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ICANN83 UASG 10-Year Celebration Photos
by Seda Akbulut June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

Dear all, Please find the photos from the session yesterday at ICANN83 to Celebrate the 10th Year of the UASG: https://www.flickr.com/photos/icann/albums/72177720326796349/with/545828526… Best regards, Seda Akbulut

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ICANN83 UA related session
by Seda Akbulut June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

Dear all, Please find a list of UA-related sessions at ICANN83 in Prague. The main session we kindly recommend you to join is the “ Celebrating 10 Years of UASG and Moving Forward<https://icann83.sched.com/event/246ZQ/celebrating-10-years-of-uasg-and-movi…>” session. Your participation is highly appreciated. Please register the event here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann83/> to join online or onsite. UA Related Updates, Meetings and Sessions @ ICANN 83 Meeting Week (9 - 12 June 2025) Day/Date Time Room Session Monday, 9 June 2025 13:45-15:00 South Hall 3 C (At-Large) At-Large Policy Session (IDNs and UA Topics)<https://icann83.sched.com/event/246R3/at-large-policy-session> Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:45 - 15:00 South Hall 3 A/B (ccNSO) ccNSO: Breaking Barriers: How Governments & ccTLDs Advance UA<https://icann83.sched.com/event/246Y7/ccnso-breaking-barriers-how-governmen…> Wednesday 11 June 2025 15:30 - 17:00 Terrace 2B Celebrating 10 Years of UASG and Moving Forward<https://icann83.sched.com/event/246ZQ/celebrating-10-years-of-uasg-and-movi…> Best regards, Seda Akbulut

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UA Day 2025 Flickr Album
by Seda Akbulut June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Dear all, Please find the UA Day 2025 photos from all events here at the Flickr Album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/icann/albums/72177720326668568/ With thanks to all contributors and participants for the UA Day 2025! Regards, Seda Akbulut

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ICANN83 Prep Week IDN and UA Community Update Session
by Seda Akbulut May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Dear all, You are cordially invited to join the ICANN83 online session at 16:30 UTC, 27 May 2025 Tuesday. Please register the event here: https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann83/ and find details here: https://icann83.sched.com/event/23LLM/idn-and-ua-community-update Session Details This session will include an update on the ongoing implementation of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and the work by the community and ICANN org to promote the Universal Acceptance (UA) of all domain names and email addresses. Those in DNS industry, software developers, email service providers, and policy makers promoting choice and digital inclusion using domain names and email addresses are encouraged to attend. Best regards, Seda

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Invitation to Join UA Day Uruguay 2025 – May 26th (Tomorrow!) – Online Participation via Zoom
by Nicolas Fiumarelli May 25, 2025

