[bestbits] Our statement gets to the Br media!

[Joana Varon]

Nice one!

Carlos, the reporter in case, also know as "ruivo", was previously briefed
by the email I've sent him, Ccing you, remember?
I think we shall take this strategy (always reaching friendly press
representatives in advance) in mind for our major outreach activities.

cheers

joana

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Joana Varon Ferraz
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On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 6:47 PM, michael gurstein <gurstein at gmail.com>wrote:

> Here via GoogleTranslate is a translation of the statement (perhaps one of
> our Portuguese speaking colleagues might like to correct this for broader
> circulation.
>
> M
>
> Dilma wins international support for criticizing U.S. and defend Internet
>
> Luis Osvaldo Grossmann ::
> Digital Convergence :: 27.09.2013 ::
>
> When claiming espionage and defend the Internet open, neutral and
> multi-stakeholder governance in his speech at the UN , Dilma Rousseff
> garnered attention and allies . In a letter to be delivered on Friday ,
> 27/9 , 58 organizations from 14 countries , including the United States ,
> expressing " strong support " to the words of the president .
>
> In the letter , which can also be signed online (
> bestbits.net/brazil-66-unga ) , institutions like consummers
> International , Electronic Frontier Foundation , Amnesty International ,
> WWW Foundation , Nupef , Free Software Association and FGV " uplift " that
> Dilma has " taken a leadership role in these matters ."
>
> " We endorse fully the five principles set out in clear agreement with the
> principles hallmarks of governance and use of the Internet in Brazil , we
> emphasize the importance of adopting the Marco Civil Internet , laud the
> courage to disapprove Brazil and charge U.S. explanations on interception
> illegal data and information, " the letter says.
>
> In case, Dilma listed freedom of expression , privacy multilateral
> governance , cultural diversity and network neutrality . How did you
> describe on his Twitter the 'father ' of the Internet in Brazil , and a
> member of CGI , Demi Getschko " Dilma practically read the Decalogue of the
> CGI in the opening of the UN " .
>
> Also according to what he told President Dilma on Tuesday in New York ,
> the document , which also has individual subscriptions , argues that the
> Brazilian model of governance , similar to the Internet Management
> Committee in Brazil , " is extended to wider spheres . "
>
> See the full text of the ' letter of international organizations of civil
> society to President Dilma Rousseff to support the speech at the 68th
> session of the General Assembly of the United Nations ' :
>
> " We, the undersigned organizations and individuals around the world ,
> committed to the development of the Internet and advances in its use for
> social and economic justice , we would like to express our strong support
> for the speech made this week by his Excellency the 68th session of the
> Assembly general of the United Nations . We praise you for taking a
> leadership role on these issues and would like to :
>
> 1. Fully endorse the five principles set out at the time , in clear
> agreement with the principles of the Brazilian Steering Committee for the
> governance and use of the Internet ;
>
> 2 . To underscore the importance of timely adoption of the Marco Civil
> Internet in the way that supports these principles and endorse the
> innovative and democratic process by which it was designed . "
>
> 3 . Praise the courage of Brazil expressing disapproval and U.S. demand
> explanations on the procedures of unlawful interception of information and
> data , framing them as a serious violation of human rights and civil
> liberties ;
>
> 4 . Strengthen our support for the extension to wider spheres of
> governance of the Internet experience of Brazilian multistakeholder model
> of governance, led by CGI.br.
>
> We express our deep appreciation for their serious commitment to social
> justice and development , including an open Internet , stable and reliable
> is a cornerstone . "
>
> Read the document : http://bestbits.net/brazil-66-unga/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bestbits-request at lists.bestbits.net [mailto:
> bestbits-request at lists.bestbits.net] On Behalf Of Carlos A. Afonso
> Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 9:30 AM
> To: Carolina; <bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>; Civil Society Internet
> Governance Caucus - IGC
> Subject: Re: [bestbits] Our statement gets to the Br media!
>
> Hi dear Carol, the right link is this:
>
>
> http://convergenciadigital.uol.com.br/cgi/cgilua.exe/sys/start.htm?infoid=35003&sid=4#.UkcDoLOm1q8
>
> Although there was a literal press army at the event, I did not know they
> would take this. Fantastic!
>
> []s fraternos
>
> --c.a.
>
> On 09/28/2013 01:24 PM, Carolina wrote:
> > http://www.convergenciadigital.uol.br/
> > Dilma ganha apoio internacional por criticar EUA e defender Internet
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
>
>


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