[IRPCoalition] Just Net Coalition statement to BRICS summit on Internet Governance and Human Rights

Fri Jul 18 21:40:06 EEST 2014

Thank you Norbert
On Jul 18, 2014 2:28 PM, "Norbert Bollow" <nb at bollow.ch> wrote:

> Hello Carolina
>
> What we're doing is that each of JNC's statements is approved by means
> of a consensus call on JNC's members mailing list running at least 48
> hours. This gives each and every member the opportunity to make an
> objection is they so choose.
>
> The current list of JNC members is publicly available at
> http://justnetcoalition.org/jnc-members .
>
> The typical process for drafting statements is that this is done
> through an informal group of whoever among JNC's members wants to
> participate in a particular drafting process, with occasional postings
> to the full members list to solicit additional input.
>
> A key reason why this approach works to create meaningful statements
> (as opposed to the relatively bland kind of statement that is the
> typical output of consensus processes in highly diverse groups, like
> for example the WSIS+10 HLE's MPP) is that JNC membership is based on
> broad agreement on a significant number of points, as documented in the
> Delhi Declaration http://justnetcoalition.org/delhi-declaration .
>
> Greetings,
> Norbert
> co-convenor, Just Net Coalition (JNC)
>
>
>
> Carolina Rossini <carolina.rossini at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Marianne,
> >
> > Sorry if I was not clear. I was just curious to understand the process
> > JustNet uses to develop and publish statements in the name of a
> > coalition that has lots of orgs and individuals.
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 10:26 AM, Marianne Franklin
> > <m.i.franklin at gold.ac.uk
> > > wrote:
> >
> > >  Dear Carolina
> > >
> > > Speaking in a personal capacity, I am not sure I understand the
> > > question. Could you clarify?
> > >
> > > Speaking as co-Chair of the IRPC, and willing to stand corrected,
> > > circulating news and announcements from IRPC participants, or from
> > > individuals and organizations who are intervening in issues where
> > > human rights online and/or internet governance are concerned has
> > > been an inclusive, open-for-discussion practice on the IRPC list
> > > since the outset in 2008/2009.
> > >
> > > Calls for endorsement are to the list and based on responses to
> > > that call so a distinct message and process. Many messages
> > > circulate around various lists, and are responded to accordingly.
> > >
> > > This is at least how I experienced the list since the beginning and
> > > how I, and others who post on it have proceeded since.
> > >
> > > Not sure if this is what you are asking but hope this clarifies
> > > things in this case.
> > >
> > > best wishes
> > > MF
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 17/07/2014 15:18, Carolina Rossini wrote:
> > >
> > > are all the folks and organizations that participated in the Just
> > > Net first meeting endorsing all and anything that comes out in the
> > > website?
> > >
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 6:15 AM, IRPCoalition <info at irpcharter.org>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >>  Dear IRPC
> > >>
> > >> Pasted in below is a link to another view of future options for
> > >> decisions at the intersection of internet governance and human
> > >> rights, addressed to delegates to a meeting in Brazil of BRICS
> > >> country representatives.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> http://www.justnetcoalition.org/Satement-to-the-BRICS-Summit-in-Fortaleza-Brazil
> > >>
> > >> All comments welcome to this list, or as requested to the project
> > >> team contact point here.
> > >>
> > >> ****************
> > >>
> > >> Dear all,
> > >>
> > >> Please find enclosed, a statement issued by Just Net Coalition
> > >> addressed to the leaders of BRICS countries assembled in
> > >> Fortaleza, Brazil. Alternatively, you can also find the statement
> > >> at:
> > >>
> http://www.justnetcoalition.org/Satement-to-the-BRICS-Summit-in-Fortaleza-Brazil
> .
> > >> The statement seeks their active role in a new global Internet
> > >> governance dispensation, which is democratic, and promotes human
> > >> rights, equity and social justice for all.
> > >>
> > >> The annex to the statement carries a set of concrete
> > >> recommendations on how BRICS countries should take a lead in
> > >> developing open source basic operating systems, software and
> > >> applications that should then be made available to all as public
> > >> utilities. To do so is fundamental to reclaiming the Internet as a
> > >> global commons , which serves as a equal playing field for all to
> > >> use it for their purposes and benefits. It is also necessary to
> > >> regain the trust in the Internet and ensure communication which is
> > >> safe and fully protects people's privacy.
> > >>
> > >> We are happy to receive feedback on this.
> > >>
> > >> Rgds,
> > >>
> > >> Manasa Priya Vasudevan
> > >>  *Research Assistant* *IT for Change* (In special consultative
> > >> status with the United Nations ECOSOC) *+91 96203 58044
> > >> <%2B91%2096203%2058044>*
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
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> > >  *Carolina Rossini *
> > >  *Vice President, International Policy*
> > > *Public Knowledge*
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> > > Dr Marianne Franklin
> > > Professor of Global Media and Politics
> > > Convener: Global Media & Transnational Communications Program
> > > Goldsmiths (University of London)
> > > Department of Media & Communications
> > > New Cross, London SE14 6NW
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