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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN Universal Acceptance Update: Support for Internationalized Email Addresses
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=f066084f-f246-4a8a-953c-fd5c9095bc61&a=112202…] Monday, 22 January 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · FRIDAY: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · NEW: EURALO Roundtable on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) · NEW: ICANN NCAP Discussion Group Seeks Input on NCAP Study 2 Report · NEW: ICANN Universal Acceptance Update: Support for Internationalized Email Addresses · NEW PUBLICATION: Methodology to Classify Unsolicited Email Threats · THIS WEEK: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback · NEXT WEEK: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · NEXT WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW: Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 FRIDAY: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Information Sharing NEW: EURALO Roundtable on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) The roundtable will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. Date: Tuesday, 30 January at 18:00 UTC Registration and Join Details [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEW: ICANN NCAP Discussion Group Seeks Input on NCAP Study 2 Report The Name Collision Analysis Project Discussion Group (NCAP) is seeking input on its draft Study 2 report and responses to a series of questions from the ICANN Board regarding name collisions as outlined in resolution 2017.11.02.30 and reaffirmed in resolution 2021.03.25.13. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEW: ICANN Universal Acceptance Update: Support for Internationalized Email Addresses Work is ongoing to ensure all pertinent ICANN internal systems are fully UA-ready. Much of this effort includes collaborating with third-party vendors to update their services. In the broader scope of the UA program, ICANN's priority is to support UA in community-facing services, including ICANN.org, ICANN Account, and the Centralized Zone Data Service, to name a few. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEW PUBLICATION: Methodology to Classify Unsolicited Email Threats Spam is typically the largest portion of DNS abuse in the data that is listed by reputation feed providers. Therefore, being able to confidently separate spam as a delivery mechanism of malicious content from other types of content is essential for our work. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> THIS WEEK: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback The webinars will be offered at two time slots and you only need to register for one. Both sessions will be presented in English. Click on one of the links below to register. Webinar #1 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> | Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 00:00 UTC for 60 minutes Webinar #2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> | Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 15:00 UTC for 60 minutes Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEXT WEEK: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • 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. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines 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). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items NEXT WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. CSTD Submission form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Public Comment NEW: Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 19 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 February 2024 Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. Volume 6, Issue 6 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 25 January 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>

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At-Large Calls / Week of 22 - 26 January 2024
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 19, 2024

Jan. 19, 2024

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 22 - 26 January 2024. Monday, 22 January 2024 19:00 UTC: ICANN79 Planning Committee https://community.icann.org/x/IwCWEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96279337738?pwd=Ky9yRXhhdjBxVjc0c1VaL3plMjZrZz09 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly Call h<https://community.icann.org/x/TIIvEQ>https://community.icann.org/x/9gBUEQ - Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclf-yqqTgiH9ZiSoR6CnVS5SDDnwN_tPLj Tuesday, 23 January 2024 19:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly https://community.icann.org/x/V4IvEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97834276261?pwd=bnkxY3JsNHdlZ2lieFZEZHB4aDdVQT09 Wednesday, 24 January 2024 19:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call https://community.icann.org/x/OwCWEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 Thursday, 25 January 2024 16:00 UTC: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call: https://community.icann.org/x/dQGWEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94057770776?pwd=b2piOUczQWFiRWdOb2M5R1F4ZmVuUT09 Friday, 26 January 2024 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to 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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ALAC-Selected Fellowship Mentor - Shreedeep Rayamajhi re-appointed
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 17, 2024

Jan. 17, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of ALAC Chair Jonathan Zuck, this is to inform you that he has re-appointed Shreedeep Rayamajhi as the ALAC-selected Fellowship Mentor for the term of one year covering ICANN81 through ICANN83. Jonathan’s decision was based on the outstanding feedback he received on Shreedeep during his first term in the position. Shreedeep also confirmed his interest in serving for another term. 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> [signature_2157525954]

