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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear DCAD Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In response to our call, we received several excellent applications for the IGF-DCAD 2025 Fellowship Mentor role and sincerely appreciate the interest and dedication of all applicants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After careful review, I am pleased to announce that Gunela Astbrink has been selected as the Mentor for the IGF-DCAD 2025 Fellowship Program. Gunela’s extensive experience in Internet governance, digital accessibility, and disability advocacy, along with her successful mentoring of fellows in IGF2023, makes her an excellent choice for this role.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As Mentor, she will guide fellows, support their IGF participation, monitor progress, and serve on the Fellowship Selection Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please join me in congratulating Gunela!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stay tuned for fellowship applications and IGF call for proposals. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Coordinator, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IGF-DCAD<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Twitter: https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>