January 2023 - APAC-Discuss

Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly meeting on Thursday, 16 February 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 16 February 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/m4mzbknk The agenda (update in progress) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/vgSjDQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!vep0o9XNm8VN…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93813868994?pwd=YjhYMU5XUTZzRTNHL0hPTHJiNlpUUT09 Password: APRA16FEB* 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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UA Day Activity- An Opportunity to Organise a local event with Funding opportunity
by Amrita Choudhury 23 Jan '23

23 Jan '23

Dear ALSes and Individual Members, The *UA day will be held on 28 March 2023*. UA Day is an opportunity to rally local, communities and organizations around the world to spread general UA awareness and to encourage UA adoption with key stakeholders. The day will consist of UA training, awareness, and strategy sessions held by the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG), ICANN, global partners, and regional and local organizations. ALSes and individual members who are interested are encouraged to organise sessions at the local level around the world to promote the end users benefits of UA and encourage the adoption of UA at the local levels. For conducting local events, the *UASG is offering expert support (speakers, presentations, etc.) and financial support.* The deadline for applying for *funding support requests is 31 January 2023*. More details are available on the UASG UA 2023 website <https://uasg.tech/ua-day/> *Please plan something for your community and apply for the funds*. In case you face any issue please contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Regards, Amrita

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REMINDER - Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 19 January 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 19 January 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mr494fne The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/LJQ-DQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!vep0o9XNm8VN…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96402789608?pwd=eHFmVGZnRURMMko4RU9sUW9ldVFodz09 Password: APRA19JAN* 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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NEWSLETTER - November & December 2022 APRALO Newsletter
by ICANN At-Large Staff 18 Jan '23

18 Jan '23

Dear APRALO Community, Happy New Year 2023. Looking forward to a productive and exciting year ahead! Please find attached the November and December 2022 Edition of the APRALO Newsletter. This provides a brief update for November and December 2022 from the APRALO perspective. Thank you to all those who contributed. Happy Reading. Kind Regards, 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 Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge

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Call for EoIs for the ALAC/At-Large ICANN Fellowship Mentor and Fellowship Selection Committee representative
by ICANN At-Large Staff 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, Chair of the ALAC, this is a call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to represent the ALAC/At-Large as either an ICANN Fellowship Mentor or Fellowship Selection Committee representative. Details of the ICANN Fellowship Mentor and the Fellowship Selection Committee positions are noted below. ICANN Fellowship Mentor Responsibilities Eligibility for Fellowship Mentors: * Mentors support up to eight fellows per meeting. Mentors will assist newcomers and returning fellows to become actively involved in the ICANN community and its policy development processes, working groups, and regional work. * 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, support for their assigned fellows during ICANN meetings, and post-meeting reporting. * Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN78. * The role is open to all experienced community members; mentors are not required to have been involved previously with the Fellowship Program. * Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines [icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship…> 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). Additional details of the ICANN Fellowship Mentoring program are available on the Fellowship Mentoring program website<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-mentoring-2018-10-15-en>. Fellowship Selection Committee Responsibilities The ICANN Fellowship Selection Committee is responsible for assessing all applications for the ICANN Fellowship<https://www.icann.org/fellowshipprogram> received through the online application system. Selection Committee members will then determine which applicants have best met the posted Applicant Selection Criteria<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-applicant-criteria-2016-09…>. A time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks is required (for each application round). Additional responsibilities: * Support outreach efforts of the Fellowship Program * Work closely with Fellowship Program staff to follow the implementation and evaluation process * Update criteria for Fellowship selection regularly (every two years) Members of the Fellowship Selection Committee shall serve for a total of two years (6 application rounds). Additional details of the ICANN Fellowship Selection Committee are available on the Fellowship Selection Committee webpage<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-selection-committee/#terms>. EOIs for the positions of ICANN Fellowship Mentor and the Fellowship Selection Committee representative should be sent to At-Large staff by Monday, 23 January 2023 at 23:59 UTC. The 2023 ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC) will review all EoIs for the position of ICANN Fellowship Mentor and Fellowship Selection Committee representative. At-Large staff will send the names of the selected ALAC/At-Large Fellowship Mentor and Fellowship Selection Committee representative to the relevant staff by the deadline of 31 January 2023. Kind regards, At-Large support staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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Community Digest - please READ - ICANN Receives Final Declaration in the Namecheap Independent Review Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff 09 Jan '23

