[IRPCoalition] Extended Deadline [FWD: REMINDER - [FWD: IMPORTANT: IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS PROCESS]]
mohamed farahat
m.farahat at efrr-egypt.org
Tue Jan 8 12:17:24 EET 2019
Dear All,
I would like to nominate my self for steering committee. kindly find below
kind regards
Mohamed Farahat is an Egyptian lawyer. And practices as human rights
lawyer 11 years ago , he is a legal trainer and legal and political
researcher He joined Egyptian Foundation for Refugees Rights (EFRR) in
2014, first as Access to Justice team leader than as Coordinator of EFRR’s
legal aid project with UNHCR , currently as programs director . He has
held his current position since March 2015. In addition Mr. Farahat joint
African Civil Society on Information Society (ACSIS) since November 2017 as
a member (ACSIS-Egypt) . Prior to joining EFRR, he worked for Africa and
Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA-Egypt) as access to Justice team
leader, he worked for International Commission for Jurists (ICJ) as a legal
researcher.
Mr. Farahat hold a law degree in Law from Cairo university , he obtained a
post graduate diploma in Human Rights and civil society, post graduate
diploma in International Negotiation , post graduate diploma in African
Studies , and post graduate diploma in International law.
He participated at IGF 2017 and 2018 as speaker and organizer for a
workshop sessions about internet shutdown and refugee digital rights in
addition he participated at African IGF 2017 and open discussion organized
by UNHSCO 2018 as speaker about AI and human rights.
Firstly I will bring 16 years professional experience as a lawyer and legal
practitioner, human rights lawyer, legal consultant , legal and political
researcher , trainer and projects manager associated with academic
qualifications in Law , International law , African studies , International
negotiation and Human rights and civil Society (CV ready upon request ) .
With other members I will work through the two years to achieve IRPC
objectives and action recommended with other new ideas.
AS a lawyer and legal researcher , my main plan will focus on all related
legal aspects of IG , I will interested to propose new and not covered
legal issues, throughout 2 years of membership I will work on :
* New partnerships and new actors engagement needed in Internet Governance
issues related to human rights . Although the IG traditional
multi-stakeholders have a significant role in evolving internet and using
technology in the context of human rights ,but IGF in general have to seek
new partnerships and actors engagements such as united Nation High
commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and International Organization for
Migration (IOM), World Health Organization (WHO) and International
Commission of Red cross (ICRC) for facilitate and using internet and
technology for empowering , protecting refugees , internal displaced
persons (IDPs) and migrants . .
* Step forward: Strengthen the role Coalition with Regional IGF
* Establish a legal committee to review all regulation and legislation to
sure it in line with the IG principles and rules. Assess the efficiency and
effectiveness of all legal documents governing human rights digital rights
, with recommendation of addition, deletion and amendments needed.
* As human rights lawyer I will raise and work on digital rights on Africa
such as refugees digital rights, adopting programs that ensure empowering
most vulnerable person in Africa, using internet and technology to ensure
access of refugees, migrants to
* The capacity building is one of most important issues, adopting strong
capacity building programs related to human rights online which ensure
generating new qualified leaders. Form a committee responsible for capacity
building should be one of priorities of Committee members.
* Special permanent researches unit affiliated to committee is vital and
essential ,working closely to all members and committees and focus on all
topics applicable and related to our objectives , and cooperate directly
with different academic and research institutes which assist to bring
challenges and opportunities to the agenda of IGF and export the new topic
to global IGF.
* The integration between all actors is essential of the operation, the one
topic has different aspects, legal aspect, technical, economic etc.., so
* Uniqueness is main thing I will struggle with other members to bring to
the operation of committee besides working on traditional IG topics. The
field of internet governance is rich and still has areas need deeply diving
in it.
* Outreach activities is very essential for developing the role of IRPC
specially with regional and national IGF outreach committee is core stone
for the committee operation.
* This is only some thoughts that i will bring to the operation , i am sure
the discussion with the members will generate a new thoughts to the
operation
On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 6:54 AM <info at irpcharter.org> wrote:
> The deadline for self-nominations has been extended until Sunday, Jan 13.
>
> If you are considering running there is still time to (self) nominate for
> the IRPC Steering Committee, and for the incoming co-Chair of the
> Coalition.
>
> We welcome IRPC Coalition members who would like to contribute to the
> ongoing work of translating and disseminating the IRPC Charter around the
> world, those who would like to be a part of the new Charter Resource Guide
> project that showcases the many projects that have emerged around human
> rights and principles for internet policy-making. We also welcome people
> who have participated on the list, and who have ideas for events at the
> annual IGF meetings, EuroDIG and other regional meetings.
>
> Updates on all those activities and outputs are at
> http://internetrightsandprinciples.org/site/
>
> Some people have expressed interest and inquired about the time
> commitment. Being on the SC requires some bandwidth for email
> communications, and periodic meetings online in the lead-up to key events
> on the internet governance calendar; As outline below, enthusiasm, ideas,
> and desire to contribute to this work are the main criteria.
