<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"></head><body>Good question..<div>Why is there age restriction?</div><div>Anybody could be new to IGF therefore I would suggest removal of age restriction.</div><div>I have heard about a 70+ years old doing still studying in a school ?</div><div>Kind regards.</div><div> Yassin<br><br><br><font size="2">From Yassin . Sent from samsung mobile. On O2.</font> </div><br><br><br>Birhanu Yifru <birhanu_yifru@hotmail.com> wrote:<br><br><br><div dir="ltr"> Dear Dawit,<br>
<br>
thank you for the invitation. But, why the need to limit the age up to 40?<br>
<br>
Hoping to hearing from you ASAP.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Birhanu Yifru<br><br><br>
<div>
<font color="#66cc33"><img src="http://graphics.hotmail.com/i.p.emmale.gif" width="19" height="19"><font face="Wingdings"><font size="5"><strong><em>ekjg</em></strong></font></font></font><br></div><br>
<br>
<div>
<div id="SkyDrivePlaceholder"></div>
<hr id="stopSpelling">
From: bekele@isoc.org<br>To: africann@afrinic.net<br>Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:40:40 +0300<br>Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Invitation to Applicants: Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)<br><br>
<style><!--
.ExternalClass p.ecxMsoNormal, .ExternalClass li.ecxMsoNormal, .ExternalClass div.ecxMsoNormal
{margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";}
.ExternalClass a:link, .ExternalClass span.ecxMsoHyperlink
{color:blue;text-decoration:underline;}
.ExternalClass a:visited, .ExternalClass span.ecxMsoHyperlinkFollowed
{color:purple;text-decoration:underline;}
.ExternalClass span.ecxEmailStyle17
{font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:windowtext;}
.ExternalClass span.ecxapple-style-span
{;}
.ExternalClass span.ecxapple-converted-space
{;}
.ExternalClass .ecxMsoChpDefault
{font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";}
@page WordSection1
{size:8.5in 11.0in;}
.ExternalClass div.ecxWordSection1
{page:WordSection1;}
--></style>
<div class="ecxWordSection1">
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">The Internet Society is pleased to invite applications for the 2012 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF).</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><br>As part of the Internet Society's Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme, the Ambassadorships to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) are available to Internet Society members between the ages of 20 and 40.<br><br>The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance. It brings together government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders, including the technical and academic community, on an equal basis and through an open and inclusive process. The IGF facilitates a common understanding of how to maximize Internet opportunities and address risks and challenges that arise. </span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> <br><b><u>About the 2012 Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)</u></b><br><br>In 2012, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will focus on <i>Internet Governance for Sustainable Human, Economic and Social Development</i>. Participants will explore key topics such as Cybersecurity, Online Child Protection, Intellectual Property, Copyright, Managing Critical Internet Resources, Access & Diversity and numerous others. The Forum will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from the 6-9 November 2012.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><br>Ambassadors to the IGF may be involved in various activities at the Forum, including contributions to the IGF Ambassadors' blog, participating broadly in the IGF meeting agenda and assisting with staffing of the Internet Society booth at the venue. Details of these opportunities will be confirmed in advance of the Forum.<br><br>For more information, please visit:<br><br><a href="http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme" target="_blank">http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme</a></span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> </span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 13.5pt" class="ecxMsoNormal"><b><u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">How to apply</span></u></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"></span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">To apply to be chosen as one of the 2012 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), please go to:</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><br><a href="http://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2107&limited=294" target="_blank">http://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2107&limited=294</a></span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> </span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><b><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Please Note:</span></i></b><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> The above link will take you to our new application service provider, </span></i><span class="ecxapple-style-span"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><a href="http://zoomgrants.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="COLOR: #2c2cfb">zoomgrants.com</span></i></a><i>. Before beginning the application process, you will need to register as a new user on the system, even if you've previously been an awardee of any Internet Leadership programmes (the moderated e-Learning course, the Fellowship to the IETF, the Fellowship to the World Bank infoDev Global Forum or the Fellowship to the OECD Technology Foresight Forum).</i></span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"></span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> </span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">In addition to completing the online application form, you will be required to upload a 2-3 page briefing paper as well as upload your most recently updated CV.<br><br></span><span class="ecxapple-style-span"></span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">The deadline for applications is midnight UTC on 6 July 2012.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> </span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 13.5pt" class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Successful candidates will be notified on 20 July 2012.</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 13.5pt" class="ecxMsoNormal"><b><u><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">The Next Generation Leaders programme</span></u></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"></span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">The Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders programme is supported by funding from SIDN and is conducted under the patronage of the European Commission for Information Society and Media.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> </span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 13.5pt" class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">For more information about the Next Generation Leaders programme, please visit:<br><br><a href="http://internetsociety.org/Leaders" target="_blank">http://InternetSociety.org/Leaders</a><br><br>You can also contact us at <a href="mailto:leaders@isoc.org">leaders@isoc.org</a>.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">If you are interested in becoming a Corporate or Organizational partner of the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme, please email <a href="mailto:leader-sponsor@isoc.org">leader-sponsor@isoc.org</a></span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"> </span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">-------------------------</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span class="ecxapple-style-span"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Niel Harper</span></b></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><br>Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Internet Society<br>1775 Wiehle Ave. Suite 201<br>Reston, VA 20190<br><b>direct:</b><span class="ecxapple-converted-space"> </span>571.299.2509<br><b>mobile:</b><span class="ecxapple-converted-space"> </span>246.243.3818<br><b>skype:<span class="ecxapple-converted-space"> </span></b>olokunbb</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </span></p></div><br>_______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN@afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann</div> </div> </body>