[bestbits] [IP] DNI releases Fact Sheet on PRISM, but the damage is already done
joy
joy at apc.org
Sun Jun 9 18:16:23 EDT 2013
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Hi - just pitching in = I think there are one or two other strategies:
1. Withdrawal of the statement - it does not have to be presented: it is
only a cross regional statement not a formal resolution so there maybe
some procedural options worth exploring. I am not sure what the chances
are of withdrawal, but if there was time for enough groups to raise
concerns with their governments it is a possibility (though a slim one)
But we can contact as many governments as possible that are supporting
the statement and raise concerns: asking either to withdraw the
statement or withdraw their support for it - a poor showing would be
useful in my view
2. if it proceeds then I agree wiht the idea of the proposed civil
society statement on the agenda item. I have commented on the statement
- Oral statements can only 2 minutes long - so while the full written
statement can be longer (and go a a press release of some kind) , the
actual delivery can only be 2 minutes. I suggest the written statement
be circulated more widely - APC is happy to put its logo on as an ECOSOC
accredited group.
3. As noted, speaking slots will already be allocated. I can also
contact Michael Ineichen at ISFR, Privacy International - let's try to
coordinate - what is eaiser a single email to all or multiple - i would
think the former?
I suggest we ask one of our CSO friends to:
* go to the OHCHR desk in the main room tomorrow morning and check the
NGO speaking slots - see if one of our colleagues is among them and, if
so, ask for collaboration on the statement being prepared
* ask for them to help distribute it
* get a twitter chat going on #HRC23 about the debate and bring pressure
and focus on our CSO statement
4. the proposed HRC action - really think this should also be raised at
the IGF
Other ideas?
Joy
On 10/06/2013 8:55 a.m., Joana Varon wrote:
> Thanks, Katitza
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> On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:51 PM, Katitza Rodriguez <katitza at eff.org
<mailto:katitza at eff.org>> wrote:
>
> i think this is a good idea. I can't work on this right now as I
have to finish another piece that should go up on Monday (hopefully).
But the more the merrier. this topic is really important and we need to
get the word out through all the means we have. I'll try to look at the
piece later today and add comments!
>
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> On 6/9/13 4:44 PM, Joana Varon wrote:
>> We are starting it here. Any collaboration is welcome:
>>
>> https://pad.riseup.net/p/Human_Rights_Council_on_PRISM
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>>
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>> On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:07 PM, Joana Varon
<joana at varonferraz.com <mailto:joana at varonferraz.com>> wrote:
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>> I know its late, but I'm up for drafting it.
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>> On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 7:15 PM, Nick Ashton-Hart
<nashton at consensus.pro <mailto:nashton at consensus.pro>> wrote:
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>> Dear All,
>>
>> If someone knows someone from Human Rights Watch or
Article 19, I'm sure they'll either have someone at the HRC tomorrow or
know who is around.
>>
>> On 9 Jun 2013, at 19:47, Deborah Brown
<deborah at accessnow.org <mailto:deborah at accessnow.org>> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> I think a parallel intervention via the Human Rights
Council is an excellent idea, and a timely one- *on Monday (10 June)*
the coalition of governments that led the "Human Rights and the
Internet" resolution (A/HRC/RES/20/8
<http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/doc/RESOLUTION/GEN/G12/153/25/PDF/G1215325.pdf?OpenElement>)
is planning a cross-regional statement to reaffirm the principles of
that resolution. This core group, led by Sweden, includes Brazil,
Nigeria, Tunisia, Turkey, and *USA. *I understand that they are planning
to deliver the statement under agenda item 8, which is at 15:00 Geneva
time. IMHO this would be the time to deliver a civil society
intervention. And taking a look at the HRC's programme of work for the
rest of the week, there doesn't really seem to be an equally opportune
time, but that's of course subject to change.
>>>
>>> It is my understanding that written statements from NGOs
must be submitted 2 weeks ahead of the session's opening (so we're too
late there) and that requests for oral interventions must be confirmed
24 hours preceding the relevant meetings (so again we're late). However
if anyone knows of an ECOSOC accredited NGO (i.e. an NGO w/speaking
rights at the HRC) which might have put in a request for an oral
intervention under agenda item 8 (Follow-up and implementation of the
Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action) and might be interested in
raising issues relating to surveillance and human rights, perhaps we
could work with them to deliver a statement.
>>>
>>> In any case, we could still work on a statement to be
released around this discussion, or later in the HRC session, which ends
this week. Jeremy, have you had the chance to work on an outline? If
not, I'm happy to help start the drafting process. My main concern is
whether we have enough time for significant participation from a
diversity of groups so that this is coming from a global coalition.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Deborah
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 12:10 AM, Jeremy Malcolm
<jeremy at ciroap.org <mailto:jeremy at ciroap.org>> wrote:
>>>
>>> On 9 Jun, 2013, at 10:13 AM, Katitza Rodriguez
<katitza at eff.org <mailto:katitza at eff.org>> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Go ahead. I was just complementing your comment to
our work so you know what we are up to : )
>>>
>>> Thanks Katitza and Jillian, good work and sorry to
misinterpret. Sounds like there is support for a parallel intervention
via the Human Rights Council, so I will try to find some time to put
together an outline. Anyone who wishes to join in crafting the first
iteration, please let me know.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Deborah Brown
>>> Policy Analyst
>>> Access | AccessNow.org <http://AccessNow.org>
>>> E. deborah at accessnow.org <mailto:deborah at accessnow.org>
>>> @deblebrown
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>> Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS-FGV)
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>> Joana Varon Ferraz
>> Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS-FGV)
>> @joana_varon
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