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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: ALAC/At-Large NextGen Mentor
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 16, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, this is a call for nominations to serve as the ALAC/At-Large NextGen Mentor for a one year term of three ICANN Meetings starting with ICANN73. The most important aspect of the program for NextGen is the opportunity to improve their knowledge and careers. The main role of a NextGen mentor is to support their NextGen mentees and help them learn about the NextGen@ICANN Program and ICANN in general, keeping in mind their interests, backgrounds, prior knowledge, and experiences. The goal is to prepare each NextGen to engage in an ICANN meeting, even if at most basic level, and to create a team bond and support system. A time commitment of approximately 24 hours each round is expected, including extensive pre-meeting preparation and on-site support for their assigned NextGen mentees. Mentors spend about 10 hours per week during the 6-week preparation period in advance of the meeting and about two hours per day providing on-site support at the ICANN meeting. Mentors will typically serve for one year, or three meetings. Mentors are expected to follow NextGen@ICANN Program<https://www.icann.org/public-responsibility-support/nextgen> guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities. Mentors will receive travel funding support to ICANN meetings. Guidelines for the program can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EeJc3LNNaX8AL3oF…>. If you are interested in applying for the position of ALAC/At-Large NextGen Mentor, please send a brief Expression of Interest to Maureen Hilyard and At-Large staff by Friday, 20 August. The ALAC Appointee Selection Committee will review the nominees during the week of 23 August. 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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Mailing list
by Gabriel Kwakye Aug. 16, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

Greetings. My name is Gabriel kwakye from Ghana. 2021Fellow of Ghana School on internet governance. Would love to participate in the mailing list. Best Regards

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FW: REMINDER Call for Comments AFRALO FY22 Outreach and Engagement - DEADLINE EXTENDED COMMENT BY AUGUST 20
by Silvia Vivanco Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

Dear AFRALO members, This is a friendly reminder to please send your comments. The leadership has extended the deadline until next Friday August 20th Members who want to make comments can either make comment or edits on the Google docs URL below or post on the mailing list or send to beatblam(a)hotmail.com. https://docs.google.com/document/d/15YYohQ-r8s48aSxB3eg-mYE9-Z4GHy682_esb17… [docs.google.com] Thank you very much! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 6:41 PM To: "afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: "beatblam(a)hotmail.com" <beatblam(a)hotmail.com>, Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com>, At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Call for Comments AFRALO FY22 Outreach and Engagement - PLEASE COMMENT BY AUGUST 13 Dear AFRALO members, Message sent on behalf of Bram Fudzulani AFRALO Outreach and Engagement Co-Chair and AFRALO leaders, As you are aware AFRALO has an annual plan for Outreach and Engagement and we have drafted a plan for FY22 which started in the month of July. As you can see that we are already into the operational year hence we would like to swing into implementing the plan as soon as possible. However, we would like to give the opportunity to our members to make their comments on the draft plan before it is finalized. The FY22 AFRALO O/E Plan can be found at the following URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15YYohQ-r8s48aSxB3eg-mYE9-Z4GHy682_esb17… [docs.google.com] and in the pdf attachment Due to time constraints, we will be grateful if comments are provided by Friday 13 August at the latest. Members who want to make comments can either make comment or edits on the Google docs URL or post on the mailing list or send to beatblam(a)hotmail.com we will incorporate feedback received as may be applicable and the launch of the plan will be during our monthly meeting in the month of September 2021. Thank you as we look forward to a great outreach and engagement in FY22 ! Kind regards Bram Fudzulani O/E Co-Chair

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Check out the brand new Intro to Universal Acceptance (UA) course on the ICANN Learn platform! / Consultez le tout nouveau cours d'introduction à l'acceptation universelle (AU) sur la plateforme ICANN Learn !
by Malick K. ALASSANE Aug. 12, 2021

