2 May, 2008: Mandate of Advisory Group of Internet Governance Forum Extended
The mandate of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group of the Internet Governance Forum has been extended. The Special Adviser for Internet Governance to the Secretary-General, Nitin Desai, has been asked to continue as the Chairman of the Advisory Group, which will meet again on 13 to 15 May in Geneva before handing over to a renewed group to prepare the ...

17 Apr, 2008: Internet Bill of Rights Coalition on “Search Engine” (CBC Radio)
Radio interview (.mp3) of Robin Gross and Robert Guerra discuss the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Dynamic Coalition for an Internet Bill of Rights on CBC's "Search Engine" with host Jesse Brown.

7 Apr, 2008: Draft Programme Outline for the Third Meeting of the IGF in Hyderabad in Dec. 2008

18 Mar, 2008: Public-Interest Principles for the Networked Communications Environment
Why is Free Expression Important in an Information Society? The UK-based "Freedom of Expression Project" posted "Public Interest Principles for the Networked Communications Environment". The draft document provides useful analysis on the importance of freedom of expression, open standards, interoperability, respect for privacy, and balanced copyright law as key policy goals for a healthy and robust information society. ...

15 Mar, 2008: 13 May 2008: IGF Open Consultation in Geneva at UN
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is holding its next Open Consultation at the United Nations in Geneva on 13 May 2008. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required. Check IGF website for meeting details.

26 Feb, 2008: Statement of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on an Internet Bill of Rights at the IGF Consultations in Geneva
Our mission is as follows: Bring awareness and promote fundamental human and civil rights and liberties on the internet; Identify ways in which these rights and liberties can be translated on the Internet, and evaluate the applicability of existing legislation; Promote the addressing of issues of human and civil rights in policy-making proposals by all stakeholders; Promote the specification of ...

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 ...

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, ...

1 Nov, 2007: “Open Documents and Democracy: A Political Basis for Open Document Standards” (Yale ISP)
By Laura DeNardis & Eric Tam. This paper employs democratic theory as a method of political and ethical inquiry into the implications of openness in information and communication standards. Our account describes four ways in which standards can have political implications: 1. Standards can have implications for other democratic processes; 2. Standards can affect the broader social conditions relevant ...

4 Sep, 2007: 27 Sept. 2007: Digital Forum on Internet Rights Meeting in Rome
The Italian Government, in the framework of the Internet Governance Forum process, and in cooperation with the UN and the IGF Secretariat, will organize a “Dialogue Forum on Internet Rights”, to be held in Rome on 27 September 2007. The Government of Italy invites all stakeholders - Governments, private sector, civil society, academic and technical communities, and international organizations - ...

30 Apr, 2007: United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Open Consultations
Click on above title for more info on 23 May 2007 consultation in Geneva

14 Mar, 2007: Brazilian Minister of Culture & Artist Gilberto Gil Embraces Technology
14 March 2007 - The NY Times published a terrific article today about internationally renowned singer/song-writer Gilberto Gil, who also happens to be Brazil's Minister of Culture. Gil is speaking at "South By SouthWest" this week before kicking off his US concert tour. I was lucky to meet Gil at the ...

14 Feb, 2007: Full Transcript of IGF Open Consultations in Geneva (13 Feb 2007)

14 Feb, 2007: Chairman’s Closing Remarks of IGF Open Consultation (13 Feb 2007)
13 February 2007 IFG Consultations Geneva "Taking stock and the way forward" CHAIRMAN NITIN DESAI - Conclusions I think we've had a very valuable and useful discussion. I'm going to try and say a few things which draw on this, as well as perhaps integrating some ideas which emerged yesterday in the discussions in the Advisory Group. But I would like to start ...

1 Feb, 2007: Webcasts of Inaugural IGF in Athens - 2007