[IRP] our proposals for events @ IGF09

[M.I.Franklin]

Hi

Thanks Lisa. This looks great. Looking forward to learning about all this...

MF

--On 20 April 2009 12:53 +0100 Lisa Horner <lisa at global-partners.co.uk> 
wrote:

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> Hi all
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> Here's my stab at a workshop proposal on practical dimensions of
> incorporating rights into IG.  I'll be submitting this on behalf of my
> company, Global Partners?it caused much confusion when I tried to
> submit last year's on behalf of the coalition. But I obviously want to
> collaborate, and would welcome comments and suggestions.  I'm still
> discussing this with my colleagues, so it may change.  We have to submit
> it tomorrow.
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> All the best,
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> Lisa
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> Human rights, values and principles in internet governance: Practical
> steps forwards.
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> This workshop will examine practical strategies for incorporating human
> rights standards into internet governance processes and policies.
> Building on the commitment and momentum generated amongst different
> stakeholders at the IGF 2008 workshop, Mainstreaming Human Rights in
> Internet Governance, this workshop will help individuals and internet
> governance organisations to take practical steps to protect and expand
> universal human rights within their work and activities.
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> The workshop will provide an update on the progress made by different
> initiatives throughout the year, and explore challenges and opportunities
> for their continuation and expansion.  Discussion will be rooted in
> specific contexts and case study material in order to develop practical
> strategies and solutions rather than only theoretical debate.  The
> workshop will be highly interactive, inviting audience members to feed in
> their experiences and ideas.  It will provide a space for furthering
> understanding about human rights and internet governance, and for
> fostering collaboration between stakeholders from the business, civil
> society and government sectors to address critical issues.
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> From: irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org
> [mailto:irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org] On Behalf Of
> Max Senges
> Sent: 18 April 2009 15:41
> To: irp
> Subject: [IRP] our proposals for events @ IGF09
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> Hi everybody
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> workshop proposals have to handed in by tuesday
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> as discussed in our meeting let's see whether we can organize:
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> - our coalition meeting: reporting on our years work, present and discuss
> definitions for rights/principles approach and strategy
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> - a workshop on: best practices & instruments (hands-on) how to promote
> rights and principles [i understand/hope Lisa will coordinate that
> proposal]
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> - a round table on rights and principles (bringing together decision
> makers and try to set an agenda pursue jointly) - i am not sure wether
> the idea of round tables has actually been accepted; i asked bertrand in
> a message
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> - a workshop on: rights in principles in social network governance [this
> would be with a group of co-organizers, who i have just contacted to
> coordinate the production of a proposal]
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> ok if there are more ideas/proposals for workshops please take a look at
> the proposal form below which needs to be submitted @
> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/index.php/component/chronocontact/?chronof
> ormname=WSProposals2009
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> ok have a good weekend
> max
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> Title:  [Image: "ToolTip"]
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> Propose a short concise title for the workshop (not more then 10 words)
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> Concise Description:
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> Concise Description: :: Provide a concise description of the workshop
> (not more than 200 words)
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> Which of the five broad IGF Themes or the Cross-Cutting Priorities does
> your workshop fall under? [--Select a Theme-- \/]
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> Please make a selection
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> Have you organized an IGF workshop before?( )Yes( )No
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> If so, please provide the link to the report:
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> Would you be the Workshop organizer? ( ) Yes ( ) No
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> If so, who would you approach as co-organizers ? If not, who do you think
> should organize it?
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> The Workshop is proposed on behalf of:
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> Dr. Max Senges
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