09 Jan '23

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=fb3036a9-5d10-4e22-ae43-960e015a5b2d&a=112202…] Monday, 09 January 2023 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders 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=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> Table of Contents ICANN76 Resources · REMINDER: ICANN76 Registration is now open! · REMINDER: ICANN76 Translation, and Print Deadline · REMINDER: ICANN76 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application Now Open Information Sharing · NEW: Looking Ahead to a Successful 2023 · NEW: ICANN Receives Final Declaration in the Namecheap Independent Review Process · REMINDER ICANN Request for Proposal: Software Engineering Staff Augmentation · REMINDER: ICANN Restarts the Community Regional Outreach Program for FY23 · REMINDER: Join the ICANN for Beginners Virtual Program Webinar on Universal Acceptance · REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members · REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar · REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open Public Comment · Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs · Initial Report on the ccNSO PDP Review Mechanism · Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget ICANN76 Resources REMINDER: ICANN76 Registration is now open! Registration is now open for the ICANN76 Community Forum, which will be held both virtually and in-person from 11-16 March 2023 in Cancún, Mexico. In-person registration closes 8 March 2023, while virtual registration closes 16 March 2023. Please note, ICANN Funded Travelers will receive a personalized registration link in their emails. Registration link. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> REMINDER: ICANN76 Translation, and Print Deadline 13 January 2023 | TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) by 13 January. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the below print deadline. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated. 27 January 2023 | PRINT DEADLINE ONLY. If you only need your publication printed, meaning your publication is ready to send directly to the printer and needs no translation or design/layout modifications, please provide the file to us along with the quantity you want printed and dimensions of the publication by 27 January 2023. Please send materials to andrea.glandon(a)icann.org<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> REMINDER: ICANN76 Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program Application Now Open ICANN is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Pilot Program for ICANN76 in Cancún, Mexico. The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children 12 years or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. The deadline to apply for the ICANN76 grant is Friday, 13 January 2023 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The application is available here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…>. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> Information Sharing NEW: Looking Ahead to a Successful 2023 We begin the new year with change, opportunities, and challenges. This will be a defining year in how we achieve our goals, and our success depends on all of us working together as one. The Board looks forward to continuing its discussions and collaboration with the community. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> NEW: ICANN Receives Final Declaration in the Namecheap Independent Review Process ICANN received the final declaration [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> in the Namecheap, Inc., versus ICANN Independent Review Process (IRP) on 26 December 2022. ICANN's IRP is a dispute-resolution mechanism created under the ICANN Bylaws. The final declaration was issued by a three-member panel of neutral arbitrators, following a formal and lengthy process administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> REMINDER ICANN Request for Proposal: Software Engineering Staff Augmentation Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) organization issued a request for proposal (RFP) to identify a contracting firm that can provide staff augmentation resources across multiple projects for software engineering, along with a cross functional team. Participants to indicate interest in RFP by 09 January 2023 by 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> REMINDER: ICANN Restarts the Community Regional Outreach Program for FY23 ICANN organization is restarting the Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP). The Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) CROP space [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> is now available for use by eligible community groups. FY23 CROP trips will be available starting Monday, 16 January 2023. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> REMINDER: Join the ICANN for Beginners Virtual Program Webinar on Universal Acceptance In January 2023, ICANN will be holding its second webinar as part of the ICANN for Beginners Virtual Program. · 17 January 2023 at 14:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> · 18 January 2023 at 06:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> Closing date for registration: 16 January 2023. The webinars are in English only. Recordings will be posted here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> after the webinars. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) are invited to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Tuesday, 31 January 2023 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org<mailto:fellowshipconsultation@icann.org>. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. REMINDER: Watch the Recording of the Draft ICANN FY24 Plans Informational Webinar The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) posted the Draft FY24-28 Operating and Financial Plan, and Draft FY24 Operating Plan and Budget for public comment on December 14, 2022. See link [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> And this proceeding closes on 13 February 2023. ICANN org hosted two informational webinars about the Draft FY24 Plans, both webinars presented identical information, please watch [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…>the recording [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> to learn more about these Plans. REMINDER: ICANN Community Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award is now open. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, 28 March 2023 and the winner(s) will be announced at ICANN77. Learn more about the nomination process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…>. Submit your nominations. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> Public Comment Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> Open for submissions date: 28 November 2022 Closed for submissions date: 16 January 2023 Initial Report on the ccNSO PDP Review Mechanism [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> Open for submissions date: 29 November 2022 Closed for submissions date: 24 January 2023 Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> Open for submissions date: 14 December 2022 Closed for submissions date: 13 February 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…>. Volume 5, Issue 02 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 12 January 2023 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001023Go0JjJiy98jSz…>

