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ICANN Announces Opening of Montevideo Engagement Center
by At-Large Staff May 3, 2013

May 3, 2013

> > > > ICANN Announces Opening of Montevideo Engagement Center > NEWS RELEASE > 3 May 2013 > For Immediate Release > > ICANN Engagement Center to Open In Latin America > Internet leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean Region Develop a > three-year strategic plan > Los Angeles, California The President and Chief Executive Officer of the > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced > the opening of an engagement center in Montevideo, Uruguay. > > ³The opening of this regional engagement center is part or our growing effort > to establish an ICANN presence in all parts of the globe,² said Fadi Chehadé. > ³We are not merely saying to people come to us.¹ We are going to them. We > are reaching out to the Latin American/Caribbean region with representatives > who will live and work in the area.² > > The ICANN engagement center will be based in the House of the Internet, where > several other Internet organizations are located, including: The Internet > Society, the Latin American and Caribbean Network Information Centre (LANIC), > The Latin American and Caribbean TLD Association (LACTLD) and the Latin > American and Caribbean Internet Exchange Association (LAC-IX). > > ³ICANN´s decision to establish its Engagement Center for Latin America and the > Caribbean at the House of the Internet makes us proud and at the same time > confirms the value of this initiative that recently celebrated its first > anniversary,² said Raúl Echeberría, CEO of LACNIC. ³All of the organizations > in the house will benefit and be strengthened in the achievement of their own > objectives and in the joint work for the sake of the community in Latin > America and the Caribbean². > > ³I recently visited the House of the Internet,² said ICANN Board Chair, Dr. > Stephen Crocker. ³This is a fantastic model, where a number of different > Internet organizations can coordinate their efforts and even share resources, > working together for the benefit of Internet users across the region.² > > The Latin American/Caribbean engagement center is the second announced in the > last few weeks. During ICANN¹s recently concluded public meeting in China, > Fadi Chehadé announced that an engagement center would soon be opened in > Beijing. > > It was during the Beijing meeting that a Multi-stakeholder Steering Committee > for the Latin American and Caribbean region presented a 3-year strategic plan > aimed at strengthening the Internet critical infrastructure in the region. The > committee is made up of regional representatives of Internet users groups, the > technical community, the private sector and governments. > > ### > > To download a high-resolution photo of the House of the Internet, go here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/icann/8664126018/sizes/l/ > > To see a video discussion of ICANN¹s strategy for Latin American, go here: > http://dotsub.com/view/8b749345-c118-41c5-8a17-857661957565?utm_source=play… > utm_medium=embed > > To review the Multi-Stakeholder Steering Committee¹s strategic plan, go here: > http://beijing46.icann.org/meetings/beijing2013/presentation-lac-strategy-1… > r13-en.pdf > > To hear an audio recording of the presentation of the strategic plan during > the ICANN Beijing meeting, go here: > http://audio.icann.org/meetings/beijing2013/lac-strategic-engagement-10apr1… > n.mp3 > > To download high-resolution photos of the Latin American/Caribbean > Multi-stakeholder Steering Committee¹s presentation of its strategic plan > during the Beijing meeting, go here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/icann/sets/72157633220469644/ > > MEDIA CONTACTS: > > Brad White > > Director of Global Media Affairs > > Washington, DC, USA > > Tel. +1 202.570.7118 > > brad.white(a)icann.org > > > > Andrew Robertson > > Edelman Public Relations > > London, U.K. > > Tel. + 44 (7811) 341 945 > > andrew.Robertson(a)edelman.com > > About ICANN: ICANN¹s mission is to ensure a stable, secure and unified global > Internet. To reach another person on the Internet you have to type an address > into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so > computers know where to find each other. ICANN coordinates these unique > identifiers across the world. Without that coordination we wouldn't have one > global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit > public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated > to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes > competition and develops policy on the Internet¹s unique identifiers. ICANN > doesn¹t control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesn¹t > deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the > Internet¹s naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion > and evolution of the Internet. 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Public Comment:Proposed Modification of GNSO Operating Procedures Concerning the Deadline for the Submission of Reports and Motions
by At-Large Staff May 3, 2013

