[governance] Joana's speech

['Gbénga Sèsan]

The irony of the UN discouraging protests, a form of expression. I'd rather see a protest than choreographed boring speeches with half the audience walking out, and the other half busy on their devices.

'Gbénga Sèsan
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From: Carlos Afonso
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Subject: Re: [governance] Joana's speech

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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