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<div>Hi all,</div>
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<div>It would be a pleasure to have members of the Best Bits network join us at the Freedom House-hosted informal IGF kickoff social event on Monday, Sept. 1, near the convention center. </div>
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<div>When: 19:00-21:00 Monday, September 1 </div>
<div>Where: Rooftop at Mama Shelter Istanbul, 50-54 Istiklal Caddesi.</div>
<div>RSVP: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kQSr_nqv2FpnIluQAeGbRrOYHqgoTcA2Eb0l0XXseGE/viewform" target="_blank">
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<div>Attached is a flyer with more details. Feel free to circulate widely. There is no set program, so participants should feel free to drop in as their schedule allows. Please be sure to RSVP soon so we know how many guests to plan for.</div>
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<div>We'll also be handing out copies of Freedom House’s new special report for the IGF,
<i>The Struggle for Turkey’s Internet</i>.</div>
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<div>If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or Nate Schenkkan,
<a href="mailto:schenkkan@freedomhouse.org">schenkkan@freedomhouse.org</a>.</div>
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<div>Looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple week's time!</div>
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<div>Best regards,</div>
<div>Gigi Alford</div>
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<div>Senior Program Officer</div>
<div>Internet Freedom Program</div>
<div>Freedom House</div>
<div>@gigialford</div>
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