October 2017 - ALAC-Announce

ICANN Newsletter -- 27 October 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> Week ending 27 October 2017 ________________________________ Announcements This Week ICANN and PTI Publish Audited Financial Statements for FY17[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 27 October 2017 EXTENSION - SSR2 Review Team is Seeking an Independent Expert to Perform a Gap Analysis[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 27 October 2017 Request for Information: Address Validation Solutions[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 26 October 2017 Enhancing Accountability - Recommendations for Diversity[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 26 October 2017 ICANN 2017 Nominating Committee Announces Selections[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 26 October 2017 Revisions to Proposed Dates for ICANN Public Meetings 2021–2023[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 23 October 2017 ICANN Holds the First Capacity Building Workshop for GAC Members from the Middle East and GAC Newcomers[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 23 October 2017 Call for Volunteers: GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG Work Track 5 (Geographic Names at the Top-Level)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 22 October 2017 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 60 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates] 28 October - 3 November 2017: 60th International Public ICANN Meeting – Abu Dhabi<https://meetings.icann.org/en/abudhabi60> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planni…> ICANN FY18 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Global Internet Stakeholders Convene in Abu Dhabi for ICANN60
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 30, 2017

Oct. 30, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2017-10-30-en[icann.…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> ________________________________ Global Internet Stakeholders Convene in Abu Dhabi for ICANN60 30 October 2017 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 30 October 2017 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) kicked off its 60th Public Meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). From 28 October to 3 November, more than 2,500 regional and global participants are gathering for discussions about the policies regarding the Internet's system of unique identifiers. One of the key topics at ICANN60 is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. The meeting is also an important forum for cross-community discussions on a number of ongoing projects in ICANN. The host of the meeting is the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the UAE. H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the UAE, spoke at the ICANN60 Opening Ceremony. Al Mansoori remarked, "The significance of this event stems from the fact that ICANN has always been the safety valve for the Internet world. With a four-billion internet penetration worldwide, we can touch the unique role of this organization in maintaining the momentum of the Internet". He added, "ICANN's functions, from registration management to dispute resolution and new top-level domains, have become so important that they cannot be missed." Al Mansoori presented Dr. Stephen Crocker, ICANN Board Chair, with a gift in recognition of his lifelong efforts toward the development of the global Internet. Dr. Crocker, who is retiring right after ICANN60, reflected on ICANN's journey during his tenure. "My greatest source of pride when it comes to this organization is quite simply – that it works," said Crocker. "Furthermore, it works better and more inclusively than many ever thought possible. The security, stability and resiliency of the Domain Name System are in good hands. In the early days, it was called the 'ICANN experiment.' We don't hear that anymore, because the experiment has proven successful." Göran Marby, ICANN President and CEO, named Crocker the recipient of 2017 Leadership Award in tribute to his tireless dedication to both ICANN and the wider Internet community. "Every year, the ICANN Leadership Award is given to outstanding individuals in our community who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to ICANN. It is an award for people who remain true to the community's core values, chosen by the ICANN org's Executive Team" said Marby. He added, "This year, there is no other choice, and I think you all will agree." ICANN Public Meetings are held three times a year in different regions around the globe, enabling community members from around the globe to participate in person. These meetings offer sessions such as workshops, forums, and meetings on the development and implementation of policies related to the Internet's system of unique identifiers. More Information: * ICANN60 Meeting Site: icann60.abudhabi<https://meetings.icann.org/en/abudhabi60> * ICANN60 Schedule: https://schedule.icann.org/[schedule.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__schedule.icann.org_&d=…> * ICANN60 Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/icann/albums[flickr.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.flickr.com_photos_…> ***** Media Contacts: Luna Madi Communications Director, EMEA Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 533 0313505 Email: luna.madi(a)icann.org<mailto:luna.madi@icann.org> Buket Coskuner Global Communications Coordinator, EMEA Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 533 4876254 Email: buket.coskuner(a)icann.org<mailto:buket.coskuner@icann.org> About Dr. Stephen Crocker: Dr. Crocker has been involved in the Internet since its inception. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, while he was a graduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), he was part of the team that developed the protocols for the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) and laid the foundation for today's Internet. About ICANN: ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Publishes FY17 Annual Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 29, 2017

