This not-for-profit organisation that represents around three million creators and publishers of artistic works aims at increasing the recognition and protection of creators' rights worldwide.
Robin's Role: In June 2007 Robin Gibb was elected President of CISAC: "I hope that in my function as President I can portray the positive role which CISAC and its members play in enabling artists to earn a living from their creations. We have a positive message to give and I hope to play my part in getting that message more widely heard."
Since Robin's inauguration he has intervened in various countries to support creators and their rights. His speeches and letters attract the attention of the global media and have been crucial in blocking detrimental legislation. In his closing speech at the 2009 CISAC World Copyright Summit, he warned: "Copyright is not a barrier to progress. It is a facilitator of progress, creativity and communication. The existence of strong copyright will not stifle the development of the digital utopia, which Google, Microsoft and others promise. Copyright will promote such development."
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