May 3, 2013

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02may13-en.htm <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02may13-en.htm> Proposed Modification of GNSO Operating Procedures Concerning the Deadline for the Submission of Reports and Motions Comment / Reply Periods (*) Comment Open Date: 2 May 2013 Comment Close Date: 23 May 2013 - 23:59 UTC Reply Open Date: 24 May 2013 Reply Close Date: 14 June 2013 - 23:59 UTC Important Information Links Public Comment Announcement <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02may13-en.htm> To Submit Your Comments (Forum) <mailto:comments-gnso-op-procedures-02may13@icann.org> View Comments Submitted <http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-gnso-op-procedures-02may13/> Brief Overview Originating Organization: Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Categories/Tags: * Policy Processes * Reviews/Improvements Purpose (Brief): The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council is proposing a modification of the GNSO Operating Procedures to make the deadline for the submission of reports and motions more precise and uniform. Current Status: As required by the ICANN Bylaws, a public comment forum is hereby initiated on the proposed changes. Next Steps: Following the closing of the public comment forum, the GNSO Council will review the comments received and revise its recommendations, if deemed appropriate. Staff Contact: Julie Hedlund Email Staff Contact <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20Propo sed%20Modification%20of%20GNSO%20Operating%20Procedures%20Concerning%20the%2 0Deadline%20for%20the%20Submission%20of%20Reports%20and%20Motions%20public%2 0comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: The GNSO Council has determined that the language concerning the deadline for the submission of reports and motions in the current GNSO Operating Procedures lacks clarity. The GNSO Council thus proposes a modification of the GNSO Operating Procedures to make the deadline for the submission of reports and motions more precise and uniform. The proposed modification to the existing language in section 3.3 of the Procedures is as follows, with additions in bold and deletions stricken: Reports and motions should be submitted to the GNSO Council for inclusion on the agenda as soon as possible, but no later than 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 10 calendar days before the GNSO Council meeting. As required by the ICANN Bylaws, the GNSO Council is requesting community input on this proposed modification to the GNSO Operating Procedures. Section II: Background: The GNSO, its description, purpose(s), structures (e.g. Council, Stakeholder Groups), and governance mandate are covered in ICANN Bylaws, Article X <http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm#X> , Sections 1-6. The Operating Procedures of the GNSO describes those supplementary elements of administration, governance, and other logistics/mechanics that are not already prescribed in the aforementioned ICANN Bylaws. Taken together, the ICANN Bylaws and the GNSO Operating Procedures are intended to provide a complete set of rules, procedures, and practices for governing the operations of the GNSO. The ICANN Bylaws require that any changes to the GNSO Operating Procedures are subject to a minimum 21 day public comment period ('The GNSO Operating Procedures shall be effective upon the expiration of a twenty-one (21) day public comment period, and shall be subject to Board oversight and review' - see article X, section 3, item 4, http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#X <http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#X> ). Section III: Document and Resource Links: Current version of the GNSO Operating Procedures see http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/gnso-operating-procedures-13sep12-en.pdf <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/gnso-operating-procedures-13sep12-en.pdf> [PDF, 488 KB] Section IV: Additional Information: Not applicable (*) Comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once this period lapses. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org One World, One Internet

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 48 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 2, 2013

May 2, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-01may13-en.htm ________________________________ Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 48 in Buenos Aires, Argentina 1 May 2013 How Do I Apply for the Fellowship Program The Fellowship Program has demonstrated success in its mission to build capacity in the ICANN multi-stakeholder environment through focused interactive engagement between newcomers to ICANN and community members at each of the ICANN meetings. The program seeks to identify members of the Internet community who either have not previously been able to participate in ICANN processes and constituent organizations, or those who require further exposure to the Internet community and its work but cannot travel and attend a meeting without financial support. This outreach program seeks participants from developing regions and countries of the world, in order to help create a broader base of knowledgeable constituents who will become the new voice of experience in their regions and beyond. Applications to become an ICANN Fellow are assessed for each meeting by an independent selection committee. Priority is given to applicants who: meet minimum program requirements; are current residents of developing and least developed nations; and are interested in participating in the ICANN multi-stakeholder process and its supporting organizations, advisory committees or stakeholder groups. An effort will be made to include participants from the African region as it is the site of this ICANN meeting. All confirmed fellowship participants must comply with the terms and conditions of the Fellowship program, as outlined at http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships/terms-conditions. As stated within these terms and conditions, ICANN is a California non-profit public benefit corporation and must therefore comply with all the laws and regulations of California and the United States. Fellows are responsible for obtaining all travel visas once accepted into the program. ICANN will purchase tickets for Fellows after all necessary documentation has been obtained and Fellows demonstrate that they have obtained all necessary travel visas. Once all of the requirements for travel are met, the Fellowship program arranges for and covers the costs for airfare and hotel, as well as providing a stipend to assist with some meeting and subsistence costs. The stipend is provided after each selected candidate successfully completes the requirements of the Fellowship program, Recipients will be expected to actively participate in and contribute to ICANN processes during and after the meeting. As always, registration for ICANN's meetings is free for anyone wanting to attend. Find out more »<http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=91…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedures for New gTLDs: ICANN Seeks Service Providers for Registry Restriction DRP and Trademark PDDRP
by At-Large Staff May 1, 2013