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Call for EOIs for position of At-Large Participant on the ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel
by ICANN At-Large Staff 07 Jan '23

07 Jan '23

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a call for a position of At-Large Participant on the ICANN Community Excellence Award Selection Panel. Launched in 2014, the ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes the ICANN community members who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions and contributed substantively to the ICANN multistakeholder model. The At-Large community may name up to two people to comprise the panel that will select the award recipient(s). The current At-Large members are Raymond Mamattah, who is completing his second consecutive term, and Laura Margolis, who is completing her first term. The guidance we have received notes that it would be ideal for panelists to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and variety of input and equal opportunity among community members to take part in this valuable effort of fellow recognition. Laura has confirmed she is willing to serve a second year. Therefore, we need to fill one Participant slot. Interested members of the At-Large community are encouraged to send their Expression of Interest (EoI) to Jonathan and At-Large staff by 13 January 2023. The ALAC Appointee Selection Committee will review all EoIs during the week of 16 January 2023. Kind regards, At-Large Staff 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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New gTLD Round
by Maureen Hilyard 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

Hi everyone Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had a great break over the Xmas and New Year period. We will all be back to work again soon, so make the most of it 🤓. I have recently been appointed by the ALAC to participate on the GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support team which is preparing a guidance document for users and administrators for the next round of new gTLDs, *Firstly, * I would be very interested to hear from anyone who applied for a new domain during the last round in 2012, whether you were successful or not. I'd like to hear * What were the barriers you experienced during the application process? * How could the process have been made more user-friendly? * What did you know about the process *before* the round opened? * What support did you get from ICANN (or anyone) during the application process? >From our region, I would have expected that more people would have applied for Applicant Support, yet there were very few (3), and only one was successful. ICANN had set aside US$2m for Financial assistance but the other two applicants did not qualify on one or both of the first two criteria 1) that their domain had a public interest objective that would benefit a community group 2) that their business plan demonstrated sustainable management of their domain name project should they be successful. 3) that they could not afford the application fee *Secondly, * I would also be interested in hearing from anyone who is considering applying for a new domain in the upcoming round although we are not sure when that will be. * What do you need to know to be better prepared for this new round? * What information do you need from ICANN? * What other assistance do you think you might need - to make a successful application? * What services would you expect from Applicant Support? I would be very happy to take comments and suggestions from the APAC region, to the rest of the team, via this email list or directly to me via maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com. Any contributions would be very welcome. Have a great 2023! Regards Maureen

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Volunteers sought for APRALO Outreach and Engagement
by Amrita Choudhury 02 Jan '23

02 Jan '23

Dear APRALO Members, *Wishing all of you a very happy and prosperous 2023!* APRALO Leadership Team (LT) along with APAC GSE team is planning the activities to be done in the next six months. *APRALO LT is seeking volunteers to lead the various initiatives with APRALO and GSE teams support & guidance. **The volunteer can be an ALS or an individual member.* *Do go through the google sheet and add your ALS or your name as a volunteer in comment mode preferably by Friday 6 Jan 2022* Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KqiGrduyZ2VVziu4lEUhRAl9z_PZ0L7p/ed… Regards, Amrita

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