16/06/2004 International
UNESCO’s WSIS Action Directory Launched
10-06-2004 (UNESCO) - UNESCO’s WSIS Action Directory, an online platform providing access to information on UNESCO’s contribution to the implementation of the Plan of Action adopted by the World Summit on the Information Society in December 2003 has now been launched

16/06/2004 International
PREPARATORY MEETING (PREPCOM-1 OF THE TUNIS PHASE OF WSIS) Civil Society Orientation Session
This orientation session is designed to give all participants the necessary background information on the WSIS Phase Two process thus far to ensure effective participation. It is open to government delegations, private sector, civil society and international organizations.

08/06/2004 International
PrepCom-1 of the Tunis phase
The Preparatory Meeting (PrepCom-1 of the Tunis phase) will take place from 24 to 26 June 2004 in Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia. The meeting, which is open to observers (UN Agencies, invited International Organizations, ITU sector members, accredited civil society and business entities) and to accredited media, will essentially be reviewing those issues of the Information Society that should form the focus of the Tunis phase. It will also consider the process leading to the second phase of WSIS.

27/04/2004 Geneva
AMARC at WSIS
AMARC have consistently advocated for community media recognition as an important factor for development in the information society.

26/04/2004
Introduction The World Summit on the Information Society - a civil society perspective.
WSIS is an important opportunity to critically engage a range of issues related to media and information and communication technologies that are relevant to civil society.

26/04/2004
Getting To Grips With Information Society.

WSIS Resources

Non-Governmental Liaison Service WSIS web-page (NGLS)
URL: http://www.un-ngls.org/wsis.htm
Area of interest/expertise: World Summit on the Information Society,
Brief description: The Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS) promotes dynamic partnerships between the United Nations and non-governmental organizations. By providing information, advice, expertise and support services, NGLS is part of the UN's effort to strengthen dialogue and win public support for economic and social development
Contact email: ramin.kaweh@unctad.org

European Digital Rights (EDRi)
URL: http://www.edri.org/
Area of interest/expertise: Data Protection,
Brief description: Members of European Digital Rights have joined forces to defend civil rights in the information society. The need for cooperation among European organizations is increasing as more regulation regarding the internet, copyright and privacy is originating from the European Union.
Contact email: info@edri.org