International Human Rights Day 2009
December 10, 2009
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
On the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Civil Society Information Society Advisory Council calls for the protection of Human Rights on the Internet. As stated in the Civil Society Seoul Declaration, the policy goals for the Future Internet Economy should be considered within the broader framework of protection of human rights, the promotion of democratic institutions, access to information, and the provision of affordable and non-discriminatory access to advanced communication networks and services.