/toolkits.md) - [Handbooks & Guides](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/disinformation-and-misinformation/handbooks-and-guides.md) - [Academic Studies](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/disinformation-and-misinformation/academic-studies.md): This resource section has leant heavily on the "Platform companies and news media" section of the reading list curated by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. - [Policy Papers & Briefings](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/disinformation-and-misinformation/policy-papers-and-briefings.md) - [Articles](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/disinformation-and-misinformation/articles.md) - [Research & Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/disinformation-and-misinformation/research-and-reports.md) - [Digital Violence & Security](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-violence-and-security.md) - [Toolkits & Networks](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-violence-and-security/toolkits.md) - [Handbooks & Guides](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-violence-and-security/handbooks-and-guides.md) - [Academic Studies](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-violence-and-security/academic-studies.md): This resource section has leant heavily on the "Platform companies and news media" section of the reading list curated by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. - [Policy Papers & Briefings](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-violence-and-security/policy-papers-and-briefings.md) - [Articles](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-violence-and-security/articles.md) - [Research & Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-violence-and-security/research-and-reports.md) - [Webinars](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/internet-governance/digital-violence-and-security/digital-violence-security-webinars.md) - [AI and Journalism](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/ai-and-journalism.md) - [Public Access to Information – SDG 16.10](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/resources/public-access-to-information-sdg-16.10.md) - [Articles and reports about US funding freeze](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/articles-and-reports-about-us-funding-freeze.md): These resources provide insights into the legal and policy shifts, as well as the responses from various advocacy groups, helping to understand the broader context of global aid challenges. - [EU's Multiannual Financial Framework](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/mff.md): A quick guide to understand the MFF and support CSO engagement in this process. - [MFF 2028-2034](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/mff/mff-2028-2034.md) - [Official Documents](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/mff/mff-2028-2034/official-documents.md) - [GFMD Position Paper](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/mff/mff-2028-2034/position-paper.md): May, 2025 - [Joint letters, Policy Briefs and other resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/mff/joint-letters.md): The resources in this page have been collected or developed collaboratively by members of the EU Media Advocacy Working Group. - [Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/artificial-intelligence-act-ai-act.md): On 21 April 2021, the European Commission published the proposal for a regulation "laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)." - [Official Documents](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/artificial-intelligence-act-ai-act/official-documents.md) - [European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/european-media-freedom-act-emfa.md): On 16 September 2022, the European Commission published the proposal for a regulation “establishing a common framework for media services in the internal market (European Media Freedom Act)" - [Official Documents](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/european-media-freedom-act-emfa/official-documents.md) - [Briefing Breakfast on the European Media Freedom Act](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/european-media-freedom-act-emfa/briefing-breakfast-on-the-european-media-freedom-act.md): September 27th, 2023 - [Joint Letters, Policy Briefs and other resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/european-media-freedom-act-emfa/joint-letters-policy-briefs-and-other-resources.md) - [Consultation on Article 18 of the European Media Freedom Act](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/european-media-freedom-act-emfa/joint-letters-policy-briefs-and-other-resources/consultation-on-article-18-of-the-european-media-freedom-act.md): Commission seeks feedback on protecting media service providers on online platforms - [Global Digital Compact](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/global-digital-compact.md) - [Transparency and targeting of political advertising](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/transparency-and-targeting-of-political-advertising.md) - [Policy Briefs and other resources](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/transparency-and-targeting-of-political-advertising/policy-briefs-and-other-resources.md) - [Digital Markets Act (DMA)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/digital-markets-act-dma.md): What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA) - [DMA proposed activities 2021](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/digital-markets-act-dma/dma-proposed-activities-2021.md) - [Digital Services Act](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/digital-services-act.md) - [Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Sing](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/digital-services-act/regulation-eu-2022-2065-of-the-european-parliament-and-of-the-council-of-19-october-2022-on-a-sing.md) - [Resources (DSA)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/digital-services-act/resources-dsa.md) - [Rule of Law and Mechanisms](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/rule-of-law-and-mechanisms.md) - [RoL proposed activities 2021](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/rule-of-law-and-mechanisms/rol-proposed-activities-2021.md) - [SLAPPs - Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/slapps-strategic-litigation-against-public-participation.md) - [SLAPPs proposed activities 2021](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/slapps-strategic-litigation-against-public-participation/slapps-proposed-activities-2021.md) - [Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe (CASE)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/slapps-strategic-litigation-against-public-participation/coalition-against-slapps-in-europe-case.md): CASE is a coalition of non-governmental organisations from across Europe united in recognition of the threat posed to public watchdogs by Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). - [Resources & Reports](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/slapps-strategic-litigation-against-public-participation/resources-and-reports.md) - [UNESCO Guidelines](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/policies-and-legislation/unesco-guidelines.md): The Guidelines aim is safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information online in the context of the development and implementation of digital platform regulatory processes. - [Institutions & Other Organisations](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations.md) - [Access Now](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/access-now.md) - [Association for Progressive Communications (APC)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/association-for-progressive-communications-apc.md) - [Council of Europe (CoE)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/council-of-europe-coe.md) - [Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/committee-to-protect-journalists-cpj.md) - [DiploFoundation and GIP Digital Watch](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/diplofoundation-and-gip-digital-watch.md) - [Freedom House](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/freedom-house.md) - [GigaNET](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/giganet.md) - [Global Network Initiative (GNI)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/global-network-initiative-gni.md) - [Global Partners Digital (GPD)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/global-partners-digital-gpd.md) - [ICANN](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/icann.md) - [Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/institute-of-electrical-and-electronics-engineers-ieee.md) - [International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/international-federation-of-library-associations-and-institutions-ifla.md) - [International Telecommunication Union (ITU)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/international-telecommunication-union-itu.md) - [Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/internet-engineering-task-force-ietf.md) - [Internet Governance Caucus](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/internet-governance-caucus.md) - [Internet Governance Project](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/internet-governance-project.md) - [Internet Society (ISOC)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/internet-society-isoc.md) - [Media and Development Forum (FoME)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/media-and-development-forum-fome.md) - [Mozilla](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/mozilla.md) - [openDemocracy](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/opendemocracy.md) - [Open Internet for Democracy](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/open-internet-for-democracy.md) - [Ranking Digital Rights (RDR)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/ranking-digital-rights-rdr.md) - [Reporters Without Borders (RSF)](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/reporters-without-borders-rsf.md) - [Reuters Institute](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/reuters-institute.md) - [UNESCO](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/unesco.md) - [Web Foundation](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/web-foundation.md) - [Trainings and Capacity Building](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/events/trainings-and-capacity-building.md) - [Summer schools & courses](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/events/trainings-and-capacity-building/capacity-building-resources.md): Many capacity building programmes and summer schools on Internet governance exist around the world. They include: - [Indexes, guides, & tools](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/events/trainings-and-capacity-building/capacity-building-resources/courses-and-tools.md) - [Conference & fora](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/events/conference-and-fora.md): Conference and fora on Internet Governance. - [Organisations & initiatives](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/events/other-organisations-and-initiatives.md): Organisations & initiatives working on Internet Governance. (Featured in alphabetical order) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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