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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: ICANN Launches Grant Program Applicant Guide
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=74a04fd9-2e5b-4875-b116-5c6595c26386&a=112202…] Thursday, 11 January 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Launches Grant Program Applicant Guide · NEW: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback · NEW: ICANN Launches the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group · REMINDER:Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · NEW: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 REMINDER: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Launches Grant Program Applicant Guide This guide will provide prospective applicants with the information that they need on eligibility and application processes so they are well-prepared when the application window officially opens in late March of 2024. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Press Release. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> NEW: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback The webinars will be offered at two time slots and you only need to register for one. Both sessions will be presented in English. Click on one of the links below to register. Webinar #1 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> | Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 00:00 UTC for 60 minutes Webinar #2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> | Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 15:00 UTC for 60 minutes Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> NEW: ICANN Launches the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group The ICANN community and leadership have appointed their representatives to the Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG). The ICANN community has demonstrated great interest in contributing to the evolution of Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program, with 21 out of 22 of the groups across the ICANN community represented in the CIP-CCG. Learn more here. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> The group is being convened to help evolve ICANN Organizational Reviews into a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) to implement Recommendation 3.6 of the Third Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT3). The development of a Continuous Improvement Program is part of a larger effort to evolve the ICANN multistakeholder model, and is included in ICANN Interim President and CEO Goal 11 related to the management and refinement of Reviews. Please contact the ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team for questions: rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • 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. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines 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). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items NEW: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. CSTD Submission form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Public Comment Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>. Volume 6, Issue 3 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…> | Next Issue: Monday, 15 January 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ct6E_W3jdOqX_-qy…>

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At-Large Calls / Week of 08-12 January 2024
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 5, 2024

Jan. 5, 2024

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 08 - 12 January 2024. Monday, 08 January 2024 20:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/TIIvEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93913121357?pwd=bkhMRjhCZVBDYWJ1SUNmODFINnRsQT09 Tuesday, 09 January 2024 None<https://icann.zoom.us/j/97164034728?pwd=WTlsZGcyU1hpeXVTK1hyM0pBV3YyUT09> Wednesday, 10 January 2024 19:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call https://community.icann.org/x/NYIvEQ- Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 Thursday, 11 January 2024 16:00 UTC: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call: https://community.icann.org/x/0ABUEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94422723873?pwd=cDNVTWNRK1d1N2kzb1YwSzZrMzJBUT09 18:30 UTC: AFRALO Monthly Call: https://community.icann.org/x/l4IvEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96265768959?pwd=dkRqaUY0b2Q5TTlkaEloT3ZKcEpZUT09 Friday 12 January 2024 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to 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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ICANN Community Digest - NEW: Applications for ICANN80 Fellowship Round Extended to 29 December 2023
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 22, 2023

