November 2020 - AFRI-Discuss

Call for Topics: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN meeting - ICANN69 (Virtual)
by Sarah Kiden Dec. 20, 2020

Dec. 20, 2020

Dear Colleagues, I hope this email finds you well. The ICANN69 Meeting is scheduled for 17 - 22 October 2020. This meeting will be virtual. As with previous ICANN meetings, we plan to hold the Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN meeting and we would like to invite you to submit topics for this session. Our previous statements have focused on issues like: Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse, evolving the ICANN Multistakeholder model, New gTLD Subsequent Procedures, enhancing ICANN accountability, etc. Please see our previous statements here <https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/Joint+AFRALO-AfrICANN+Statements…> . Please see our proposed timeline: 20 Aug 2020 Call for topics and drafting team 20 - 27 Aug 2020 Selection of topic constitution of drafting team 27 Aug - 5 Sept 2020 First Draft of Statement 6 - 18 Sept 2020 Second Draft of Statement 19 Sept 2020 Send Statement to Staff for translation Kindly send your suggested topics by Thursday, 27 August 2020, after which the drafting team will be constituted to prepare a draft statement that will be shared with the rest of the members. If you would like to join the drafting team, kindly notify us offlist. Looking forward to your contributions. Kind regards, Sarah

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Fwd: [social-media-wg] FR: APPEL À MEMBRES - Groupe de travail At-Large sur les médias sociaux (SMWG)
by Bukola Oronti Nov. 26, 2020

Nov. 26, 2020

Veuillez trouver les informations ci-dessous pour votre action nécessaire. #DésoléPourL'AffichageCroisé ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 at 23:47 Subject: [social-media-wg] FR: APPEL À MEMBRES - Groupe de travail At-Large sur les médias sociaux (SMWG) To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org < alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, social-media-wg(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org < social-media-wg(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Chers tous, À la demande de Lilian Ivette De Luque Bruges, présidente régionale ICANN70 du groupe de travail At-Large sur les médias sociaux (SMWG) <https://community.icann.org/x/nIrhAg>, nous lançons un appel à membres pour le SMWG 2020-2021. La tâche principale du SMWG est de sensibiliser la communauté ICANN At-Large et d'améliorer l'engagement des utilisateurs finaux avec la communauté en développant une présence forte et durable sur les médias sociaux. En plus du président régional du SMWG, il y a (4) vice-présidents régionaux qui sont responsables de la coordination et de la promotion de l'activité des médias sociaux de l'ICANN At-Large dans leurs régions: *AFRALO* Bukola Oronti *APRALO* Shreedeep Rayamajhi (Président régional du SMWG de l'ICANN68) *EURALO* Natalia Filina (Présidente régionale du SMWG ICANN69) *LACRALO *Lilian Ivette De Luque Bruges (actuelle / Présidente régionale du SMWG ICANN70) *NARALO* John Laprise (ancien Président du SMWG) et Glenn McKnight Les membres actuels du SMWG peuvent être consultés ici <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Social+Media+Working+G…> . *Si vous souhaitez rejoindre ou quitter le SMWG, veuillez en informer le personnel d'At-Large avant le vendredi 4 décembre à 23h59 UTC.* Merci. Cordialement, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Social-media-WG mailing list Social-media-WG(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/social-media-wg _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- BukkieO.

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Fwd: [social-media-wg] EN: CALL FOR MEMBERS - At-Large Social Media Working Group (SMWG)
by Bukola Oronti Nov. 26, 2020

Nov. 26, 2020

Kindly find the information below for your necessary action. #SorryForCrossPosting. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 at 23:37 Subject: [social-media-wg] EN: CALL FOR MEMBERS - At-Large Social Media Working Group (SMWG) To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org < alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, social-media-wg(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org < social-media-wg(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear All, Under the request of Lilian Ivette De Luque Bruges, ICANN70 Regional Chair of the At-Large Social Media Working Group (SMWG) <https://community.icann.org/x/nIrhAg>, we are issuing a call for members for the 2020-2021 SMWG. The primary task of the SMWG is to raise awareness of the ICANN At-Large community and enhance end-users’ engagement with the community by developing a strong and sustainable presence on social media. In addition to the SMWG Regional Chair, there are (4) Regional Vice Chairs who are responsible for coordinating and promoting ICANN At-Large social media activity in their regions: *AFRALO* Bukola Oronti *APRALO* Shreedeep Rayamajhi (ICANN68 Regional SMWG Chair) *EURALO* Natalia Filina (ICANN69 Regional SMWG Chair) *LACRALO *Lilian Ivette De Luque Bruges (current/ICANN70 Regional SMWG Chair) *NARALO* John Laprise (Former SMWG Chair) and Glenn McKnight Current members of the SMWG may be viewed here <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Social+Media+Working+G…> . *If you would like to join or leave the SMWG, please inform At-Large staff by** Friday**, **04 December** at 23:59 UTC.* Thank you, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Social-media-WG mailing list Social-media-WG(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/social-media-wg _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- BukkieO.

