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New ALS Application received
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org April 8, 2016

April 8, 2016

Dear all, This is to inform you that we received an ALS application from ISOC Zimbabwe. It is based in Harare, Zimbabwe, and would be a member of AFRALO if accepted. Please find the application form attached. Staff are preparing the Due Diligence. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge

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Welcome to At-Large!
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org April 5, 2016

April 5, 2016

Dear Verengai and Nomsa, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that (225) ISOC Zimbabwe been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's interest in involving individual users in ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues. The purpose of ALS certification is to recognize that your organization meets the necessary criteria to involve individual Internet users at the local or issue level in ICANN activities, and that your organization will support its individual members' informed participation in ICANN efforts that affect end-users. The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALS, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated. We would like to offer some initial tools to help your organization keep its members informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and engaged in activities of interest: - Point of Contact for your Organisation: Please send an email to mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org identifying the names and email addresses of one or two individuals who will be the point of contact for information and correspondence regarding ICANN At-Large. If this changes, please let us know. - At Large Mailing Lists. There are many At Large email lists, for each region; you can sign up for them and manage your subscriptions at: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo . The points of contact you identify will automatically be added to your region's list just for accredited ALSes to discuss regional issues and to the mailing list for Staff announcements (only Staff can post messages to that list); you are invited to join others as you wish. - ALS information. Information about your organization will be shared with the At-Large community to enable individuals interested in your group's activities to contact you, and to encourage cooperation with other groups interested in ICANN activities in your geographic region. Please complete and email the form at the bottom of this note to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. - ALAC website. The ALAC website (http://www.atlarge.icann.org <http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> ) is a good source for ICANN news and information of interest to individual Internet users. We encourage you to provide your members with a link. The ALAC relies on volunteers to translate information into multiple languages. Translations of documents on the website are welcome and should be sent to <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> - At-Large Regional Websites. Regional wiki webpages also have been created to distribute information (including in local languages) on activities, events and issues of particular interest to people in each region. These are maintained by the community. They are: African Region: http://www.afralo.org Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: http://www.apralo.org <http://www.apralo.org/> European Region: http://www.euralo.org <http://www.euralo.org/> Latin America/Caribbean Region: http://www.lacralo.org <http://www.lacralo.org/> North American Region: http://www.naralo.org <http://www.naralo.org/> We have included an Starter Kit that includes key information on ALAC and At-Large communication tools. We have also included the ALS Beginners Guide which explains how best to engage within At-Large. We look forward to working with you and your organization's members to advance individual Internet users' interests within ICANN. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Sincerely, The At-Large Advisory Committee http://www.atlarge.icann.org <http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org --------------------------- Name: Location (city/country/region; whatever is relevant to your membership): Mission: Member benefits: Contacts (name/s and email address/es -- title/s optional): Website: Other (additional informational you would like included):

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AFRALO comments on the ICG and CCWG proposals
by Aziz Hilali Sept. 4, 2015

Sept. 4, 2015

Dear AFRALO members, Please find attached for your comments the draft statement that AFRALO wants to make commenting on the ICG proposal and the CCWG second report that Tijani BEN JEMAA and Seun Ojedeji prepared. These Documents would represent the opinion of AFRALO in response to public comments, which will be closed on 8 September 2015 for ICG Public comment and 12 September for CCWG Public comment. Please read them and give your comments before Friday 4 September 2015 at 12:00 noon UTC to include your comments in the final version on time. Best Regards Aziz HilaliAFRALO Chair

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CCWG Proposal on Enhancing ICANN Accountability - important calls this week
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

Dear ALAC and At-Large Community Members, [Apologies for cross-posting - subject matter is important and time sensitive] The Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) on Accountability has published its 2nd draft report, which contains its updated proposal for enhancing ICANN’s accountability as part of the IANA Stewardship Transition process. I would like to urge you to spare some time and attention to analyze the proposal and to provide the views of the At-Large community through the public comments process, which will end on Sep12th. Your views are important because the work on accountability has implications for ICANN's governance. *To be more informed on the proposal and on the response of the ICANN Board to the proposal, I recommend that you attend the following calls this week:* (1) CCWG meeting with advisors today (31 August) at 13:00 UTC. (2) CCWG briefing to the ICANN Board today (31 August) at 22:00 UTC. (3) CCWG-Board Dialogue on 2 September at 22:00 UTC (note that this is expected to be a 3 hour discussion). These calls are open and the information on how to participate via Adobe Connect is included below. *Relevant links and information* ALAC draft statement on CCWG proposal - ( https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Cross+Community+… ) ICANN call for Public Comments on the CCWG proposal – ( https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-2015-08-03-en) CCWG Accountability Wiki Page – ( https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/CCWG+on+Enhancing+ICANN+A… ) Adobe Connect links for the calls: *31 August - CCWG Meeting with Advisors* | 13:00 UTC | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/accountability/ <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/accountability/> *31 August* - *CCWG Briefing to the Board | *22:00 UTC | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/accountability/ <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/accountability/> *2 September - CCWG/Board Dialogue Call* | 22:00 - 01:00 AM/UTC | Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/dialogue/ Best regards, Rinalia Abdul Rahim