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a82e03b6-1a3b-40fb-8072-2085c5996934&a=112202…] Thursday, 21 December 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The Community Digest will resume publication in the new year on 04 January 2024. The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · Sign up for a session slot-ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants · ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · NEW Publication: U.N Update: Cyber-Related Development · NEW: ICANN Publishes Paper on Defense Mechanisms Against Harmful Internet Content · NEW: Reflecting on 2023: ICANN in Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia · NEW: A Look Back on 2023 · NEW: Applications for ICANN80 Fellowship Round Extended to 29 December 2023 · REMINDER:Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · NEW: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment · NEW: Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 REMINDER: Sign up for a session slot-ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN79 Fellowship Program participants? Sign up for a 15 or 30 minute session on March 2-3, 2024. This outreach session is an opportunity to share information with the fellows and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. The deadline to sign up for a slot is 10 January 2024. Click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> to sign up for available slots. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. REMINDER: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> Information Sharing NEW Publication: U.N Update: Cyber-Related Development This paper provides an update on the proceedings of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where discussions of cyber-related issues take place. It includes updates from the deliberations at the second Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) and the Ad Hoc Committee of Experts (AHC)2 between 4 June 2021 and 2 September 2023 as well as more recent discussions on and around the Global Digital Compact in 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> NEW: ICANN Publishes Paper on Defense Mechanisms Against Harmful Internet Content In our new paper, we argue that understanding the strengths and weaknesses of any one Reputation Block List (RBL), or combination of multiple RBLs, is key to getting a good fit for a particular use case. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> NEW: Reflecting on 2023: ICANN in Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia ICANN78, held in Hamburg, Germany, was the crowning achievement of the year for our European team. We saw record-breaking attendance from a great diversity of geographies and backgrounds, and we celebrated ICANN's 25th anniversary with panel discussions and parties. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> NEW: A Look Back on 2023 Not only did we celebrate ICANN's 25th anniversary this year, we also recognized 10 years of successes by our Regional Office teams in Istanbul, Montevideo, and Singapore. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> NEW: Applications for ICANN80 Fellowship Round Extended to 29 December 2023 This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN Fellowship. The ICANN80 meeting is scheduled from 10–13 June 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. The deadline to apply is 29 December 2023, 23:59 UTC. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • 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. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines 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). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items NEW: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. CSTD Submission form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Call for Expressions of Interest: ICANN Ombuds ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Ombuds position. For additional information on the position, please refer to the Call for Expressions of Interest here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to ICANN-Ombuds-EOI-2023(a)icann.org<mailto:ICANN-Ombuds-EOI-2023@icann.org> by no later than 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The nomination period will close 8 January 2024 at 23:59 UTC. The revised nomination period reflects that the presentation of the 2024 Community Excellence Award has been moved from the Policy Forum in June to the Community Forum in March. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> Public Comment NEW: Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wuPhHQMIE50EgM3n…>. 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ALAC Monthly Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff ONLY at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 January 2024 from 19:00 – 20:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/d6unk2ar The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/V4IvEQ ADIGO Conference ID’s: English, Spanish & French: 1638 (subject to availability) Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97834276261?pwd=bnkxY3JsNHdlZ2lieFZEZHB4aDdVQT09 Password: %ALAC123!! Real time transcription (RTT) link: (subject to availability) : https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN 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: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 19, 2023

Dec. 19, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff ONLY at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which is scheduled for Tuesday, 19 December 2023 from 16:00 – 17:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2nx3eyk2 The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/e4AJEQ ADIGO Conference ID’s: English, Spanish & French: 1638 (subject to availability) Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97164034728?pwd=WTlsZGcyU1hpeXVTK1hyM0pBV3YyUT09 Password: %ALAC123!! Real time transcription (RTT) link: (subject to availability) : https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN 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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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 19, 2023

Dec. 19, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff ONLY at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear all, You are invited to the next ALAC Monthly Call which is scheduled for Tuesday, 19 December 2023 from 16:00 – 17:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2nx3eyk2 The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/e4AJEQ ADIGO Conference ID’s: English, Spanish & French: 1638 Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Join Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97164034728?pwd=WTlsZGcyU1hpeXVTK1hyM0pBV3YyUT09 Password: %ALAC123!! Real time transcription (RTT) link: (subject to availability) : https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN 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> [signature_259344785]

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UPDATED At-Large Calls / Week of 18 - 22 December 2023
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 16, 2023

Dec. 16, 2023

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 18 - 22 December 2023. Monday, 18 December 2023 15:00 UTC: At-Large Regional Leadership Call: https://community.icann.org/x/KYQYEQ Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93971306244?pwd=ZGZVeGRXMFJWVlJobWY3ZnVRWDZEdz09 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly Call: https://community.icann.org/x/-AD8E - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMucO-uqTkrHdWGL3v62WNIAB3IshUjr_B5 (Must register to join) Tuesday, 19 December 2023 16:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly Call: https://community.icann.org/x/e4AJEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97164034728?pwd=WTlsZGcyU1hpeXVTK1hyM0pBV3YyUT09 Wednesday, 20 December 2023 14:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call https://community.icann.org/x/w4MYEQ- Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 Thursday, 21 December 2023 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call: https://community.icann.org/x/DYEJEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93346429950?pwd=Z2VFVS9aWS9oVFluNGYwdGtROE9Cdz09 18:00 UTC: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call: https://community.icann.org/x/KYQYEQ - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94947342823?pwd=WEh4Tnl6MTAwRjZIZUxQS1plSnVFUT09 Friday 22 December 2023 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to 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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