[IRPCoalition] Self Nomination to the Member of the Steering Committee
Michael J. Oghia
mike.oghia at gmail.com
Wed Dec 30 17:13:07 EET 2020
Hi everyone,
Many thanks for applying Santosh, and to all those who seconded his
nomination.
Best,
-Michael
On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 10:00 PM mohamed farahat <m.farahat at efrr-egypt.org>
wrote:
> Although I do not have to second this nomination but I have at least to
> say very relevant and appropriate nomination
> Good luck
>
> On Tue, Dec 29, 2020, 3:42 PM Santosh Sigdel <santoshsigdel at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Dear IRPC Members,
>>
>> With the utmost commitments to the rights and principles relating to the
>> Internet, I would like to nominate myself as the candidate for the member
>> of the IRPC Steering Committee. I am a human rights lawyer and rights
>> advocate from the South-Asian Country Nepal. I have been engaged in
>> promoting digital rights and internet principles for many years.
>>
>> I have engaged in policy review, capacity building, awareness, coalition
>> building for promoting digital rights. I led a research on "Freedom of
>> Expression on the Internet in Nepal", which is the first such report in the
>> context of Nepal. Similarly, I was engaged with the Internet Society Nepal,
>> a local civil society organization and Nepal chapter of the "Internet
>> Society (ISOC) and led the organization in different capacities, including
>> as the Chairperson. I convened many events, training, seminars and was
>> engaged in organizing "Nepal Internet Governance Forum (NepalIGF), Nepal
>> School on Internet Government (NPSIG) and seminars on freedom of
>> expression, privacy and data protection. I am also engaged with the
>> Asia-Pacific Regional IGF (APRIGF). Further, I have been closely associated
>> with and a member of the Asia-Pacific School of Internet Governance
>> (APSIG).
>>
>> In the policy level, I have reviewed many policy documents, in the
>> context of Nepal, relating to digital rights from the human rights
>> perspective. I also reviewed the draft Information Technology Bill and
>> provided inputs to the members of the parliament to introduce amendment
>> proposals on the bill. Currently the bill is in the parliament. I also
>> reviewed the draft of the "Individual Privacy Bill" and organized events
>> with the civil society to raise concerns on the proposed provision of the
>> Bill. Similarly, I have brought a number of Public Interest Litigation
>> (PIL) in the Supreme Court on Nepal. In a successful right to privacy writ
>> petition, the court ordered the government to bring the privacy law
>> immediately, whereas a writ petition against the Online Media Operation
>> Guideline is still subjudice in the court.
>>
>> I have obtained a master's degree in law (LL.M) from the Central European
>> University (CEU), Budapest, Hungary. I have closely worked with the civil
>> society organizations and networks in Nepal. I have also worked with
>> International organizations such as UNDP, CARE, International Center for
>> Transitional Justice (ICT), Article19 and FHI 360. I am founding chair of
>> the "Digital Rights Nepal", a civil society initiative to promote digital
>> rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> The role and responsibilities I would carry out as a member of the IRPC
>> steering committee will largely be shaped by the objectives, policies and
>> priorities set by the Coalition itself. Nevertheless, I see following as
>> possible areas that I can contribute:
>>
>> - *Awareness raising:* It is necessary to raise awareness about
>> the internet rights and principles among the stakeholders, around the
>> world, South Asian region and in Nepal. With growing dependence on the
>> internet, the risks towards the open, secure, accessible and affordable
>> internet has also increased. Thus, it is necessary to raise awareness among
>> stakeholders about the internet rights and principles.
>>
>>
>>
>> - *Capacity Building,* Along with awareness it is also important
>> to build capacity of the stakeholders. This is not only about the technical
>> capacity but the capacity in terms of pursuing authorities and stakeholders
>> about values, principles around digital rights. Due to lack of capacity to
>> engage in the policy processes countries have adopted laws that trumps the
>> freedom of expression and opinion, privacy, data protection. Thus, it is
>> important to build the capacity of the stakeholders and I can play an
>> important role in this front.
>>
>>
>>
>> - *Represent the Coalition to stakeholders including the
>> government, CSOs network, *It is important to make the IRPC visible in
>> every country and region where it participates in the policy processes;
>> engage with the CSOs and network, provide technical assistance etc. In this
>> front, I think my role representing the Coalition in the region would be
>> very important.
>>
>>
>>
>> - *Promoting the Internet rights and Principles, *One of the
>> major objectives of the Coalition is to promote internet rights and
>> principles. As a SC member, my role would be to share about the rights and
>> principles in forums, during policy discourse, through capacity building
>> and by involving with other CSOs and networks.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> - *Policy review and analysis, *I believe that IRPC should be
>> more active in reviewing the international, national and regional
>> frameworks, policies, guidelines from the perspective of internet rights
>> and principles. International and regional instruments such as GDPR, or
>> cyber-crime convention or rules for digital platforms should be reviewed
>> and analyzed whether they are consistent with the internet rights and
>> principles or not. I see my role contributing in such policy review and
>> analysis.
>>
>>
>>
>> - *Institutional strengthening:* I also see my role in the
>> activities relating to strengthening the IRPC/IRPC Secretariat. I will be
>> involved in meetings, activities and also be part of any initiative geared
>> towards that.
>>
>>
>>
>> *With this I nominate myself as a member of the Steering Committee and
>> looking forward to working together. *
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Santosh Sigdel
>>
>>
>>
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>> Subject: [IRPCoalition] Fwd: IRPC Steering Committee and Co-Chair
>> Elections 2020
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>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> This is a gentle reminder to anyone interested in serving as either a
>> co-chair or as a steering committee member of the IRPC to please
>> self-nominate or, likewise, please nominate anyone you know who may be
>> interested.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> -Michael
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>>
>> SUBJECT:
>> IRPC Steering Committee and Co-Chair Elections 2020
>>
>> DATE:
>> 2020-12-15 11:26
>>
>> IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS
>>
>> This email is an announcement regarding the upcoming Internet Rights and
>> Principles Coalition (IRPC) Elections.
>>
>> Timeline
>>
>> Nominations: 15 - 29 December 2020
>>
>> Elections: 30 December 2020 - 13 January 2021
>>
>> For 2021-23 we have positions for one incoming co-chair and five
>> 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 29 December
>> 2020. All (self-) nominations require a seconder and a brief statement
>> of intent.
>>
>> The voting will be open from 30 December 2020 - 13 January 2021.
>>
>> Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees:
>>
>> * Invite (self) nominations for Co-Chairs and Steering Committee
>> Members. 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-Chairs and Steering Committee Members to be
>> (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.
>> * Ongoing Steering Committee members including Co-Chairs, cannot
>> nominate or second.
>> * IRPC Co-Chairs serve 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)
>> * 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)
>> * 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
>> today, 15 December
>> * Elections will be open for two weeks starting 30 December.
>>
>> IRPC list members will (i) vote or endorse (if uncontested) nominees
>> using an anonymized online polling tool.
>>
>> In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>>
>> -Michael J. Oghia
>>
>> IRPC Steering Committee Member (2020-2022) & election officer
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