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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>EC members. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Pedro has raised two important issues for the IGF speaker role…qualification and funding. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Amin, perhaps it would be a good idea to create a google form, much like the one we use for the CROP funding applicants, but in this case ask a few questions related to which of the three topics mentioned in the proposal (cybersecurity, law, and digital rights advocacy) as well as their experience in the mechanisms mentioned, i.e.:<br><br>“…the use of open-source tools for privacy protection, and community-driven initiatives that have successfully advocated for user rights. Best practices from various regions will be highlighted, demonstrating concrete impacts and results. For instance, the session will present case studies for diverse regional areas…”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Of course, there is a need to ask about ability to participate in-person as well as their funding (as source may be an issue – this should be declared in an SOI).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Then the EC (who I assume will be deciding who speaks as representatives of the NCUC) can consider the applicants.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ken<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NCSG-Discuss <NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Pedro de Perdigão Lana<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 12, 2024 11:58 AM<br><b>To:</b> NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: NCUC session approved at the 19th annual IGF / seeking for speakers<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Congratz on leading the work to have this session approved, Amin! <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Amin, if I may complement your call by highlighting an important piece of information you already mentioned: considering there is no guaranteed support to go to Riyadh involved here, a crucial aspect to be evaluated would be that the person is already confirmed (or with great chances to receive support) to be onsite at the IGF. It is also relevant to know what the applicant intends to talk about related to the session description, with a reasonable level of depth/detail. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>So, Peterking (while also asking the same for others who are also interested, in future answers), could you gently complement the declaration of interest with those two pieces of info?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks in advance,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Pedro de Perdigão Lana</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'><a href="https://www.nic.br/" target="_blank">Lawyer</a>, <a href="https://www.gedai.com.br/" target="_blank">GEDAI/UFPR</a> Researcher</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>PhD Candidate (UFPR), LLM in Business Law (UCoimbra) </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Board Member @ </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="https://www.ncuc.org/" target="_blank">NCUC (ICANN)</a>, </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'><a href="https://isoc.org.br/" target="_blank">ISOC BR</a>, <a href="https://br.creativecommons.net/" target="_blank">CC Brasil</a> and <a href="https://ioda.org.br/" target="_blank">IODA</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>This message is restricted to the sender and recipient(s). If received by mistake, please reply informing it.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Em sex., 12 de jul. de 2024 às 12:42, Peterking Quaye <<a href="mailto:peterkingq@gmail.com">peterkingq@gmail.com</a>> escreveu:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Dear Amin Hacha,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Thank you for the exciting news and the opportunity to contribute to the 19th Annual IGF Meeting in Riyadh. I am honored to have our session proposal, "Noncommercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe Internet," approved by the IGF MAG.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>I am indeed interested in being a speaker at the event and attending in person. Please consider my candidacy for one of the speaker positions. I look forward to contributing to the discussion and showcasing our community's expertise.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Looking forward to your response,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'>*PETERKING Quaye *</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'>Executive Director <br>West Africa ICT Action Network ( WAICTANet) <br>2nd Apt. 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We are seeking 3 speakers from our community who will contribute to the session.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in being a speaker and will be attending the IGF <b>in person</b> at Riyadh, please respond to this email before Friday, 19 July 2024. We will evaluate responses and select the speakers.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your attention, and looking forward to hearing from you!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Amin Hacha<br><br><b>for more information about the session : </b><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:11.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:33.75pt'><span style='font-size:26.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#097B76;font-weight:normal'>Noncommercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe Internet<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:18.75pt;background:#F8F8F8;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'><b><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#212529'>Description:</span></b><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#212529'><br><br>The session “Non-commercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe Internet” will focus on the important role that non-commercial users play in fostering a secure online environment, focusing on the ICANN and the Domain Name System examples, but going beyond these arenas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:18.75pt;background:#F8F8F8;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#212529'>This session will explore the subtheme of user empowerment and safety. It will cover topics such as privacy protection, data security, and the impact of policy on user rights. Participants will engage in discussions on how non-commercial users, often the most vulnerable and least heard, (usually with fewer institutional decision-making mechanisms and fewer resources), can influence Internet governance and contribute to a safer Internet for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:18.75pt;background:#F8F8F8;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'><span style='font-family:Roboto;color:#212529'>Our approach is interactive and inclusive, featuring a panel of experts from diverse backgrounds, including cybersecurity, law, and digital rights advocacy. We will showcase innovative approaches, such as the use of open-source tools for privacy protection, and community-driven initiatives that have successfully advocated for user rights.<br>Best practices from various regions will be highlighted, demonstrating concrete impacts and results. For instance, the session will present case studies for diverse regional areas.<br>We aim to disseminate how Non-commercial Users are not just consumers of policy but active participants in shaping a safe internet landscape for all, and how they can better engage in different areas to protect and advance their rights.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>