The Amnesty International has given a call to all the bloggers of the world to stand up for their right of freedom of expression and privacy.
The call comes ahead of the scheduled meeting of the Internet Governance Forum to discuss the future of the Internet.
Amnesty released a statement to IGF and is sending a delegation to ensure that human rights are not sidelined in the meeting.
Steve Ballinger, part of Amnesty International’s delegation to the IGF, said ‘Freedom of expression online is a right, not a privilege - but it’s a right that needs defending. We’re asking bloggers worldwide to show their solidarity with web users in countries where they can face jail just for criticizing the government.”
It is important to mention here that an Iranian blogger was arrested for his report on the clashes between security forces and the supporters of Shi’a cleric Ayatollah Boroujerdi.
Amnesty International is appleaing to all the governments that they should ensure that the freedom of expression and of association and that of privacy are protected.
Via: Pocket-lint
