Hello advisors. The statement linked below is very aligned with the principles we developed. I think we should sign on. Easy thing to do. Deadline is July 15th.


There has been lots of activity in this area, with an IGF in Norway dedicated to the subject, and current discussions going on in Geneva. But I have stepped back from it all since the completion of the consultations with the coalition organized by GAC and ISED. I felt our participation at the level was our best shot at any influence. The rest is up to the people on the ground. However, showing solidarity by signing on to statements like this is still possible. I see the Canadian Youth group has signed on. No other Canadian group yet.


Joel, I wonder if ISOC Winnipeg would consider signing on.


Marita


-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: Joint Statement WSIS+20 Review
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2025 19:51:17 +0000
From: info@youthigf.de <info@youthigf.de>
To: info@tc.ca <info@tc.ca>


Dear Team of Telecommunities Canada,

My name is Claire Patzig, and I am reaching out on behalf of the German Youth IGF, alongside other supporting NRIs and civil society organizations.

In the current version of the IGF elements paper, several core aspects - namely multistakeholder approaches, the role of the IGF, the role of NRIs, and the principle of technology neutrality - are either missing or insufficiently represented. At the Open Consultation in Oslo these concerns were widely raised. We strongly believe that a joint contribution from NRIs and CSOs across the globe would carry significantly more weight and visibility than individual statements.

To address this, we have drafted a concise joint statement highlighting the key points we collectively wish to see included in the final version of the paper. 

You can access the statement here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K7km90ZWqc-EqDN14ULR4roM_NqXruhePz6R0IOPaX0/edit?usp=sharing

Our aim is to submit this joint statement as a written contribution by 15 July. We are aware that the short timeline differs from the usual inclusive processes. However, if the content aligns with your chapter's ongoing priorities, we warmly invite you to sign the statement. If you'd like to exchange views or need further clarification, we would be happy to arrange a conversation.

We kindly ask you to review the draft and let us know by 10 July if you would like to be listed as a supporting organization. Your input will be essential in ensuring this joint contribution is both inclusive and impactful.


Warm regards,
Claire Patzig