[governance] Joana's speech

[Tarakiyee]

But clearly just because the UN decides not to allow it, does not mean it's not a violation of the right to free expression? 

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Tarakiyee

On November 10, 2015 8:33:14 PM GMT-03:00, Carlos Afonso <ca at cafonso.ca> wrote:
>I also applauded Joana's courageous speech. Regarding the protests, it
>is relevant to refer to the rules of the UN regarding territories under
>its jurisdiction.
>
>The IGF site itself has a summary of rules of procedures here regarding
>the UN territory in which it is held:
>
>http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/frequently-asked-questions-2015
>
>They describe procedures to obtain authorization to display posters,
>publications, and any other manifestation beyond the scheduled
>programming. The UN rules do not allow for unauthorized manifestations
>of any kind inside meeting rooms.
>
>I and some other colleagues talked to the two people directly affected
>who had their credentials suspended, and they confirmed there was no
>violence from any side.
>
>Similar situations happened in Sharm-el-Sheik, and I recall Markus
>patiently explaining to protesters those rules.
>
>The point is: the UN does not allow unauthorized manifestations inside
>its premises. The host country agreement defines the premises of the
>IGF
>as UN territory.
>
>Just to be a bit objective in this case.
>
>fraternal regards
>
>--c.a.
>
>On 10-11-15 17:13, parminder wrote:
>> Congrats Joana, it was the most substantial and evocative speech I
>have
>> heard at the IGF in a long time (if ever)!
>> 
>> It was both precisely to the point, and carried the right emotion and
>> evocation. And so brave of you to have raised the issue of removal of
>> the CS protesters... Bravo!!
>> 
>> parminder
>> 
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