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Meeting invitation & Agenda / AFRALO September Teleconference / 02 September 2015 at 1830 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 30, 2015

Aug. 30, 2015

** Version Française à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly call is scheduled on Wednesday, 02 September 2015 at 18:30 UTC. The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/vYdCAw Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo<http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo/> Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. *Please confirm your participation and dial-out , with if required, with your number, to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. Thank You. Regards, ---------- Cher Membres de l'AFRALO, Le prochain appel AFRALO mensuel est maintenant prévue le mercredi 02 Septembre 2015 au 18:30 UTC. L'ordre du jour et détails de l'appel sont disponible à: https://community.icann.org/x/vYdCAw Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo<http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo/> Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Veuillez demander à staff si vous avez besoin d'information à ce sujet. *Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Si vous ne parvenez pas à assister à l'appel, merci de nous envoyer un courriel indiquant votre absence et nous allons en prendre note sur l'ordre du jour. Merci. Cordialement, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:AFRI-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate: http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#…

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REMINDER IMPORTANT Invitation - Session d'Information Declaration ALAC sur le 2e avant-projet de la proposition du CCG Accountability
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 27, 2015

Aug. 27, 2015

Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Chers tous, Au nom d'Alan Greenberg, le Président de l'ALAC, nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter au Webinar d'Information At-Large dont le but est d'évaluer la premiere version de la Déclaration ALAC qui concerne le 2e avant-projet de la Proposition du CCWG Accountability. L'avis des membres de la communauté At-Large est bien entendu le bienvenu. Ce Webinar aura lieu Jeudi 27 Aout a 19:00 UTC pour 90 mins. Pour d'autres fuseaux horaires: http://tinyurl.com/qzjyz2t Le présentateur sera Alan Greenberg, président de l'ALAC et représentant At-Large au CCWG. L'agenda (à mettre à jour) et les détails de connection sont disponibles ici: https://community.icann.org/x/-4FYAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlarge-briefing-session/ L'interprétation en français et en espagnol sera disponible. Passcodes Participant EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Numéros d'acces: http://www.adigo.com/icann/ Si vous avez besoin qu'un opérateur vous appelle, veuillez écrire au staff At-Large avec votre numero préféré: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Merci. Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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IMPORTANT Invitation - Session d'Information Declaration ALAC sur le 2e avant-projet de la proposition du CCG Accountability
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

Chers tous, Au nom d¹Alan Greenberg, le Président de l¹ALAC, nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter au Webinar d¹Information At-Large dont le but est d¹évaluer la premiere version de la Déclaration ALAC qui concerne le 2e avant-projet de la Proposition du CCWG Accountability. L¹avis des membres de la communauté At-Large est bien entendu le bienvenu. Ce Webinar aura lieu Jeudi 27 Aout a 19:00 UTC pour 90 mins. Pour d¹autres fuseaux horaires: http://tinyurl.com/qzjyz2t Le présentateur sera Alan Greenberg, président de l¹ALAC et représentant At-Large au CCWG. L¹agenda (à mettre à jour) et les détails de connection sont disponibles ici: https://community.icann.org/x/-4FYAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlarge-briefing-session/ <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/atlarge-briefing-session/> L¹interprétation en français et en espagnol sera disponible. Passcodes Participant EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Numéros d'acces: http://www.adigo.com/icann/ Si vous avez besoin qu¹un opérateur vous appelle, veuillez écrire au staff At-Large avec votre numero préféré: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Merci. Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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WEBINAR INVITATION: 3 webinars related to the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG) 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 20, 2015

