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VOTE RESULT (255) National Information Technology Professionals Association of Afghanistan
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 17, 2017

Jan. 17, 2017

Dear All, With 12 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from National Information Technology Professionals Association of Afghanistan we can confirm that both result is quorate. Poll Result ALS Application (255) National Information Technology Professionals Association of Afghanistan Report date: Tuesday 17 January 2017 02:08 UTC ALS Application (255) National Information Technology Professionals Association of Afghanistan Poll ID: 132677 As at Poll close: Monday 16 January 2017 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 12 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate ID Candidate Votes % Voters 1 15866914 Yes 12 100.00 Holly Raiche, Andrei Kolesnikov Kolesnikov, Sebastien Bachollet, Garth Bruen Bruen, Alberto Soto, Alan Greenberg, Tijani Ben Jemaa BEN JEMAA, Leon Sanchez, Maureen Hilyard, Kaili Kan, Seun Ojedeji Ojedeji, Javier Rua 2 15866916 No 0 0.00 2 15866915 Abstain 0 0.00 ******** You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=6489iuws7WBBKYTPZmfhRVL6 You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 Thank you. Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu 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://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> 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> [cid:image001.png@01D20FF4.6D68B060]

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VOTE RESULT (252) Asociación de Usuarios Digitales del Ecuador
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 17, 2017

Jan. 17, 2017

Dear All, With 12 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from Asociación de Usuarios Digitales del Ecuador, we can confirm that both result is quorate. ******** ALS Application (252) Asociación de Usuarios Digitales del Ecuador Report date: Tuesday 17 January 2017 02:08 UTC ALS Application (252) Asociación de Usuarios Digitales del Ecuador Poll ID: 132679 As at Poll close: Monday 16 January 2017 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 12 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate ID Candidate Votes % Voters 1 15866941 Yes 12 100.00 Holly Raiche, Andrei Kolesnikov Kolesnikov, Sebastien Bachollet, Garth Bruen Bruen, Alberto Soto, Alan Greenberg, Tijani Ben Jemaa BEN JEMAA, Leon Sanchez, Maureen Hilyard, Kaili Kan, Seun Ojedeji Ojedeji, Javier Rua 2 15866943 No 0 0.00 2 15866942 Abstain 0 0.00 ******** You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=6488iEFticUKd3f84iZg6Vhj You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu 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: www.facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D270B6.98B6C7C0]

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VOTE RESULT (254) Internet PNG Clique
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org Jan. 17, 2017

Jan. 17, 2017

Dear All, With 11 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from Internet PNG Clique we can confirm that both result is quorate. ALS Application (254) Internet PNG Clique Poll ID: 132675 As at Poll close: Monday 16 January 2017 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 11 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 73.33 Ranked by votes RankCandidate IDCandidateVotes%Voters 115866908Yes11100.00Holly Raiche, Andrei Kolesnikov Kolesnikov, Sebastien Bachollet, Garth Bruen Bruen, Alberto Soto, Alan Greenberg, Leon Sanchez, Maureen Hilyard, Kaili Kan, Seun Ojedeji Ojedeji, Javier Rua 215866910No00.00 215866909Abstain00.00 ******** You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=6491255EceZ9kaaaL35LBiVk You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 Thank you. Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D gMGaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=DRa2dXAvSFpCIgmkXhFzL7 ar9Qfqa0AIgn-H4xR2EBk&m=iy_Uo42YhwIQhHWGCp9Y0B4s0kmMg_Y2q0zR7mQq-ig&s=hBH0FJ Fc6U54cFN9eEYOUScOU3yL9u-zcuN-qJTwHY0&e=> 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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Meeting Invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 24 January 2017 at 04:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

