[IRPCoalition] IRPC SC Updates

Fri Feb 17 12:32:22 EET 2023

Dear all,

Thank you so much to those who have already submitted their votes! I hope you have all received the election ballot with no issues. However, if it failed to reach your inbox, please have a look at your junk folder too. Any issues with your invitation email or link, please feel free to get in touch at info at irpcharter.org <mailto:info at irpcharter.org>. The election ballot will close on 27 February, 23.59 UTC. 

While we await for the new Steering Committee to form, we share a few updates on our recent work below : 
The 2022 IRPC SC Annual report is ready and attached 
 The report of the IRPC Annual Meeting at IGF2022 can be found here <https://intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-irpc-access-participation-as-enablers-of-digital-human-rights>.
In the last few weeks, we have been working on the IRPC contribution to the DCs joint input to the Global Digital Compact (GDC) following a very insightful discussion at the last DC Main Session at the IGF2022 <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2022-dc-main-session-our-digital-future-how-dynamic-coalitions-support-the-global>. 
In the last IRPC SC meeting, it was also agreed that the coalition should submit its individual contribution to the GDC. The deadline for input is March 31st and we will be sharing a google doc document for your input and feedback very soon.
The IRPC SC is also involved in the planning and coordination of the next European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) <https://www.eurodig.org/> "Internet in troubled times: risks, resilience, hope”, which will take place 19-21 June 2023 at Tampere University, Finland. Everyone can contribute by commenting <https://www.eurodig.org/get-involved/planning-process/comment-eurodig-2023/> on the draft programme <https://eurodigwiki.org/wiki/Draft_programme_2023> and joining the Org Teams.

The IRPC SC will attend the UNESCO Global Conference “Internet For Trust” <https://www.unesco.org/en/internet-conference?hub=71542>.  Today (17 February) is the last to register! Please find more information in the email below.

Best wishes and wishing you all a fantastic weekend,

Minda
(On behalf of the IRPC SC) 

Register to Day 0 sessions now!

On 21 February, more than 20 sessions will be taking place at UNESCO, HQ organized by partners from around the world to convene their constituencies in order to discuss issues related to the regulation of digital platforms.

See below a comprehensive list of events scheduled ahead of the “Internet for Trust” Global Conference.

In-person participation: Most events on 21 February will be held in-person at UNESCO HQ and its annex building at 7-1 Rue Miollis, 75015 Paris. It is mandatory to register via the listed registration forms for each of these events, which are accepting registrations until 17 February. Once your registration is confirmed, a QR code will be sent to your e-mail address, which will grant you access to UNESCO premises on 21 February.

Virtual participation: In order to participate virtually in some of the hybrid events scheduled on 21 February, kindly register using the ZOOM links given below. Once registered, you will automatically receive the ZOOM link and password to your email address. It is also possible to view some events in a live format in different languages, as listed below.

Joining us at UNESCO?
Read the practical note <https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2023/01/internet_for_trust_practical_note_en_1.pdf> for participants traveling to Paris with information on UNESCO facilities, hospitals, restaurants and hotels.

Day 0 programme <https://www.unesco.org/en/internet-conference/side-events> 

Register to the 22-23 February sessions

For in-person participation at UNESCO HQ on the main days of the Conference (22-23 February), it is mandatory to register via this link <https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrERlHEuMnsWZYBIkNWSXFsxhU5UOU5QVlNURFRZSE5KNDNBSDg5Q1c5WlJGNC4u&web=1&wdLOR=c1007FBD6-5523-4F41-9399-7183B9925BC3> .

Registration to in-person participation is open until 17 February.

The Conference can also be followed virtually here <http://webcast.unesco.org/events/2023-02-IFT/>.

9:00-10:30
Using the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI to Advance AI Governance around the World  <https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2023/02/Using%20the%20UNESCO%20Recommendation%20on%20the%20Ethics%20of%20AI%20to%20Advance%20AI%20Governance%20around%20the%20World.pdf>
Organizer: UNESCO  | Room XI | Hybrid session | 

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrERlNfRek-P0k5EiRtNbYuGARxURTZaQTdTSlhJN1AzRjg4UlZWQUpMVzVFMS4u>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UjdAHjZ2TYiDsWqLTOz9Kg>
09:00-19:00
Information as a public good: Which platform regulation for a troubled digital era? <https://bit.ly/RegulatingplatformsFeb21>
Organizer: #Leplusimportant, Académie des sciences morales et politiques, RadicalxChange | Room XII | Interpretation EN/FR | Hybrid session

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.office.com/e/tmxEjcE7yC>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jp5pY1cARzyPF6QqhG9JhQ>
09:30-12:30
Applying Internet Universality ROAM principles in regulating digital platforms: West Africa and Global perspectives  <https://articles.unesco.org/en/articles/applying-internet-universality-roam-principles-regulating-digital-platforms-west-africa-and-global>
Organizer: UNESCO | Room IX | Interpretation EN/FR | Hybrid session