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Re: [AFRI-Discuss] Invitation to attend Workshop number 9 at the Africa Internet Governance Forum: ccTLD's and Internet Governance in Africa 25/11/2020 9.00 - 10.00 GMT
by Barrack Otieno Nov. 24, 2020

Nov. 24, 2020

Dear Colleagues, You are invited to the Africa Top Level Domains Organization round table at the Virtual Africa Internet Governance Forum Date 25 November 2020 Time 9.00 – 10.00 GMT *Abstract* Country code Top Level Domain Registries have over the years played a very important role in establishment and mainstreaming of the Internet Governance Forum at National, sub-regional and continental Levels in Africa. Over the years country code Top Level Domains registries either sponsored or hosted Internet Governance Fora in most countries in Africa that have a National or Regional Internet Governance Initiative . With the entry of new players into the Internet Governance arena and emergence of rights based concerns as opposed to infrastructure and access related issues, the role of country code Top Level Domain Registries has become vague. This round table seeks to examine whether country code Top Level Domains Registries are still relevant in the Internet Governance ecosystem in Africa and what their current role is. The round table will seek to answer the following questions; 1. Are country code Top Level domain registries in Africa relevant in the present Internet Governance ecosystem? 2. What is the role of country code Top Level Domain Registries in the evolving Internet Governance ecosystem in Africa? Zoom Link: https://afigf2020-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqduytqTsoGdwJvrUCE0hkGouq… Moderator: Barrack Otieno General Manager Africa Top Level Domains Organization Looking forward to e- seeing you. Francais ci dessous Heure 9h00 - 10h00 GMT Les registres de domaine de premier niveau de code de pays ont joué au fil des ans rôle très important dans l'établissement et l'intégration d'Internet Forum sur la gouvernance aux niveaux national, sous-régional et continental Afrique. Au fil des années, les registres des domaines de premier niveau forums sur la gouvernance de l’Internet parrainés ou hébergés dans la plupart des pays Afrique qui a une initiative nationale ou régionale de gouvernance de l'Internet. Avec l'entrée de nouveaux acteurs dans l'arène de la gouvernance de l'Internet et l'émergence de préoccupations fondées sur les droits par opposition aux infrastructures et problèmes liés à l'accès, le rôle du domaine de premier niveau de code de pays Les registres sont devenus vagues. Cette table ronde vise à examiner si les registres de domaines de premier niveau par code de pays sont toujours pertinents dans l'écosystème de gouvernance de l'Internet en Afrique et quel est leur rôle actuel. La table ronde cherchera à répondre aux questions suivantes; 1. Les registres de domaines de premier niveau avec codes de pays en Afrique sont-ils pertinents l'écosystème actuel de gouvernance de l'Internet? 2. Quel est le rôle des registres de domaine de premier niveau de code de pays dans évolution de l'écosystème de la gouvernance de l'Internet en Afrique? Lien de zoom: https://afigf2020-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqduytqTsoGdwJvrUCE0hkGouq… Modérateur: Barrack Otieno General Manager Africa Top Level Domains Organisation Best Regards -- Barrack Otieno General Manager Africa Top Level Domains Organization +254721325277 www.aftld.org 'The Regional Association of African ccTLDs _______________________________________________ Aftld-members mailing list Aftld-members(a)aftld.org http://mail.aftld.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/aftld-members -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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***STARTING IN 30 MINS*** REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: AFRALO ALS Mobilization Report Document Call on Monday, 23 November 2020 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 24, 2020

Nov. 24, 2020

****Please note, if you are sending an apology or dial-out request, please ONLY send to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> (do NOT reply to all) **** Dear All, The AFRALO ALS Mobilization Report Document Call is scheduled for Monday, 23 November 2020 at 16:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yy2555nf The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/oAQNCQ Conference ID: EN 1638 FR 1838 Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91384916780?pwd=M3VkTGl4TGZmYUJSV1pTVnpPY213Zz09 / Password: AF-ALS-01! If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: 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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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] **REMINDER** Meeting invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 at 02:00 UTC
by Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong Nov. 23, 2020

