[IRPCoalition] Extended Deadline [FWD: REMINDER - [FWD: IMPORTANT: IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS PROCESS]]

June Parris parrisjune51 at gmail.com
Tue Jan 8 12:53:20 EET 2019 

Dear All,

I second Mohamed.

June

On Tue, 8 Jan 2019 at 06:18, mohamed farahat <m.farahat at efrr-egypt.org>
wrote:

> 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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