[bestbits] Nominations for IGF closing and opening speakers

Sun Oct 25 12:18:07 EDT 2015

Very useful Gene. Agree completely, and this should be helpful to the
CSCG when they do their selections.

Anriette

On 25/10/2015 16:37, Gene Kimmelman wrote:
> It might be nice to suggest a list of key characteristics related to a
> goal before getting too bogged down in specific people (all of whom, so
> far, are wonderful, and there are a few other fantastic Brazilian
> advocates we maybe should add!).  For example:
> 
> 1.  We want at least one of the speakers to reflect a new generation of
> leaders, to illustrate how we're growing as a movement.
> 
> 2.  We want a Brazilian because it would highlight the strength of NGOs
> in the host country.
> 
> 3.  We want someone who can aggregate disparate views from NGOs in a
> manner that is coherent but reflective of our diversity
> 
> 
> Any one person can have one or all of these characteristics -- at least
> for me it would help to know what those nominating think the goal should
> be.  And for less well known nominees, it would help if their own
> organizations, or people who know them well, could help identify the key
> new generation of leaders.
> 
> On Sun, Oct 25, 2015 at 7:29 AM, Andrew Puddephatt
> <andrew at gp-digital.org <mailto:andrew at gp-digital.org>> wrote:
> 
>     +1  - I like the idea of having fresh voices that show our strength
>     in depth
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>     On 25 October 2015 at 11:00, Niels ten Oever
>     <lists at digitaldissidents.org <mailto:lists at digitaldissidents.org>>
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> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Really great candidates all around. Somehow I feel though that it
> would be really great to have new voices speak on behalf of CS,
> which
> could also help us attract new people to our group of civil society
> activists. We all know we need them more then ever with the upcoming
> battles.
> 
> What about Geetha Hariharan (CIS India) and Fernanda Shirikawa
> (Escola
> de Ativismo & Coding Rights) ?
> 
> Also +1 for Paz.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Niels
> 
> On 10/24/2015 10:23 PM, Wisdom Donkor wrote:
>> ± 1 to Carolina
> 
>> On Saturday, October 24, 2015, margareth kang
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>> wrote:
>>> + 1 for Carolina Rossini.
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>>> Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2015 17:08:28 +0000 Subject: RE: [bestbits]
>>> Nominations for IGF closing and opening speakers
>>>
>>> I also support Carolina Rossini nomination for her outstanding
>>> work
>> and achievements.
>>>
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Arzak Khan
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>>> speakers
>>>
>>> I support Carolina Rossini 's nomination. I am greatly impressed
>>> with
>> her work and ability to bring consensus amongst different groups.
>>>
>>>
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>>> Nominations for IGF closing and opening speakers
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear All, Last year in Istanbul, I had the privilege of
>>> representing civil
>> society at the closing ceremony. A million thanks again for the
>> opportunity.
>>> This year, since we are in Brazil, wouldnt it be great to have
>>> someone
>> from Brazil to represent us?
>>> That's why, I want to nominate our own Carolina Rossini. She
>>> doesn't
>> need an introduction, she has been known and loved by many for
>> years and she is one of the most influential women in our
>> community, who is also a proud Brazilian. She would represent us
>> very well.
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>>> speakers Unfortunately, I also will not be able to attend IGF.
>>>
>>> Visa is becoming a hurdle yet again. Brazilian embassy is taking
>>> very
>> long time to process visas and it is impossible to surrender
>> passport with them for 3-4 weeks. However, four other Program Team
>> members from Bytes for All will be there.
>>>
>>> I second Renata's suggestions and also wish to nominate Anriette,
>>> APC
>> (globally recognized for her amazing work this year) and Dr. Anja
>> Kovacs from Internet Democracy Project.
>>>
>>> Best wishes and regards Shahzad
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/24/15 12:52 PM, Renata Avila wrote:
>>>
>>> I am sadly not attending IGF this year but I will like to
>>> nominate Nnenna for either the closing or opening remarks. As she
>>> is well known voice in Brazil and to Dilma, perhaps she could
>>> remind her of her commitments when they both shared stage at the
>>> opening of Net Mundial, to honour those.
>>>
>>> I will also like to nominate Paz Peña from Derechos Digitales and
>>> Maira Sutton (if she is attending) from EFF, who has been
>>> constantly advocating to bring the copyright reform and the
>>> issues around trade agreements.
>>>
>>> I think it will be very encouraging to have as many women from
>>> the global south (as the underrepresented group in all areas in
>>> politics, globally) speaking on behalf of civil society. Our
>>> community has such a fine and active group of women.
>>>
>>> I will miss you all,
>>>
>>> Renata
>>>
>>> Renata Avila
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>>> On Sat, Oct 24, 2015 at 9:45 AM, Jeremy Malcolm
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>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> If you would like to nominate anyone (including yourself) as an
>>> opening or closing civil society speaker at this year's IGF,
>>> please send me or the list your nomination with a short statement
>>> of the reason for the nomination, and whether the person (if not
>>> yourself) has agreed to be nominated. Any nominations given will
>>> be briefly discussed among the civil society coordination group
>>> (which contains reps of all the main civil society networks in
>>> Internet governance, including us). The IGF the Secretariat has
>>> asked for names by Wednesday 28th, which means that there is very
>>> little time - therefore I ask that you send your nominations
>>> within 48 hours.
>>>
>>> Many thanks!
>>>
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