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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220630T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220630T160000
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SUMMARY:FOC Task Force on Digital Equality Monthly Call
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-task-force-on-digital-equality-monthly-call-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220629T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220614T145404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T145404Z
UID:10000105-1656511200-1656514800@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Friends of the Chair Monthly Call
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-friends-of-the-chair-monthly-call-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220614T145313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T145549Z
UID:10000104-1655305200-1655308800@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Advisory Network Monthly Call
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-advisory-network-monthly-call-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220614T145247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T145530Z
UID:10000103-1655226000-1655229600@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Silicon Valley Working Group Monthly Call
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-silicon-valley-working-group-monthly-call-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220610T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220610T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220601T102525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T102525Z
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SUMMARY:RightsCon: Joining Forces Against Shutdowns\, with the Freedom Online Coalition’s Task Force on Internet Shutdowns
DESCRIPTION:Many actors are working to counter Internet shutdowns from a variety of angles. Governments\, activists\, media\, and civil society groups build social and diplomatic pressure on the authorities responsible\, while researchers\, private industry\, and other technical experts in the measurement community gather essential data about network disruptions and their effects. Despite overlapping goals and methods\, however\, these stakeholders are not always able to share information or collaborate effectively. \nHosted under the umbrella of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) Task Force on Internet Shutdowns (TFIS)\, this community lab will call on all stakeholders – centering on grassroots perspectives\, particularly from the technical and measurement communities – to learn from each other’s experiences\, to identify avenues for TFIS to help coordinate\, and to find ways different communities could fill gaps in each other’s expertise and advocacy. We will focus particularly on how Internet measurement work and advocacy and diplomacy work can complement and learn from each other. \nAn excellent complement for this community lab is the UK Government’s session “How can governments\, civil society and industry better collaborate to address Internet shutdowns?” That session will focus on identifying key obstacles and actions for governments\, civil society\, and industry\, whereas this one will explore opportunities for ongoing collaboration with the measurement community. \nLaunched in December of 2021\, TFIS is chaired by the United States Department of State\, alongside FOC Advisory Network members Access Now and the Global Network Initiative (GNI). The Task Force aims to improve coordination among like-minded countries\, civil society\, and the private sector to anticipate\, address\, and respond to internet shutdowns.
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/rightscon-joining-forces-against-shutdowns-with-the-freedom-online-coalitions-task-force-on-internet-shutdowns/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220601T102221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T102221Z
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SUMMARY:RightsCon: Advancing Digital Inclusion Through the Freedom Online Coalition: Upholding Democracy and Human Rights in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is a partnership of 34 countries and counting committed to helping ensure that international rights and freedoms hold fast online. Since the FOC’s inception in 2011\, digital technologies and the Internet have acted as an accelerant for political\, social\, and economic change. While advancements in digital tech have enriched society\, they have also reinforced and even accelerated inequalities and eroded our democratic institutions. The rapidly evolving digital landscape has revealed that the Internet and digital technologies can undermine peace\, prosperity\, and individual freedom. Last year marked the sixteenth consecutive year of decline in global freedom and the tenth consecutive year where Internet freedom declined worldwide. Digital authoritarianism continues to proliferate\, as evidenced by rising internet shutdowns\, pervasive disinformation\, and more sophisticated tactics to surveil\, repress\, and manipulate both domestic and foreign audiences. \nThis hour-long panel will provide RightsCon participants with the opportunity to learn about Canada’s 2022 Chairship of the FOC with a focus on digital inclusion\, as the starting point for redefining democracy and human rights in the digital age. It will officially launch the FOC’s global social media campaign to highlight the importance of digital inclusion. A substantial number of the world remains unconnected and unable to participate in the digital public square\, connectivity is needed to bridge digital divides worldwide. Digital literacy and diversity of content are vital to empower the public to navigate online spaces. Meaningful digital inclusion also demands a digital environment that enables civic participation. And governments and technology companies need to safeguard users’ data and privacy to ensure safety and trust in technology. \nThis panel will bring together Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs\, senior officials and multistakeholder experts from civil society\, academia\, and industry to discuss the FOC’s vision for tackling the leading human rights issues in the digital age.
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/rightscon-advancing-digital-inclusion-through-the-freedom-online-coalition-upholding-democracy-and-human-rights-in-the-digital-age/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220518T144714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T144714Z
UID:10000181-1654473600-1654905599@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:RightsCon 2022
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/rightscon-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220531T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220531T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220518T144856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T144856Z
UID:10000182-1654003800-1654007400@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Task Force on Internet Shutdowns Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-task-force-on-internet-shutdowns-monthly-call-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220604
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T124713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T124747Z
UID:10000176-1653955200-1654300799@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:14th International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon) 2022
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please visit the following link.
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/14th-international-conference-on-cyber-conflict-cycon-2022/
CATEGORIES:External events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T125408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T125414Z
UID:10000178-1653868800-1654905599@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:UN ODC Ad-hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Criminal Purposes\, 2nd Session
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/un-odc-ad-hoc-committee-to-elaborate-a-comprehensive-international-convention-on-countering-the-use-of-information-and-communication-technologies-for-criminal-purposes-2nd-session/
CATEGORIES:External events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220604
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T124540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T124540Z
UID:10000175-1653868800-1654300799@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please visit the following link.
