As part of glo
bal efforts to promote Universal Acceptance (UA), the Tifsa Atlas Association for Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), and in Collaboration with UNESCO, is organizing UA Day 2026 in Morocco.
This event aims to raise awareness about the importance of Universal Acceptance as a key pillar for building a Multilingual and inclusive Internet that ensures equal access for all users, especially indigenous languages, with A particular focus on the Amazigh language in Tifinagh script.
This meeting also provides an opportunity for institutional stakeholders, technical experts, researchers, and Students to exchange knowledge on integrating non-Latin languages into the digital ecosystem and enhancing
Their presence in domain names, email systems, and digital platforms.
📄 Official Programme
UA Day 2026 – Morocco
Universal Acceptance and Digital Inclusion for Indigenous Communities in Morocco
Integrating the Amazigh Language in Tifinagh Script into the Digital Space
📅 Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
📍 Location: Ouiwan – Morocco
🕘 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:55 PM
🏛 Organized by: TIFSA Atlas Association for Sustainable Development
🤝 In partnership with: ICANN
🌍 In cooperation with: UNISCO
🌍 Event Motto
Together for an Inclusive Internet and Digital Inclusion of Indigenous Communities in Morocco
[08:50 – 09:00] Registration and Welcome
• Welcoming participants and attendees
• Participant registration and attendance confirmation
• Distribution of event materials and programme documents
• Collection of onsite and online participation data for reporting purposes
[09:00 – 09:30] Opening Session
Moderated by:
MOHAMED SOUHASSOU
President of TIFSA Atlas Association for Sustainable Development, Project Director and General Coordinator
• Welcome remarks by TIFSA Atlas Association for Sustainable Development
• General introduction to UA Day 2026
• Presentation of the event objectives and key themes
• Introduction of partners and speakers
• Overview of the importance of Universal Acceptance for Indigenous languages and local communities
[09:30 – 10:15] Session One
Introduction to Universal Acceptance
Presented by: Dr. MOHA WASKOU
Session Topics:
• What is Universal Acceptance?
• Why is it essential for digital inclusion?
• The importance of Universal Acceptance for Indigenous languages and local communities
• The role of in supporting Universal Acceptance globally
• Overview of global UA Day initiatives
[10:15 – 11:00] Session Two
Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and the Amazigh Language
Presented by:
OMAR MAFTOUH
Expert in Amazigh Language Technology
Session Topics:
• What are Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs)?
• The importance of registering domains in non-Latin scripts
• Presentation of the domain:
ⵜⵉⴼⵙⴰ.com
• The importance of Amazigh language presence in Tifinagh script on the Internet
• Practical experiences related to IDNs
[11:00 – 11:20] Coffee Break and Networking
[11:20 – 12:00] Session Three
Internationalized Email Addresses (EAI) and Digital System Challenges
From Unicode to Universal Acceptance: Empowering Indigenous Languages for Full Digital Presence
Presented and Moderated by:
MOHAMED SOUHASSOU
President of TIFSA Atlas Association for Sustainable Development and Project Director
Session Topics:
• What is Email Address Internationalization (EAI)?
• Technical challenges facing Indigenous languages in digital systems
• How can digital systems support non-Latin email addresses?
• The importance of EAI in promoting digital linguistic equity
• The relationship between Unicode and Universal Acceptance
• Empowering Indigenous languages for full digital presence
• Demonstration and creation of internationalized email addresses
• Encouraging participants to test EAI functionality and report acceptance issues
[12:00 – 12:45] Official ICANN Session
#Internet4All: Universal Acceptance and Multilingual Internet
Introduction to Universal Acceptance and its Importance
Speaker:
SEHER SAGIROGLU AYHAN
Regional Specialist –
Session Topics:
• Introduction to Universal Acceptance
• The importance of Universal Acceptance in building a multilingual Internet
• The role of in supporting global digital inclusion
• Challenges related to Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and Email Address Internationalization (EAI)
• Ensuring equal and inclusive Internet access for all languages and communities
• Raising awareness through the #Internet4All initiative
• Supporting Indigenous language presence in the global digital ecosystem
[12:45 – 13:00] Open Discussion and Q&A
[13:00 – 13:45] Official UNESCO Session
No Language Shall Be Left Behind
Speaker:
DR. MING-KUOK LIM
UNESCO Chair
Session Topics:
• Protecting diverse and Indigenous languages in the digital environment
• The importance of digital inclusion and linguistic equity
• The role of technology in preserving cultural and linguistic diversity
• International experiences supporting Indigenous languages digitally
• Ensuring the presence of Indigenous languages in the global digital space
[13:45 – 14:30] Lunch Break
[14:30 – 15:15] Session Four
The Amazigh Language in Tifinagh Script in the Digital Space
Presented by:
MADGHIS M MADI
International Expert in Amazigh Linguistics and Language Technology
Session Topics:
• The importance of integrating Amazigh into digital systems
• Challenges facing the use of Tifinagh online
• Opportunities for developing more inclusive digital solutions for Indigenous languages
• The role of civil society in promoting Amazigh digital presence
• The future of Amazigh language in a multilingual Internet environment
[15:15 – 16:00] Session Five
Practical Workshop: Making Websites Universal Acceptance Ready
Presented by:
MOHAMED SOUHASSOU + FATIMA EL MIFTAHI
Workshop Topics:
• How to make WordPress websites Universal Acceptance ready
• Presentation of official WordPress and Drupal UA Day materials
• Testing Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs)
• Testing Email Address Internationalization (EAI)
• Practical demonstration using the Association’s website
• Customizing official UA Day technical materials based on the Association’s experience
[16:00 – 16:45] Session Six
Open Dialogue: Toward an Inclusive Internet Reflecting Linguistic and Cultural Diversity
Presented by:
MUSTAPHA OUMOUCH
Discussion Topics:
• How can digital inclusion become a practical reality?
• What do Indigenous languages need to secure fair representation in the digital world?
• Recommendations and future perspectives
• Strengthening cooperation between technical institutions and civil society for Universal Acceptance
[16:45 – 17:15] Outcomes and Recommendations
• Technical recommendations
• Institutional recommendations
• Future action steps
• Preliminary presentation of the event’s key outcomes
• Recommendations relevant to Morocco and the wider region
[17:15 – 17:55] Closing Session
• Closing remarks
• Acknowledgment of participants and partners
• Announcement of next steps
• Group photo and official event documentation
🌍 Together for an Inclusive Internet and Digital Inclusion of Indigenous Communities in Morocco
