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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=RU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Dear Azhar,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>Thank you for taking time and efforts to write and share these concerns on the matter. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>Being so enthusiastic on UA adoption person, I’d like to invite you to join the UASG working groups, become an UA Ambassador or an initiator of a new Local Initiative, working on real cases of UA adoption on the ground. We need more active members in our community! It would be also a pleasure to meet you in person on some global UA Day events or other UA-related events to get more insights and successful stories on UA implementations publicly shared by you. As an active member of UASG community, you are also welcome to prepare your proposal to host the next </span><span lang=EN-US>Global UA Day </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>keystone event and lead us by your example. <o:p></o:p></span></p><pre style='line-height:27.0pt;background:#F8F9FA'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>I am really keen on to learn from other UASG members about their taken and proven in practice steps and approaches that can bring us to the UA Readiness goal. <o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='line-height:27.0pt;background:#F8F9FA'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>Till then, I find your concerns more distractive ones than inspiring the community members to work further on UA adoption. <o:p></o:p></span></pre><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>As they say: less talk, more action!</span><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Maria <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Azhar Ibrahim <azharibrahim@protonmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 27, 2024 1:33 PM<br><b>To:</b> Maria Kolesnikova <masha@cctld.ru>; asdj1990@gmail.com; Seda Akbulut <seda.akbulut@icann.org>; sarmad.hussain@icann.org<br><b>Cc:</b> ua-discuss@icann.org; agalila@mcit.gov.eg<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [UA-discuss] Invitation to Global UA Day keynote event (28 March 2024)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>Hello Maria, </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>Firstly, I want to express my gratitude for sending a reminder about the Universal Acceptance Day 2024 keystone event in Belgrade, Serbia, scheduled for tomorrow, the 28th of March. </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>However, I am writing to you with a heavy heart and deep disappointment regarding the event. </span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>It pains me to see that you the host of the UASG key stone event, Local Initiative chapter, our esteem LI has not even made its own keystone event website which is the </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'><a href="https://uaday.rs/?lang=en"><span lang=EN-US>https://uaday.rs/?lang=en</span></a></span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'> Universal Acceptance (UA) ready</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'> and will just talk, discuss and tell community on UASG, its importance and becoming UA ready. </span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>I find this situation to be truly disheartening when an organization or event promoting Universal Acceptance (UA) isn't fully UA compliant themselves. </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>The fact that the basic registration page of the <b>Global UA Day event website <a href="https://uaday.rs/?lang=en#registracija" target="_blank">https://uaday.rs/?lang=en#registracija</a> does not accept my EAI ARABIC Email Address</b> only adds to my frustration. It concerns that an event meant to celebrate Global UA Day is hosted on a platform and hosted by someone for UASG who itself fails to embody the very principles which it aims to promote via hosting Keystone Global UA Day event 2024, what a message to community it gives about UASG again. </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>I am compelled to question the decisions made by the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) leadership and staff in funding such a host for the Global UA Day event. This oversight reflects poorly on the UASG and raises serious concerns about how resources are allocated, and contracts are vetted. </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>I find it unacceptable that an event meant to promote universal acceptance is hosted by an entity that evidently does not prioritize UA readiness. It begs the question: Is this truly how the UASG celebrates UA Day? Is this how funds received from ICANN are being utilized and wasted by UASG? Is this how ICANN Staff vats any proposals and give anyone an opportunity and money to host such keystone events. </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>I urge the UASG staff and Chair to reflect on these concerns and take decisive action to rectify this situation. It is imperative that the UASG ensures that all its initiatives, including events such as the Global UA Day, are in alignment with the principles of UA readiness and inclusivity. </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>Regrettably, given the circumstances, I see no reason to participate in an event that merely pays lip service to UA without demonstrating a genuine commitment to its adoption. </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>Thank you for taking the time to consider my concerns. I sincerely hope that steps will be taken to address these issues and uphold the integrity of the Universal Acceptance initiative in future. </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'>Salaam<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white'>Azhar </span><span style='font-family:Aptos'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 at 1:48 PM, Maria Kolesnikova via UA-discuss <</span><a href="mailto:ua-discuss@icann.org"><span lang=EN-US>ua-discuss@icann.org</span></a><span lang=EN-US>> wrote:<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>Dear UASG members,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>Kindly remind you to join the <b>Universal Acceptance Day 2024 keystone event</b> in Belgrade, Serbia. It will be held on <b>28th March</b>, tomorrow.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>The event is organized in hybrid format. If you are planning to participate remotely, please register prior to the event: <a href="https://uaday.rs/?lang=en" target="_blank">https://uaday.rs/?lang=en</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>For remote participants the link for streaming in English will be available on 28<sup>th</sup> of March: <a href="https://youtube.com/live/AnkqOvgte5Y?feature=share" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/live/AnkqOvgte5Y?feature=share</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>Best regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>Maria Kolesnikova </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>Chair, CIS-EE Universal Acceptance Local Initiative</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> UA-discuss <</span><a href="mailto:ua-discuss-bounces@icann.org"><span lang=EN-US>ua-discuss-bounces@icann.org</span></a><span lang=EN-US>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Maria Kolesnikova via UA-discuss<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 4, 2024 2:09 PM<br><b>To:</b> </span><a href="mailto:ua-discuss@icann.org"><span lang=EN-US>ua-discuss@icann.org</span></a><span lang=EN-US><br><b>Subject:</b> [UA-discuss] Invitation to Global UA Day keynote event (28 March 2024)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>Dear UASG members,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>On behalf of the CIS-EE Universal Acceptance Local Initiative, I would like to invite you to join the <b>Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2024 keystone event</b> in Serbia. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>The Serbian National Internet Domain Registry Foundation (RNIDS), a member of CIS-EE Universal Acceptance Local Initiative has the honor to be the host of the second UA Day keystone event. The event is organized by ICANN in partnership with RNIDS and UASG and will take place on <b>28th March</b> in <b>Crown Plaza hotel in Belgrade</b>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>The UA Day 2024 keystone event will gather representatives of international and local organizations, engineers, university professors, internet experts as well as software developers from all parts of the world to debate on the various UA-related topics. During the four panels, along with a technical workshop that will be organized, successful stories of UA implementation and UA ready solutions will be delivered, however challenges of implementing UA will also be discussed. Experiences and insights will be shared by experts from various countries, UA Ambassadors and UA Local Initiatives. These sessions will help interested stakeholders to better understand the benefits of UA and how they can make their systems UA-ready.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>A full schedule of the event <b>is now published</b> on: <a href="https://uaday.rs/?lang=en" target="_blank">https://uaday.rs/?lang=en</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US>Registration is open</span></b><span lang=EN-US>! Attendees can join the event <b>onsite</b> or <b>participate online</b> via link that will be delivered to the registered participants.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>Looking forward to meet you on the event!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>With kind regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>Maria Kolesnikova </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US>Chair, CIS-EE Universal Acceptance Local Initiative</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></body></html>