Aug. 12, 2021

Hi All – A new Introduction to Universal Acceptance (UA) course is now available on the ICANN Learn platform! We believe this will be a great resource for the general Internet community as well as for more targeted UA stakeholders like technology enablers and developers, email service providers, governments, and policymakers. The course provides a basic understanding of UA and its technical challenges as well as the economic and social benefits of being UA-ready. It will also be a great resource for people who want to get involved UASG efforts. To learn more about the course please read Sarmad’s blog here: https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/learn-how-you-can-help-build-a-more-… UASG Twitter post: https://twitter.com/UASGTech/status/1425861974164795396?s=20 --french Bonjour à tous ! Un nouveau cours d'introduction à l'acceptation universelle (AU) est désormais disponible sur la plateforme ICANN Learn ! Nous pensons qu'il s'agira d'une excellente ressource pour la communauté Internet en général ainsi que pour les parties prenantes de l'AU plus ciblées, telles que les facilitateurs et développeurs de technologies, les fournisseurs de services de messagerie, les gouvernements et les décideurs politiques. Le cours fournit une compréhension de base de l'AU et de ses défis techniques, ainsi que des avantages économiques et sociaux d'être prêt pour l'AU. Il constituera également une excellente ressource pour les personnes qui souhaitent s'impliquer dans les efforts de l'AU. Pour en savoir plus sur le cours, veuillez lire l'article de Sarmad ici : https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/learn-how-you-can-help-build-a-more-… . UASG Twitter post: https://twitter.com/UASGTech/status/1425861974164795396?s=20 Best regards, Malick A. UA Ambassador

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Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AfTLD) statement on the ongoing internet number Resources dispute affecting the Africa Network Information Centre
by Barrack Otieno Aug. 8, 2021

Aug. 8, 2021

*Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AfTLD)** statement on the ongoing internet number Resources dispute affecting the Africa Network Information Centre* Africa Top Level Domains Organization notes with concern the ongoing dispute related to Internet number resources pitting the Africa Network Information Centre and one of its resource members. As a member of the African Internet (AF* Community) and a partner of the Africa Network Information Centre, we appreciate the efforts taken by the AFRINIC Board of Directors and Management in ensuring that operations of our Regional Internet Registry are not destabilized. We call upon all concerned parties to consider an amicable and speedy approach aimed at resolving the current dispute in the interest of the African and global Internet Community. We are confident the African Internet Community will emerge stronger once the current dispute is resolved and stand in solidarity with the Africa Network Information Centre. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 www.aftld.org

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Engagement
by Gabriel Kwakye Aug. 7, 2021

Aug. 7, 2021

Please my name Gabriel kwakye. I am part of this mailing list and new.I would like to engage and participate in all events. Thank you. Best Regards

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Call for Comments AFRALO FY22 Outreach and Engagement - PLEASE COMMENT BY AUGUST 13
by Silvia Vivanco Aug. 4, 2021

Aug. 4, 2021

Dear AFRALO members, Message sent on behalf of Bram Fudzulani AFRALO Outreach and Engagement Co-Chair and AFRALO leaders, As you are aware AFRALO has an annual plan for Outreach and Engagement and we have drafted a plan for FY22 which started in the month of July. As you can see that we are already into the operational year hence we would like to swing into implementing the plan as soon as possible. However, we would like to give the opportunity to our members to make their comments on the draft plan before it is finalized. The FY22 AFRALO O/E Plan can be found at the following URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15YYohQ-r8s48aSxB3eg-mYE9-Z4GHy682_esb17… [docs.google.com] and in the pdf attachment Due to time constraints, we will be grateful if comments are provided by Friday 13 August at the latest. Members who want to make comments can either make comment or edits on the Google docs URL or post on the mailing list or send to beatblam(a)hotmail.com we will incorporate feedback received as may be applicable and the launch of the plan will be during our monthly meeting in the month of September 2021. Thank you as we look forward to a great outreach and engagement in FY22 ! Kind regards Bram Fudzulani O/E Co-Chair

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