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrERlAjp_tnsqAJFvPoZetbNWQFUQUROWlJBVVBCVTEwUUFBNDhXN1ZYMlExVS4u>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_19-yBx6TSLGJGb-eB2WoRA>
09:30 – 12:30
Consultation on the Tech and Journalism Crisis and Emergency Mechanism (T&JM) <https://gfmd.info/tech-and-journalism-crisis-and-emergency-mechanism-21-february-at-unesco/>
Organizer: GFMD and the UCLA Institute for Technology, Law and Policy | UNESCO Miollis Building <https://goo.gl/maps/NAAVc4c9WzPsgGAy6> Room XVI | Interpretation EN/FR

To participate in person, register here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIDxVPIOa4VtJ0OyXxiCgxYjU0k5xxmPculowlydezhLaQvQ/viewform>
10:00-11:30
The Chilling Effect: Psychosocial effects of online violence on journalists <https://articles.unesco.org/en/articles/chilling-effect-psychosocial-effects-online-violence-journalists>
Organizer: UNESCO and IREX | Room II | Hybrid session

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.office.com/e/GiCNjMMqQZ>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iVKufSr6SWSkQ9kMQDthxQ>
11:00-12:30
Multilevel and Meaningful Transparency in Algorithmic Systems: Developing Concrete Criteria to Guide Institutional and Legal Reforms <https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2023/02/Multilevel%20and%20Meaningful%20Transparency%20in%20Algorithmic%20Systems-%20Developing%20Concrete%20Criteria%20to%20Guide%20Institutional%20and%20Legal%20Reforms%20%20%20%20.pdf> 

Organizer: UNESCO, Center for Law, Internet and Society from IDP (CEDIS/IDP); Center for Technology and Society at FGV; Action Coalition on Meaningful Transparency (ACT); Global Network Initiative (GNI); IGF Coalition on Platform Responsibility  | Room IV  | Hybrid session

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrERlNfRek-P0k5EiRtNbYuGARxUN1IwTzUxQkQzRUNJQjlZSkhCWElZQlYzQy4u>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R83RdN2PSqaDiO9XFvGASw>
11:30-13:00
Lessons learned from media regulation and ensuring healthy, equitable information ecosystems in a digital world

Organizer: Internews Europe | Room V 

Participation in this event is upon invitation. If interested, kindly contact, Abdurahman Sharif: asharif at internews.eu <mailto:asharif at internews.eu> 

11:30-13:00
Navigating hate speech in the digital sphere: The role of education <https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/navigating-hate-speech-digital-sphere-role-education>
Organizer: UNESCO | Room XI | Interpretation: EN/FR | Hybrid session

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.office.com/e/9yfiMuf4i8>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UjdAHjZ2TYiDsWqLTOz9Kg>
14:00-18:00
The role of policymakers and regulators in promoting a rights-based approach to the regulation of digital platforms <https://articles.unesco.org/en/articles/role-policymakers-and-regulators-promoting-rights-based-approach-regulation-digital-platforms>
Organizer: Inter- Parliamentary Union and UNESCO | Room IX | Interpretation: EN/FR | Hybrid session

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.office.com/e/jJtmLfDDSP>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_19-yBx6TSLGJGb-eB2WoRA>
14:00 – 16:00
Unpacking the implementation of regulating platforms  <https://forms.office.com/e/ZHEGPytZHT.>
Organizer: Research ICT Africa (RIA) | Room XVI UNESCO Miollis building <https://goo.gl/maps/NAAVc4c9WzPsgGAy6>
To participate in person, register here <https://forms.office.com/e/ZHEGPytZHT.>
14:00 - 17:30
Implementing democratic safeguards in the information and communication space <https://informationdemocracy.org/2023/02/07/event-of-the-forum-on-information-and-democracy-on-february-21-at-unesco/>
Organizer: The Forum on Information and Democracy and Reporters without Borders (RSF)  | Room II | Hybrid session

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.gle/Jtt5qLHhvzFb9WQt6>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iVKufSr6SWSkQ9kMQDthxQ>
14:30 -16:30
How multi stakeholder national coalitions can inform the global discussion on digital platform regulations? <https://articles.unesco.org/en/articles/how-multistakeholder-national-coalitions-can-inform-global-discussion-digital-platform-regulations>
Organizer: UNESCO | Room XI | Interpretation: EN/ES 

To participate in person, register  here <https://forms.gle/foJ531jCid5qeX2NA>
14:00 - 15:30
Exploring the Potential and Challenges of Generative AI and impact on Regulating AI and Online Platforms <https://articles.unesco.org/en/articles/exploring-potential-and-challenges-generative-ai-and-impact-regulating-ai-and-online-platforms>
Organizer: UNESCO, Globalpolicy.AI and OECD | Room VII | Hybrid session

