[NCUC-DISCUSS] NCUC session approved at the 19th annual IGF / seeking for speakers

[Amin Hacha]

Dear friends and colleagues,
I am delighted to share the exciting news that our proposal for a session
has been approved, by the IGF MAG, at the 19th Annual IGF Meeting, which
will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 15 to 19 December 2024.

The session, titled "*Noncommercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe
Internet*" offers a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase our
community's expertise. We are seeking 3 speakers from our community who
will contribute to the session.

If you are interested in being a speaker and will be attending the IGF *in
person* at Riyadh, please respond to this email before Friday, 19 July
2024. We will evaluate responses and select the speakers.

Thank you for your attention, and looking forward to hearing from you!
Regards,
Amin Hacha

*for more information about the session : *
Noncommercial Users Constituency Role in a Safe Internet

Description:

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.
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