Dear All, The January ALAC Monthly Call is scheduled on Tuesday, 24 January 2017 from 04:00-06:00 UTC For other times: http://tinyurl.com/h3n83xy The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/64TRAw Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/alac/ Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: <http://adigo.com/icann/> http://adigo.com/icann/<http://adigo.com/icann/ > <http://adigo.com/icann/ > If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: <https://atlarge.icann.org/> atlarge.icann.org Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge><https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> @<@ICANNAtLarge><https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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UPDATE 1: GNSO and At-Large Calls - Weeks of 16 January - 20 January 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the weeks of 16 January – 20 January 2017. Update 1: Tuesday added: 20:30 UTC: At-Large Capacity Building Working Group Call https://community.icann.org/x/mITRAw Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 16 January 2017 20:00 UTC: (At-Large) NARALO Rules of Procedures Working Committee Call https://community.icann.org/x/j7DDAw 23:00 UTC: (At-Large) LACRALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/z7LDAw Tuesday 17 January 2017 03:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 3 – String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 14:00 UTC: ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach and Engagement https://community.icann.org/x/y7HDAw 15:00 UTC: (At-Large) EURALO Task Force on ALS Engagement https://community.icann.org/x/rq-DAw 19:00 UTC: (At-Large) EURALO Monthly Teleconference https://community.icann.org/x/u7LDAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Human Rights Sub team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Wednesday 18 January 2017 06:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 14:00 UTC: Hold for At-Large Technology Taskforce call https://community.icann.org/x/0IPRAw 17:00 UTC: (At-Large)EURALO Copenhagen Meeting Activities https://community.icann.org/x/D7bDAw 17:00 UTC:(GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Guidelines for Good Faith Conduct https://community.icann.org/x/nhWOAw Thursday 19 January 2017 05:00 UTC: WS2 SO/AC Accountability Subgroup https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 06:00 UTC: (At-Large) APRALO Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/463DAw 15:00 UTC: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 4 – IDNs/Technical & Operations https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw 19:00 UTC: WS2 Staff Accountability Subgroup https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 20:00 UTC: (At-Large) NARALO General Assembly Agenda Call https://community.icann.org/x/_7XDAw 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 2 – Legal/Regulatory Issues https://community.icann.org/x/FT2AAw Friday 20 January 2017 05:00 UTC: (At-Large) APRALO-APAC Hub Webinar on the topic: (Intermediate) Updates and takeaway from IGF 2016 and what it means for you in APAC https://community.icann.org/x/M6-DAw 13:00 UTC: WS2 Jurisdiction Sub Team https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_x_…> Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability:acct-staff@icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org<mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew, Yeşim Nazlar and Evin Erdoğdu 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://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…>atlarge[facebook.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_icann…> Twitter: @[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…>ICANNAtLarge[twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANNAtLar…> [cid:image001.png@01D20FF4.6D68B060]

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Invitation Webinar Community TLDs and Human Rights January 18 - 15:00 UTC
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

