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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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: <a href="https://igf-dcad.org/igf2025-workshop-proposals-session/">https://igf-dcad.org/igf2025-workshop-proposals-session/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom: <a href="https://bit.ly/3X4O4k5">https://bit.ly/3X4O4k5</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Streamtext: <a href="https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-IGF-DCAD">https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-IGF-DCAD</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Coordinator,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD),<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><b>From:</b> mshabbirawan@gmail.com <mshabbirawan@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 14, 2025 10:46 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability' <dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Save the Date: IGF DCAD Session on Workshop Proposals - 26 February at 12:00 UTC<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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>I hope you are all doing well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About IGF 2025 & Call for Session Proposals<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'>Building Digital Trust and Resilience<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'>Building Sustainable and Responsible Innovation<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'>Building Universal Access and Digital Rights<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'>Building Digital Cooperation<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>From 12 February until 16 March, 23:59 UTC, session proposals can be submitted under one of the above themes in formats such as:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Workshops<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Lightning Talks<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Networking Sessions<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Open Forums<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ensuring Digital Accessibility at IGF 2025<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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: <a href="mailto:info@igf-dcad.org">info@igf-dcad.org</a> if you require it so that we can arrange interpreters.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking forward to your participation!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<br>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir<br>Coordinator, IGF-DCAD<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>