Nov
14
FREEDOM ON THE NET 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served at noon
Google
25 Massachusetts Ave NW
Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20001
Follow the conversation on Twitter with #netfreedom2016 and @FreedomHouseDC
Please join us for the launch of Freedom on the Net 2016, the latest edition of Freedom House’s annual assessment of online censorship and user rights in 65 countries around the world. The panel will discuss trends in internet freedom, and the advances and setbacks over the past year, including the new restrictions on social media and communication tools, most censored topics and apps, and the expansion of digital activism.
Introductory Remark by:
The Honorable Ron Wyden
United States Senator
Speakers:
Sanja Kelly
Director, Freedom on the Net
Freedom House
Darya Luganskaya
Moscow-based tech journalist
'Gbenga Sesan
Executive Director
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
Sally Shipman Wentworth
Vice President of Global Policy
Internet Society
Moderator:
Daniel Calingaert
Acting President
Freedom House
Can't make it? Watch the Live Stream.
Google is pleased to provide attendance at this event at no cost where appropriate under applicable laws. This event has been planned to comply with Congressional ethics rules. Stricter rules may apply to certain Executive Branch employees and State/Local government officials. Google may be required to report gifts to government officials. Please contact [email protected]/* */ if you have any questions, or if you’d like to reimburse Google for your attendance.
Monday, November 14, 2016
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served at noon
25 Massachusetts Ave NW
Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20001
Follow the conversation on Twitter with #netfreedom2016 and @FreedomHouseDC
Please join us for the launch of Freedom on the Net 2016, the latest edition of Freedom House’s annual assessment of online censorship and user rights in 65 countries around the world. The panel will discuss trends in internet freedom, and the advances and setbacks over the past year, including the new restrictions on social media and communication tools, most censored topics and apps, and the expansion of digital activism.
Introductory Remark by:
The Honorable Ron Wyden
United States Senator
Speakers:
Sanja Kelly
Director, Freedom on the Net
Freedom House
Darya Luganskaya
Moscow-based tech journalist
'Gbenga Sesan
Executive Director
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
Sally Shipman Wentworth
Vice President of Global Policy
Internet Society
Moderator:
Daniel Calingaert
Acting President
Freedom House
Can't make it? Watch the Live Stream.
Google is pleased to provide attendance at this event at no cost where appropriate under applicable laws. This event has been planned to comply with Congressional ethics rules. Stricter rules may apply to certain Executive Branch employees and State/Local government officials. Google may be required to report gifts to government officials. Please contact [email protected]/* */ if you have any questions, or if you’d like to reimburse Google for your attendance.