Internet Watch Foundation and Public Interest Registry Extend Online Safety Initiative to Disrupt Criminal ‘brands’ Selling Child Sexual Abuse
Internet Watch Foundation and Public Interest Registry Extend Online Safety Initiative to Disrupt Criminal ‘brands’ Selling Child Sexual Abuse
A new sponsorship programme aims to help domain registrars ‘disrupt’ criminal businesses Criminals running commercial child sexual abuse websites will be targeted under a new safety initiative which aims to disrupt their ability to buy domain names for their sites. Today, Public Interest Registry (PIR), the US non-profit that operates the .ORG Top-Level Domain, and […]
Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 7th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Grammy-Award Winning Artist Common
Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 7th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Grammy-Award Winning Artist Common
The Fund for Congolese Women named 2025 .ORG of the Year, selected from nearly 3,000 applicants from more than 120 countries Washington D.C. — Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, announced the winners of the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards, an annual celebration recognizing and rewarding outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from […]
Advancing Our Commitment During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Advancing Our Commitment During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder that protecting the Internet is a shared responsibility. For Public Interest Registry (PIR), that commitment extends far beyond one month. As the nonprofit registry operator of the .ORG Family of Domains, we work year-round to help keep the Internet a place where mission-driven organizations and individuals can […]
Internet Watch Foundation and Public Interest Registry Extend Online Safety Initiative to Disrupt Criminal ‘brands’ Selling Child Sexual Abuse
Internet Watch Foundation and Public Interest Registry Extend Online Safety Initiative to Disrupt Criminal ‘brands’ Selling Child Sexual Abuse
A new sponsorship programme aims to help domain registrars ‘disrupt’ criminal businesses Criminals running commercial child sexual abuse websites will be targeted under a new safety initiative which aims to disrupt their ability to buy domain names for their sites. Today, Public Interest Registry (PIR), the US non-profit that operates the .ORG Top-Level Domain, and […]
Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 7th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Grammy-Award Winning Artist Common
Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 7th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Grammy-Award Winning Artist Common
The Fund for Congolese Women named 2025 .ORG of the Year, selected from nearly 3,000 applicants from more than 120 countries Washington D.C. — Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, announced the winners of the 2025 .ORG Impact Awards, an annual celebration recognizing and rewarding outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from […]
The call for PIR Advisory Council applications will be open from September 10, 2025 to November 19, 2025. Interested individuals can nominate themselves or other candidates at the link below. NOMINATE NOW Public Interest Registry (PIR) announced today that it is accepting applications for its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council helps PIR in its mission […]
Public Interest Registry Announces 2025 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists, Artist & Actor Common to Host
Public Interest Registry Announces 2025 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists, Artist & Actor Common to Host
35 innovative, mission-driven organizations and changemakers selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across more than 120 countries Reston, VA — Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, named the finalists for the 7th annual .ORG Impact Awards on Tuesday and announced that philanthropist and activist Common will host this year’s awards ceremony in […]
Public Interest Registry Celebrates 40 Years of .ORG!
Public Interest Registry Celebrates 40 Years of .ORG!
By Jon Nevett, President and CEO, Public Interest Registry Today, we’re proud to mark an extraordinary milestone: the 40th anniversary of the .ORG domain. When the first .ORG was registered on July 10th, 1985 by Mitre Corporation, a nonprofit consulting company, little did anyone know that .ORG would grow into a powerful engine for change […]
PIR Receives 13 2025 Telly Awards – Including the People’s Telly!
PIR Receives 13 2025 Telly Awards – Including the People’s Telly!
By Judy Song-Marshall, Chief Strategy Officer, Public Interest Registry We are thrilled to share that Public Interest Registry’s dedication to uplifting mission-driven organizations and individuals has been recognized on a major stage! The .ORG Impact Awards, ORG In Action, and the Three Letters that Change the World campaign proudly showcase the inspiring stories of changemakers […]
Call for Nominations: Seventh Annual .ORG Impact Awards to Recognize Global Changemakers
Call for Nominations: Seventh Annual .ORG Impact Awards to Recognize Global Changemakers
PIR increases age limit of “Rising Star” category from 25 to under 30 Winners eligible for prize donations up to $50,000 USD out of $180,000 USD total prize awards RESTON, Va. – Public Interest Registry (PIR), the nonprofit stewards of the .ORG domain, today opened the nomination period for its seventh annual .ORG Impact Awards, […]
By Jon Nevett, PIR President & CEO As the world recognizes Safer Internet Day – an international day dedicated to promoting safety and well-being online – Public Interest Registry (PIR) is taking a moment to share the ways we actively work to create a safer Internet all year long. At PIR, we see protecting the […]
