By David Reid

Italian bloggers went on strike in July to protest against government measures that they claim could kill the internet. They say the Alfano decree restricts the rights of bloggers to express their opinions without fear of comeback.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/8197639.stm

we a good meeting and discussed the following points:


Olivier will talk to Rudi Vansnick about registrant rights charter and hopefully get us an update

Online Rights Clearing House - Chilling Effects Cooperation

we all agreed that it is a good idea to contribute (rather than reinventing the wheel and start another clearing house)
the following people and institutions might be well positioned to promote "online rights cases reporting" beyond the USA:

Attendees: Max, Lisa, Emily, Robert, Marco, Andrea, Rafik  (feel free to correct any errors/omissions - r)

1) IRP Workshop prior to the EuroDig 13th of September & IRP Meeting within the IGF preparation sessions
2) new Facebook Page
3) Our workshop plans for the IGF in Egypt
4) Human readable Privacy project
5) Engaging with the UN
6) APC charter
7) our Mission review
8) update on the report on values & rights approach to internet governance