January 2014 - APAC-Discuss

Feedback Requested on the Arabic Script Generation Panel Proposal for the Root Zone
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Jan. 24, 2014

Jan. 24, 2014

Dear Colleagues, The Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN) is requesting feedback on the Arabic Script Generation Panel Proposal for the Root Zone (Proposal for Generation Panel for Arabic Script Label Generation Ruleset for the Root Zone<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/43976436/Arabic%20Script%2…>). Please send comments to ArabicGP(a)icann.org by 12 February 2014. The Task Force invites comments on the proposal and welcomes new members. Interested parties can apply to join the Task Force by emailing a CV and Statement of Interest to tf-aidn-admin(a)meswg.org. Heads-Up: The At-Large IDN Working Group Meeting in March 2014 (during ICANN's 49th Public Meeting in Singapore) will include an update and discussion with the Task Force (and possibly other Generation Panels) and will also touch on the topic of universal acceptance of IDNs. *Brief Background* The Arabic script is used for writing a diverse set of languages spoken across the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, West Asia and East Asia. The languages include Arabic, Malay, Pashto, Persian, Punjabi, Sindhi, Seraiki, Torwa and Urdu. The Task Force was established as a response to ICANN's call for interested language communities to form Generation Panels that work on developing proposals on Label Generation Rules (LGR) for the Root Zone pertaining to specific scripts. The status of ICANN's Root Zone Label Generation Rules Project can be found here: https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/Project+Status+Upda…. Other language communities currently working on forming Generation Panels include the Han script community (Chinese, Japanese, Korean), Neo-Brahmi and Cyrillic. Best regards, Rinalia Abdul Rahim Vice Chair, ICANN At-Large IDN Working Group Executive Council Member, ISOC Malaysia Chapter

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APRICOT meeting
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Jan. 23, 2014

Jan. 23, 2014

Dear All, Kindly note that the APRICOT meeting will not be held in Thailand and the venue has shifted to Malaysia due to the unrest and the State of Emergency. Given that it will be in KL, I would encourage the ALS in Malaysia to attend if they wish to. For more information, see a copy of their notification below: APRICOT 2014 is moving to Malaysia ________________________________________________________________________ Following the decision to move APRICOT 2014 from Bangkok earlier this week, APIA and APNIC announce today that APRICOT 2014 will now be held in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Petaling Jaya is a satellite city of Kuala Lumpur and is accessible via Kuala Lumpur International Airport. While it was the strong intention of APIA and APNIC to hold APRICOT 2014 in Thailand, the announcement of a 60-day State of Emergency by the Thai Government in Bangkok, advice from our local hosts, and the subsequent upgrading of Thailand’s travel warnings by international governments means that hosting APRICOT 2014 in Thailand is now not possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this change in location will cause for our delegates. *APRICOT 2014 will be held at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa in Petaling Jaya,* *Malaysia. All registrations already made by delegates for Bangkokremain valid for APRICOT 2014 in Petaling Jaya.* We urge all delegates to check their visa requirements for Malaysia as soon as possible and if a visa is required, please contact your closest Malaysian Embassy urgently to ensure your application will be processed in time for travel. A Frequently Asked Questions page is now available on the APRICOT 2014 website: http://2014.apricot.net/faq The APRICOT 2014 site will be updated regularly with new information on the event. Please check the website, the APRICOT 2014 Facebook page or follow @apnic on twitter for the latest updates. APIA and APNIC would also like to thank True and NECTEC for their support in helping arrange APRICOT 2014 in Thailand and we hope that APRICOT will return to Thailand in the future. If you need any further information, please contact us at: secretariat(a)apricot2014.net

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Meeting invitation/ APRALO Showcase call - Thursday 06 February 2014 at 0600 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 21, 2014

Jan. 21, 2014

Dear all, The next APRALO Singapore Showcase OC meeting is scheduled for Thursday 06 February 2014 at 0600 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/mgfs2px Agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found : https://community.icann.org/x/JQe6Ag Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo Conference ID 1638 http://adigo.com/icann/ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff 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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Reminder for RALOs to submit At-Large Travel Requests for ICANN's Community Regional Outreach Pilot Program (CROPP)
by Dev Anand Teelucksingh Jan. 20, 2014