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/world-summit-on-the-information-society-forum-2022/
CATEGORIES:External events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T123450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T123450Z
UID:10000170-1653577200-1653580800@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Task Force on Digital Equality Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-task-force-on-digital-equality-monthly-call-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220526
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220518T144547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T144547Z
UID:10000180-1653350400-1653523199@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC In-Person Strategic Retreat
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-in-person-strategic-retreat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220518T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T123345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T123345Z
UID:10000169-1652886000-1652889600@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC-AN Monthly Call
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-an-monthly-call-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T124400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T124408Z
UID:10000174-1652745600-1652831999@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please visit the following link.
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/world-telecommunication-and-information-society-day/
CATEGORIES:External events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T123251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T123251Z
UID:10000168-1652371200-1652374800@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Monthly Call
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-task-force-on-artificial-intelligence-and-human-rights-monthly-call-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220513
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T124141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T124141Z
UID:10000173-1652313600-1652399999@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:International Conference and Opening for Signature of the 2nd Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please visit the following link.
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/international-conference-and-opening-for-signature-of-the-2nd-additional-protocol-to-the-convention-on-cybercrime/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220503T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220503T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220428T093516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T112839Z
UID:10000179-1651584600-1651588200@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:World Press Freedom Day Conference Panel Session: Digital Authoritarianism and technology-facilitated threats to journalists and human rights defenders
DESCRIPTION:On May 3\, the Freedom Online Coalition and Media Freedom Coalition hosted a joint panel session during the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Conference on rising digital authoritarianism and its impact on media freedom and the safety of journalists\, media workers\, and human rights defenders. \nThis year’s Conference\, hosted by UNESCO together with the Government of Uruguay\, focused on the theme “Journalism Under Digital Siege” and the digital era’s impact on freedom of expression\, the safety of journalists\, access to information and privacy. \nLea Kaspar of the FOC’s Support Unit moderated the panel featuring initial remarks by Wopke Hoekstra\, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands\, followed by a discussion with: \n• Can Yeginsu\, Deputy Chair of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom\n• Irene Khan\, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression\n• Jeffrey Marder\, Executive Director of the Human Rights and Indigenous Affairs Policy Division\, Global Affairs Canada\n• Quinn McKew\, Executive Director\, ARTICLE 19\n• Veronica Ferrari\, Global Policy Advocacy Coordinator\, Association for Progressive Communications \nDuring the session\, panelists discussed the threats posed by digital authoritarianism and the role governments and industry should play in defending freedom of expression in online and offline contexts. \nThe Conference took place in a hybrid format\, and the panel session recording is available to view for registered participants via the Conference event platform.
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/wpfd-panel-session-digital-authoritarianism-and-technology-facilitated-threats-to-journalists-and-human-rights-defenders/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T124938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T125311Z
UID:10000177-1651536000-1651881599@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:UN HRC Working Group on the Issue of Human Rights and Transnational Corporations and other Business Enterprises\, 32nd Session
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URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/unhrc-working-group-on-the-issue-of-human-rights-and-transnational-corporations-and-other-business-enterprises-32nd-session/
CATEGORIES:External events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T123950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T123950Z
UID:10000172-1651449600-1651795199@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:World Press Freedom Day Global Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please visit the following link.
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/world-press-freedom-day-global-conference-2022/
CATEGORIES:External events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220330T133706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T133706Z
UID:10000167-1651158000-1651161600@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Task Force on Digital Equality Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-task-force-on-digital-equality-monthly-call-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220330T133639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T133639Z
UID:10000166-1651068000-1651071600@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Friends of the Chair Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-friends-of-the-chair-monthly-call-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220421T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220330T133605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T133605Z
UID:10000165-1650553200-1650556800@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-task-force-on-artificial-intelligence-and-human-rights-monthly-call/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220330T133531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T133531Z
UID:10000164-1650466800-1650470400@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC-AN Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-an-monthly-call-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220414T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220330T133456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T123055Z
UID:10000163-1649959200-1649964600@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Silicon Valley Working Group Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-silicon-valley-working-group-monthly-call/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220411T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220330T133415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T133415Z
UID:10000162-1649683800-1649687400@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Task Force on Internet Shutdowns Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-task-force-on-internet-shutdowns-monthly-call/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220406T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220330T133330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T133330Z
UID:10000161-1649259000-1649264400@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:Joint FOC & FOC-AN Roundtable Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/joint-foc-foc-an-roundtable-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220404T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220404T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220330T133255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T133255Z
UID:10000160-1649080800-1649086200@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Strategy & Coordination Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-strategy-coordination-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220404T123725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T123725Z
UID:10000171-1649030400-1649289599@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:Inaugural Meeting of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please visit the following link.
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/inaugural-meeting-of-the-committee-on-artificial-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:External events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220331T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184212
CREATED:20220223T104319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T104319Z
UID:10000159-1648738800-1648742400@freedomonlinecoalition.com
SUMMARY:FOC Task Force on Digital Equality Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://freedomonlinecoalition.com/event/foc-task-force-on-digital-equality-monthly-call-3/
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