> Dear all, > > On behalf of the ARTICLE 19, the Council of Europe, and the Cross > Community Working Party on ICANNs Corporate and Social Responsibility to > Respect Human Rights I am very happy to invite you to a > > ** webinar on Community top-level domains (TLDs) and human rights ** > > * January 18 - 15:00 UTC at https://participate.icann.org/ncsg/ * > > In this webinar we will present and discuss the main findings from the > Council of Europe report on Community Based gTLDs and Human Rights [0] with: > > Facilitators: > Niels ten Oever > Head of Digital at Article 19 > Chair of the CCWP HR > Rapporteur for CCWG WS2 Human Rights sub-team > > Patrick Penninckx > Head of Information Society Department, Council of Europe > > Key findings: > Eve Salomon, > Co-Author of the report > International consultant and legal expert on media law and > human rights > > Kinanya Pijl > Co-Author of the report > PhD Candidate, European University, Florence > Discussants: > Mark Carvell > GAC Vice-Chair > Co-Chair GAC WG on Human Rights and International Law > > Chris Disspain > ICANN Board Member > > Jamie Baxter > Dotgay LLC > > Cherine Chalaby > ICANN Board Member > > Avri Dora > Internet Researcher > Co-Chair Subsequent gTLD procedures WG > > We're greatly looking forward to your participation. Feel free to share > this invitation widely among your constituencies and communities. > > All the best, > > Niels ten Oever > > [0] > https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/53772653/Report%20on%20Com… > ity%20TLD%27s.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1478169857000&api=v2 > > Please find the AC room and dial in details here: > > Adobe Connect room: https://participate.icann.org/ncsg/ > > Passcodes/Pin codes: > Participant passcode: CCWP HR > > > For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the conference. > > > Dial in numbers: > > ARGENTINA > > 0800-777-0519 > > AUSTRALIA > ADELAIDE: > > 61-8-8121-4842 > > 1-800-657-260 > > AUSTRALIA > BRISBANE: > > 61-7-3102-0944 > > 1-800-657-260 > > AUSTRALIA > CANBERRA: > > 61-2-6100-1944 > > 1-800-657-260 > > AUSTRALIA > MELBOURNE: > > 61-3-9010-7713 > > 1-800-657-260 > > AUSTRALIA > PERTH: > > 61-8-9467-5223 > > 1-800-657-260 > > AUSTRALIA > SYDNEY: > > 61-2-8205-8129 > > 1-800-657-260 > > AUSTRIA > > 43-1-92-81-113 > > 0800-005-259 > > BELGIUM > > 32-2-400-9861 > > 0800-3-8795 > > BRAZIL > > 55-11-3958-0779 > > 0800-7610651 > > CHILE > > 1230-020-2863 > > CHINA > CHINA A: > > 86-400-810-4789 > > 10800-712-1670 > > CHINA > CHINA B: > > 86-400-810-4789 > > 10800-120-1670 > > COLOMBIA > > 01800-9-156474 > > CROATIA > > 080-08-06-309 > > CZECH REPUBLIC > > 420-2-25-98-56-64 > > 800-700-177 > > DENMARK > > 45-7014-0284 > > 8088-8324 > > ESTONIA > > 800-011-1093 > > FINLAND > > 358-9-5424-7162 > > 0-800-9-14610 > > FRANCE > LYON: > > 33-4-26-69-12-85 > > 080-511-1496 > > FRANCE > MARSEILLE: > > 33-4-86-06-00-85 > > 080-511-1496 > > FRANCE > PARIS: > > 33-1-70-70-60-72 > > 080-511-1496 > > GERMANY > > 49-69-2222-20362 > > 0800-664-4247 > > GREECE > > 30-80-1-100-0687 > > 00800-12-7312 > > HONG KONG > > 852-3001-3863 > > 800-962-856 > > HUNGARY > > 36-1-700-8856 > > 06-800-12755 > > INDIA > BANGALORE: > > 91-80-61275204 > > INDIA > MUMBAI: > > 91-22-61501629 > > INDIA > INDIA A: > > 000-800-852-1268 > > INDIA > INDIA B: > > 000-800-001-6305 > > INDIA > INDIA C: > > 1800-300-00491 > > INDONESIA > > 001-803-011-3982 > > IRELAND > > 353-1-246-7646 > > 1800-992-368 > > ISRAEL > > 1-80-9216162 > > ITALY > MILAN: > > 39-02-3600-6007 > > 800-986-383 > > ITALY > ROME: > > 39-06-8751-6018 > > 800-986-383 > > ITALY > TORINO: > > 39-011-510-0118 > > 800-986-383 > > JAPAN > OSAKA: > > 81-6-7739-4799 > > 0066-33-132439 > > JAPAN > TOKYO: > > 81-3-5539-5191 > > 0066-33-132439 > > LATVIA > > 8000-3185 > > LUXEMBOURG > > 352-27-000-1364 > > 8002-9246 > > MALAYSIA > > 1-800-81-3065 > > MEXICO > GUADALAJARA (JAL): > > 52-33-3208-7310 > > 001-866-376-9696 > > MEXICO > MEXICO CITY: > > 52-55-5062-9110 > > 001-866-376-9696 > > MEXICO > MONTERREY: > > 52-81-2482-0610 > > 001-866-376-9696 > > NETHERLANDS > > 31-20-718-8588 > > 0800-023-4378 > > NEW ZEALAND > > 64-9-970-4771 > > 0800-447-722 > > NORWAY > > 47-21-590-062 > > > 800-15157 > > > PANAMA > > 011-001-800-5072065 > > PERU > > 0800-53713 > > PHILIPPINES > > 63-2-858-3716 > > > 1800-111-42453 > > POLAND > > 00-800-1212572 > > PORTUGAL > > 8008-14052 > > ROMANIA > > 40-31-630-01-79 > > > RUSSIA > > 8-10-8002-0144011 > > SAUDI ARABIA > > 800-8-110087 > > SINGAPORE > > 65-6883-9230 > > 800-120-466 > > SLOVAK REPUBLIC > > 421-2-322-422-25 > > 0800-002066 > > > SLOVENIA > > 0-800-81310 > > SOUTH AFRICA > > 080-09-80414 > > SOUTH KOREA > > 82-2-6744-1083 > > > 00798-14800-7352 > > SPAIN > > 34-91-414-25-33 > > > 800-300-053 > > SWEDEN > > 46-8-566-19-348 > > 0200-884-622 > > SWITZERLAND > > 41-44-580-6398 > > > 0800-120-032 > > TAIWAN > > 886-2-2795-7379 > > > 00801-137-797 > > > THAILAND > > 001-800-1206-66056 > > > TURKEY > > 00-800-151-0516 > > > UNITED ARAB EMIRATES > > > 8000-35702370 > > > UNITED KINGDOM > > > BIRMINGHAM: > > > 44-121-210-9025 > > > 0808-238-6029 > > > UNITED KINGDOM > > > GLASGOW: > > > 44-141-202-3225 > > > 0808-238-6029 > > > UNITED KINGDOM > > > LEEDS: > > > 44-113-301-2125 > > > 0808-238-6029 > > > UNITED KINGDOM > > > LONDON: > > > 44-20-7108-6370 > > > 0808-238-6029 > > > UNITED KINGDOM > > > MANCHESTER: > > > 44-161-601-1425 > > > 0808-238-6029 > > > URUGUAY > > 000-413-598-3421 > > > USA > > 1-517-345-9004 > > > 866-692-5726 > > > VENEZUELA > > 0800-1-00-3702 > > PS Sorry for cross-posting > > -- > Niels ten Oever > Head of Digital > > Article 19 > www.article19.org > > PGP fingerprint 2458 0B70 5C4A FD8A 9488 > 643A 0ED8 3F3A 468A C8B3 >

