Our Work

Since 2010, an evolving coalition has come together to advocate for greater internet freedom. Below is a compilation of key actions taken, including those prior to the official formation of Voices of Internet Freedom in 2020.

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Future of Internet Freedom: two-part webinar series

Over the course of two webinars in December 2020 and February 2021, the Voices of Internet Freedom coalition partnered with American...

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The Future of Internet Freedom: Part 2

Thu, February 11, 2021 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST The Future of Internet Freedom: Policy and Priorities in the New Administration About this...

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21Wilberforce: OPEN THE INTERNET TO EVERYONE

Internet freedom is the next frontier of human rights. Free expression on the internet is under assault. Although technology and...

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21Wilberforce: SpeakFreedom A!ERT - 21st Century Berlin Wall

Sep 13, 2016 President Ronald Reagan stood before the Berlin Wall in the presence of Chancellor Kohl and the Mayor of Berlin on June 12,...

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Lantos Foundation and 21Wilberforce Statement: No Place for Religious Discrimination

Jul 20, 2020 July 20 marks 21 years since the Chinese government began its campaign of persecution against Falun Gong. On this day, the...

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Op Ed: The Pandemic Exposes Realities of Failing to Combat Global Censorship

May 6, 2020 When Americans watch White House press briefings on the latest COVID-19 updates, we can check and double-check the...

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Testimony Before Congress: Digital Authoritarianism and The Global Threat to Free Speech

Apr 24, 2018 Good Morning. I want to thank Senator Rubio and Congressman Smith for the invitation to participate in this hearing and I...

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Letter to BBG Chairman Lansing to Confront Rising Internet Censorship

Aug 7, 2017 Dear Mr. Lansing, We are part of a broad coalition of over 40 organizations who have previously advocated for a greater focus...

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Letter to Congress Showing the Declining Support the BBG Gives to Internet Freedom

Feb 22, 2017 Dear Esteemed Members of Congress: Today’s closed society regimes openly acknowledge that Internet firewalls are the...

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Letter to Broadcasting Board of Governors Chairman Jeff Shell

Aug 22, 2016 Dear Chairman Shell, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you last week. I was encouraged by our fruitful discussion...

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Letter to Congress on Tearing Down the 21st Century's Berlin Wall

June 8, 2016 Dear Esteemed Members of Congress, Today’s closed society regimes openly acknowledge that Internet firewalls are the...

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Bi-Partisan Congressional Letter to the Broadcasting Board of Governors on Internet Freedom

April 9, 2014 Dear Chairman Shell and Members of the Board: We write to follow up on an April 10, 2013, letter to your Strategy and...

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Appropriations Committee Letter Supporting Adjusting BBG Budget Priorities

June 5, 2013 We write in strong support of the Internet freedom initiatives described in the attached April 10 letter sent by Senator Roy...

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Budget Committee Letter on Only 2% of Broadcasting Board of Governors money for Internet Freedom

Aug. 10, 2013 To the Committee: As senior Members of teh Senate and House Appropriations Committees, we write to express our concern with...

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Member of Congress Letter - 2011

We write about a matter increasingly central to the peaceful pursuit of American interests, including the free exercise of political...