[NCUC-DISCUSS] Invitation to Participate in the First NCUC Quarterly Webinar – 25 August 2025 at 15:00 UTC

[Wisdom Donkor]

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Dear NCUC, NPOC, NCSG Members,

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.

This inaugural session in our 2025 webinar series will focus on the theme:
*“Safeguarding Digital Rights in the Face of Fragmentation: Civil Society’s
Role in Shaping a Resilient Internet in the WSIS+20 Process.”*

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 *AFRINIC
challenges*, require informed, diverse, and regionally grounded
perspectives. If you haven't registered already, kindly use the Zoom link
below to register.

*Session Objectives*

   - Examine the implications of Internet fragmentation for civil society
   and digital rights.
   - Highlight the role of civil society in shaping WSIS+20 outcomes.
   - Share regional strategies, challenges, and best practices in digital
   rights advocacy and Internet governance.
   - Promote inclusive participation from the Global South and
   underrepresented voices.

*Format & Agenda*

   - Opening remarks and updates from NCUC leadership and guest experts
   - Panel discussion with five regional speakers (Africa, Asia-Pacific,
   Europe, Latin America & Caribbean, North America)
   - Moderated Q&A and interactive dialogue
   - Closing reflections and next steps

*Expected Outcomes*

   - Documented civil society perspectives on WSIS+20 and Internet
   fragmentation
   - Strengthened inter-regional collaboration and awareness of emerging
   digital rights challenges
   - Strategic input to guide future NCUC interventions in ICANN and global
   policy forums

*Moderator:* *Stephanie Perrin* – recognized for her expertise within
ICANN, Internet Governance, and many other digital forums

                          📅 *Date:* 25 August 2025
                          🕒 *Time:* 15:00 UTC +00
                         📍 *Platform:* Online (Zoom)

 If you haven't registered already, kindly use the Zoom link below to
register.

                          👉 *Register here: *
https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_lxNUqvfTs61vTn4nrnSvg

We would be honored to have you join us in this thought-provoking exchange
and look forward to your active participation.

I encourage all members to share this invitation within your networks,
helping us broaden participation and bring more diverse voices into the
discussion.

  For further inquiries, please reach out to Andrea Glandon at
andrea.glandon at icann.org.

Warm regards,

*Wisdom Donkor* (CASP+,  CISM, CEH Certified)
NCUC Chair
Tel: +233 20 812 8851
Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom |  Twitter: @wisdom_dk
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