Oct. 29, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-10-28-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Publishes FY17 Annual Report 28 October 2017 LOS ANGELES – 28 October 2017 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Board of Directors published its FY17 Annual Report. View the ICANN FY17 Annual Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 8.84 MB]. In support of a continued commitment to accountability and transparency, current and previous Annual Reports are posted to the Annual Reports[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> page. This is the first year that the Bylaws require an ICANN Annual Report that is separate from ICANN’s Audited Financial Statements. Section 22.3 of ICANN's Bylaws sets out the required topics on which the Board must report. The Annual Report must be posted within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, or by 28 October 2017. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN and PTI Publish Audited Financial Statements for FY17
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 29, 2017

Oct. 29, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-10-27-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN and PTI Publish Audited Financial Statements for FY17 27 October 2017 LOS ANGELES – 27 October 2017 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) published their FY17 financial statements, accompanied by unqualified audit reports from BDO LLP, the independent auditors. * View the ICANN FY17 Audited Financial Statements[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 212 KB]. * View the PTI FY17 Audited Financial Statements[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 124 KB]. In support of a continued commitment to accountability and transparency, these and other financial documents are posted to the ICANN Current Year (FY17) Financial Information[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> page and the Financial Information for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI)[pti.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__pti.icann.org_financia…> page. In accordance with the Section 22.3 of ICANN's Bylaws, and Section 9.8 of PTI’s Bylaws, these financial statements must be posted within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, or by 28 October 2017. ICANN invites the community to review the audited financial statements. Please submit questions and comments to: controller(a)icann.org<mailto:controller@icann.org>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. About PTI Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) is responsible for the operational aspects of coordinating the Internet’s unique identifiers and maintaining the trust of the community to provide these services in an unbiased, responsible, and effective manner. Mainly, PTI is responsible for the operation of the IANA functions: * Domain Names[iana.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iana.org_domains&d=…> * Number Resources[iana.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iana.org_numbers&d=…> * Protocol Parameter Assignments[iana.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iana.org_protocols&…> Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) was incorporated in August 2016 as an affiliate of ICANN, and, through contracts and subcontracts with ICANN, began performing the IANA functions on behalf of ICANN in October 2016. Learn more about the delivery of the IANA services at iana.org[iana.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iana.org_&d=DwMFaQ&…>.

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ICANN News Alert -- EXTENSION - SSR2 Review Team is Seeking an Independent Expert to Perform a Gap Analysis
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 28, 2017

