All
As you know, the issue of jurisdiction of ICANN is under
consideration at ICANN's community process (in the accountability
track where there is a sub group discussing this issue). ICANN is
currently meeting in Hyderabad, India, from 3rd to 9th November.
Today, on the last day of ICANN's Hyderabad meeting, the enclosed
statement was issued by key Indian civil society organisations
engaged with Internet governance issues, supported by two key
global networks involved in this area. The statement expresses the
urgent need for transiting ICANN from being under the jurisdiction
of one country, presenting the rationale of why this is important
to do. It also lists some possible options of doing so, towards
beginning a serious action-oriented deliberation on this very
important matter. Unlike what is often understood, the
jurisdiction issue is not just a matter of sovereign prestige and
self respect of the states but concerns vital matters impacting
people's rights. This is especially so as the society gets more
and more digitised in all areas.
We welcome comments and feedback.
The statement has been issued by the following Indian civil
society organisations.
Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore
IT for Change, Bangalore
Free Software Movement of India, Hyderabad
Society for Knowledge Commons, New Delhi
Digital Empowerment Foundation, New Delhi
Delhi Science Forum, New Delhi
Software Freedom Law Center India, New Delhi
Third World Network - India, New Delhi
It is supported by the following global networks:
Association For Progressive Communications
We will soon expand this effort to enlist
more global support.
Best, Parminder