<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></div><div><img src="cid:ii_mkcckhbd0" alt="image.png" width="475" height="267"><br><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(15,17,21);font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;text-align:justify"><br></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(15,17,21);font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;text-align:justify">L'appel à propositions de sessions pour le DRIF 26 est ouvert jusqu'au 30 janvier à 23h59 GMT.</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(15,17,21);font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;text-align:justify"><br></span></div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-21d7722a-7fff-411e-e34b-b064517a774c"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(15,17,21);font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Paradigm Initiative (PIN) continue d'accepter les propositions de sessions pour le Forum sur les Droits Numériques et l'Inclusion 2026 (</span>DRIF26<span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(15,17,21);font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">), qui se tiendra du 14 au 16 avril 2026 à Abidjan, en Côte d'Ivoire.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,17,21);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Le DRIF26 offre aux parties prenantes, à travers l'Afrique et au-delà, une opportunité unique de façonner les discussions, de définir l'agenda et de générer un impact en matière de droits numériques et d'inclusion. Que vous travailliez dans les domaines des politiques, de la recherche, de la technologie, du plaidoyer, du renforcement des capacités ou de l'engagement communautaire, votre voix a sa place au DRIF26.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,17,21);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Nous vous encourageons à soumettre une proposition de session mettant en avant des idées innovantes, des problématiques cruciales et des solutions transformatrices au sein de l'écosystème numérique. C'est l'occasion pour vous d'animer une session, de stimuler le dialogue et de vous connecter à une communauté diversifiée de leaders et de praticiens.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><a href="https://sessionize.com/digital-rights-and-inclusion-forum26/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Soumettez votre proposition de session </span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,17,21);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">et n'hésitez pas à partager cet appel sur vos réseaux.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,17,21);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Si vous avez des questions ou besoin d'assistance, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter à l'adresse </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,124,137);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><a href="mailto:drif@paradigmhq.org">drif@paradigmhq.org</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,17,21);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,17,21);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Si vous souhaitez organiser un événement parallèle ou devenir partenaire lors du DRIF26, veuillez également contacter</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,124,137);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> <a href="mailto:drif@paradigmhq.org">drif@paradigmhq.org</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,17,21);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p></span><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-e545adff-7fff-da20-2cfb-cfea220df706"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">DRIF 26 Call for session proposals open till January 30 at 11:59pm GMT</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;text-align:justify">Paradigm Initiative (PIN) is still accepting session proposals for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2026 (DRIF26), taking place from April 14 to 16, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.</span></div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-f91ef772-7fff-cc84-888c-cb0ed7a90152"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">DRIF26 offers a unique opportunity for stakeholders across Africa and beyond to shape conversations, set the agenda, and drive impact on digital rights and inclusion. Whether you are working on policy, research, technology, advocacy, capacity building, or community engagement, your voice has a place at DRIF26.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We encourage you to submit a session proposal that highlights innovative ideas, critical issues, and transformative solutions within the digital ecosystem. This is your chance to host a session, spark dialogue, and connect with a diverse community of leaders and practitioners.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><a href="https://sessionize.com/digital-rights-and-inclusion-forum26/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,124,137);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span>Submit your session proposal</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">and feel free to share this call with your networks.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">If you have any questions or require assistance, feel free to reach out to</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,124,137);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><a href="mailto:drif@paradigmhq.org">drif@paradigmhq.org</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">If you would like to host a side event or partner during DRIF26, please reach out to</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,124,137);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><a href="mailto:drif@paradigmhq.org">drif@paradigmhq.org</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,124,137);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Best Regards,</span><br></p></span></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-spacing:0px;border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(68,68,68);width:400px;font-size:9pt;line-height:normal"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 0px 6px;font-size:12pt;width:259px"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt"><font color="#289a47"><b>Bridgette Ndlovu</b></font><br><font color="#ff0000">Partnerships and Engagements Officer</font></span></font></td><td style="padding:0px 0px 6px;width:141px;text-align:right"><a href="https://paradigmhq.org/" style="color:rgb(51,122,183);background-color:transparent" target="_blank"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><img border="0" alt="Logo" height="36" src="https://paradigmhq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PIN-Logo-320x132px-01.jpg" style="border:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:auto;height:36px"></font></a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" width="400" style="padding:0px;width:400px;border-top:1px solid rgb(40,154,71)"><font face="verdana, 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