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN and CA Collaborate on an African Law Enforcement Capacity Building Workshop in Kenya
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-01-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN and CA Collaborate on an African Law Enforcement Capacity Building Workshop in Kenya 13 January 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>) and the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA[ca.go.ke]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ca.go.ke_&d=DgMFaQ&…>) are pleased to announce their collaboration on a law enforcement agencies capacity building workshop this month from 25th-26th January, 2017. The workshop is hosted by the Communication Authority of Kenya, the GAC Public Safety Working Group (PSWG), with support from ICANN's Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) , Security, Stability and Resiliency (SSR) and Compliance teams. The workshop aims to raise awareness and build capacity in the African law enforcement community on how to participate in ICANN and engage effectively in the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC[gacweb.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gacweb.icann.org_displ…>) and ICANN policy making. It will also focus on capacity building within the Law Enforcement Agencies and review the Domain Name System (DNS) and its impact on public safety. A range of topics will be covered: * Introduction to ICANN's mission and multistakeholder bottom-up policy development model * Introduction to the GAC: role, organisation and membership * Introduction to the Public Safety Working Group (PSWG): mandate and work plan * Definition of Abuse of the DNS that can be addressed through ICANN's processes and contracts * Mitigation of DNS Abuse: the role and obligations of contracted parties * Mitigation of DNS Abuse: the role and tools of ICANN's Security Stability and Resiliency Team * How Law Enforcement agencies should engage with ICANN The African Law Enforcement Capacity Building Workshop will provide an opportunity to share experiences with around 15 African Heads of Cybercrime units, members of the Public Safety working group as well as other representatives from governments and industry. The full agenda can be found here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 330 KB]. -------The End---- 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 into your computer or other device - a name or a number. 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 and a community with participants from all over the world. For more information, please visit: https://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Holds the First Capacity Building Workshop for African GAC Members
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-13-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Holds the First Capacity Building Workshop for African GAC Members 13 January 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>) in cooperation with the ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Under-served Regions Working Group is pleased to announce the first capacity building workshop for the Africa Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC[gacweb.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gacweb.icann.org_displ…>) members in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop, themed "Harnessing the Potential of the Africa GAC Members for better Participation in ICANN" will be held from 23-24 January 2017 with the support of the Communication Authority and the Government of Kenya[ca.go.ke]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ca.go.ke_&d=DgMFaQ&…>. This is the first regional workshop organized by ICANN's recently established Nairobi Engagement Office. From ICANN, Göran Marby[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, ICANN President & CEO, Thomas Schneider[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_profiles…>, GAC Chair will both be present with executives, the regional ICANN team and community members. The keynote address and Official Opening will be done by Joseph Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of ICT - Republic of Kenya. The workshop will focus on raising awareness and assist in building capacity of the African GAC representatives and governments on how best to effectively participate and contribute to policy making at ICANN. It will also introduce critical active relevant policy topics, working groups including relevant GAC and cross-community working groups that require the immediate attention and participation of GAC members. The workshop will seek feedback from the African GAC representatives on how to better help them improve their regional footprint as well as at ICANN. The workshop will cover a range of topics that will include: * Understanding the ICANN Ecosystem * Policy development process at ICANN * ICANN Africa Strategy - an Overview * New gTLDs and the Role of GAC: * Understanding ccTLD Re-delegation ICANN looks towards creating a stronger association with the community in Africa, including governments in the region, to help increase awareness and participation in ICANN's work and the Internet policy processes under ICANN's remit. The full agenda can be found here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 440 KB]. The event will be livestreamed. The link will be uploaded soon. -------The End---- 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 into your computer or other device - a name or a number. 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 and a community with participants from all over the world. For more information, please visit: https://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFa…>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report Register for the FY17 Q2 Call on 15 February, 15:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report - Register for the FY17 Q2 Call on 15 February, 15:00 UTC 12 January 2017 ICANN has announced its FY17 Q2 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on 15 February 2017 at 15:00 UTC. The call will focus on how ICANN has implemented community policy for the quarter ending 31 December 2016. The call will also provide an Africa and Middle East update, as part of a new format aimed at spotlighting regional activities. Please click here[docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…> to register for the call and to receive joining instructions. If you are unable to access the form, please email us<mailto:icann.communications@icann.org> to register with your full name and an email address. The call is open for all to attend and live interpretation is offered in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. There will be a Questions & Answers (Q&A) session and all materials (recordings, transcripts and presentations) will be archived and made available on the ICANN website[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. These calls were set up to enhance ICANN's accountability and transparency efforts, and are a great way for you to stay informed on what the organization has done in line with ICANN's mission of keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. More information Please visit the Reporting page[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> on the ICANN website for more information, including recordings of previous calls. The presentation will be posted 24-48 hours in advance.