May 25, 2025

Dear UASG Team and ICANN folks, On behalf of the Internet Society Uruguay Chapter, it is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the *UA Day Uruguay 2025*, taking place *tomorrow, Monday, May 26th*, from *9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Uruguay time (UTC-3)) and to share with you our full agenda for tomorrow!* We are thrilled to join the global celebration of *Universal Acceptance Day* for the second consecutive year, reaffirming our commitment to promoting software, systems, and services that fully support *internationalized domain names (IDNs)* and *email addresses in multiple scripts and languages* . While the event will be held in person at the Hilton Garden Inn, Montevideo, we warmly invite the UASG/ICANN team to join us *virtually* via Zoom: 🔗 *Zoom Link*: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84085526519?pwd=mcMOm4YyKm85bBJWoGHDgAYcYfpNHf.1 📝 *Registration Link* (for local participants in Uruguay): https://bit.ly/UADay2025 ------------------------------ 🗓️ Full Event Agenda – UA Day Uruguay 2025 📍 *Location*: Hotel Hilton Garden Inn, Montevideo Shopping 🕤 *Time*: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Uruguay time (UTC-3) *BLOCK 1 – Morning Sessions* - *9:30 – 10:00*: Welcome Networking - *10:00 – 10:05*: *Opening Session* – Welcome and Agenda Presentation 🎙️ *Laura Margolis – ISOC Uruguay* - *10:05 – 10:25*: *Presentation of ICANN* 🎙️ *Rodrigo de la Parra – ICANN* - *10:25 – 10:35*: *Contribution of UASG: Challenges and the Road Ahead* 🎙️ *Anil Kumar – UASG Chair, ICANN* - *10:35 – 10:55*: *Presentation of ISOC LAC* 🎙️ *Christian O Flaherty – Internet Society* - *10:55 – 11:15*: *UNESCO – 2003 Recommendation* 🎙️ *Marcello Lucas Figueredo – UNESCO* - *11:15 – 11:30*: *Coffee Break* ☕ - *11:30 – 12:00*: *Theoretical Session: Key Concepts of Universal Acceptance* 🎙️ *Nicolás Antoniello – ICANN* - *12:00 – 12:15*: *Uruguay Statistics and EAI WG Work Summary* 🎙️ *Nicolás Fiumarelli – ISOC UY / EAI WG* - *12:15 – 12:30*: *UA Day Approach in Africa* 🎙️ *Dr. AbdulKarim Oloyede – ICANN* - *12:30 – 13:30*: *Lunch & Networking* (offered by ISOC Uruguay) ------------------------------ *BLOCK 2 – Afternoon Sessions* - *13:30 – 15:30*: *Technical Workshop* 💻 *Setting up Mail and DNS Servers with IDN and EAI Support* 🛠️ Led by: • *Nicolás Antoniello – ICANN* • *Carlos Martínez – LACNIC* - *15:30 – 16:45*: *Panel: Uruguay in the Context of Internet Universalization* 🎤 Tentative Title: *"Removing Barriers for a Culturally Global Internet"* Panelists: • *Mariela de León – UDELAR (SECIU)* • *Fabrizio Scrollini – HOTOSM* • *Laurena Pavón – Universidad de Montevideo* • *Mauro D. Ríos – ISOC Uruguay* Moderator: *Raúl Echeberría – ALAI / ISOCuy* ------------------------------ This event will not only provide enriching technical content but also serve as a valuable networking and learning space for all involved in the journey toward a more inclusive and multilingual Internet. We truly hope to count on your presence and support during this important occasion. For any questions, feel free to contact us at *hola(a)isoc.uy*, or visit https://universalacceptance.day to learn more about the global initiative. Warm regards, *Board of Directors* Internet Society Uruguay Chapter

