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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Dear Dr. Shadhir and all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I was very much looking forward to yesterday’s Webinar but due to time difference I missed the meeting. I look forward to reading on the website.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Sanga Dorji.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></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><span lang=EN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> DCAD <dcad-bounces@lists.igf-dcad.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Muhammad Shabbir Awan via DCAD<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:29 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability' <dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Muhammad Shabbir Awan <mshabbirawan@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [DCAD] IGF DCAD Session on Workshop Proposals - 26 February at 12:00 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Zoom: <a href="https://bit.ly/3X4O4k5">https://bit.ly/3X4O4k5</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Coordinator,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US 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 lang=EN-US style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/">https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></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><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><b><span lang=EN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> 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></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Dear DCAD Members,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>I hope you are all doing well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>About IGF 2025 & Call for Session Proposals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>Building Digital Trust and Resilience<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>Building Sustainable and Responsible Innovation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>Building Universal Access and Digital Rights<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>Building Digital Cooperation<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN-US>Workshops<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN-US>Lightning Talks<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN-US>Networking Sessions<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN-US>Open Forums<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Ensuring Digital Accessibility at IGF 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Looking forward to your participation!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Best regards,<br>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir<br>Coordinator, IGF-DCAD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>