Jan. 20, 2014

Dear All, ICANN has launched a Community Regional Outreach Pilot Program (CROPP) in which each of the 5 RALOs can apply for funding up to 5 "regional" outreach trips (up to three days, two nights) before the end of June 30 2014 (the end of Fiscal Year 2014). Similar to how RALO budget requests were reviewed by the ALAC Finance & Budget SubCommittee (FBSC) before submitting to ICANN Finance, an At-Large CROPP Review Team (CROPP RT) was established by the ALAC to: * review and approve RALO travel requests to the CROPP to ensure that the objectives of the travel requests are in line with ICANN’s strategic and regional engagement strategies as well as At-Large outreach strategies. * confirm with the relevant regional Stakeholder Engagement Vice Presidents that the purpose/goals of the travel request are consistent with ICANN’s strategic and regional engagement strategy. * submit the travel requests to ICANN once approved by the CROPP RT. RALOs should note the following terms and obligations as established by the ICANN's CROPP and those by the ALAC at https://community.icann.org/x/zC6fAg RALO leaders in coordination with their RALO's members of the Outreach SubCommittee (https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ) wanting to submit travel requests are expected to complete the travel request form at https://community.icann.org/x/_S6fAg 8 weeks before any such travel to an event takes place. Kind Regards, Dev Anand Teelucksingh Chair, ALAC Outreach SC Relevant documents: Presentation https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/43987386/CROPP-Briefing-Se… Terms and Obligations for At-Large Travel Requests for the CROPP: https://community.icann.org/x/zC6fAg Form to submit travel requests to the At-Large CROPP Review Team: https://community.icann.org/x/_S6fAg At-Large Outreach Subcommittee Members: https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ At-Large CROPP Review Team Members: https://community.icann.org/x/5xyfAg ICANN's CROPP Program and Conditions: https://community.icann.org/x/TVp-Ag

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Submitting At-Large Travel Requests for ICANN's Community Regional Outreach Pilot Program (CROPP)
by Dev Anand Teelucksingh Jan. 20, 2014

Jan. 20, 2014

Dear All, ICANN has launched a Community Regional Outreach Pilot Program (CROPP) in which each of the 5 RALOs can apply for funding up to 5 "regional" outreach trips (up to three days, two nights) before the end of June 30 2014 (the end of Fiscal Year 2014). Similar to how RALO budget requests were reviewed by the ALAC Finance & Budget SubCommittee (FBSC) before submitting to ICANN Finance, an At-Large CROPP Review Team (CROPP RT) was established by the ALAC to: * review and approve RALO travel requests to the CROPP to ensure that the objectives of the travel requests are in line with ICANN’s strategic and regional engagement strategies as well as At-Large outreach strategies. * confirm with the relevant regional Stakeholder Engagement Vice Presidents that the purpose/goals of the travel request are consistent with ICANN’s strategic and regional engagement strategy. * submit the travel requests to ICANN once approved by the CROPP RT. RALOs should note the following terms and obligations as established by the ICANN's CROPP and those by the ALAC at https://community.icann.org/x/zC6fAg RALO leaders in coordination with their RALO's members of the Outreach SubCommittee (https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ) wanting to submit travel requests are expected to complete the travel request form at https://community.icann.org/x/_S6fAg There will be an At-Large Briefing Session to discuss the CROPP and the process by which At-Large Travel Requests are sent to the At-Large CROPP Review Team. Please complete the Doodle at http://doodle.com/puf95pud2etkh52b by 1600 UTC on Wednesday December 11 2013 to select the date and time for this conference call. Kind Regards, Dev Anand Teelucksingh Chair, ALAC Outreach SC Relevant documents : Terms and Obligations for At-Large Travel Requests for the CROPP: https://community.icann.org/x/zC6fAg Form to submit travel requests to the At-Large CROPP Review Team: https://community.icann.org/x/_S6fAg At-Large Outreach Subcommittee Members: https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ At-Large CROPP Review Team Members: https://community.icann.org/x/5xyfAg ICANN's CROPP Program and Conditions: https://community.icann.org/x/TVp-Ag

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[Deadline: Jan 29] Open Call: Host APrIGF 2015 in your country!
by Yannis Li Jan. 18, 2014

Jan. 18, 2014

Dear APRALO colleagues, APrIGF 2015 opened the call for 2015 local host! If you are interested kindly take a look at the below announcement and the RFP doc at the respective link. Best Yannis ------------- Open Call for APrIGF 2015 Local Host The Multi-stakeholder Steering Group (MSG) of Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) has issued a call for proposal for an APrIGF 2015 local host. We welcome any interested organizations in the Asia Pacific region to submit your proposal. The APrIGF is our region’s component of the global IGF process. It provides a regional platform for IG discussions among regional leaders from Government, private sector, technical, academic and civil society communities, to advance Internet development in the Asia Pacific. The forum will bring together around 200 important delegates who together can help to shape the future of Internet governance in our part of the world. The guideline of the RFP can be found in the following link: http://www.aprigf.asia/hosting_aprigf.html Don’t miss your chance and submit your proposal by January 29, 2014 (Wednesday). For any enquiries, you may contact the secretariat at sec(a)aprigf.asia.

