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[AFRALO Secretariat] - ICANN86 AFRALO/AfrICANN Think Tank statement
by Hervé Hounzandji May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026

Dear all, As we approach ICANN86, on behalf of the drafting team, I am pleased to share the latest version of the statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FO1y41XxNkif6SS27f-aaDKpxK05yKCyw8uliBD… Please feel free to review the document and provide your comments, suggestions, or any necessary amendments. *Deadline for contributions:* Friday, 5 June 2026 at 23:00 UTC. We look forward to your valuable and active contributions. Chers tous, À l’approche de ICANN86, au nom de l’équipe de rédaction, j’ai le plaisir de partager avec vous la dernière version de la déclaration : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FO1y41XxNkif6SS27f-aaDKpxK05yKCyw8uliBD… Nous vous invitons à consulter le document et à y apporter vos commentaires, suggestions ou toute modification jugée nécessaire. *Date limite de contribution :* vendredi 5 juin 2026 à 23h00 UTC. Nous comptons sur votre participation active et vos précieuses contributions. Best regards / Cordialement -- Hervé HOUNZANDJI AFRALO Secretary

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REMINDER: Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM To: Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org> Subject: Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC [cid:image001.png@01DCEDD0.7D6713C0] Dear All, You are invited to participate in the At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC for 75 mins,where Justine Chew will unpack what it means for the ALAC and At-Large community to effectively participate in the Generic Names Supporting Organization’s Policy Development Processes (GNSO PDPs) specifically, and why such participation is important to us. Join us to learn more and have your questions answered! This webinar forms part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…>,and touches on the adopted ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document – Metrics and Remedial Actions for Appointees, 16 Dec 2025<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMaU1yq7JZ71MqkgP37W86LSaO7iEa7zhVmSQZ0…>. Recommended pre-activity self-learning resources * * ICANN<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/6bd2768c-3a4e-4946-a857-885a051e21…> * Learn 500 Policy Development Fundamentals<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/6bd2768c-3a4e-4946-a857-885a051e21…> * * * ICANN<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/b8460309-e820-4a8b-9ce3-8005e3c525…> * Learn 503 ICANN Policy Development Processes (PDPs)<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/b8460309-e820-4a8b-9ce3-8005e3c525…> * * * * ICANN<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/47673682-4c2b-4618-aa8e-026e3a25ca…> * Learn 506 ICANN Policy Development: A Guide for At-Large Participants<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/47673682-4c2b-4618-aa8e-026e3a25ca…> * * * 2026-01-26<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ> * At-Large Fireside Chat #1 on Participating in ICANN Working Groups<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ> * * * 2026-01-29<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ> * At-Large Fireside Chat #2 on Participating in ICANN Working Groups<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ> * Interpretation in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/59nxb4cn> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAbR Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/T_1LDqknQuy0l8WbqPtEZg You must register to join. Password: *f#sN3j3c1 Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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(Register!) Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCE951.B1467600] Dear All, In January 2026, two At-Large Fireside Chats were held where seasoned At-Large community members shared their experiences of participating in various ICANN working groups: * Cheryl Langdon-Orr and Hadia Elminiawi spoke with Eunice Alejandra Pérez Coello on 26 January 2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ>, while * Alan Greenberg and Steinar Grøtterød spoke with Justine Chew on 29 January 2026<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ>. As a follow-on, you are invited to participate in the At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC for 75 mins, where Justine Chew will unpack what it means for the ALAC and At-Large community to effectively participate in the Generic Names Supporting Organization’s Policy Development Processes (GNSO PDPs) specifically, and why such participation is important to us. Join us to learn more and have your questions answered! This webinar forms part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…>, and touches on the adopted ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document – Metrics and Remedial Actions for Appointees, 16 Dec 2025<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMaU1yq7JZ71MqkgP37W86LSaO7iEa7zhVmSQZ0…>. Recommended pre-activity self-learning resources * ICANN Learn 500 Policy Development Fundamentals<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/6bd2768c-3a4e-4946-a857-885a051e21…> * ICANN Learn 503 ICANN Policy Development Processes (PDPs)<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/b8460309-e820-4a8b-9ce3-8005e3c525…> * ICANN Learn 506 ICANN Policy Development: A Guide for At-Large Participants<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/47673682-4c2b-4618-aa8e-026e3a25ca…> * 2026-01-26 At-Large Fireside Chat #1 on Participating in ICANN Working Groups<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ> * 2026-01-29 At-Large Fireside Chat #2 on Participating in ICANN Working Groups<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ> Interpretation in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/59nxb4cn> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAbR Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/T_1LDqknQuy0l8WbqPtEZg You must register to join. Password: *f#sN3j3c1 Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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AFRALO Vote Result Announcement
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

