[bestbits] Nominations for IGF closing and opening speakers

Seun Ojedeji seun.ojedeji at gmail.com
Sun Oct 25 17:21:25 EDT 2015 

Good requirements, I believe item 1,5,2 and 6 should be most important in
that order.

Cheers!
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Kindly excuse brevity and typos.
On 25 Oct 2015 22:13, "Mishi Choudhary" <mishi at softwarefreedom.org> wrote:

> Gene and Niels have set out great indicators. I am happy to support
> anyone who fulfills these.
>
> On 10/25/2015 02:11 PM, Niels ten Oever wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Thanks for the indicators Gene, this will indeed help to structure the
> > discussion. I would like to suggest to three other indicators:
> >
> > 4. Non-male gender  (there are more than enough of us speaking)
> >
> > 5. Non-European or American (there are more than enough of us speaking)
> >
> > 6. Experience in grass-roots activism, not only policy work. Not to
> > discredit policy work at all, but it will help show the link between
> > policy and the end-user and thus contribute to CS credibility. Both
> > are direly needed. We need to be better at telling the story about how
> > our work improves the life of the end-user.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Niels
> >
> >
> > On 25-10-15 17:18, Anriette Esterhuysen wrote:
> >> 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
> >>>
> >>> *Andrew Puddephatt* Executive Director | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL
> >>> Development House, 56–64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT T: +44
> >>> (0)20 7549 0336 | Skype: andrewpuddephatt gp-digital.org
> >>> <http://gp-digital.org/>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On 25 October 2015 at 11:00, Niels ten Oever
> >>> <lists at digitaldissidents.org
> >>> <mailto:lists at digitaldissidents.org>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 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
> >>>> <margarethkang at hotmail.com <mailto:margarethkang at hotmail.com>
> >>> <mailto:margarethkang at hotmail.com
> >>> <mailto:margarethkang at hotmail.com>>>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>> + 1 for Carolina Rossini.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ________________________________ From: director at ipop.org.pk
> >>> <mailto:director at ipop.org.pk>
> >>>>> <mailto:director at ipop.org.pk <mailto:director at ipop.org.pk>>
> >>> To: mishi at softwarefreedom.org <mailto:mishi at softwarefreedom.org>
> >>>>> <mailto:mishi at softwarefreedom.org
> >>> <mailto:mishi at softwarefreedom.org>>;
> >>>> bkilic at citizen.org <mailto:bkilic at citizen.org>
> >>> <mailto:bkilic at citizen.org <mailto:bkilic at citizen.org>>;
> >>>> bestbits at lists.bestbits.net
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>>
> >>>>> 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
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ________________________________ Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2015
> >>>>> 11:11:27 -0400 From: mishi at softwarefreedom.org
> >>> <mailto:mishi at softwarefreedom.org>
> >>>>> <mailto:mishi at softwarefreedom.org
> >>> <mailto:mishi at softwarefreedom.org>> To: bkilic at citizen.org
> >>> <mailto:bkilic at citizen.org>
> >>>>> <mailto:bkilic at citizen.org <mailto:bkilic at citizen.org>>;
> >>>> bestbits at lists.bestbits.net
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>>
> >>>>> Subject: RE: [bestbits] Nominations for IGF closing and
> >>>>> opening speakers
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I support Carolina Rossini 's nomination. I am greatly
> >>>>> impressed with
> >>>> her work and ability to bring consensus amongst different
> >>>> groups.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
> >>>>>
> >>>>> -------- Original message -------- From: Burcu Kilic
> >>>>> <bkilic at citizen.org <mailto:bkilic at citizen.org>
> >>> <mailto:bkilic at citizen.org <mailto:bkilic at citizen.org>>> Date:
> >>> 10/24/2015
> >>>>> 8:28 AM (GMT-05:00) To: bestbits at lists.bestbits.net
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>
> >>>>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>> Subject: RE: [bestbits]
> >>>>> 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.
> >>>>> Cheers, Burcu Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device --------
> >>>>> Original message -------- From: Shahzad Ahmad
> >>>>> <shahzad at bytesforall.pk <mailto:shahzad at bytesforall.pk>
> >>>> <mailto:shahzad at bytesforall.pk
> >>>> <mailto:shahzad at bytesforall.pk>>>
> >>>>> Date: 10/24/2015 4:23 AM (GMT-05:00) To:
> >>>>> bestbits at lists.bestbits.net
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net
> >>> <mailto:bestbits at lists.bestbits.net>>
> >>>>> Subject: Re: [bestbits] Nominations for IGF closing and
> >>>>> opening 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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> >>> <mailto:renataavila at jabber.ccc.de>>
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> >>>>> On Sat, Oct 24, 2015 at 9:45 AM, Jeremy Malcolm
> >>>>> <jmalcolm at eff.org <mailto:jmalcolm at eff.org>
> >>>> <mailto:jmalcolm at eff.org <mailto:jmalcolm at eff.org>>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 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!
> >>>>>
> >>>>> -- Jeremy Malcolm Senior Global Policy Analyst Electronic
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