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Beijing ALS - China (Brief Message)
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Jan. 17, 2014

Jan. 17, 2014

Dear All, I am very sad to hear about how the Beijing police have taken into custody prominent economics professor Ilham Tohti on January 15, together with at least six of his students. The detention of Mr. Tohti, who has been outspoken in support of human rights for China’s ethnic Uighur citizens. It appears to be part of a disturbing pattern of arrests and detentions of public interest lawyers, Internet activists, journalists, religious leaders and others who peacefully challenge official Chinese policies and actions. I am curious as to how the ALS in Beijing is. In any event as the world prepares for the world's biggest migratory track as people go to their hometowns and villages to prepare for New Year, my thoughts and well wishes are with you as you prepare to farewell the old year and herald the new Lunar Year for all Asian countries. Best Wishes, Sala

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Meeting invitation/ APRALO Monthly call - 28 January 2014 at 0500 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2014

Jan. 15, 2014

Dear All, The January APRALO teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday 28 January 2014 at 0500 UTC For other times: http://tinyurl.com/l7pp8sq The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/DgO6Ag Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi 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: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at:staff@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> One World, One Internet

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Welcome to ICANN At-Large!
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2014

Jan. 15, 2014

Dear Jahangir, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that (189) Internet Society Bangladesh Dhaka Chapter been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's interest in involving individual users in ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues. The purpose of ALS certification is to recognize that your organization meets the necessary criteria to involve individual Internet users at the local or issue level in ICANN activities, and that your organization will support its individual members' informed participation in ICANN efforts that affect end-users. The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALS, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated. We would like to offer some initial tools to help your organization keep its members informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and engaged in activities of interest: - Point of Contact for your Organisation: Please send an email to <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> identifying the names and email addresses of one or two individuals who will be the point of contact for information and correspondence regarding ICANN At-Large. If this changes, please let us know. - At Large Mailing Lists. There are many At Large email lists, for each region; you can sign up for them and manage your subscriptions at: <http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo> http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo . The points of contact you identify will automatically be added to your region's list just for accredited ALSes to discuss regional issues and to the mailing list for Staff announcements (only Staff can post messages to that list); you are invited to join others as you wish. - ALS information. Information about your organization will be shared with the At-Large community to enable individuals interested in your group's activities to contact you, and to encourage cooperation with other groups interested in ICANN activities in your geographic region. Please complete and email the form at the bottom of this note to <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. - ALAC website. The ALAC website ( <http://www.atlarge.icann.org> www.atlarge.icann.org<http://www.atlarge.icann.org>) is a good source for ICANN news and information of interest to individual Internet users. We encourage you to provide your members with a link. The ALAC relies on volunteers to translate information into multiple languages. Translations of documents on the website are welcome and should be sent to <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. - At-Large Regional Websites. Regional wiki webpages also have been created to distribute information (including in local languages) on activities, events and issues of particular interest to people in each region. These are maintained by the community. They are: African Region: <http://www.afralo.org> www.afralo.org<http://www.afralo.org> Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: <http://www.apralo.org> www.apralo.org<http://www.apralo.org> European Region: <http://www.euralo.org> www.euralo.org<http://www.euralo.org> Latin America/Caribbean Region: <http://www.lacralo.org> www.lacralo.org<http://www.lacralo.org> North American Region: <http://www.naralo.org> www.naralo.org<http://www.naralo.org> We have included an ALS Starter Kit that includes key information on ALAC and At-Large communication tools. We have also included the Beginners Guide to Participating in At-Large which explains the organization of the At-Large community and how to participate in its activities. We look forward to working with you and your organization's members to advance individual Internet users' interests within ICANN. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Sincerely, The At-Large Advisory Committee <http://www.atlarge.icann.org> www.atlarge.icann.org<http://www.atlarge.icann.org> <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> --------------------------- Name: Location (city/country/region; whatever is relevant to your membership): Mission: Member benefits: Contacts (name/s and email address/es -- title/s optional): Website: Other (additional informational you would like included):

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BCEC Announcement of Statistics of EOIs Received for Position of ICANN Board Director
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2014

Jan. 15, 2014

Dear All, Please find below a note sent on behalf of Roberto Gaetano, Chair of the At-Large Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), on the Expressions of Interest received for the position of ICANN Board Director selected by At-Large. ** Dear All, A total of 11 Expressions of Interest were received by the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee for the position of At-Large Board Director. Out of these 11 applications, 2 were deemed to be too incomplete to proceed further. The remaining 9 Expressions of Interest are currently being considered by the members of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee. The names of the BCEC selected slate of candidates will be released on 28 January 2014. Statistics of the 9 completed Expressions of Interest show a wide array of professional backgrounds. From the 9 completed Expressions of Interest, 4 applicants are not currently active in the At-Large community while 5 are currently active. Male applicants (7) make up the vast majority of applicants with only 2 female applicants. Details of the statistics are available below: Geographical diversity: AF AP EU LAC NA Country of citizenship* 0 (0%) 2 (20%) 3 (30%) 0 (0%) 5 (50%) Country of residence* 0 (0%) 2 (20%) 2 (20%) 0 (0%) 6 (60%) * Total numbers are GREATER than 9 given dual citizenship or multiple locations of residence of some applicants Gender : M F 7 (78%) 2 (22%) Current position: For Profit Non-Profit Consultancy Academia Legal 3 (33%) 1 (11%) 3 (33%) 1 (11%) 1 (11%) Currently active member of At-Large community: Y N 5 (56%) 4 (44%) You will also find this announcement attached as a PDF file for your convenience. Regards, Roberto Gaetano ** Kind 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>

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