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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Audited Financial Statements Posted Within 120 Days After the Fiscal Year End
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 23, 2013

Oct. 23, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-23oct13-en.htm ________________________________ Audited Financial Statements Posted Within 120 Days After the Fiscal Year End 23 October 2013 ICANN continues to provide accountability and transparency regarding its financial results, with another unqualified audit report from independent auditors, Moss Adams LLP, for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2013. The Report of Independent Auditors and Financial Statements for ICANN for the years ending 30 June 2013 and 2012 is available on the "Financial Information for ICANN<http://www.icann.org/en/about/financials>" page of the ICANN.org site and also included in this announcement. An unqualified opinion means that the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In accordance with Article XVI of ICANN's Bylaws, the audited financial statements are to be posted within 120 days following the close of the fiscal year, or by 28 October 2012. ICANN's FY12 Audited Financial Statements are now posted<http://www.icann.org/en/about/financials/financial-report-fye-30jun12-en.pdf> [PDF, 1.08 MB] and are available to the community. The Community is invited to review ICANN's audited financials and to provide commentaries and/or questions.

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ICANN News Alert -- Internet Domain Name Expansion Now Underway
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 23, 2013

Oct. 23, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-23oct13-en ________________________________ Internet Domain Name Expansion Now Underway First New Generic Top-Level Domains Delegated 23 October 2013 Los Angeles, California… The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced that the first new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) from its New gTLD Program were delegated. This means they were introduced into the Internet's Root Zone, the central authoritative database for the Internet's Domain Name System. As a result, the domain name Registries, the organizations approved to operate these and other soon-to-be-delegated gTLDs, can execute the final processes required to make their domain names available to Internet users. ICANN's New gTLD Program is responsible for the introductions of new gTLDs that will result in the expansion of the Domain Name System from 22 gTLDs (e.g., .COM, .NET, .ORG) to possibly 1,400 new names or "strings." These additional gTLDs will enhance competition, innovation and choice in the Domain Name space, providing a wider variety of organizations, communities and brands new ways to communicate with their audiences. All Registries that operate these new gTLDs must pass a rigorous evaluation process and technical preparations and assessments. These steps help ensure the safe, secure and measured rollout of the new gTLDs. "It's happening – the biggest change to the Internet since its inception," said Akram Atallah, president of ICANN's Generic Domains Division. "In the weeks and months ahead, we will see new domain names coming online from all corners of the world, bringing people, communities and businesses together in ways we never imagined. It's this type of innovation that will continue to drive our global society." The four strings delegated are: * شبكة (xn--ngbc5azd) – Arabic for "web/network" Registry: International Domain Registry Pty. Ltd. * онлайн (xn--80asehdb) – Cyrillic for "online" Registry: CORE Association * сайт (xn--80aswg) – Cyrillic for "site" Registry: CORE Association * 游戏(xn--unup4y) – Chinese for "game(s)" Registry: Spring Fields, LLC The newly delegated gTLDs are in Arabic, Chinese and Cyrillic scripts. They are the first of many gTLDs in various non-Latin scripts such as Arabic, Chinese, Greek and Hindi that will be introduced under the New gTLD Program. The delegation of non-Latin script gTLDs demonstrates ICANN's efforts to create a globally-inclusive Internet, regardless of language or region. Before the general public will be able to access these new gTLDs on the Internet, Registries still need to complete a final process built into the New gTLD Program to protect trademark rights holders. Following this mandatory 30-day period, a Registry can make the new gTLD available to the general public at its discretion. "Our efforts to ensure the secure and stable introduction of these new gTLDs is unparalleled," said Christine Willett, Vice President, gTLD Operations at ICANN. "In addition to applauding the applicants that have successfully completed the New gTLD Program, we also want to recognize the diligent work of our partners, the ICANN community and our own ICANN team. Together we have made an historic change in Internet address names." ICANN's New gTLD Program was designed to facilitate a measured rollout of new domains so as not to disrupt the Domain Name System. The gTLDs from the New gTLD Program will be introduced into the Internet securely and steadily over the next few years. The Program is the result of eight years of study, and 47 different solicitations of comments from the public, which produced more than 2,400 comments, 55 explanatory memoranda and seven versions of the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook. ## To see who has applied for new gTLDs, go here: https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus To learn more about the New gTLD Program, go here: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/program MEDIA CONTACTS: Brad White Director Global Media Affairs Washington, D.C. +1.202.570.7118 brad.white(a)icann.org<mailto:brad.white@icann.org> James Cole ICANN Global Media Coordinator Washington, D.C. Tel. +1 202.570.7240 james.cole(a)icann.org<mailto:james.cole@icann.org> Andrew Robertson Edelman Public Relations London, U.K. Tel. + 44 (7811) 341 945 andrew.robertson(a)edelman.com<mailto:andrew.robertson@edelman.com>

