[WSIS CS-Plenary] Closure of ICTRC - Petition

Sat Sep 29 12:29:11 BST 2007

Dear Philip Dam,

  The Youth Network of Mauritius to be part of the signature process of petition on the closure of the Offices of ICTRC in Tehran. Please add Youth Network of Mauritius to the  27 NGO entities.
  May I also request you to add the name of the Secretary General of the Youth Network of Mauritius, Mr. Munsoo Kurrimbaccus to the 14 individuals involved in the WSIS process.

  Warmest Regards

  Kailash Trilochun LLb Hons.
  President.
  Youth Network of Mauritius
  Riviere des Creoles, Mahebourg
  Mauritius.

CONGO WSIS - Philippe Dam <wsis at ngocongo.org> wrote:
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      st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) }                Dear all, 

  As previously announced, the signature process of petition on the closure of the Offices of ICTRC in Tehran is now finalised. The letter collected 27 NGO entities and 14 individuals, all involved in the WSIS process.

  Please check out if I did not miss any of the signatures you sent me. 
  And feel free to send any additional last minutes signature (the document will be circulated early next week).

  All the best and thanks for your support,

  Philippe
    Philippe Dam
CONGO - WSIS CS Secretariat 
11, Avenue de la Paix
CH-1202 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 301 1000
Fax: +41 22 301 2000
E-mail: wsis at ngocongo.org
Website: www.ngocongo.org 

  The Conference of NGOs (CONGO) is an international, membership association that facilitates the participation of NGOs in United Nations debates and decisions. Founded in 1948, CONGO's major objective is to ensure the presence of NGOs in exchanges among the world's governments and United Nations agencies on issues of global concern.  For more information see our website at www.ngocongo.org

From: "CONGO WSIS - Philippe Dam" <wsis at ngocongo.org>
To: <plenary at wsis-cs.org>,
<governance at lists.cpsr.org>
CC: "'CONGO - Philippe Dam'" <philippe.dam at ngocongo.org>
Subject: TR: URGENT - Closure of the NGO ICTRC Office in Tehran - Last call
for signature (deadline: 24 September)
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:21:39 +0200

      v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}  o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}  w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}  .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}        st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) }                Dear all, 

  As you know, the attached petition letter is circulated among NGOs having participated in WSIS in support to the NGO ICTRC, which offices in Tehran have been closed down and the staff prevented to work more than 6 months ago.

  The coordinators of this initiative are now willing to address this letter soon to the authorities. 
  Send the signature of your organisation or if preferred in your personal capacity at wsis at ngocongo.org. 
  Deadline: 24 September 2007. 

  We received a number of signatures so far, but much more is needed from among those who worked with Mr. Amir Barmaki and Mr. Sohrab Razzaghi throughout the WSIS process. 

  And feel free to circulate this petition to other interested NGOs.

  All the best, 

  Philippe

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  De : CONGO WSIS - Philippe Dam [mailto:wsis at ngocongo.org] 
Envoyé : jeudi, 30. août 2007 18:20
À : plenary at wsis-cs.org; bureau at wsis-cs.org; governance at lists.cpsr.org
Cc : rbloem at ngocongo.org; 'CONGO - Philippe Dam'
Objet : RE: Closure of ICTRC Office in Tehran - Letter for support open for signature

  Dear all, 

  In follow up to our previous exchanges in the regards, note that the NGO support letter against the closure of the ICTRC Offices in Tehran has been changed in accordance with the various suggestions made on the Plenary List. Find the updated letter and the provisional list of signatures received from this list attached.

  We understood that the situation for ICTRC staff has not evolved since the last up date.

  NGOs involved in the WSIS process are encouraged to consider signing this letter ASAP. Individuals involved in WSIS are also encouraged to add their support to our colleagues from the ICTRC, even if they are not up to engaging their organisation.

  All the best, 

  Ph

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  De : CONGO WSIS - Philippe Dam [mailto:wsis at ngocongo.org] 
Envoyé : mercredi, 11. juillet 2007 18:53
À : 'plenary at wsis-cs.org'; 'bureau at wsis-cs.org'; 'governance at lists.cpsr.org'
Cc : 'rbloem at ngocongo.org'; 'CONGO - Philippe Dam'
Objet : Closure of ICTRC Office in Tehran - Letter for support open for signature
Importance : Haute

  Dear all, 

  A couple of months ago, I forwarded an e-mail received from our WSIS colleague Mr. Sohrab Razzaghi, announcing that the office of the NGO he is the Executive Director of was closed and sealed by the Revolutionary Court without any legal justification or accusations. Apparently the situation has not evolved and that the staff was prevented to work. 

  This is of particular concern for all of us because the focal points for West Asia and the Middle East within the Civil Society Bureau during the WSIS preparatory phase were member of the ICTRC. 

  A group of NGOs have drafted a support letter regretting the closure of the ICTRC office and asking for clarification to the Iranian Authorities. 
  You are invited to consider signing this support letter. I particularly encourage all formerly CSB members to look into it, in support for our partners during the WSIS process.

  I’ll be happy to forward your signatures to the coordinators of this initiative.
  All the best, 

  Philippe
    Philippe Dam
CONGO - WSIS CS Secretariat 
11, Avenue de la Paix
CH-1202 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 301 1000
Fax: +41 22 301 2000
E-mail: wsis at ngocongo.org
Website: www.ngocongo.org 

  The Conference of NGOs (CONGO) is an international, membership association that facilitates the participation of NGOs in United Nations debates and decisions. Founded in 1948, CONGO's major objective is to ensure the presence of NGOs in exchanges among the world's governments and United Nations agencies on issues of global concern.  For more information see our website at www.ngocongo.org

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