Dear All, The 2026 Leadership election votes for the positions of AFRALO ALAC Member (RALO Selected), AFRALO Secretariat have closed. The vote results are quorate, with over 50% of the AFRALO ALSes having participated in the vote (82 ALSes + AFRALO Individual Representative = Total 83): On behalf of Hadia El Miniawi , Chair of AFRALO, we are pleased to announce the following results: Raïhanath Gbadamassi<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/0tvxBQ> – ALAC member representing AFRALO (Term: 2026 AGM – 2028 AGM; by election) Hervé Hounzandji<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/eeDxBQ> - AFRALO Secretariat (Term: 2026 AGM – 2028 AGM; by election) 2026 AFRALO eBallot Results: (insert the results as per the example below ) [cid:image001.png@01DCE6C3.FC9819F0] Explanation: In these votes, electorates can only choose one candidate, or to abstain. The vote electorate is anonymous. All results have been posted on the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716> At-Large staff would like to congratulate Raïhanath Gbadamassi and Hervé Hounzandji. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 219, Issue 56
by Chokri Ben Romdhane May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

Félicitations Raihana et Hervé, Hard luck @Thoko Miya <msthokomiya(a)gmail.com> . Friendly regards Chokri Le mar. 19 mai 2026 à 08:53, <afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org> a écrit : > Send AFRI-Discuss mailing list submissions to > afri-discuss(a)icann.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > afri-discuss-owner(a)icann.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of AFRI-Discuss digest..."Posting guidelines to ensure > machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate: > http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#… > - - - - -Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: AFRALO Vote Result Announcement (Hervé Hounzandji) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Hervé Hounzandji" <herve.hounzandji(a)gmail.com> > To: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > Cc: "afri-discuss(a)icann.org" <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 09:52:39 +0200 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: AFRALO Vote Result Announcement > > Bonjour / Good morning ! > > > Chers frères, chères sœurs, chers amis d’AFRALO, > > Je tiens avant tout à remercier chaleureusement toute la famille AFRALO > pour la confiance renouvelée qu’elle m’accorde. > > Mes remerciements vont également à l’ensemble des candidats ainsi qu’à > tous les votants, pour cette belle démonstration de démocratie, > d’engagement et d’esprit communautaire au sein de notre organisation. > > C’est avec beaucoup d’humilité, de gratitude et de responsabilité que > j’accueille ma réélection pour un second mandat en tant que Secrétaire > d’AFRALO. Les expériences acquises et les enseignements tirés de ce premier > mandat renforcent aujourd’hui ma détermination à poursuivre et à > intensifier le travail accompli ensemble. > > Je m’engage à continuer à promouvoir une participation toujours plus > active et inclusive, à encourager des contributions constructives et > éclairées au bénéfice de l’ensemble de notre communauté africaine. > > Je suis pleinement conscient des responsabilités qu’implique cette > fonction et je reste animé par une motivation intacte pour servir AFRALO > avec rigueur et disponibilité. > > Aujourd’hui, notre communauté compte 82 ALS réparties dans 34 pays, ainsi > que 47 membres individuels. Cette richesse humaine et géographique > constitue une force que nous devons continuer à consolider ensemble. > > Pour ce nouveau mandat, mes priorités dans mon périmètre de Secrétaire > d'AFRALO, seront notamment les suivantes : > 1. Suivi et valorisation des activités des ALS > > Renforcer la visibilité des initiatives et des réalisations de nos ALS à > travers nos différents canaux de communication et de collaboration. > 2. Renforcement des échanges et de l’écoute communautaire > > Mettre en place un cadre structuré permettant de mieux recueillir les > besoins, préoccupations et propositions des ALS afin d’y répondre de > manière plus efficace et coordonnée. > 3. Expansion et inclusion de la communauté AFRALO > > Encourager l’intégration de nouvelles ALS, notamment dans les vingt pays > africains encore peu représentés ou absents de notre communauté, afin de > rendre AFRALO encore plus inclusive et représentative de toute l’Afrique. > > Pour atteindre ces objectifs et consolider notre dynamique collective, la > participation et l’engagement de chacun seront essentiels. AFRALO est notre > maison commune, et c’est ensemble que nous continuerons à la faire grandir. > > C’est avec vous, et pour vous, que je souhaite poursuivre ce travail au > service de notre communauté. > > Je vous remercie encore sincèrement pour votre confiance renouvelée et > espère pouvoir continuer à servir AFRALO avec votre soutien et votre > collaboration. Vive AFRALO ! > > Merci à toutes et à tous. > > > *---------------------------------------------* > > Dear brothers, dear sisters, dear friends of AFRALO, > > First and foremost, I would like to sincerely thank the entire AFRALO > family for the renewed confidence placed in me. > > My gratitude also goes to all the candidates and all the voters for this > strong demonstration of democracy, commitment, and community spirit within > our organization. > > It is with great humility, gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility > that I accept my re-election for a second term as AFRALO Secretary. The > experience gained and the lessons learned during my first term further > strengthen my determination to continue and expand the work we have > accomplished together. > > I remain committed to fostering even greater participation and > inclusiveness, encouraging constructive and informed contributions, for the > benefit of our entire African community. > > I am fully aware of the responsibilities that come with this role, and I > remain strongly motivated to serve AFRALO with diligence and dedication. > > Today, our community includes 82 ALSes across 34 countries, along with 47 > individual members. This human and geographic diversity is a strength that > we must continue to build upon together. > > For this new term, my priorities within my role as AFRALO Secretary will > include the following: > 1. Monitoring and Promoting ALS Activities > > Strengthening the visibility of the initiatives and achievements of our > ALSes through our various communication and collaboration channels. > 2. Strengthening Communication and Community Engagement > > Establishing a more structured framework to better collect and address the > needs, concerns, and proposals of ALSes in a more effective and coordinated > manner. > 3. Expanding and Strengthening the AFRALO Community > > Encouraging the integration of new ALSes, especially from the twenty > African countries that remain underrepresented or absent from our > community, in order to make AFRALO even more inclusive and representative > of the African continent as a whole. > > To achieve these goals and further strengthen our collective momentum, the > participation and commitment of everyone will be essential. AFRALO is our > shared home, and together we will continue to make it stronger and more > impactful. > > It is with you, and for you, that I wish to continue this work in service > of our community. > > Once again, I sincerely thank you for your renewed trust and look forward > to continuing to serve AFRALO with your support and collaboration. > > Long live AFRALO! > > Thank you all. > > Le lun. 18 mai 2026 à 18:44, ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> a écrit : > >> Dear All, >> >> The 2026 Leadership election votes for the positions of AFRALO ALAC >> Member (RALO Selected), AFRALO Secretariat have closed. The vote results >> are quorate, with over 50% of the AFRALO ALSes having participated in the >> vote (82 ALSes + AFRALO Individual Representative = Total 83): >> >> On behalf of Hadia El Miniawi , Chair of AFRALO, we are pleased >> to announce the following results: >> >> Raïhanath Gbadamassi >> <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/0tvxBQ> – ALAC member >> representing AFRALO (Term: 2026 AGM – 2028 AGM; by election) >> >> Hervé Hounzandji <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/eeDxBQ> - >> AFRALO Secretariat (Term: 2026 AGM – 2028 AGM; by election) >> >> >> >> *2026 AFRALO eBallot Results: (insert the results as per the example >> below )* >> >> >> >> *Explanation: * >> In these votes, electorates can only choose one candidate, >> or to abstain. The vote electorate is anonymous. >> >> All results have been posted on the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, >> Selections and Appointments Workspace >> <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/964296716> >> >> At-Large staff would like to congratulate *Raïhanath Gbadamassi* and *Hervé >> Hounzandji**.* >> >> >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> AFRI-Discuss mailing list -- afri-discuss(a)icann.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to afri-discuss-leave(a)icann.org >> >> Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org >> >> Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this >> list are more accurate: >> http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#… >> _______________________________________________ >> By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your >> personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance >> with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and >> the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You >> can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or >> configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or >> disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. >> > > > -- > Hervé HOUNZANDJI > _______________________________________________ > AFRI-Discuss mailing list -- afri-discuss(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to afri-discuss-leave(a)icann.org > > Homepage for the region: www.afralo.org > > Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this > list are more accurate: > http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#… > - - - - - > > _______________________________________________ > By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your > personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance > with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and > the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can > visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or > configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or > disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Join AFRALO UA Day Today - in 45 minutes (today from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC)
by Hadia El Miniawi May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Dear AFRALO members, friends and colleagues, Join AFRALO UA Regional Day, a session dedicated to advancing Universal Acceptance through adoption and education across the continent. The session is today from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC The African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO) warmly invites the African Internet community, stakeholders, academia, industry leaders, technical experts, and all interested participants to join the AFRALO Universal Acceptance (UA) Regional Day. This regional event is dedicated to advancing Universal Acceptance (UA) across Africa through awareness, education, collaboration, and real-world adoption experiences. The session will bring together global partners, including collaboration between ICANN and UNESCO, The Association of African Universities, Academic institutions, Registries, Registrars, industry, members of AFRALO and UA community leaders to explore how UA enables a more inclusive and multilingual Internet. Registration details are included below. Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/xAnzSruORKqY3AqQOTvjBA You must register to join. Password: UAday#2026 AFRALO UA Regional Day: Advancing UA Through Adoption and Education has been scheduled to Wednesday, 13 May 2026 from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC For other times: HERE The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAuPg If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Waiting for you! Hadia ElminiawiAFRALO Chair