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.office.com/e/RKi4iqv1BU>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHENsQnbRM2-FH0Jx_4nvw>
15:30 -17:30
The key role of journalistic self-regulation in moderating digital content <https://www.lecdj.be/de/join-european-press-councils-at-the-unesco-global-conference/>
Organizer: Conseil de déontologie journalistique (CDJ - Belgium) on behalf of #PressCouncils.eu | Room III

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.gle/jicfpRhPKNHQqA7E9>
15:30-18:30
Democracy, Sustainability and Corporation

Organizer: IPS Academy Association “Citizen’s Platform on Climate Change and a Sustainable World” and The Map Report | Room IV

To participate in person, please contact <mailto:%20hello at citiplat.org>
16:00 -17 :30
Transparency, content moderation and freedom of expression. Multi-stakeholder perspectives from Latin America <https://articles.unesco.org/en/articles/transparency-content-moderation-and-freedom-expression-multi-stakeholder-perspectives-latin-america>
Organizer: UNESCO and OBSERVACOM | Room VII | Interpretation: EN/ES | Hybrid session

To participate in person, register here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpjbyhTBEEv7JnfbO4rHkYV68QJ0cwPXwziBJYR-_DVo1oYw/viewform>
16:00 - 18:00
Act Now! Platforms, Plans & Perspectives: Next steps towards an (Internet) Digital Public Sphere for the Public Good

Organizer: European Broadcasting Union | Room 2.002 

Participation in this event is upon invitation. If interested, kindly contact: Nicola Frank, frank at ebu.ch <mailto:frank at ebu.ch>.

16:30 - 18:30
Assessing platform regulation from the perspective of children’s rights <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd14kPLZSMwOs616ZVU-W90X1ytDYU0CSB_RHMEgU2xiXwc2w/viewform>
Organizer: Instituto Alana (Alana Institute) | Room XVI 

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.gle/G979PY1tLAecSV6D8>
17:00-19:00
Hybrid Platform Orders: How Can Social Media Councils Contribute to a Human Rights-Based and Accountable Discourse Sphere - Leibniz Institute for Media Research <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIaVNEoK7jDglEUIYaepLPWsE7HtuPgD4zhLbbEuxDD4wn6A/viewform>
Organizer: Hans-Bredow-Institut,Hamburg | Room VIII 

To participate in person, register here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIaVNEoK7jDglEUIYaepLPWsE7HtuPgD4zhLbbEuxDD4wn6A/viewform>
To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_53UPaKeBTYmpOzyPBMXSMQ>
17:30 - 18:30
Content Moderation in Crisis: The Oversight Board Model <https://forms.gle/CL8oFWHsSYEuJVWs7>
Organizer: Meta Oversight Board | Room XI | Interpretation: EN/ES

To participate in person, register here <https://forms.gle/CL8oFWHsSYEuJVWs7>
18:00-20:00
Human Rights Impact Assessments in times of crisis: interactive workshop <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHENsQnbRM2-FH0Jx_4nvw>
Organizer: Access Now, European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) | Room VII | Hybrid session

To participate virtually, register here <https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHENsQnbRM2-FH0Jx_4nvw>

Closed sessions
Partners will organize closed door sessions during 21 February. These events are by invitation only. For more information please contact the event organizer. 

08:30 - 16:30
Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Electoral Processes. Challenges facing disinformation and other harmful practices in the digital ecosystem.  <https://articles.unesco.org/en/articles/freedom-expression-and-access-information-electoral-processes-challenges-facing-disinformation-and>
Organizer: UNESCO, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Observatory on Disinformation of the Complutense University of Madrid

09:00-17:00
Governing the Internet for Democracy: Lessons from Research Embracing a Multicentred World <https://iamcr.org/news/governing-internet>
Organizer: International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)

9:30 – 16:30
The role of the Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists (MDP) in translating the outcomes of the global multistakeholder discussion, into practical work and results on the ground. <https://articles.unesco.org/en/articles/role-multi-donor-programme-freedom-expression-and-safety-journalists-mdp-translating-outcomes-global>
Organizer: UNESCO

09:30-12:30
Closed-door session: Social Media 4 Peace 

Organizer: UNESCO

17:15-18:45
United Nations Interagency Dialogue on Disinformation and Data Transparency

Organizer: UNESCO, UNDP, WHO

You want our data and our votes? Big Tech and Governments you need to listen to us for Internet & Trust.

Join the WSA - World Summit Awards by ICNM – International Center for New Media in this online event on 24 February at 11-12:30 CET,  following the "Internet for Trust" Conference. Read more. <https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvTL_T8jk2SNBdMekWxk-3K_WsFhjM0YaSfSFXshMIr2_f8HGmPs~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg>
Register here <https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvTL_T8jk2SNBdMekWxk-3K_WsFhjM0YaSfSFXshMIr2_f8HGmPs~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg>

For more information and to receive (or unsubscribe to) updates about the conference, contact:
internetconference at unesco.org <mailto:internetconference at unesco.org>

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