The Council of Europe written submission to the next Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place from 12 to 15 November in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) has been extensively referred to in the recently finalised UN/IGF synthesis paper (in particular in paragraphs 11, 12, 18, 24, 31, 33, 42, 43 and 46 of the paper) that will serve as an input into this year’s IGF discussions. The Council of Europe promotes the public service value of the Internet and places users rights, in particular freedom of expression, and safety at the forefront. The Council plays a leading role in the fight against Internet-based crimes drawing its action from key conventions and work on cybercrime, terrorism, sexual exploitation of children, action against trafficking in human beings and counterfeit medicines. Deputy Secretary General Maud de Boer-Buquicchio will take part in the Forum together with several other Council of Europe experts and staff members.
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Council of Europe people-centred approach to the Internet and its governance inspires UN Internet Governance Forum discussions
The Council of Europe written submission to the next Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place from 12 to 15 November in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) has been extensively referred to in the recently finalised UN/IGF synthesis paper (in particular in paragraphs 11, 12, 18, 24, 31, 33, 42, 43 and 46 of the paper) that will serve as an input into this year’s IGF discussions. The Council of Europe promotes the public service value of the Internet and places users rights, in particular freedom of expression, and safety at the forefront. The Council plays a leading role in the fight against Internet-based crimes drawing its action from key conventions and work on cybercrime, terrorism, sexual exploitation of children, action against trafficking in human beings and counterfeit medicines. Deputy Secretary General Maud de Boer-Buquicchio will take part in the Forum together with several other Council of Europe experts and staff members.