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ICANN News Alert -- Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Draft Report & Recommendations
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 22, 2013

Oct. 22, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-21oct13-en.htm ________________________________ Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Draft Report & Recommendations 21 October 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 21 October 2013 Categories/Tags: * Transparency/Accountability * Policy Processes * Reviews/Improvements * ATRT 2 * Affirmation of Commitments Purpose (Brief): To collect public feedback on Draft Proposed Recommendations resulting from the second Accountability and Transparency Review, mandated by the Affirmation of Commitments Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/atrt2-recommendations-21oct13-e…

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ICANN News Alert -- First New gTLDs Get the Green Light for Delegation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 22, 2013

Oct. 22, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21oct13-en.htm ________________________________ First New gTLDs Get the Green Light for Delegation 21 October 2013 The time has come! Today, the first four domains from ICANN's New Generic Top-Level Domains Program were cleared to proceed to delegation… Read the blog post »<http://blog.icann.org/2013/10/first-new-gtlds-get-the-green-light-for-deleg…>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Draft Final Report on Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in All gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 22, 2013

Oct. 22, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "ALAC Statement on the Draft Final Report on Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in All gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/x/8xSMAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft can be found on the At-Large Draft Final Report on Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in All gTLDs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/8xSMAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 25-October-2013 12:00 UTC. A five day vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 18 October 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 21, 2013

Oct. 21, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 18 October 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Indian Center for DNS Security Announced<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-17oct13-en> New Delhi, India… ICANN today announced, in partnership with the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), plans to coordinate on the creation of a Center of Excellence in Domain Name System Security in India. 17 October 2013 ICANN Announces Membership and Frameworks for Strategy Panels<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-14oct13-en> Los Angeles, California… ICANN today announced the membership and operating timeframe for four strategy panels. ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer Fadi Chehadé announced creation of the panels during the organization's July meeting in Durban, South Africa. Chehadé said they will bring together subject matter experts, thought leaders and industry practitioners to help transform and guide ICANN's five year strategic plan. 14 October 2013 ICANN Announces Strategy Panel Members<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14oct13-en.htm> ICANN welcomes over 40 diverse practitioners, subject matter experts, and thought leaders as members of the ICANN Strategy Panels to support development of ICANN's strategic and operational plans. 14 October 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/files/meetings/buenosaires2013/buenosaires48…]<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/> 17-21 November 2013: 48th International Public ICANN Meeting - Buenos Aires<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> 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<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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Call schedule for GNSO and At-Large
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 18, 2013

Oct. 18, 2013

Dear all, Please find hereafter the At-Large and GNSO calls for the week of 21 October. We will update this list as and when calls are added. Monday 21 October 2013 1500 UTC: IRTP D - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 1900 UTC: NARALO Monthly - https://community.icann.org/x/6QSfAg 2100 UTC: LACRALO BA OC - https://community.icann.org/x/DgyfAg Tuesday 22 October 2013 1400 UTC: THICK WHOIS - https://community.icann.org/x/whgQAg Wednesday 23 October 2013 1600 UTC: IGO/ INGO call - https://community.icann.org/x/2YJEAg ******** IGF Bali – 22 to 25 October 2013 At-Large activities at the IGF Bali: https://community.icann.org/x/-4g3Ag ******** Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CONSENSUS CALL: Re: [ALAC] Proposed letter re: Brazil summit
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Oct. 17, 2013

