Area of Focus: Internet

Created: Jan 05, 2007
Updated: Jan 23, 2008

Internet

The Internet is the global network for communication using computers to publish, share, generate, and find information. It has become a crucial tool for civil society and sustainability, connecting global and local projects and tasks, creating both networks and virtual communities.

Photo Source

Featured Resources

photo source

Documenting Internet Content Filtering Worldwide: Country Case Studies - The OpenNet Initiative releases country studies based on our ongoing research. The country studies are concise, high-quality research and analysis of Internet filtering in states of interest.

Discussion

Join the Discussion Forum to meet others interested in Internet.

Related WiserEarth Portals

Urban Communications, Information and Communication Technology, Media and Communication, Radio and Audio, Video, Democracy and Civil Society, Organizational Support and Management, Global Governance, Human Rights and Civil Liberties, and Photography

Featured Organization

OpenNet Initiative's mission is to investigate and challenge state filtration and surveillance practices. Our aim is to generate a credible picture of these practices at a national, regional and corporate level, and to excavate their impact on state sovereignty, security, human rights, international law, and global governance

Internet Rights Bulgaria Foundation (IRB) Introduction: Internet Rights Bulgaria Foundation (IRB) uses the Internet to promote initiatives relating to the social and human rights sectors in Bulgaria. We encourage Internet use by not-for-profit organisations in Bulgaria working in these sectors and defend their rights regarding use of the Internet.

Did you know?

China's Internet filtering regime is the most sophisticated effort of its kind in the world. Compared to similar efforts in other states, China's filtering regime is pervasive, sophisticated, and effective. It comprises multiple levels of legal regulation and technical control. It involves numerous state agencies and thousands of public and private personnel.

Chinese citizens seeking access to Web sites containing content related to Taiwanese and Tibetan independence, Falun Gong, the Dalai Lama, the Tiananmen Square incident, opposition political parties, or a variety of anti-Communist movements will frequently find themselves blocked. - Case Studies of Internet Content Filtering Worldwide

photo source | photo source

Introduction to Web 2.0
Web 2.0
PBS NOW: Net Neutrality Part 1
Part 2

Keywords
communication, tool, networking, connecting, Web, computers, access, equality, network, global, freedom of information, empowering, access to information, publicizing, raising awareness, educating, media, independent, uncensored, information and communication technology, ICT, Internet activism, alternative media, digital divide, independent media

Comments (1 - 0 of 0)

Connections

Organizations (1134)
People (1577)
Groups (69)
Resources (181)
Jobs (8)
Events (109)

Browse

Edit

Discuss

Help

Internet

Comments (1 - 0 of 0)

Connections

Contributors to this Page