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [IRPCoalition] REMINDER - [FWD: IMPORTANT: IRPC STEERING
> COMMITTEE ELECTIONS PROCESS]
> From: <info at irpcharter.org>
> Date: Wed, December 26, 2018 5:24 pm
> To: irp at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org
>
> Thank you, Sahaj Man Shrestha and Rigobert Kenmogne (Cameroon) for
> self-nominating for the IRPC Steering Committee. Sahaj still needs a
> seconder.
>
> There is still time to (self) nominate for the IRPC Steering Committee,
> and for the incoming co-Chair of the Coalition.
>
> The nomination period runs to December 31, if you know of someone, or
> would like to step forward yourself.
>
> We welcome IRPC Coalition members who would like to contribute to the
> ongoing work of translating and disseminating the IRPC Charter around the
> world, those who would like to be a part of the new Charter Resource Guide
> project that showcases the many projects that have emerged around human
> rights and principles for internet policy-making. We also welcome people
> who have participated on the list, and who have ideas for events at the
> annual IGF meetings, EuroDIG and other regional meetings.
>
> Updates on all those activities and outputs are at
> http://internetrightsandprinciples.org/site/
>
> Some people have expressed interest and inquired about the time
> commitment. Being on the SC requires some bandwidth for email
> communications, and periodic meetings online in the lead-up to key events
> on the internet governance calendar; As outline below, enthusiasm, ideas,
> and desire to contribute to this work are the main criteria.
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [IRPCoalition] IMPORTANT: IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
> PROCESS
> From: <info at irpcharter.org>
> Date: Mon, December 17, 2018 10:13 pm
> To: IRP at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org
>
> IMPORTANT: IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS PROCESS
>
> Timeline:
> Nominations 16-31 December, 2018.
> Elections 01-15 January, 2019.
>
> This email is an announcement regarding the upcoming Internet Rights and
> Principles Coalition Elections.
>
> For 2019-21 we have positions for (1) the incoming co-chair and 2)
> steering committee members.
>
> Below you will find the nomination and election procedure, which includes
> ideal criteria (roles and responsibilities, areas of interest and
> expertise) for each position.
>
> (Self) nominations for any of these positions are open until 31 December
> 2018. All (self-) nominations require a seconder and a brief statement of
> intent.
>
> The voting will be open from 1-15 January, 2019.
>
>
> Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees:
> · Invite (self) nominations for both Co-Chair and Steering Committee
> Member. Each candidate provides a short profile statement to include a
> short bio as pertains to their intended role in the Coalition, as well as a
> short statement of how they will work towards the Coalition’s continued
> success and development.
> · Set up a survey monkey and hold elections – or a poll to endorse
> current and incoming officers if nominations not contested - for incoming
> Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member/s.
> · Both Co-Chair and Steering Committee Members to be
> (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.
> · IRPC Co-Chair is on a rotating 2-year, staggered basis. The
> outgoing Co-Chair remains on the Steering Committee for two years.
> · Steering Committee Members (total of 9) are elected for two years
> with a nominal maximum of two terms (4 years). After two terms, an SC
> member either steps down or stands for a renewed two-year term.
> This criterion applies to the outgoing Co-Chair position-holder on
> completion of the succeeding two year term.
> · Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are elected
> independently.
> · The IRPC aims to represent stakeholders of diverse and historically
> underrepresented backgrounds, as well as seeks gender and geographical
> balance.
>
>
> Qualifications:
>
> Co-Chair -
>
> · Experience with the IGF and/or related internet governance
> consultations and meetings and the IRP Coalition for at least one year.
> · Can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the IRP
> Coalition’s Aims (see:
> *http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr*
> <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr>)
> · Preferably, demonstrate knowledge of the procedures of the Internet
> Governance Forum
> · Knowledge of the IRPC’s work and output since 2008 and provide
> insights into how they envisage taking the IRP Charter forward based on
> achievements to date.
> · Can provide a vision for how the IRP Coalition can contribute to
> the future of the IGF and advance the IRPC Charter work within the IGF and
> beyond.
> · Able to consolidate ongoing collaborations with partners from all
> sectors and forge new ones.
>
> Steering Committee Member -
> · Experience with the IRPC for at least one year.
> · Demonstrate experience and knowledge of IG related themes, human
> rights and IG Principles in particular.
> · Adherence to the Coalition’s Aims (see:
> *http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr*
> <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr>)
> · Preferably, some knowledge and understanding of the procedures of
> the Internet Governance Forum.
> · Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of the IRPC
> Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet
> · Indicate what roles and responsibilities they can carry as an SC
> member
> · Able and willing to respond to SC emails and meeting calls in a
> reasonable time.
>
> Timeline and polling:
> · Nominations for new officers will be open for two weeks starting
> December 16-31, 2018.
> · Elections will be open for two weeks starting January 01-15, 2019.
>
> IRPC list members will (i) vote or endorse (if uncontested) nominees using
> an anonymized online polling tool.
>
>
>
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MOHAMED FARAHAT
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