Oct. 17, 2013

Dear Evan, thank you for your kind email. Seeing support voiced from some ALAC members and seeing this letter as being constructive in supporting the Internet's multi-stakeholder model, I am conducting a CONSENSUS CALL on sending this letter to the ICANN Chief Executive Officer, as described on the page: https://community.icann.org/x/kQifAg If I do not hear opinions AGAINST sending this correspondence out, I'll email Fadi Chehadé the contents of this correspondence within 24 hours. The correspondence will then go through the usual ALAC Statement ratification process and we should be able to have a Statement by the end of next week. Why a consensus call? Because, as Evan rightly said, it is important that the ICANN CEO receives this message of support from our community *prior* to arriving at the Internet Governance Forum which takes place next week in Bali. Formal ratification of this Statement would delay it until it is too late. We could have sent it as an un-ratified Statement but since it was not given a formal, wider distribution than the ALAC list itself, the above plan is wiser. Kind regards, Olivier On 11/10/2013 18:36, Evan Leibovitch wrote: > Hello everyone. > > I wish to propose that the letter below be approved by the ALAC at its next > meeting. > I have put a version of this letter on the ALAC Confluence wiki > site<https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/Proposed+letter+re%3A+Bra…> > . > > (Carbon copies to Steve Crocker and Dilma Rousseff, as well as public > distribution) > --------------------- > > > Fadi Chehade, > CEO, ICANN > > > Dear Fadi. > > The ALAC welcomes the announcement by you and Brazilian President Dilma > Rousseff of a major summit of government, civil society, academia to take > place next year in Rio de Janeiro. We congratulate your acting on the > recommendations offered in the 2012 ALAC White Paper, “Making ICANN > Relevant, Responsive and > Respected<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/correspondence/future-challenges-white-paper-1…>”, > both regarding the proposed summit and reflected in the recent "Montevideo > statement" by you and other Internet leaders, > > ICANN's global At-Large community looks forward to actively contributing to > this effort. You can count on our help and support in creating a truly > diverse, inclusive and purposeful event. > > Sincerely, > the ICANN At-Large Advisory Committee > _______________________________________________ > ALAC mailing list > ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac > > At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org > ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… > -- Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, PhD http://www.gih.com/ocl.html

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ICANN News Alert -- Indian Center for DNS Security Announced
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 17, 2013

Oct. 17, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-17oct13-en ________________________________ Indian Center for DNS Security Announced ICANN and CDAC Will Launch Research Center to Thwart Security Threats to Domain Name System 17 October 2013 New Delhi, India… ICANN today announced, in partnership with the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), plans to coordinate on the creation of a Center of Excellence in Domain Name System Security in India. The Center of Excellence is anticipated to work alongside ICANN security staff to design research projects intended to solve critical Domain Name System (DNS) security issues, such as thwarting cyber attacks. The center is also envisioned to be home to a state-of-the-art research laboratory to evaluate and test security solutions. "This center will play a central role in ensuring the security and stability of the Domain Name System," said Fadi Chehadé, ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer. "The Internet has become one of the world's most valued resources and it is deserves nothing less than full global cooperation and collaboration in developing concrete solutions to combat threats to the DNS." Fadi Chehadé, along with Dr. Rajat Moona, Director General of CDAC, will sign a letter of intent regarding the building of the center during a signing ceremony at the Internet, Mobile & Digital Economy Conference (IMDEC) IMDEC is a conference organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with the Ministry of Communications and IT. The topic of the conference is Internet to Equinet: Empowering a Billion OnLine". Minister Kapil Sibal, Indian Minister of Communications and Information Technology, will oversee the signing ceremony. The Center for Development of Advanced Computing is the research and development arm of India's Department of Electronics and Information Technology, a part of India's Ministry of Communications & Information Technology. ### For more information about FICCI, please visit: http://www.ficci.com/events-page.asp?evid=21654 For more information about the Center for Development of Advanced Computing, please visit: http://cdac.in/ MEDIA CONTACTS: James Cole ICANN Global Media Coordinator Washington, D.C. Tel. +1 202.570.7240 james.cole(a)icann.org<mailto:james.cole@icann.org> Andrew Robertson Edelman Public Relations London, U.K. Tel. + 44 (7811) 341 945 andrew.robertson(a)edelman.com<mailto:andrew.robertson@edelman.com>

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Meeting invitation/ At-Large Briefing Session on IPV6 webinar for ALAC - Thursday 17 October 2913 at 1800 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 17, 2013

Oct. 17, 2013

Dear all, On behalf of Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Session on IPV6 webinar for ALAC will be held on Thursday 17 October 2013 at 1800UTC for one hour. Guest speakers: Leo Vegoda (Operation Excellence Manager at ICANN) and ASO representatives. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/lk23g33 Meeting page available at: https://community.icann.org/x/VAmfAg Conference ID: 1638 http://adigo.com/icann/ French and Spanish interpretation will be available upon the request of 3 or more people. If you request interpretation Please email staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff only with your preferred number at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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