Committee: Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee

(SOCHUM)
Delegation: Francaise Rpublique French Republic

Comentario [MUNAP1]:
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Delegate: Arturo de Alba Torres

Comentario [MUNAP2]:
Official name of the country, in its
respective language and in the committee
language.

Topic: Freedom of Expression and access to information

Comentario [MUNAP3]:
Complete Name.

The delegation of France on behalf of the President Nicolas Sarkozy is pleased to be part
of this committee.

Comentario [MUNAP4]:
OPTIONAL: Brief greetings.

To begin with, this delegation is aware of the current situation within freedom of
expression worldwide. Until last July of this year 59 journalist were murdered all around
the world, this present an increase of 10% over the last year being Latin America, the
leader on the list. In the other hand, Internet has become the most useful tool of
telecommunications, and as well as its growing in scale, scope and sophistication its
growing the regulation, filtering and censorships given the importance of the medium. In
countries like Iran, China and Saudi Arabia there are filters in a wide range of topics.
According ITU (International Telecommunications Union) there are 3 primary rationales for
filtering: politics and power, social norms and security concerns.
In France, filtering is used to block content deemed to social norms, this means to

Comentario [MUNAP5]:
Current situation of the problem.
You can also include quotes from your
countrys leader.

have potentially illegal indecent images especially of child under the age of 18. As far as
child protection is paramount the delegation of France will continue with this filtering. An
actual point of concern to the delegation of France, is the kidnapping in Afghanistan of two
French journalists, while filming. Even when efforts had been taken to assure their safety,
they have been already 300 days as hostages.
There are many factors to be considered, like political relationships, ethics, religion,

Comentario [MUNAP6]:
How does the problem affect your
country? Statistics to support the
countrys position.

social situation and more. This delegation believes that it is almost impossible to block the
wide non-appropriate content, and if its accomplished it will be a violation of basic human
rights. After all the cybersociety has always had the right of liberty and human rights
support free speech and expression.
This delegation proposes to reinforce ad support the already existing organs that
protect this right of freedom of expression. As well as to agree, as an international
community, new policies about filtering in web sites.

Comentario [MUNAP7]:
What has the delegation done about the
problem? Actions taken by the
government. Resolutions that your country
has signed or ratified. UN actions that your
delegation support.
Comentario [MUNAP8]:
Possible Solutions with justification. What
does your country want to accomplish in
the committees resolution? How does the
position of other countrys affect your
position?