May 1, 2013

ICANN News Alert <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-30apr13-en.htm Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedures for New gTLDs: ICANN Seeks Service Providers for Registry Restriction DRP and Trademark PDDRP 30 April 2013 ICANN is issuing today two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to identify potential providers of Registry Restrictions Dispute Resolution Procedure (RRDRP) services and Trademark Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (Trademark PDDRP) services. These Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedures have been developed to provide those harmed by a new gTLD Registry Operator's conduct an alternative avenue to complain about that conduct. The RRDRP is intended to address circumstances in which a community-based New gTLD Registry Operator deviates from the registration restrictions outlined in its Registry Agreement. The Trademark PDDRP generally addresses a Registry Operator's complicity in trademark infringement on the first or second level of a New gTLD. Candidates for operating the RRDRP or the Trademark PDDRP are expected to meet the requirements outlined in the respective RFPs. Some are common for both, for example, experience of handling dispute resolutions and serving as globally diverse and highly qualified neutral panelist. For each procedure there are also specific requirement. For the Trademark PDDRP, candidates need for example to demonstrate understanding of the issues concerning global intellectual property rights and the Internet, and for the RRDRP candidates should demonstrate an understanding of priorities, needs and vulnerabilities of proceedings in an expedited online context. Full information is given in the respective RFPs for the RRDRP see http://www.icann.org/en/news/rfps/rrdrp-30apr13-en.pdf [PDF, 163 KB] and for the TM PDDRP see http://www.icann.org/en/news/rfps/tm-pddrp-30apr13-en.pdf [PDF, 158 KB]. ICANN seeks candidates with a proven ability to manage and support processes in a global context, in addition to fulfillment of the technical requirements. RFP activities schedule at a glance: Requests for Proposals issued by ICANN 30 April 2013 Respondents' Q&A Teleconference 21 May 2013 Written responses due 31 May 2013 (23:59 UTC) Selected providers published Not later than 30 June 2013 The deadline for responses is 31 May 2013 at 23:59 UTC. Responses should be submitted to: rrdrp-eoi(a)icann.org regarding RRDRP or tmpddrp-eoi(a)icann.org regarding Trademark PDDRP. This message was sent to gisella.gruber(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=25163209&l=6333&s=CH61&m=91 1224&c=165637>

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Webinar: Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Overview
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 1, 2013

May 1, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-30apr13-en.htm ________________________________ Webinar: Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Overview 30 April 2013 Join ICANN Staff and members of the Registrar Negotiating Team for an update on the Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement that was posted for public comment on 22 April 2013. Webinar Details Date: Monday, 6 May 2013 Time: 15:00-16:30 UTC Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/raa-dt You are invited to an overview of the proposed final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) that was posted for public comment 22 April 2013. This is an opportunity to learn more about the proposed changes to the RAA that are expected to come about now that the negotiations between ICANN and the Registrar Negotiating Team have drawn to a close. ICANN is hosting this webinar in support of the ongoing public comment forum. ICANN staff and members of the Registrar Negotiating Team will walk you through, and will respond to questions on, the enhancements in the proposed 2013 RAA and the differences from the 2009 RAA that is currently in force for most ICANN-accredited registrars today. Please join this webinar on Monday, 6 April at 15:00 UTC (duration 90 minutes). The meeting will be run in an Adobe Connect room with a slide presentation. The session will be conducted in English. Participants will have the opportunity to offer comments and ask questions during the Q&A section. During the course of the webinar, these may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you cannot join the live session, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. Please register via email to peg.rettino(a)icann.org<mailto:peg.rettino@icann.org> by Friday, 3 May 2013 at 20:00 UTC to receive the dial-in details. If you are not able to obtain the dial-in details prior to the start of the webinar, the dial-in details will be posted in the Notes section of the Adobe Connect room during the webinar. Background documents: * All portions of the Proposed Final 2013 RAA are available in the public comment forum<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/proposed-raa-22apr13-en.htm> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=91…>

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