Oct. 28, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-10-27-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ EXTENSION - SSR2 Review Team is Seeking an Independent Expert to Perform a Gap Analysis 27 October 2017 LOS ANGELES – 27 October 2017 – In collaboration with the second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the Domain Name System (SSR2) Review Team, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking an independent expert to perform a gap analysis of the first SSR Review recommendations. The deadline for expressions of interest has been extended until 7 November 2017. Read the Specifications for Gap Analysis[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF 414 KB]. The selected party will perform an analysis of how ICANN implemented the Board-approved recommendations from the first SSR Review[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> and identify gaps between the intent of the recommendations and implementation. It is anticipated that the gap analysis will start in December 2017 and last for approximately 12 weeks. The date of submission for the final report is expected to be 13 February 2018. The SSR2 Review Team reserves the right to modify or change this timeline at any time, as necessary. All responses (including proposals, supporting documentation, questions, etc.) must be submitted to ssr2-gap-analysis(a)icann.org<mailto:ssr2-gap-analysis@icann.org> by 7 November 2017. Learn more about the SSR2 Review Team[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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New Public Comment: Enhancing Accountability - Recommendations for Diversity
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the Enhancing Accountability - Recommendations for Diversity<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/accountability-diversity-2017-10-26-en> has now gone live. Public comment will end on 15 December 2017 23:59 UTC. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. The wiki workspace for this public comment is https://community.icann.org/x/Z5tEB. All pertinent resources can also be found there. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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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ICANN News Alert -- Request for Information: Address Validation Solutions
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-10-26-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Request for Information: Address Validation Solutions 26 October 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking information regarding commercial services that focus on global address validation. The Request for Information is intended to educate ICANN organization and its contract parties on various tools in the marketplace that support physical address validation including geographic coverage, service availability and response times. The findings will assist with education and awareness of possible solutions that will be able to support our objectives to protect registrants and support greater accuracy of WHOIS information. The RFI is scheduled to take place from 26 October 2017 through 27 November 2017. For a complete overview of the RFI, please see here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 162 KB]. Indications of interest are to be received by emailing addressvalidation-rfi(a)icann.org<mailto:addressvalidation-rfi@icann.org>. Proposals should be electronically submitted by 23:59 UTC on 27 November 2017 using ICANN's sourcing tool, access to which may be requested via the same email address above.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN 2017 Nominating Committee Announces Selections
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-10-26-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN 2017 Nominating Committee Announces Selections 26 October 2017 LOS ANGELES – 26 October 2017 – The ICANN 2017 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its selections for the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors. PTI Board of Directors Lise Katrine Fuhr Europe (Two-year term) Wei Wang Asia, Australia, and Pacific Islands (Three-year term) Fuhr and Wang will take up their positions immediately after ICANN's Annual General Meeting, which will take place from 28 October to 3 November in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Nominating Committee is charged with recruiting and selecting a portion of ICANN's leadership. The Nominating Committee is mandated to ensure that ICANN's overall leadership is diverse in geography, culture, skills, experience, and perspective. Selectees should have the following basic criteria: * Understand ICANN's mission and operation. * Are committed to ICANN's success. * Work effectively in English. * Have integrity, objectivity, and sound judgment. * Support decision-making within groups. Have experience in world affairs. * Contribute to cultural, professional, and geographic expertise. * Can work long and hard, generally as volunteers, for the global public trust. To learn more about the Nominating Committee, visit http://nomcom.icann.org/[nomcom.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nomcom.icann.org_&d=DwM…>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN News Alert -- Community-developed Framework for Registry Operator's Response to Security Threats Now Available
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 24, 2017

Oct. 24, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-10-20-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Community-developed Framework for Registry Operator's Response to Security Threats Now Available 20 October 2017 LOS ANGELES – 20 October 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers today announced a voluntary Framework for Registry Operator's Response to Security Threats (Framework)[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. The Framework provides guidance to registry operators to respond to security threats. The Security Framework Drafting Team, consisting of representatives from registries, registrars, and the Public Safety Working Group of the GAC collaborated with the ICANN organization over the past two years to produce the Framework. The Framework was published for public comment and is supported by the Registry Stakeholder Group, Registrar Stakeholder Group and the Public Safety Working Group and the GAC. Additional information is available at the SFDT community wiki workspace[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. About the Framework The Security Framework provides the following type of information: * Scope of the voluntary framework * Categories of actions by registries in response to security threats * Types of reports from security authorities and sources * Recommended and expected response timeline For more information, send an email to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> with "Security Framework" in the subject line. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN News Alert -- Revisions to Proposed Dates for ICANN Public Meetings 2021–2023
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 24, 2017

Oct. 24, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-10-23-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Revisions to Proposed Dates for ICANN Public Meetings 2021–2023 23 October 2017 LOS ANGELES – 23 October 2017 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is announcing changes to the proposed dates for ICANN Public Meetings to be held in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Read the report and revised dates: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-icann-meetings-…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 388 KB]. On 21 August, ICANN posted initial proposed dates for Public Comment: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/icann-meetings-dates-2017-08-21-en[ic…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>. After reviewing the comments received to date, ICANN has revised the dates for five of the nine ICANN Public Meetings to be held from 2021 to 2023. The Public Comment period has been extended 10 days following the posting of the report to give the community an opportunity to comment on the revised dates. The new close date for the Public Comment period is 2 November 2017. The final step will be for the ICANN organization to announce and publish the official dates for ICANN Public Meetings to be held in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Background In choosing meeting dates, ICANN takes care to avoid conflicts with global, national, and religious holidays and other community events. The dates are posted for Public Comment to give the community an opportunity to review the proposed dates and bring any concerns or potential conflicts to our attention before we post the official meeting dates. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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