The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is pleased to welcome Discord and Twitch as newly elected members of its Operating Board for 2026. Their appointments reflect the confidence of the broader GIFCT membership in the expertise, experience, and commitment both companies bring to the shared goal of preventing terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms.
As GIFCT’s membership continues to grow, Discord and Twitch’s leadership will help ensure that the diversity of GIFCT’s expanded member community is reflected in the strategic guidance and decisions made by the Board. The appointment of these new board members shows GIFCT’s continued effort to shape its governance in ways that better serve its members and support sustainable planning in a constantly changing threat environment.
“Welcoming Discord and Twitch to the Operating Board marks an important step in GIFCT’s evolution. We have grown from a small group of key founding members to a community of more than 35 companies working across the tech landscape. Discord and Twitch both bring incredible experience and industry insight that will support our multistakeholder community.” – GIFCT Executive Director, Naureen Chowdhury Fink.
Increasing the Operating Board’s expertise and representation also reflects GIFCT’s commitment to strengthening its human rights framework. After seeking global stakeholder input, GIFCT published a Human Rights Impact Assessment that set guidelines grounded in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. One key recommendation was to expand the Board beyond the four founding members, echoing the advice of the Independent Advisory Committee. Reflecting these, the Board in 2024 updated the governance structure, paving the way for more flexible and inclusive pathways to Board membership.
Effective strategies to address evolving terrorist threats require cross-sector and cross-platform collaboration, informed by global trends and dynamics. GIFCT remains focused on bringing together governments, civil society, and technology companies to develop practical solutions that prevent the exploitation of digital spaces. We are grateful for the engagement of Discord and Twitch, and we look forward to working with both organizations in the year ahead.