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Nomination for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO
by Mark Elkins May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Hello, I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO. I believe she can do this job well. -- Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje(a)posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <tel:+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za Posix SystemsVCARD for MJ Elkins

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ACTION: ALAC Objections Small Team – Membership Refresh and Call for Members to RALOs- Respond by Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs, As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At…> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team. Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team. Objective and Tasks of the Team With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on: * Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; * Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: * text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and * guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; * Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. * Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026 Please let us know by Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC whether: * you wish to remain a member of the team; or * you would like to join the team as a new member. Thank you very much! Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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**REMINDER - TOMORROW** Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: At-Large Meets ICANN Contractual Compliance and NetBeacon Institute Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCE13D.59F279B0] Dear All, You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: At-Large Meets ICANN Contractual Compliance and NetBeacon Institute on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 13:00 UTC for 75 mins, to inform the At-Large in shaping its agenda to combat against DNS Abuse. DNS Abuse mitigation remains as a key focus area for the ALAC and At-Large community. It is generally accepted that DNS Abuse cannot be eliminated. However, it is also clear that it can be mitigated, and such mitigation efforts may take many forms and are often driven by various parties either working collaboratively or complementarily to bring about impact to protect end users against harm perpetrated by malicious domain name registrations. In prior meetings with the Security, Stability, and Resiliency team under the ICANN Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO-SSR)*, the At-Large learned about the OCTO-SSR’s scope, research and tools in DNS Abuse mitigation. At this webinar, the ALAC and At-Large community will hear from ICANN Contractual Compliance and the NetBeacon Institute to understand their respective roles and work in support of DNS Abuse mitigation. It is aimed at informing a discussion on what efforts the ALAC and At-Large community should focus on in this area. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on DNS Abuse mitigation! *The At-Large met with OCTO-SSR at – * The 26 February 2026 At-Large Meets OCTO-SSR Webinar: ICANN83 ALAC-OCTO Joint Session Recap<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgD-Mw> on an introduction to OCTO-SSR and its work; * The 11 March 2026 ALAC-OCTO Session at ICANN85, Mumbai<https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwml/joint-session-alac-and-octo> to further understand the work of OCTO-SSR, including some new initiatives; and – which, together with this webinar, form part of the DNS Abuse Mitigation Capacity Development Track in the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> Interpretation in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/375ze35n__;!!PtGJab4!45hmh-V…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/VgifQQ Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISQaCMwfRwiLjOdn8h_kkg#/registration You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Meeting Invitation: AFRALO UA Regional Day: Advancing UA Through Adoption and Education on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 17:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

Dear all, As we move closer to 13 May, we invite you to save the date ! for the AFRALO UA Regional Day, a moment dedicated to advancing Universal Acceptance through adoption and education across the continent. AFRALO UA Day event will be organized into two main parts in one day: PART 1: The first will highlight real adoption cases from AFRALO members, demonstrating practical progress and success toward achieving UA readiness. As part of this initiative, the ICANN Africa GSE team will collaborate with AFRALO members whose websites are built on WordPress to support them becoming UA-ready. This session will also spotlight ongoing work within the academic sector, including collaboration with the Association of African Universities and efforts to incorporate UA concepts into educational curricula. PART 2: The second part will focus on exploring broader UA adoption efforts through collaboration with UNESCO. Discussions will address advancing UA adoption and strengthening engagement with governments and the public sector across the region, with particular emphasis on expanding awareness, capacity building, and institutional adoption. This session will also include main takeaways and discuss the way forward. Registration details are included below. UA DAY #Internet4All #UniversalAcceptance #AFRALO #ICANN #DigitalInclusion #InternetForAll AFRALO UA Regional Day: Advancing UA Through Adoption and Education has been scheduled to Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 17:00 UTC for 3 hours. 17:00-18:15 UTC = UA Event Part 1 18:15 - 18:45 UTC = Break (30 Mins) 18:45 - 20:00 UTC = UA Event Part 2 For other times: HERE<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=AFRALO+UA+Regiona…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAuPg Zoom Registration : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/xAnzSruORKqY3AqQOTvjBA You must register to join. Password: UAday#2026 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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