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Now that you've crafted your message, you'll need a channel to help spread the word - there's a few ways to get the message out, and you can pick one or do all three. Here's just a few options below: | Now that you've crafted your message, you'll need a channel to help spread the word - there's a few ways to get the message out, and you can pick one or do all three. Here's just a few options below: | ||
<span style="font-size: large">'''Contact Your ITU Delegation'''</span> | |||
Governments will be represented at the ITU by delegations of people from each country. These are people who will be empowered to take part in these meetings, and letting them hear your voice will be your quickest way to be heard by the ITU itself - so it's a good place to start. | Governments will be represented at the ITU by delegations of people from each country. These are people who will be empowered to take part in these meetings, and letting them hear your voice will be your quickest way to be heard by the ITU itself - so it's a good place to start. | ||
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[http://wcitleaks.org/ WCITLeaks] has obtained a full list of the delegates and their contact information which is recent as of November 18, so you can find who will be representing your country and get in touch with them. That can be accessed here in '''[http://files.wcitleaks.org/public/S12-WCIT12-ADM-0004!!PDF-E_18Nov.pdf PDF format].''' | [http://wcitleaks.org/ WCITLeaks] has obtained a full list of the delegates and their contact information which is recent as of November 18, so you can find who will be representing your country and get in touch with them. That can be accessed here in '''[http://files.wcitleaks.org/public/S12-WCIT12-ADM-0004!!PDF-E_18Nov.pdf PDF format].''' | ||
<span style="font-size: large">'''Mobilize The Web'''</span> | |||
There's an international coalition of advocates and activists around the world working to bring together as many regular web users as possible to make a joint declaration to the ITU for greater transparency and participation. Signing on and spreading the word around these petitions will send a strong, united statement that might play a role in swaying the delegates. You can find these petitions here - and sign on if they match up with your message! | There's an international coalition of advocates and activists around the world working to bring together as many regular web users as possible to make a joint declaration to the ITU for greater transparency and participation. Signing on and spreading the word around these petitions will send a strong, united statement that might play a role in swaying the delegates. You can find these petitions here - and sign on if they match up with your message! | ||
::* [http://protectinternetfreedom.net/ OpenMedia.ca] | ::* '''[http://protectinternetfreedom.net/ OpenMedia.ca]''' | ||
::* [https://www.whatistheitu.org/ Access Now & Fight For The Future] | ::* '''[https://www.whatistheitu.org/ Access Now & Fight For The Future]''' | ||
::* [https://www.cdt.org/letter/sign-letter-opposing-itu-authority-over-internet Center for Democracy and Technology Open Letter] | ::* '''[https://www.cdt.org/letter/sign-letter-opposing-itu-authority-over-internet Center for Democracy and Technology Open Letter]''' | ||
::* [https://www.google.com/takeaction/ Google Take Action] | ::* '''[https://www.google.com/takeaction/ Google Take Action]''' | ||
<span style="font-size: large">'''Organize A Local Event'''</span> | |||
Sometimes, the most important mobilization will be done on the ground in your community. [https://www.webmaker.org/en-US/events/ Webmaker] is a platform set up by Mozilla that allows you to easily schedule your own events and get people mobilized. A few things to keep in mind: | Sometimes, the most important mobilization will be done on the ground in your community. [https://www.webmaker.org/en-US/events/ Webmaker] is a platform set up by Mozilla that allows you to easily schedule your own events and get people mobilized. A few things to keep in mind: | ||
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