Promoting human rights
as digital rights
Home of the Charter of Human Rights and Principles for the Internet
We are an open network of individuals and organisations based at the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) committed to making human rights work for the online environment
The Internet Rights and Principles Dynamic Coalition sets out to promote, and provide a space for multi-stakeholder dialogue and collaboration. We also aim to be an umbrella platform for facilitating collaboration on human rights issues in the Internet Governance Forum process.
DCE SESSION
Internet & Environment: Beyond Connectivity
Wed 30 Nov, 08:15 UTC, Banquet Hall B
This session will introduce the newly formed Dynamic Coalition on Environment (DCE) to the IGF community. It will provide a background on its history, and offer perspective for the way forward. It will also seek to introduce the wider community of stakeholders working on issues related to the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability, ranging from ICT energy use and e-waste, to climate and biodiversity.
Speakers:
Rainer Krug, DCE Co-Chair
Flurina Waspi, PNE lead
YZ Yau, CITAD & APC
Dino Cataldo Dell’accio, UNJSPF
Jennifer Chung, EcoInternet Index
Minda Moreira, IRPC
Rajendra Pratap Gupta, DC-Jobs
Mike Jensen, DC3
Moderation:
On-site: Jennifer Chung
Remote: Elif Kieso
DCs MAIN SESSION
Our Digital Future:
How IGF Dynamic Coalitions support the Global Digital Compact
Wed 30 Nov, 10:50 UTC, CR1
This interactive main session will discuss how IGF dynamic coalitions can contribute to the evolution of the “IGF+” eco-system. The session will also consider how dynamic coalitions can contribute to the development of the UN Global Digital Compact (GDC) and to the “WSIS+20” Review in 2025.
Speakers:
Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology| Ex-Officio Member of IGF Leadership Panel
Paul Mitchell, IGF MAG Chair
Dynamic Coalitions representatives
Moderators:
Markus Kummer, Co-facilitator of IGF Dynamic Coalitions
Tatiana Tropina, Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, Leiden University
IRPC MEETING
Access & participation as enablers of digital human rights
Thu 01 Dec, 08:15 UTC Banquet Hall B
The session will reflect on the importance of meaningful access and participation in the Internet for the full enjoyment of human rights.It will highlight the urgency of safeguarding and upholding fundamental rights and freedoms online and the possibility of redress for alleged violations and identify major challenges when it comes to enabling and protecting the rights of minorities; it will discuss meaningful access in light of equal and affordable access to a safe online environment and demonstrate how full participation can only exist in the context of a free and open Internet.
Speakers:
Catherine Muya, Article 19, Youth
Neema Lugangira MP, Government Tanzania
Roselyn Odoyo, Mozilla
Victor Ndede, Amnesty International Kenya
Yohannes Eneyew Ayalew, Youth
Moderation:
On-site: Raashi Saxena, IRPC Co-chair
Online: Minda Moreira, IRPC Co-chair
TOWN HALL #96
Safeguarding human rights with a free and open Internet
Thu 01 Dec, 14.30 UTC, Banquet Hall A
How can Internet access be made viable for everyone? What can stakeholders do to make true commitments, such as those in the SDGs, from public and private power holders to ensure the internet is affordable and easy to access?
In what ways can governments demonstrate commitment to ensuring an open, free and accessible Internet for all?
This session will help identify what the major challenges or barriers governments face in ensuring an available, open and accessible Internet for all and how those challenges could be overcome.
Speakers:
Felicia Anthonio, Access Now
Dr. Xianhong Hu, UNESCO
Mohamed Farahat, IRPC SC Member
Dr. Dennis Redeker, Academia, University of Bremen, IRPC SC Member
Moderation:
On-site: Raashi Saxena, IRPC Co-chair
Online: Jacob Odame-Baiden, IRPC SC Member

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