[DCAD] IGF DCAD Session on Workshop Proposals - 26 February at 12:00 UTC

[Rosemary Choma]

Dear all,

Kindly exclude me from the mailing list regarding IGF programs until
further notice. Thank you

Sincerely
Rosemary Choma
Managing Director
Androse Disability Organization Tanzania (ADOT)
+255753678830


On Tue, Feb 25, 2025, 11:29 AM Muhammad Shabbir Awan via DCAD <
dcad at lists.igf-dcad.org> wrote:

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> Dear All,
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> To encourage the active inclusion of accessibility-related topics in the
> IGF 2025 programme to advance the participation of persons with
> disabilities in digital governance discussions, DCAD is organizing a
> session at 12:00 UTC on 26 February 2025. The Agenda and more information
> about the session are available at:
> https://igf-dcad.org/igf2025-workshop-proposals-session/
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> Zoom: https://bit.ly/3X4O4k5
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> Streamtext: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-IGF-DCAD
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> We are pleased to have representatives from the IGF Secretariat, MAG
> members, and digital accessibility rights experts joining us to provide
> insights and answer any questions you may have regarding the proposal
> process and session planning. If you are considering proposals for IGF2025,
> this is a great opportunity to ensure strong and impactful submissions.
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> Best,
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> Dr. Muhammad Shabbir,
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> Coordinator,
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> Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD),
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> Twitter: https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/
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> *From:* mshabbirawan at gmail.com <mshabbirawan at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, February 14, 2025 10:46 AM
> *To:* 'Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability' <
> dcad at lists.igf-dcad.org>
> *Subject:* Save the Date: IGF DCAD Session on Workshop Proposals - 26
> February at 12:00 UTC
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> Dear DCAD Members,
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> I hope you are all doing well.
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> Please mark your calendars for an important online session on 26 February
> at 12:00 UTC, where we will discuss IGF workshop proposals related to
> digital accessibility for persons with disabilities.
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> This session is specially being organized for DCAD members and we are
> pleased to have representatives from the IGF Secretariat, MAG members, and
> digital accessibility rights experts joining us to provide insights and
> answer any questions you may have regarding the proposal process and
> session planning. This is a great opportunity to ensure strong and
> impactful submissions that highlight accessibility and inclusion at IGF
> 2025.
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> About IGF 2025 & Call for Session Proposals
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> The 20th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be hosted by
> Norway from 23 to 27 June 2025 in Lillestrøm, near Oslo, under the main
> theme "Building Digital Governance Together." The program will be
> structured around the following four sub-themes:
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>    1. Building Digital Trust and Resilience
>    2. Building Sustainable and Responsible Innovation
>    3. Building Universal Access and Digital Rights
>    4. Building Digital Cooperation
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> From 12 February until 16 March, 23:59 UTC, session proposals can be
> submitted under one of the above themes in formats such as:
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>    - Workshops
>    - Lightning Talks
>    - Networking Sessions
>    - Open Forums
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> A diverse range of speakers and presenters in terms of gender, region, and
> stakeholder group is a key requirement for successful proposals.
> Additionally, submissions must specify whether moderators and speakers will
> participate on-site or online and how session engagement will be structured.
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> Local hubs can also be set up for group digital participation in IGF
> discussions. Applications for hubs are open until 16 March, 23:59 UTC.
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> Ensuring Digital Accessibility at IGF 2025
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> As a Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD), we
> encourage the active inclusion of accessibility-related topics in the IGF
> 2025 programme to advance the participation of persons with disabilities in
> digital governance discussions. This session will help our members shape
> their proposals in alignment with IGF requirements and ensure that
> accessibility remains a priority.
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> To ensure an inclusive discussion, human captioning will be available, and
> we can provide International Sign interpretation upon request. Please let
> us know before 23:59 UTC on 18 February by sending an email at:
> info at igf-dcad.org if you require it so that we can arrange interpreters.
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> Further details and the meeting link will be shared soon. If you have any
> specific topics or questions you’d like to discuss, feel free to reach out.
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> Looking forward to your participation!
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> Best regards,
> Dr. Muhammad Shabbir
> Coordinator, IGF-DCAD
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