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Digital Freedom Network

The Digital Freedom Network (DFN) develops and promotes the use of Internet technology for human rights activism around the world. DFN designs online campaigns, makes technical information more readily available to activists.

Primary web addresses

http://dfn.org/

info@dfn.org

Main Address

520 Broad St.
Newark, NJ 07102

Country

United States

Main Telephone

646-223-1266

Joined OneWorld

09/21/1998

Features

Can Internet technology still revolutionise activism?

08/01/2003 One of the biggest promises of the Internet was the transformation of political activism. Web's early enthusiasts predicted that there would be a revolution in grassroots participation in the political process. But has the Internet really increased participation in the political process? Have mass e-mailings really had a significant impact on decision-makers? Will the Internet decrease the importance of affiliation with parties and organizations and increase the impact of the individual?

Image: Internet may have limited value for activists

'Civil society needs to redefine WSIS agenda'

07/29/2003 Civil society should shift the discussion at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) away from identifying the digital divide as a technological problem to an understanding that the divide is merely a symptom of some of the bigger socio-economic issues, NGO activists said in a discussion recently organised by the Digital Freedom Network.

July 10: Online Meeting, WHO Director General

07/08/2003 Discuss health issues, such as AIDS and SARS, with Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Norwegian prime minister and the departing Director-General of the UN World Health Organization from 10-11 am EST.

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