World Day Against Cyber Censorship: March 12

By RSF
Mar 10, 2010 – 2:01:27 AM

Reporters Without Borders

http://www.rsf.org/World-Day-Against-Cyber-Censorship.html
March 12, 2010 : World Day Against Cyber Censorship

Launched by Reporters Without Borders in 2008, World Day Against Cyber Censorship is intended to rally everyone in support of a single Internet without restrictions and accessible to all. The fight for online freedom of expression is more essential than ever. By creating new spaces for exchanging ideas and information, the Internet is a force for freedom. However, more and more governments have realised this and are reacting by trying to control the Internet.

Reporters Without Borders will mark the occasion by issuing its latest list of “Enemies of the Internet.” This list points the finger at countries such as Iran, China, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia that restrict online access and harass their netizens. A list of countries that have been placed “under surveillance” for displaying a disturbing attitude towards the Internet will also be released.

Reporters Without Borders will award the first “Netizen Prize,” with support from Google, at 7 p.m. on 11 March 2010, on the eve of World Day Against Cyber-Censorship. The award ceremony will take place at the Paris headquarters of Google France, with the winner in attendance.

Reporters Without Borders has designed a logo to symbolise the defence of online free expression. It represents a computer mouse freeing itself from its chains. The logo can be downloaded free of charge from the Reporters Without Borders website and is available in various colours. Do you want to show your support for World Day against Cyber-Censorship? Do you want to defend an Internet without restrictions and accessible to everyone? Don’t hesitate to download this logo and post it on your blog or website or add it to your email signature.

More information: http://www.rsf.org/World-Day-Against-Cyber-Censorship.html