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, ...

6 Nov, 2007: Digital Education Workshop at the 2007 IGF-Rio
13 Nov 2007 at IGF-Rio: "The Digital Education and Information Policy Initiative: Towards the Development of Effective Exceptions to and Limitations on Copyright in the Realm of Digital Education"

3 Nov, 2007: A2K@IGF Dynamic Coalition Session at IGF-Rio 2007
14 Nov. (16:30 - 18:00) - The public is welcome to attend the meeting of the Access to Knowledge and Freedom of Expression (A2K@IGF) Dynamic Coalition at the 2007 Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The A2K@IGF Dynamic Coalition session will include a series of presentations on the impact on access to knowledge and freedom of expression from unbalanced intellectual property ...

5 Sep, 2007: 11 November - Standards Edge Conference: “Digital Inclusion: Accelerating Global Participation & Access through “Open” ICT Standards” in Rio
Standards Edge conference entitled Digital Inclusion: Accelerating Global Participation & Access through “Open” ICT Standards. The conference will take place on November 11, 2007, one day before the Internet Governance Forum, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This conference is sponsored by Sun Microsystems and the Bolin Group. Invited sponsors include Red Hat, the Brazilian Presidency Cabinet, the Soros Foundation, ...

7 Aug, 2007: Internet Governance Forum 2006 Videos from “Imagining the Internet” Project
"Imagining the Internet", a video production of the Pew Internet Project and Elon University, published 27 interviews from the 2006 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Athens, Greece. The crew interviewed me in Athens, and 26 others, including ICANN Chairman Vint Cerf, IGF Secretariat Director Markus Kummer, Susy Struble of Sun MicroSystems, and Steve Ballinger from Amnesty International. Check out ...

24 Jul, 2007: Invitation to the 2nd Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum from Ban Ki-moon
"The inaugural Internet Governance Forum meeting in Athens, Greece, proved a great success. This year, the Government of Brazil has generously offered to host the second IGF meeting in Rio de Janeiro from 12 to 15 November 2007. I take this opportunity to accept the Government’s offer, and to invite all stakeholders to attend this important gathering. The meeting ...