<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><img src="cid:ii_mebf5o0b1" alt="WhatsApp Image 2025-08-14 at 13.01.25_a9232a9f.jpg" width="993" height="143" style="margin-right: 0px;"><br></div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Dear NCUC, NPOC, NCSG Members,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As previously shared by Andrea Glandon via calendar invitation, and on behalf of the Non-Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC), I am delighted to invite all members to register and actively participate in our upcoming NCUC Quarterly Webinar on August 25, 2025, at 15:00 UTC +00. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">This inaugural session in our 2025 webinar
series will focus on the theme:<br>
<b>“Safeguarding Digital Rights in the Face of Fragmentation: Civil Society’s
Role in Shaping a Resilient Internet in the WSIS+20 Process.”</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">As the global Internet governance community
prepares for the WSIS+20 review, the role of civil society in defending digital
rights and ensuring a resilient, open Internet has never been more critical.
The increasing risks of Internet fragmentation, driven by geopolitical tensions,
divergent national regulations, competing technical standards, duplicated
governance processes, and regional governance crises such as the ongoing <b>AFRINIC
challenges</b>, require informed, diverse, and regionally grounded perspectives. If you </span>haven't registered already, kindly use the Zoom link below<span style="font-size:12pt"> to register.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Session Objectives</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Examine the implications of Internet
fragmentation for civil society and digital rights.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Highlight the role of civil society in
shaping WSIS+20 outcomes.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Share regional strategies, challenges,
and best practices in digital rights advocacy and Internet governance.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Promote inclusive participation from the
Global South and underrepresented voices.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Format & Agenda</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Opening remarks and updates from NCUC
leadership and guest experts</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Panel discussion with five regional
speakers (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean,
North America)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Moderated Q&A and interactive
dialogue</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Closing reflections and next steps</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Expected Outcomes</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Documented civil society perspectives on
WSIS+20 and Internet fragmentation</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Strengthened inter-regional
collaboration and awareness of emerging digital rights challenges</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Strategic input to guide future NCUC
interventions in ICANN and global policy forums</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Moderator:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"> <i>Stephanie Perrin</i> – recognized for her expertise within ICANN, Internet Governance, and many other digital forums</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif"> 📅</span><span style="font-size:12pt"> <b>Date:</b> 25 August 2025<br>
</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif"> 🕒</span><span style="font-size:12pt"> <b>Time:</b> 15:00 UTC +00<br>
</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif"> 📍</span><span style="font-size:12pt"> <b>Platform:</b> Online (Zoom)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt"> If you </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px">haven't registered already, kindly use the Zoom link below</span><span style="font-size:12pt"> to register.</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif"> 👉</span><span style="font-size:12pt"> <b>Register here: </b></span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span><span lang="en-GH" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%"><a href="https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_lxNUqvfTs61vTn4nrnSvg"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_lxNUqvfTs61vTn4nrnSvg</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">We would be honored to have you join us in
this thought-provoking exchange and look forward to your active participation. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I encourage all members to share this invitation within your networks, helping us broaden participation and bring more diverse voices into the discussion. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> For further inquiries, please reach out to Andrea Glandon at <a class="gmail-cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">andrea.glandon@icann.org</a>. <br><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Warm regards,</span></p></div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><font><b>Wisdom Donkor</b> </font><font size="1">(CASP+, CISM, CEH </font><span style="font-size:x-small">Certified</span><span style="font-size:x-small">)</span></div><div style=""><font size="1">NCUC Chair</font></div><div style="font-size:small"><font size="1">Tel: +233 20 812 8851</font></div><div style="font-size:small"><font size="1">Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom | Twitter: @wisdom_dk </font></div><div><div style="font-size:small"><font size="1">_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</font></div><div><font size="1"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">ICANN GNSO Council Member |</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> ICANN</span> transfer policy review working group Member | <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> Improvement (CCOICI)</span> | UN IGF MAG Member | IGF Support Fund Association Executive Committee Member, World Bank Independent Consultant | AU AFIGF Member | Ghana OGP Advisory Committee member | GSS SDGs Advisory Committee Member</font></div><div><font size="1">____________________________________________________________________________________________</font></div></div><div><font size="1">Specialization:</font></div><div><font size="1">E-government Network Infrastructure and E-application, Internet Governance, Open Data policies platforms & Community Development, Cyber Security, Geospatial Technologies, Open Source Technologies, Domain Name Systems, Human Resource Planning and Development, Software Engineering, Event Planning & Management, <br></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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