[image: WhatsApp Image 2025-08-14 at 13.01.25_a9232a9f.jpg] Dear NCUC, NPOC, NCSG Members, As previously shared by Andrea Glandon via calendar invitation, and on behalf of the Non-Commercial Users Constituency (NCUC), I am delighted to invite all members to register and actively participate in our upcoming NCUC Quarterly Webinar on August 25, 2025, at 15:00 UTC +00. This inaugural session in our 2025 webinar series will focus on the theme: *“Safeguarding Digital Rights in the Face of Fragmentation: Civil Society’s Role in Shaping a Resilient Internet in the WSIS+20 Process.”* As the global Internet governance community prepares for the WSIS+20 review, the role of civil society in defending digital rights and ensuring a resilient, open Internet has never been more critical. The increasing risks of Internet fragmentation, driven by geopolitical tensions, divergent national regulations, competing technical standards, duplicated governance processes, and regional governance crises such as the ongoing *AFRINIC challenges*, require informed, diverse, and regionally grounded perspectives. If you haven't registered already, kindly use the Zoom link below to register. *Session Objectives* - Examine the implications of Internet fragmentation for civil society and digital rights. - Highlight the role of civil society in shaping WSIS+20 outcomes. - Share regional strategies, challenges, and best practices in digital rights advocacy and Internet governance. - Promote inclusive participation from the Global South and underrepresented voices. *Format & Agenda* - Opening remarks and updates from NCUC leadership and guest experts - Panel discussion with five regional speakers (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean, North America) - Moderated Q&A and interactive dialogue - Closing reflections and next steps *Expected Outcomes* - Documented civil society perspectives on WSIS+20 and Internet fragmentation - Strengthened inter-regional collaboration and awareness of emerging digital rights challenges - Strategic input to guide future NCUC interventions in ICANN and global policy forums *Moderator:* *Stephanie Perrin* – recognized for her expertise within ICANN, Internet Governance, and many other digital forums 📅 *Date:* 25 August 2025 🕒 *Time:* 15:00 UTC +00 📍 *Platform:* Online (Zoom) If you haven't registered already, kindly use the Zoom link below to register. 👉 *Register here: * https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/_lxNUqvfTs61vTn4nrnSvg We would be honored to have you join us in this thought-provoking exchange and look forward to your active participation. I encourage all members to share this invitation within your networks, helping us broaden participation and bring more diverse voices into the discussion. For further inquiries, please reach out to Andrea Glandon at andrea.glandon@icann.org. Warm regards, *Wisdom Donkor* (CASP+, CISM, CEH Certified) NCUC Chair Tel: +233 20 812 8851 Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom | Twitter: @wisdom_dk _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ICANN GNSO Council Member | ICANN transfer policy review working group Member | Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI) | UN IGF MAG Member | IGF Support Fund Association Executive Committee Member, World Bank Independent Consultant | AU AFIGF Member | Ghana OGP Advisory Committee member | GSS SDGs Advisory Committee Member ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Specialization: E-government Network Infrastructure and E-application, Internet Governance, Open Data policies platforms & Community Development, Cyber Security, Geospatial Technologies, Open Source Technologies, Domain Name Systems, Human Resource Planning and Development, Software Engineering, Event Planning & Management,