[Governance] Invitation to sign on : Civil society calls for a virtual IGF 2021 to strengthen inclusivity

[Mueller, Milton L]

That is not a bad idea, De, but the hosts in Poland are of course fully committed to some kind of in-person event, and might oppose a statement of that sort.
Let’s take APC at their word and note that they are trying to initiate a dialogue, they are not calling for canceling the IGF nor for making it entirely virtual, just asking us to be conscious of the accessibility disparity and to plan accordingly. As Farzaneh notes, ideas welcome.

Dr. Milton L Mueller
School of Public Policy
Georgia Institute of Technology




From: Governance <governance-bounces at lists.igcaucus.org> On Behalf Of Deirdre Williams via Governance

> It is perhaps a little revolutionary but how about something like "IGF 16 will be
>held virtually in Poland, with accommodations being made for in situ participants"
> which makes a clear definition of priorities.
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