[WSIS CS-Plenary] HR caucus proposes Shirin Ebadi to speak at WSIS opening

[Meryem Marzouki]

Dear all,

Shirin Ebadi, 2003 peace Nobel prize winner, accepted the proposal from 
WSIS CS Human Rights Caucus to propose her as a speaker for Summit 
opening. For the HR caucus, having Shirin Ebadi speaking would be the 
strongest symbol that the information society should be built on human 
rights and social justice foundations.

The HR caucus has asked Shirin Ebadi if she would be willing to speak 
after having seen the first list of proposed speakers circulated on 
Sept. 30. (with Adama Samassekou and Renata Bloem proposed as possible 
speakers for opening).

Apparently, we are now compelled to propose Shirin Ebadi directly to 
ITU, since the "selection committee" has already sent its list.

We would be very pleased however to include support from other caucuses 
and organizations to Shirin Ebadi proposal. You certainly remember that 
Shirin Ebadi was considered by CS as a whole to speak at the opening 
ceremony of the Geneva summit, but at that time, she was not available 
because she was receiving her prize in Oslo.

If you want to support this nomination, please sent a message to me 
(marzouki at ras.eu.org) as soon as possible. Caucuses or individual 
organizations are most welcome.

More info at: http://nobelprize.org/peace/laureates/2003/index.html

Best regards,
Meryem Marzouki
HR caucus co-chair