<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div style="direction: ltr; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Dear all,</div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">This email is an announcement regarding the upcoming Internet Rights and Principles Coalition (IRPC) elections.</div><div style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><b class=""><br class=""></b></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class="">IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: PROCESS</b></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class=""><br class=""></b></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class="">Timeline:</b></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class="">Nominations</b>: 06 May - 20 May 2026</div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class="">Elections</b>: 21 May - 04 June 2026</div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="">For 2026-28 we have open positions for <b class=""><u class="">two</u> steering committee members</b>.</div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="">Below
you will find the nomination and election procedure, which includes
ideal criteria (roles and responsibilities, areas of interest and
expertise) for the positions.</div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class="">Please note:</b></div><ul style="direction: ltr;" class=""><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); direction: ltr;" class=""><div role="presentation" class=""><b class="">(Self) nominations </b>for any of these positions are open <b class="">until 20 May 2026</b>.</div></li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" role="presentation" class="">All nominations <b class="">require a seconder and a brief statement of intent</b>. </div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" role="presentation" class=""><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">The
statement of intent must include a clear and concise vision of your
role and responsibilities in the Coalition’s Steering Committee and how
your proposal aligns with the overall aims and objectives of the IRPC</span></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" role="presentation" class="">(see:<a href="https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/" target="_blank" id="OWA08c650d0-2a03-27d8-f0c5-98d3d9384975" class="x_x_x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about</a>) </div></li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" role="presentation" class="">The <b class="">voting </b>will be open <b class="">from 21 May – 04 June 2026</b>.</div></li></ul><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class="">Procedure and Guidelines for Nominees:</b></div><ul style="direction: ltr;" class=""><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Invite
(self) nominations for Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members. Each
candidate provides a short profile statement to include a short bio as
pertains to their intended role in the Coalition, as well as a short
statement of how they will work towards the Coalition’s continued
success and development.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Set
up an election poll and hold elections – or a poll to endorse current
and incoming officers if nominations are not contested - for incoming
Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member/s.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Both Co-Chairs and Steering Committee Members are to be (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class=""><b class="">Ongoing Steering Committee members including Co-Chairs, cannot nominate or second</b>.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">IRPC Co-Chairs serve for two years.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Steering
Committee Members (total of 9) are elected for two years with a nominal
maximum of two terms (4 years). After two terms, an SC member either
steps down or stands for a renewed two-year term. This criterion applies
to the outgoing Co-Chair position-holder on completion of the
succeeding two-year term.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are elected independently.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">The
IRPC aims to represent stakeholders of diverse and historically
underrepresented backgrounds, as well as seeks gender and geographical
balance.</li></ul><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class="">Qualifications:</b></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class=""><u class="">Steering Committee Members</u></b></div><ul style="direction: ltr;" class=""><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Experience with the IRPC for at least one year.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Demonstrate experience and knowledge of IG-related themes, human rights and IG Principles in particular.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation" class="">Adherence to the Coalition’s Aims (see:<a href="https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/" target="_blank" id="OWAa6cbc09b-6b79-7f80-6393-893a59c0001a" class="x_x_x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://internetrightsandprinciples.org/about</a>)</span></li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Preferably, some knowledge and understanding of the procedures of the Internet Governance Forum.</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of the IRPC Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Indicate what roles and responsibilities they can carry as an SC member</li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class="">Able and willing to respond to SC emails and meeting calls in a reasonable time.</li></ul><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><b class=""><u class="">Timeline and polling:</u></b></div><ul style="direction: ltr;" class=""><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class=""><div role="presentation" class=""><b class="">Nominations</b> for new officers will be open for <u class="">two weeks</u> starting today, <b class="">06 May</b>.</div></li><li style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); direction: ltr;" class=""><div role="presentation" class=""><b class="">Elections</b> will be open for <u class="">two weeks</u> starting <b class="">21 May</b>.</div></li></ul><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="">IRPC list members will (i) vote or endorse (if uncontested) nominees using an anonymized online polling tool.</div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="">In case you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.</div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="">Best wishes,</div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="">Minda Moreira - IRPC SC Election Officer 2026</div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);" class="">On behalf of the IRPC SC</div></body></html>