UA Day 2026 – Official Event Report Summary
Event Title
Universal Acceptance and Digital Inclusion for Indigenous Communities in Morocco
Organized by
TIFSA Atlas Association for Sustainable Development
In Partnership With
ICANN
and in cooperation with
UNESCO
Date and Location
5 May 2026 – Ouiwan, Morocco
Key Outcomes
The event highlighted the importance of Universal Acceptance in ensuring a multilingual Internet that includes all peoples and cultures.
A successful practical experience was presented to integrate the Amazigh language in Tifinagh script into the global digital infrastructure through the creation of a domain name and email system supporting Unicode and EAI standards.
The event also contributed to raising awareness about the importance of digitally preserving Indigenous languages and connecting them with modern technology.
The meeting brought together experts from ICANN and UNESCO, along with university professors and researchers, strengthening discussions on digital justice and linguistic diversity.
The Moroccan experience demonstrated how local civil society can contribute to developing innovative digital solutions that support Indigenous languages and promote their presence in the global Internet ecosystem.
Follow-Up Actions
- Continuing the development of digital infrastructure supporting the Amazigh language in Tifinagh script
- Organizing technical workshops and training sessions on Universal Acceptance and EAI
- Encouraging institutions to adopt multilingual domain names and email addresses
- Expanding the experience to other Indigenous African languages
- Strengthening partnerships with ICANN, UNESCO, universities, and technical communities
- Developing future digital tools supporting Indigenous languages online
Technical Demonstration
The event included practical demonstrations of:
- Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs)
- Email Address Internationalization (EAI)
- Unicode compatibility testing
- WordPress Universal Acceptance readiness
Registered IDN:
ⵜⵉⴼⵙⴰ.com
Test EAI addresses included:
- info@ⵜⵉⴼⵙⴰ.com
- Unicode Latin addresses
- Cyrillic script addresses
The tests successfully demonstrated compatibility with multilingual email systems and Unicode standards.
Event Motto
Together for an Inclusive Internet and Digital Inclusion of Indigenous Communities in Morocco
