Author:
David A. Caragliano
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
04/04/2013
Resource Type:
Publication
Language:
English
For at least a decade, governments have considered mandating Web users to register their real names and identification numbers with online service providers before posting comments on the providers’ websites. The idea is that real names contribute to responsible speech. Facebook has consistently argued that its real name policy is fundamental to an atmosphere of civility and trust. Citing similar rationales, South Korea and China have implemented real name registration systems. These three cases provide insight into the difficulties of implementing a real name system. Given the challenges identified in this paper, real name registration may prove a less potent tool than either its critics or its advocates suggest.
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.pdf
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
03/14/2012
Resource Type:
Press Release
Language:
English
Media Type:
PDF
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
11/20/2011
Resource Type:
Focus Group
Language:
Arabic, English
Author:
Keila Gonzalez, National Democratic Institute, & Kristen Sample, International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute & International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
Published Date:
03/01/2010
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English, Spanish
This report highlights the importance of political participation by all citizens, male and female, in order to ensure a democratic system is inclusive and representative. It offers insight on gender commissions and caucuses while also serving as a tool to help legislators implement well-rounded practices for organization and joint initiatives in order to promote gender equality.
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
04/01/2010
Resource Type:
Manual|Handbook
Language:
Arabic, English
Media Type:
PDF
Copyright Information:
2010
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
11/01/2009
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Media Type:
PDF
Copyright Information:
2009
Author:
YEMN
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
09/01/2009
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Media Type:
PDF
Copyright Information:
2009
Author:
Glover Park Group
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
03/07/2006
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Media Type:
PDF
Copyright Information:
2006
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
10/01/2009
Resource Type:
Press Release
Language:
English
Media Type:
PDF
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
09/01/2009
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English, Romanian
Media Type:
PDF
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