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New way forward
by anil Jain May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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Re: New way forward
by Nitin Walia May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Dear UA Community Members, Thank you all for sharing your thoughts. I would like to express some of my personal views in individual capacity . As we know, the UASG was created with a clear vision and purpose. The UASG Charter mentioned that ICANN formed the Steering Group to drive Universal Acceptance efforts over a period of 10 years. It was also stated that the Steering Group would continue as a standing body, with its membership evolving over time . In my opinion, the recent blog by ICANN President and CEO gives a very positive message about the way forward for Universal Acceptance. UASG has completed an important 10-year journey and has made a significant impact. Of course, we have seen some challenges over the years, but I believe many of these will be addressed in the next phase, through the restructuring . One very encouraging point is that ICANN is not stepping away, but actually planning a new structure and approach to make the UA efforts more effective. Starting from 1 July 2025 (ICANN FY26), several changes will be implemented. Among these, a new UA Expert Working Group will be formed, which will guide ICANN&rsquos UA work. This group will include invited experts and members nominated by Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees . Also, it is good to note that UASG&rsquos contributions will be formally recognized during ICANN83 in Prague (9&ndash12 June 2025), and a full report will be published to highlight the achievements of the past decade . At the same time, ICANN will continue engaging with many active community groups such as the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), GNSO, ccNSO, GAC, and SSAC, especially on UA- and IDN-related matters. This shows that community involvement remains very important in this journey towards a more UA-ready and inclusive Internet . I strongly feel that this is not the end of UASG&rsquos mission, but rather a new beginning with a refreshed approach. The core values remain the same &ndash to make the Internet accessible and inclusive, regardless of language, script, or region . In the end, UA is more than a technical issue &ndash it is essential for enabling a truly multilingual Internet and ensuring that every user can fully participate online, in their own language and script. The ICANN Board and org remain committed to this goal, and so should we . Let us all stay positive, united, and continue our community-driven efforts It is better to wait for further announcements from ICANN before jumping to any conclusions. The journey of UA continues &mdash just in a new direction . Warm Regards Nitin Walia | DirectorData Ingenious Global LimitedTel: +91-141-2554970Fax: +91-141-2554972LinkedIn Twitternitin(a)data.in | नितिन(a)xn--c2bd1gb.xn--h2brj9c | https://data.inCelebrating 25 Years of Innovation and ExcellenceVC: https://bridge01.videomeet.in - room: nitin pwd: 10000Get email id like me in your own language, download DATAMAIL app from your iOS or android play store. भाषाकीआजादी - Bridging the Digital Divide, Getting Next billion online From: Raymond Mamattah via UA-discuss MailId : [148203756]To: anil Jain Cc: UASG discuss list Subject: [UA-discuss] Re: New way forwardDate: 03 May 2025 03:22:17 AM "UASG Support With the focus changing to implementation work, ICANN will no longer provide funding or staff support to the UASG after June 2025. We will work closely with the UASG on this transition, including ensuring the document library and other valuable resources remain readily available . The UASG was formed by the community in 2015, to "drive action over the course of the next 10 years," as governed by its charter, with the coordination and support of ICANN. And per their request, ICANN org has supported the UASG with these resources for 10 years . We plan to continue to support the UA Local Initiatives and are also looking at how the UA Ambassador program may be supported by ICANN org for technical UA training . The UASG`s many accomplishments will be celebrated during ICANN83, which will be held in Prague, 9&ndash12 June 2025. A report highlighting the UASG work will also be published." The end of UASG! Some of us saw it coming, so I am not surprised. We keep the memories of UASG and all that we have achieved by far. Notably is the UA Day which was proposed during the tenure of Dr Ajay. This UA Day has now become a global event which I believe will stay on for long . Thanks to all the friends we made through UASG! Regards, Raymond Mamattah Accra, Ghana From: Jim DeLaHunt via UA-discuss MailId : [148203586]To: ua-discuss(a)icann.orgSubject: [UA-discuss] Re: New way forwardDate: 03 May 2025 02: 50:36 AM On 2025-05-02 03:56, anil Jain via UA-discuss wrote: Dear UA community members, Please recall my earlier email updating you all regarding resolution by ICANN Board praising efforts of UASG in last 10 years in ICANN82 at Seattle. In continuous to that ICANN Org has issued following blog for your information. Universal Acceptance: Aligning Resources and the Path Forward icann.org For those of you who would be glad not to click through the link, I will summarise what jumped out at me from this blog post. It is by Kurtis Lindqvist, President and Chief Executive Officer of ICANN . "Notably, many software developers, email service providers, businesses, and governments are now aware of UA and aiming to become UA-ready. Concurrently, ICANN has increased its staff to support technical work for this evolving dynamic.&hellip [T]he focus [is] changing to implementation work&hellip." "ICANN will no longer provide funding or staff support to the UASG after June 2025." [ICANN] "will work closely with the UASG on this transition, including ensuring the document library and other valuable resources remain readily available." "We plan to continue to support the UA Local Initiatives and are also looking at how the UA Ambassador program may be supported by ICANN org for technical UA training." "ICANN will continue to support UA Day, in collaboration with UNESCO, and with support from the ICANN community.&hellip The main UA Day 2025 event will be held on 8 May in Hanoi, Vietnam." "ICANN will establish an Expert Working Group to provide guidance for ICANN`s work on UA adoption. This group will include invited members and nominated representatives from Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. Additional information will be shared within the next few weeks." Timeframe: "ICANN plans to implement several changes at the start of ICANN`s 2026 fiscal year, which begins on 1 July 2025." My reaction? I am very committed to the value and importance of achieving Universal Acceptance. Shutting down UASG will not slow progress towards UA very much, because UASG has become mostly ineffective at improving UA. We spent a lot of energy on a lot of things, but improving UA was not one of them . I am grateful to the ICANN staff who have supported UASG, and I hope they find other assignments which are even more rewarding. I encourage all the UASG community members who were using UASG as their vehicle to improve the world, to keep your commitment strong, and to find different vehicles to improve the world. Your efforts still matter. And, my sleep schedule will be glad to have fewer meetings at 13:00 UTC :-) Best regards, &mdashJim DeLaHunt, Vancouver, Canada -- --Jim DeLaHunt, jdlh(a)jdlh.com http://blog.jdlh.com/ (http://jdlh.com/) multilingual websites consultant, Vancouver, Canada On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM anil Jain via UA-discuss ua-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: Dear UA community members, Please recall my earlier email updating you all regarding resolution by ICANN Board praising efforts of UASG in last 10 years in ICANN82 at Seattle. In continuous to that ICANN Org has issued following blog for your information. Universal Acceptance: Aligning Resources and the Path Forward icann.org With Best Regards, Anil Kumar Jain Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ UA-discuss mailing list -- ua-discuss(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to ua-discuss-leave@icannorg _______________________________________________ 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 . _______________________________________________UA-discuss mailing list -- ua-discuss(a)icann.orgTo unsubscribe send an email to ua-discuss-leave(a)icann.org_______________________________________________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.Do not Remove:[HID]20250503032217449[-HID] [XGENFOOTER] [-XGENFOOTER]

