IGF Boycott Statement
IGF Boycott Statement 18 August, 2014 You can download a formatted and footnoted PDF version from here The objective of each annual IGF programme is to maximize the opportunity for open and inclusive dialogue and…
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Domain Seizures Do Not Violate Free Speech, U.S. Court Rules
Domain Seizures Do Not Violate Free Speech, U.S. Court Rules: “ A U.S. federal court has ruled that the domain seizure of sports streaming site Rojadirecta does not violate the First Amendment, and has refused…
The Associated Press: 56-nation Internet review shows wide differences
The Associated Press: 56-nation Internet review shows wide differences (AP) – 08.07.2011 VIENNA (AP) — An international review showing wide variances of Internet freedom gives Finland the best marks for making citizens’ access to a…
Internet blocking practices a concern, access is a human right, says OSCE media freedom representative at launch of OSCE-wide study
Internet blocking practices a concern, access is a human right, says OSCE media freedom representative at launch of OSCE-wide study – Representative on Freedom of the Media 08.07.2011 VIENNA, 8 July 2011 – The Internet…
OSCE warns of Europe-wide trend to restrict internet content
OSCE warns of Europe-wide trend to restrict internet content – Monsters and Critics Jul 8, 2011, 16:49 GMT Vienna – More and more European governments are putting restrictions on internet use, the Organization for Security…
OSCE media freedom official to present report on Internet content regulation – Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE media freedom official to present report on Internet content regulation – Representative on Freedom of the Media VIENNA, 6 July 2011 – Dunja Mijatović, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, will hold…
Bianet: Summit on Controversial Internet Filter System
Bianet: Summit on Controversial Internet Filter Systemt On 25 May, the Internet Committee organizes a meeting with non-governmental organizations, public representatives and experts to discuss the much disputed internet filter system. The application is going…
Freedom House: Freedom House Study Finds Mounting Threats to Internet Freedom
Freedom House: Freedom House Study Finds Mounting Threats to Internet Freedom Washington – April 18, 2011 Cyberattacks, politically motivated censorship, and government control over internet infrastructure are among the diverse and growing threats to internet…
Bianet: Turkey Inquired about Internet Censorship
Bianet: Turkey Inquired about Internet Censorship EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS Turkey Inquired about Internet Censorship The European Court of Human Rights examines two applications from Turkey regarding cases of internet censorship in 2009. Turkish…
European court asks Turkey to explain its Internet bans
Hurriyet Daily News: European court asks Turkey to explain its Internet bans Wednesday, March 9, 2011 ERISA DAUTAJ ŞENERDEM ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News A European court has asked Turkish authorities to explain their use…