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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">The
Internet Society is pleased to invite applications for the
2012 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance
Forum (IGF).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"> <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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><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 moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme">http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.5pt"><b><u><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">How
to apply</span></u></b><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">To
apply to be chosen as one of the 2012 Internet Society
Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), please go
to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2107&limited=294">http://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2107&limited=294</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">Please
Note:</span></i></b><i><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"> The
above link will take you to our new application service
provider, </span></i><span class="apple-style-span"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://zoomgrants.com/"><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-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">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="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">The
deadline for applications is midnight UTC on 6 July 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.5pt"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">Successful
candidates will be notified on 20 July 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.5pt"><b><u><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">The
Next Generation Leaders programme</span></u></b><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.5pt"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">For
more information about the Next Generation Leaders programme,
please visit:<br>
<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://InternetSociety.org/Leaders" target="_blank">http://InternetSociety.org/Leaders</a><br>
<br>
You can also contact us at <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:leaders@isoc.org">leaders@isoc.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">If
you are interested in becoming a Corporate or Organizational
partner of the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme, please
email <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:leader-sponsor@isoc.org">leader-sponsor@isoc.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">-------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">Niel
Harper</span></b></span><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black">Internet
Society<br>
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