<div dir="ltr">Hi all,<br><br>I thought it might be useful to share the Global Digital Compact zero draft released on Monday (April 1st - do read the document and decide whether the date is coincidental or not ;): <a href="https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/Global_Digital_Compact_Zero_Draft.pdf">https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/Global_Digital_Compact_Zero_Draft.pdf</a> <br><br>As you are well aware, the Global Digital Compact aims to address contemporary challenges, including the potential for misuse and the exacerbation of existing inequalities. by promoting an inclusive, open, safe, and secure digital future for all. The zero draft outlines the objectives, commitments, and actions necessary to achieve this goal. It builds upon the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, providing a strong foundation for digital cooperation.<div><br></div><div>A good summary can be found here: <a href="https://dnsrf.org/blog/what-to-look-out-for-in-the-zero-draft-of-the-global-digital-compact-/index.html#:~:text=The%20long%2Dawaited%20zero%20draft,Guterres%2C%20the%20UN%20Secretary%20General">https://dnsrf.org/blog/what-to-look-out-for-in-the-zero-draft-of-the-global-digital-compact-/index.html#:~:text=The%20long%2Dawaited%20zero%20draft,Guterres%2C%20the%20UN%20Secretary%20General</a>. </div><div><br></div><div>Thanks for reading, have a great rest of the week!</div><div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="1" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Kind regards,</font><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="1">Joanna Kulesza</font></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="1">-------------------</font></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="1">Joanna Kulesza, PhD</font></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="1">Professor of International Law </font></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="1">Lodz Cyber Hub / University of Lodz Law School / Poland<br></font><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:x-small"><a href="http://www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl" target="_blank">www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl</a> (EURALO ALS 341)</span><br></div><div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:x-small">ALAC / EURALO / ALAC </span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:x-small">Liaison to the GAC</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>