[[-- Translated text (es -> en) --]] *Dear LACRALO members:* We are pleased to share that (ICANN) has launched the official call for proposals. for UA Day 2026 events*, which will take place between *March 25 and May 30, 2026*. In its fourth edition, this initiative will once again have the *support of UNESCO*, as part of its commitment to an *inclusive Internet, multilingual and equitable*. The deadline for submitting proposals will be open until November 9, 2025*. As you may know, Universal Acceptance (UA) is a fundamental technical requirement that ensures that all names of valid domain and email addresses —regardless of the language, alphabet or length—work correctly in all applications and systems connected to the Internet. Its adoption is key to moving towards a more diverse Internet from the linguistic point of view, in line with the UNESCO Recommendation of 2003 on Multilingualism and the International Decade of Languages Indigenous Peoples (2022–203 *Types of events suggested by ICANN* Proposals may focus on one of the following types of activities: - *UA Awareness:* presenting the benefits of being “UA-ready”, basic technical concepts and next steps for UA adoption. - *UA Academic Curricula:* curriculum development with institutions academics to integrate Internationalized Domain Names topics (IDN) and UA in educational programs. - *UA Adoption and Demonstration:* practical adoption exercises UA, technical demonstrations and documentation of local experiences. - *UA Regional Strategy Review:* review and update of strategies regional on UA, in coordination with local, national and international actors regional. The *LACRALO-IDN-UA Working Group* is *ready to support any ALS or individual member* who wishes to organize an event. We can offer *guidance, materials, activity ideas and support* in preparing the proposals. We invite the entire LACRALO community to actively join *UA Day 2026*, strengthening together our regional voice in favor of a *Internet Truly multilingual, accessible, and people-centered.* For more information about the UA and the application process proposals, you can visit: https://www.icann.org/ua Greetings, *Sylvia Herlein Leite* Chair - *LACRALO-IDN-UA Working Group* *English* *Dear LACRALO members,* We are pleased to share that the *Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)* has launched the official *call for proposals for UA Day 2026 events*, to be held between *25 March and 30 May 2026*. Now in its *fourth edition*, this initiative will once again count on the support of *UNESCO*, as part of its ongoing commitment to a more *inclusive, multilingual, and equitable Internet*. The *deadline to submit proposals is 9 November 2025*. As you already know, *Universal Acceptance (UA)* is a fundamental technical requirement that ensures *all valid domain names and email addresses—regardless of language, script, or length—work correctly across all Internet-enabled applications and systems.* Its adoption is essential to achieving a more linguistically diverse Internet, in line with *UNESCO's 2003 Recommendation on Multilingualism* and the *International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032).* *Suggested Event Types by ICANN* Proposals may focus on one of the following types of activities: - *UA Awareness:* Present the benefits of being “UA-ready,” basic technical concepts, and next steps for UA adoption. - *UA Academic Curricula:* Collaborate with academic institutions to integrate Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) and UA-related topics into existing programs. - *UA Adoption and Demonstration:* Conduct UA adoption exercises, technical demonstrations, and document local experiences. - *UA Regional Strategy Review:* Review and update regional UA strategies in coordination with local, national, and regional stakeholders. The *LACRALO IDN-UA Working Group* is ready to *support any ALS or individual member* interested in organizing an event. We can provide *guidance, materials, activity ideas, and assistance* throughout the proposal preparation process. We invite the entire *LACRALO community* to actively participate in *UA Day 2026*, strengthening our regional voice in support of a *truly multilingual, accessible, and people-centered Internet.* For more information about UA and the proposal submission process, please visit: 👉 https://www.icann.org/ua Best regards, *Sylvia Herlein Leite* *LACRALO IDN-UA Working Group Chair* ________________________________ Sylvia Herlein Leite +5511 9974474774