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Call for Volunteers: .NGO Community Advisory Panel
by Alan Greenberg Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

The Public Interest Registry (PIR), the operator of the .NGO and .ONG top level domains (see http://pir.org/products/ngo-ong-domain/) is looking for one person to represent the ALAC in its NGO Community Advisory Council. The Advisory Council provides important feedback and advice on issues relating to the NGO community ranging from policy considerations to the introduction of new services. The NGO Community Advisory Council plays a vital role in helping Public Interest Registry fulfill its mission. With .ngo domain users representing NGOs of varying size, sectors,scope and geography, it is important to have advocates in the Internet community who fully understand their needs as diverse service-based organizations. The Council continually lends its unique global expertise to help us meet those needs and strengthen our efforts in supporting NGOs worldwide. The Advisory Council meets Face-to-Face annually (generally in September) and via teleconference four times per year. To the extent allowed by PIR confidentiality rules, the successful applicant will be expected to regularly report to the ALAC on Advisory Council issues and if applicable consult with the ALAC. PIR has asked the ALAC to identify a number of candidates. Ideally, such candidates will come from an active At-Large ALS that has a proven record of engagement with the NGO community. Candidates should have notable leadership experience in non-commercial/civil society community and an acute understanding of the issues and policies that affect the NGO society. Candidates should submit their Expression of Interest detailing their experience, expertise and qualifications along with a statement that they have sufficient time and interest to fulfill the Advisory Council duties. The ALAC Appointee Selection Committee will review all EoIs and will select a small number which will be forwarded to PIR. The final selection on the ALAC Representative will be done by the PIR Nominating Committee. All EoIs must be sent to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org by Wednesday, 25 January 2017 at 23:59 UTC. Please use an e-mail Subject of: NGO Community Advisory Council. Alan Greenberg Chair, ALAC

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