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INTERNATIONAL: Show your support for World Day Against Cyber Censorship |
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International Alerts
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Friday, 12 March 2010 |
(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders will celebrate World Day Against
Cyber Censorship on 12 March 2010. This event is intended to rally
everyone in support of a single Internet that is unrestricted and
accessible to all. It is also meant to draw attention to the fact that,
by creating new spaces for exchanging ideas and information, the
Internet is a force for freedom. However, more and more governments
have realised this and are reacting by trying to control the Internet.
Reporters Without Borders will mark the occasion by issuing its
latest list of "Enemies of the Internet." This list points the finger
at countries such as Iran, China, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and Tunisia
that restrict online access and harass their netizens. A list of
countries that have been placed "under surveillance" for displaying a
disturbing attitude towards the Internet will also be released.
Reporters Without Borders will award the first "Netizen Prize,"
with support from Google, at 7 p.m. on 11 March 2010, on the eve of
World Day Against Cyber Censorship. The prize will be given to an
Internet user, blogger or cyber-dissident who has made a notable
contribution to the defence of online freedom of expression. The award
ceremony will take place at the Paris headquarters of Google France.
Reporters Without Borders has designed a logo to symbolise the
defence of online free expression. It represents a computer mouse
freeing itself from its chains. The logo can be downloaded free of
charge and is available in various colours. Do you want to show your
support for World Day against Cyber-Censorship? Do you want to defend
an Internet without restrictions and accessible to everyone? Don't
hesitate to download this logo and post it on your blog or website or
add it to your email signature.
More details:
World Day Against Cyber Censorship
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