April 24 and May 8, 2023 – Global Digital Compact Thematic Deep-Dives on “Data Protection” and “Human Rights Online”
Lead authors: Eliane El Haber and Mwendwa Kiogora
The third thematic deep dive or informal consultation on the Global Digital Compact (GDC) was held on 24 April 2023 at the Trusteeship Council Chamber. “The deep dives aim to share knowledge and views, as well as allow for contributions on a wide range of digital issues”. The Permanent Representative (PR) of Rwanda – H.E. Mr. Claver Gatete and PR of Sweden – H.E. Ms. Anna Karin Eneström are Co-Facilitators of the intergovernmental process negotiating the GDC.
The fourth thematic deep dive on the GDC on Human Rights Online was held on 8 May 2023. At the beginning of the deep dive, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and Najat Maalla, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, set the stage for the deep dive. Member State (MS), Intergovernmental agencies, private sector, and civil society representatives made their interventions after the briefings.
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24 April 2023 – Global Digital Compact Thematic Deep-Dive – Data Protection
8 May 2023 – Global Digital Compact Thematic Deep Dive – Human Rights