Aug. 20, 2015

Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to inform you of three webinars related to the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG) 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1). Background: The CCWG-Accountability published its 2nd Draft Proposal on Work Stream 1 Recommendations for 40-day public comment on 3 August 2015. Community feedback is requested on this draft proposal of proposed enhancements to ICANN's accountability framework that the CCWG-Accountability has identified as essential to happen or be committed to before the IANA Stewardship Transition takes place. The ALAC is drafting a statement (see At-Large Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1) Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Cross+Community+…> In order to learn more about the CCWG 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1) and provide information on the draft ALAC Statement, you are encouraged to participate in either Webinar 1 or 2 plus Webinar 3 as outlined below: Webinar Information: 1. At-Large Briefing on the 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal An At-Large Briefing on the key aspects of the 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal with a focus on how it impacts the At-Large community, will be held on Monday, 24 August. The presenter will be León Sánchez, ALAC Member and CCWG Co-Chair. This webinar will also include a question and answer session. French, Portuguese and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Please complete the Doodle at: http://doodle.com/r485wkb4zxextg25 by Friday, 21 August at 23:59 UTC. 2. ICANN Community Briefing on 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal In order to brief the community on the contents of their 2nd Draft Proposal, the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs will host a community briefing on Tuesday, 25 August from 18:00 - 20:00 UTC (time zone converter here<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CCWG+Webinar+on+Se…>) The webinar will be conducted in English. Live interpretation services [1]<file:///C:\Users\kimberly.carlson\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\UIOFI2AN\WEBINAR%20final-hj4.docx#_ftn1> are available in Arabic, Chinese [2]<file:///C:\Users\kimberly.carlson\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\UIOFI2AN\WEBINAR%20final-hj4.docx#_ftn2>, French, Spanish and Portuguese [3]<file:///C:\Users\kimberly.carlson\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\UIOFI2AN\WEBINAR%20final-hj4.docx#_ftn3>. Webinar Details & How to Attend The webinars will be run in an Adobe Connect room<https://icann.adobeconnect.com/si-webinar/>. If you are interested in attending the webinar and would like to receive dial-in details, please send an email to acct-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> and indicate your language request (if needed). Live interpretation services are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Please note that the webinar will be recorded and transcribed. Subsequently the transcripts will be posted on the CCWG-Accountability Wiki here<https://community.icann.org/x/SYtCAw>. 3. At-Large Briefing on the draft ALAC Statement on the 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal An At-Large Briefing Webinar to review the draft ALAC Statement on the 2nd Draft CCWG-Accountability Proposal and solicit feedback from members of the At-Large community will be held Thursday, 27 August. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC and an At-Large representative on the CCWG, will outline the key aspects of the draft ALAC statement. This will be followed by a discussion of additional comments on the draft. French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Please complete the Doodle at: http://doodle.com/s3hiisd8qq5b24yi by Monday, 24 August at 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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REMINDER: Input Requested: Civil Society Engagement Overview and Forward Planner
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 17, 2015

Aug. 17, 2015

Dear All, This is a friendly reminder to please add your comments to the draft Civil Society Engagement Overview and Forward Planner is available here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/54694399/Civil%20society%2…> by 4 September. Please also add any additional upcoming regional internet governance events on the Cross-RALO Internet Governance Events Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/CRALO/CROSS+-+RALO+Internet+Governance+…>. These events will be considered for possible partnerships. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> From: ICANN At-Large Staff Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 10:36 AM To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff Subject: Input Requested: Civil Society Engagement Overview and Forward Planner Dear All, As introduced during ICANN 53, ICANN is planning to implement a plan to facilitate greater civil society engagement within ICANN. A draft Civil Society Engagement Overview and Forward Planner is available here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/54694399/Civil%20society%2…>. This document includes the outline of the currently planned activities and a roadmap of tentative regional events at which partnerships might be sought. Could you please add any comments to the workspace above by 4 September 2015? Please also add any additional upcoming regional internet governance events on the Cross-RALO Internet Governance Events Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/CRALO/CROSS+-+RALO+Internet+Governance+…>. These events will be considered for possible partnerships. Your input is very much appreciated. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Re: [AFRI-Discuss] [ALAC-Announce] REQUEST for TOPICS: Capacity Building Webinar Topics
by nkem_nwk＠yahoo.com Aug. 16, 2015

Aug. 16, 2015

May I suggest that we discuss " Promoting Atlarge Activities the Role of structures " This will enlighten members of what is expected of them as well as better position them as outreach Sent from Samsung tablet Sent from Samsung tablet -------- Original message -------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date:11/08/2015 23:36 (GMT+01:00) To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org, na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [ALAC-Announce] REQUEST for TOPICS: Capacity Building Webinar Topics Dear All, On behalf of Tijani Ben Jemaa, Chair of the At-Large Capacity Building Working Group, we are requesting your suggestions for the topics of the Capacity Building webinars. These webinars are important tools for both new and experienced members of the At-Large community. Following the successful series of capacity building webinars during the first half of 2015, topics are now being sought for At-Large Capacity Building webinars to be held between September and December 2015. Please post your suggested topics directly on the At-Large Capacity Building Webinars - Topic Proposals for 2015 Workspace or send your topics to At-Large Staff. The deadline for topic proposals is 24 August. The At-Large Capacity Building Working Group will review all proposals and announce the topics to be presented in early September. Thank you! Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge

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