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New ALS application received
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org Nov. 10, 2016

Nov. 10, 2016

Dear All, This is to inform you that we received an ALS application from Swathanthra Malayalam Computing . It is based in Kerala, India and would be a member of APRALO if accepted. Please find the application form attached. Staff are preparing the Due Diligence. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org <https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Welcome to At-Large!
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 31, 2016

Aug. 31, 2016

Dear Andrew and John, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that VITUS has been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's interest in involving individual users in APRALO and ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues. The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALSes, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated. It¹s very important to keep the members of your organization informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and engaged in activities of interest. Here are a few of the tools members of At-Large find useful: The At-Large wiki space is where you can find most of the relevant information: The At-Large introductory page<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=2265510> help you navigate through the wiki contents. This is where you can find the latest announcements, and subscribe to the At-Large Google calendar<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Calendar> at the bottom of the page. This will ensure you never miss a meeting! >From any chosen page in the At-Large wiki, you can find your bearings easily by navigating via the purple box at the top left hand corner of the page. It is very convenient to be able to consult the latest At-Large Policy Development Activity<https://community.icann.org/x/bwFO> , find out more about the Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs)<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Regional+At-Large+Organisations>, and about At-Large Working Groups<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Working+Groups> . For the most up to date information about At-Large meetings during ICANN Public meetings, it is worth bookmarking this wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ICANN+Meetings>! 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<http://www.afralo.org/> Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: http://www.apralo.org<http://www.apralo.org/> European Region: http://www.euralo.org<http://www.euralo.org/> Latin America/Caribbean Region: http://www.lacralo.org<http://www.lacralo.org/> North American Region: http://www.naralo.org<http://www.naralo.org/> At-Large Mailing Lists. There are many At-Large email lists, for each region, you can sign up to them and manage your subscriptions at: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo . The primary and secondary points of contact you have identified in the application form 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. ALAC website. The ALAC website<https://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 At-Large staff.<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> ICANN website: The ICANN website<https://www.icann.org/> is where all announcements<https://www.icann.org/news> are posted, and where you can find practical information about ICANN Public meetings<http://meetings.icann.org/> . Skype chat: At-Large community members and staff use Skype group chats extensively. A group chat exists for most Working Groups and RALOs. So please don¹t hesitate to send At-Large Staff your Skype ID and we¹ll gladly add you to the relevant chats. Please click here <http://www.skype.com/en/> if you don¹t have a Skype account. It¹s free and staff are available to help if you run into any trouble. Facebook: The At-Large community has its own Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge?fref=ts> . It¹s useful to keep up with announcements and helpful information. Twitter: Members of At-Large tweet extensively and are particularly active during ICANN Public meetings. Follow At-Large on Twitter<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge?lang=fr%3E> ! We will forward the At-Large Beginners¹ guide shortly, as it is in the process of being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the recording of our Informal Welcome Webinar<https://icann.adobeconnect.com/p2zgjaka0ml/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&…> for new ALSes which took place in July2015. Another series of on boarding webinars will be scheduled shortly and notification will go out to all new ALSes. 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 staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Sincerely, The At-Large Advisory Committee http://www.atlarge.icann.org<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Fwd: NomCom 2016 Helsinki LT video
by Amir Qayyum June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

For your info, please. Amir ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stephane Van Gelder <svg(a)milathan.com> Date: Tue, Jun 28, 2016 at 1:25 PM Subject: [Nom-com-2016] NomCom Helsinki LT video To: NOMCOMM 2016 <nom-com-2016(a)icann.org> FYI everyone: https://youtu.be/ZQJCZrpfMjY Stéphane Van Gelder

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Milestone: The Number of At-Large Structures Reach 200!
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 27, 2016

June 27, 2016

Dear All, Today, on 23 June 2016, we celebrate an exciting milestone in the history of the At-Large Community – the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) has accredited the 200th organization as an At-Large Structure (ALS). From the Arctic to the Cook Islands, ALSes form the basis of the At-Large community, which represents the best interests of Internet users in ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Across the world’s five geographic regions, 92 countries and territories now have ALSes, with 42 ALSes in Africa, 44 in Asia Pacific, 37 in Europe, 50 in Latin America and the Caribbean Islands, and 27 in North America. Since September 2003 when the first ALS, the Internet Society Italy Chapter, was accredited, the At-Large Community has seen a steady increase of ALSes. In the past five years, the At-Large Community has gained approximately 14 ALSes each year. An ALS is a wholly independent organization from ICANN. Whether it is an Internet-related consumer rights groups or an academic organization, ALSes share the passion in furthering the development of Information and Communication Technologies and contributing to policy activities that influence the technical coordination of the Domain Name Systems. In fact, about 33% ALSes are Internet Society Chapters. The ALS accreditation process recognizes that these groups meet ICANN’s criteria for involving individual Internet users at the local or issue level, as well as for promoting individuals’ understanding of and participation in ICANN. Within ICANN, they actively contribute to policy advice development activities and play a key role in ICANN’s regional outreach strategies and civil society engagement. They work to ensure that the Internet continues to serve the global public interest. To learn more about ALSes, please visit: https://atlarge.icann.org/alses. [cid:image001.png@01D1CD62.4614C370] Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Next generation at ICANN57 meeting in Hyderabad
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim June 14, 2016

