Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2007 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The second meeting of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was held from 12-15 November 2007 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The main themes of discussion for the 2007 IGF were openness, access, diversity, security, and management of critical Internet resources. The main sessions were all webcast and can be viewed at the host country website. All transcripts from main sessions are available. All workshops and other sessions were audio-cast and will soon be available for download in mp3 at the host country website.
Key documents for IGF-Rio 2007:
See IP Justice @ IGF-Rio 2007: Specific events that IP Justice is involved with at IGF-Rio 2007.
The Brazilian hosts have published a website with more information on the 2007 Internet Governance Forum, which was held at the Windsor Barra Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The UN Secretary General issued an invitation to all stakeholders to participate in the Internet Governance Forum in Rio.
More details on IGF-Rio including information on remote participation are available at the official IGF website.
Open Consultations
The third round of IGF Open Consultations was held on 3 September in Geneva to finalize the preparations for the Rio meeting (transcript).
The second round of open consultations was held as part of a cluster of WSIS related events in Geneva from 15-25 May, 2007. A full transcript of the Open Consultation on 23 May 2007 is available here.
Photos from 23 May Open Consultations in Geneva:
Contributions: Stakeholders were invited to send in contributions, as an input into these consultations or post their comments in IGF’s online discussion section. Contributions and discussion posts received by 20 May, 2007 were reflected in a synthesis paper summarizing the input received.
IGF Open Consultations at the UN in Geneva on 13 February 2007
As a first step for preparing the Rio de Janeiro meeting, a stock-taking session took place on 13 February 2007 in Geneva. The full transcript of the meeting is available for download and the IGF Chairman’s closing remarks remarks can be downloaded separately for easy access. The Web cast of the session can be accessed here and a list of participants can be viewed here.
IP Justice Executive Director Robin Gross delivered the statement of the A2K@IGF Dynamic Coalition at the 13 Feb 2007 IGF Open Consultation.
27 Nov, 2007: APC Makes Recommendations for UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
The second Internet Governance Forum (IGF) concluded on November 15 and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) presents an initial assessment of the event and makes suggestions for moving towards the third forum in New Delhi in a year’s time. The Rio IGF, like the first IGF in Athens, succeeded as a space for inclusive policy dialogue. The openness ...
19 Nov, 2007: IP Justice Report on 2007 Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
Links to Audio, Video, and Photos of IGF-Rio. Where 2007 IGF Excelled: High Quality of Independently Organized Workshops, World-Class Technical Capabilities, Offline Interactions & Networking Opportunities; But: Human Rights & Controversy Avoided, Glaring Lack of Gender Balance & Youth Voices, Last' Year's Speakers ...
19 Nov, 2007: Open Standards, Access To Knowledge Discussed At IGF (IP-Watch) 
"Intellectual property-related issues were a topic avoided by governments during the 2003-2005 World Summit on the Information Society, which gave way to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). But at the second IGF in Rio de Janeiro last week there were several IP-related workshops. Organisers of the dynamic coalitions on open standards, access to knowledge and the newly formed coalition ...
15 Nov, 2007: Remarks of Magaly Pazzelo of IGF Dynamic Coaliton on Gender and Internet Governance (IGF-Rio 2007)
"The organizations and individuals who convened this dynamic coalition here to the IGF have contributed to the discussions of the last few days by bringing the dimension of women's rights and gender perspectives included in the key debates around Internet Governance issues, such as access, content regulation, privacy, freedom of expression, among others. We are here to ensure that we ...
14 Nov, 2007: MP3 of Micheal Geist’s Remarks at IGF-Rio “Openness” Session
Listen to an audio recording of University of Ottawa (CIPPIC) Law Professor Michael Geist at Internet Governance Forum (IGF) during the main "openness" session on intellectual property rights.
14 Nov, 2007: MP3 of Ronaldo Lemos’ Remarks at IGF-Rio “Openness” Session
Listen to the audio of FGV-CTS Law School Director Ronaldo Lemos during the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Rio de Janeiro. Professor Lemos chaired the main session on "openness" and discussed several key features of openness on the Internet.
13 Nov, 2007: Robin Gross’ Remarks at IGF 2007 on Internet Bill of Rights
Today I’d like to address a few issues that are specifically relevant to the positive development of the Internet and a healthy information society. 1. Freedom of Expression Rights. 2. Access to Knowledge Rights. 3. Communication Rights.
4. Privacy Rights and Data Protection. 5. Anonymity. 6. Excessive and ...
12 Nov, 2007: Amnesty International renews its call on governments and companies to make human rights central to internet governance at IGF-Rio
Amnesty International said today that restrictions on freedom of expression online are increasing globally.
Amnesty International believes that numerous allegations of corporate involvement in suppression of human rights necessitates both companies and governments taking their responsibilities more seriously. The organisation is calling on governments to halt prosecution and legislation aimed at limiting freedom of expression online and to release prisoners held ...
11 Nov, 2007: IP Justice International Cyberlaw Clinic to be Showcased at IGF-Rio
On Wednesday 14 November 2007, the IP Justice International Cyberlaw Clinic will be showcased at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The IP Justice International Cyberlaw Clinic is a network of top law schools from different continents working together to promote the public interest in Internet law and policy matters. The IGF is an United Nations ...
8 Nov, 2007: IP Justice at Internet Governance Forum 2007 in Rio de Janeiro
IP Justice is proud to be involved with a number of different substantive discussions scheduled for the 2007 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. The IGF is a United Nations conference bringing together various stakeholders such as government, civil society, and business to discuss issues related to Internet governance. IP Justice is either an organizer, speaker, ...
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