Universal Acceptance Day

• The internet has become a fundamental part of modern society, connecting people from different parts of the world. 

• With approximately five billion users worldwide, the internet has revolutionized communication and commerce, and it has become a critical platform for social and economic activities.

•  However, not all users experience the full potential of the internet, especially those who do not speak English or use non-Latin scripts. 

• To address this issue, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) have introduced Universal Acceptance (UA) Day.

• UA Day is celebrated every March 28th to promote UA awareness and encourage UA adoption among key stakeholders. 

• Its objective is to create an inclusive internet that supports a wide range of languages and scripts. The inaugural edition of UA Day was celebrated in 2023.