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Join UA Day 2025 Main event on 8 May 2025
by Seda Akbulut May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Dear all, The main UA Day event will kick off on 8 May in Hanoi Viet Nam at 4 am UTC. You can find the schedule her under Day1: https://apacdnsforum.asia/events/apac-dns-forum-2025/#schedule Please register the event to join online at https://apacdnsforum.asia/. Thank you for your participations. Best regards, Seda Akbulut

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UA Technical Overview Training
by Seda Akbulut April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Hi all, For those who are interested in joining “Technical Overview on UA” training, AFRALO’s pre-UA-Day event will be starting soon to cover this. Interpretation from English will be available in French and Arabic. Feel free to join! ZOOM registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/0UMt-6IBS1uTP-Lnc6P9Jg Password: AFRA30APR* Regards, Seda

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Update on Key UASG Matters
by Maxim Skvortsova April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

Hello Mr. Anil Kumar Jain, Warm greetings. As a long-standing and committed participant in the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) community, I would like to respectfully bring your attention to several matters of importance that have been pending resolution or communication. These points have been raised previously by members of the community and continue to require clarification: 1. *Governance Commitments:* More than one year has passed since commitments were made to respond to community concerns regarding UASG governance. Unfortunately, no formal update has been provided. May I kindly ask when the community can expect a response on these matters? 2. *UASG Five-Year Strategic Plan:* The draft of the five-year plan was presented some time ago, yet its final version has not been released. We seek clarity on its status and when it will be made available to the wider community. 3. *Working Group Leadership Appointments:* It was understood that the appointments of WG chairs and vice chairs would be for limited terms. However, under your leadership, no changes have taken place in over two years, despite repeated and strong community objections. There has been concern regarding the concentration of roles, with individuals holding multiple positions and occupying leadership posts for extended periods. A transparent process for leadership rotation is not only overdue but necessary to ensure inclusiveness and fresh momentum. 4. *Status of Working Groups:* Kindly share a current list of active working groups within the UASG. It would be helpful to know which groups are still functional and which, if any, have been retired or consolidated. 5. *Upcoming UASG Leadership Elections:* As the current two-year term approaches its conclusion, there has been no announcement regarding the election process, call for nominations, or a timeline. This delay is creating uncertainty and concern within the community. Timely initiation of the election process is essential to uphold transparency and community trust. 6. *UA Ambassadors – Renewal and Rotation:* The term for UA Ambassadors is generally one year. We kindly request information on when new appointments will be made, as well as whether there is a process in place to bring in new contributors and rotate out individuals who have not been actively engaged. Mr. Jain, as someone deeply committed to the vision of Universal Acceptance, I urge you to provide an update to the community on these matters at the earliest opportunity. Transparent communication will help strengthen the confidence and collaboration within the UASG and its broader ecosystem. With kind regards, *Maxim Skvortsova*

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