June 14, 2016

Dear APRALO, Please help circulate to young people between 18-30 years of age in the Asia Pacific region in case they are interested in participating in the NEXT GENeration program at the ICANN57 meeting in Hyderabad. Best regards, Rinalia https://www.icann.org/development-and-public-responsibility/nextgen NextGen@ICANN Do you want to better understand how the Internet is run? Do you want your voice to be heard in YOUR region and by the global Internet community? ICANN is looking for the 'next generation' of individuals who are interested in becoming more actively engaged in their own regional communities as well as taking part in the future growth of global Internet policy. Important work is happening every day at ICANN; if you are ready to start your journey, read the information below to see if you are eligible for THIS ICANN Meeting. Prospective members of the NextGen@ICANNinitiative must be: - *Living or studying in the region of the respective ICANN meeting and between the ages of 18 and 30.* Since applicants must be from the region in which the meeting is being held in, it's important to understand what ‘regions’ mean. ICANNhas established five geographic regions: Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia. ICANN's meetings rotate through these geographic locations using the new ICANN Meeting Strategy <https://meetings.icann.org/en/future-meeting-strategy>. For those over the age of 30, be sure to apply for the ICANN Fellowship program if you meet the Fellowship criteria (Learn More <http://goo.gl/KAkKQN>). - *Able to spend the time allotted for the ICANN meeting*, actively participating and in attendance at all required events, as noted by the organizers of NextGen. - *Interested in Internet Governance, the future of the Internet, and other topics covered at the ICANN meeting.* - *Willing to present a 5-10 minute project at the meeting.* This could be a presentation of research you are working on or have completed, an activity you are doing related to ICANN's work, a website you are affiliated with that is related to ICANN's work, a thesis project you are working on, etc. All NextGen presentations may be attended by members of the ICANNMultistakeholder community who are in attendance at the ICANN Meeting, as well as NextGen Ambassadors and other NextGen participants. By applying, applicants are stating they are willing and able to spend the period of the ICANN meeting with the NextGen@ICANNgroup and will attend all required events. Each individual is provided a grant of support that covers the cost of economy class airfare, hotel and a stipend. NextGen participants are required to secure their own visas for travel at their own expense, as well as obtain any travel or health insurance, if desired, at their own expense. If you wish to apply for NextGen@ICANN, you must provide your personal information, however it is voluntary to choose to apply. *Upcoming Launch Dates: * ICANN57 (Meeting C) in Hyderabad, India to be held 3 - 9 November 2016 - Application Round open: 13 June 2016 at 23:59 UTC - Application Round close: 22 July 2016 at 23:59 UTC - Selected NextGen announcement: 19 August 2016 ICANN58 (Meeting A) in Copenhagen, Denmark to be held 11-16 March 2017 - Application Round open: 26 September 2016 at 23:59 UTC - Application Round close: 04 November 2016 at 23:59 UTC - Selected NextGen announcement: 02 December 2016 ICANN59 (Meeting B / Policy Forum) in Johannesburg, South Africa to be held 26 - 29 June 2017 - Application Round open: 16 January 2017 at 23:59 UTC - Application Round close: 24 February 2017 at 23:59 UTC - Selected NextGen announcement: 24 March 2017 ICANN60 (Meeting C) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to be held 28 October – 3 November 2017 - Application Round open: 15 May 2017 at 23:59 UTC - Application Round close: 23 June 2017 at 23:59 UTC - Selected NextGen announcement: 21 July 2017

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APrIGF Taipei 2016 - Synthesis Document Public Comment of Draft 0 [Until 7 Jul]
by Yannis Li June 14, 2016

June 14, 2016

Dear All, Sharing for your interest. Hope to have your contribution for the document too and of cause joining our Taipei meeting. Registration of APrIGF 2016 is opened at http://2016.aprigf.asia. Thanks Yannis ======================= Asia Pacific Regional IGF - Public Comment Period for Synthesis Document open until July 7 Following the earlier open call for contribution on the APrIGF 2016 Taipei Synthesis Document, Draft 0 is based on the submitted and accepted workshop proposals for the APrIGF and contains placeholders for topics to be discussed at the APrIGF event. The Synthesis Document aims to document items of common interest relevant to Internet Governance in the Asia Pacific region. Synthesis Document Discussion Town Hall Sessions have been scheduled at the end of Day 1 and 2 of the APrIGF Taipei meeting, with a presentation of the document at the closing plenary of the final day. There will be two public comment periods on the draft Synthesis Document: one scheduled before the Taipei meeting to collect preparatory input; and one after the meeting to aggregate discussions. For more background information, you may visit http://2016.aprigf.asia/synthesis/ <http://2016.aprigf.asia/synthesis/>. Draft 0 is now open for public comment until July 7, 2016 23:59 UTC, and is expected to be further developed and discussed during the APrIGF 2016 in Taipei. Please go to http://comment.rigf.asia <http://comment.rigf.asia/> to give your input! Best Regards, Secretariat of APrIGF

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