Nov. 23, 2020

Hello All FYI for ALAC Monthly Meeting . Bonsoir à tous Pour votre information pour la réunion mensuelle d'ALAC ---------- Forwarded message --------- De : ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: lun. 23 nov. 2020 à 03:17 Subject: [ALAC-Announce] **REMINDER** Meeting invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 at 02:00 UTC To: alac-announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, leon.sanchez(a)board.icann.org <leon.sanchez(a)board.icann.org> ***If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff ONLY at **staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> **with your preferred number.*** Dear all, There will be an *ALAC Monthly Call* scheduled for *Tuesday, 24 November 2020 from 02:00 – 04:00 UTC*. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y2tdyghq The agenda *(to be updated)* and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/u4nzC *Conference ID’s:* English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Dial-in numbers: *http://adigo.com/icann/ <http://adigo.com/icann/>* *Join Zoom Room:* https://icann.zoom.us/j/98624912210?pwd=RGszTTd2bTR4Q0lITXlOanExZzJyZz09 *Password: **%ALAC123!!* *Real time transcription (RTT) link: **(subject to availability)** : **https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN <https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN>* If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: *staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- -- Cordialement ABDELDJALIL BACHAR BONG AFRALO Secretariat

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: AFRALO ALS Mobilization Report Document Call on Monday, 23 November 2020 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 23, 2020

Nov. 23, 2020

****Please note, if you are sending an apology or dial-out request, please ONLY send to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> (do NOT reply to all) **** Dear All, The AFRALO ALS Mobilization Report Document Call is scheduled for Monday, 23 November 2020 at 16:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yy2555nf The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/oAQNCQ Conference ID: EN 1638 FR 1838 Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91384916780?pwd=M3VkTGl4TGZmYUJSV1pTVnpPY213Zz09 / Password: AF-ALS-01! If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: 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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Meeting Invitation: AFRALO ALS Mobilization Report Document Call on Monday, 23 November 2020 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 23, 2020

Nov. 23, 2020

****Please note, if you are sending an apology or dial-out request, please ONLY send to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> (do NOT reply to all) **** Dear All, The AFRALO ALS Mobilization Report Document Call is scheduled for Monday, 23 November 2020 at 16:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yy2555nf The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/oAQNCQ Conference ID: EN 1638 FR 1838 Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91384916780?pwd=M3VkTGl4TGZmYUJSV1pTVnpPY213Zz09 / Password: AF-ALS-01! If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: 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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Call for EoIs for the position of At-Large Representative on the Fellowship Selection Committee or the Fellowship Mentor
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 20, 2020

Nov. 20, 2020

Dear All, Maureen Hilyard, Chair of the ALAC, is requesting Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to represent the ALAC/At-Large on the ICANN Fellowship Selection Committee and as a Fellowship Mentor. Details of the positions are noted in the announcement below. EOIs for either the position of At-Large representative on the Fellowship Selection Committee or the Fellowship Mentor should be sent to At-Large staff by Friday, 8 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC. The 2021 ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC) will review all EoIs and appoint the two representatives. The deadline for the selection of representatives is 31 January 2021. Announcement [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/news/announcement-2020-11-…>: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org<mailto:fellowshipconsultation@icann.org>. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. * Mentors: * Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. * Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN72. * Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. * Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). * Selection Committee: * Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. * Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. * Work for this role will begin in April 2021 to select fellows for ICANN72. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> for additional details on the Mentorship program and here [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> for additional details on the Selection Committee. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. ** Kind regards, At-Large support staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: 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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AFRALO ALS Mobilization Report Document Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar Nov. 18, 2020

Nov. 18, 2020

****Please note, if you are sending an apology or dial-out request, please ONLY send to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> (do NOT reply to all) ****     Dear All,   The AFRALO ALS Mobilization Report Document Call is scheduled for Monday, 23 November 2020 at 16:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yy2555nf   The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/oAQNCQ   Conference ID: EN 1638 FR 1838   Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91384916780?pwd=M3VkTGl4TGZmYUJSV1pTVnpPY213Zz09  / Password: AF-ALS-01!     If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>   Thank you. Kind Regards,   At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: 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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