Hey Niels,

I personally think that this is an excellent idea. If you might need help,
please do let me know, GCHR has a good foundation in the region concerning
such a topic and I can definitely help.

Best,

Elsa

On Wed, Dec 9, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Niels ten Oever <
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> Dear all,
>
> I hope this email finds you well. As you all know, the next ICANN
> meeting will be in Marrakesh. Morrocco hasn't got a great track record
> when it comes to human rights, and right now, seven human rights
> defenders are on trial.
>
> I think it would be good if we the NCSG we could give proper attention
> to this case and invite the human rights defenders to our session(s)
> so give them support, shed light on their case and call for the
> protection of freedom of expression in Morrocco.
>
> More information on the seven can be found here:
> https://www.freepressunlimited.org/en/news/these-seven-moroccan-human-ri
> ghts-defenders-are-on-trial
>
> and here:
>
> https://www.freepressunlimited.org/en/news/international-appeal-to-the-m
> oroccan-authorities-to-drop-charges-against-human-rights-defenders
>
> Am eager to hear from you how you think we could support these
> colleagues in distress, how we could visibility for their cases and
> how we could integrate these discussions in our work at ICANN.
>
> Best,
>
> Niels
>
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Elsa Saade
Researcher and Capacity Building Officer
Gulf Center for Human Rights
Beirut, Lebanon
M: +961-70925143