[Ncsg-discuss] Nomination of Bruna, Christabel Mebaghandu and Juan Manuel

[Emmanuel Vitus]

Dear all,

First of all, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who nominated and
encouraged me for the Council role this year. I am truly honoured by the
trust and confidence placed in me by members of this community.

After careful reflection, I have decided not to accept the Council
nomination this year. I have instead accepted to run for the NPOC Chair
role because I genuinely believe that this is where I am most needed at
this particular moment for our community and for non profit organizations
across the Internet governance ecosystem.

We are entering a period of major geopolitical uncertainty, shrinking civic
spaces and increasing pressure on civil society organizations globally. In
many ways, and to borrow from Game of Thrones, it feels like winter is
coming for parts of civil society within digital governance spaces. This
moment requires stronger coordination, strategic positioning and renewed
solidarity among non profit actors.

For the NCSG Chair role, I would like to nominate Bruna.

Bruna and I have had our own lively debates, and perhaps a few friendly
policy battles along the way, but that is also why I respect her. She is
collaborative, principled and able to stand her ground when it matters. At
this moment, NCSG needs someone who can bring people together while also
defending the community’s interests with clarity and courage.

For the Council seats, I would like to nominate Christabel Mebaghandu and
Juan Manuel.

I have had the opportunity to see Christabel grow over the years as a
mentee and emerging policy voice within our community. I have been
particularly impressed by her contributions within the ongoing DNS Abuse
Working Group and by her overall commitment to policy processes and
community engagement. We often speak about building the next generation of
leadership, but at some point we must also be willing to give them the same
opportunity and trust that many of us once received when others believed in
us.

I would also like to nominate Juan Manuel, a respected veteran within the
community whose experience, institutional memory and long standing
engagement continue to be valuable assets for the NCSG and the broader
ecosystem.

Best regards,
* Emmanuel Vitus*
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