December 2023 - APAC-Discuss

Welcome to ICANN At-Large!
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 3, 2024

Dec. 3, 2024

Dear Ashirwad and Binod, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that (331) Educating Nepal, 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. It’s 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<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 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. It’s 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>. It’s 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 Beginners’ guide shortly, as it is in the process of being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the latest APRALO Monthly Teleconference<https://community.icann.org/x/rogi>. You may also like to refer to the APRALO wiki workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi> for further engagement opportunities. 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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APRALO December 2023 Newsletter
by Amrita Choudhury Dec. 29, 2023

Dec. 29, 2023

Hi Everyone, As the year 2023 draws to an end and many of you may be on vacation, sharing the last APRALO newsletter of the year! *Wishing you, your ALS members and your loved ones a happy and prosperous 2024 in advance!* Hoping that in 2024 we can continue to work together to strengthen APRALO in terms of engagement and involvement in ICANN and APAC region. Enjoy the last few days of this year. Best wishes, Amrita

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Mailing List Subscription Request
by awan nia Dec. 23, 2023

Dec. 23, 2023

Hi, I'm Naima Awan from Pakistan. I am ICANN78 alum and current ICANN79 fellow. I would like to subscribe to APRALO's mailing list. *Best Regards,* *Naima Awan*

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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 22, 2023

**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, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/2aernvc2 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/qIIvEQ 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/92931252374?pwd=a25jR0p5dDUyd3N6ZWU2a201eDNLUT09 Password: APRA18JAN* 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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Sucessful Interaction program of Vice Chair Nabil Benamar about UA and UADay
by Shreedeep Rayamajhi Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

Dear all, We successfully conducted the Interaction program of Vice Chair Nabil Benamar about UA and UADay yesterday 20 December 2023, 9-10 Utc with the community. We had a total of 50 + registration but nearly 25 were present from different parts of the world. Video Link: https://youtu.be/XUI-5F5IXrA Resource Link: https://uasg.tech/ <https://uasg.tech/> Regards *Shreedeep Rayamajhi* ICT4Development Consultant Kathmandu Nepal *Mobile (Nepal) (*+977)9851049683 *Mobile (USA) *+01 ‪(301) 485-9395‬ *Rayamajhishreedeep(a)gmail.com <Rayamajhishreedeep(a)gmail.com> * *Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreedeeprayamajhi/> | ICANN Wiki <https://icannwiki.org/Shreedeep_Rayamajhi>* Kaldhara, Paknajol, Pipalbote Marga-2 Block No: 98/14, Ward No: 16 Kathmandu, nepal *DISCLAIMER:* This message is intended only for the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

**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, 21 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/ypcev4a4 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/DYEJEQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 ADIGO 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/93346429950?pwd=Z2VFVS9aWS9oVFluNGYwdGtROE9Cdz09 Password: APRA21DEC* 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_709891856]

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ICANN FY2025 Operating Plan and Budget comments
by Shah Zahidur Rahman Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

Dea All, ICANN seeks community feedback on the following drafts. comments open from 12 December and closed for submission 12 February 2024 23:59 UTC. - The Draft ICANN FY25–29 Operating and Financial Plan -The Draft ICANN FY25 Operating Plan and Draft ICANN FY25 Budget -The Draft IANA FY25 Operating Plan and Budget Provide your Input https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-fy25-plans-1… With regard's Shah

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Regarding UA day event today
by Shreedeep Rayamajhi Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

FYI Rayznews in association of Learn Internet Governance and ICANN Circle is organizing an interaction program with the Universal Acceptance(UA) vice chair Nabil Benamar discussing the importance and priorities of UA in our communities. The UA has been important topic in developing economies where there are communities with multiple languages and dialect. The importance and priorities of promoting own language and dialogue has been a major challenge at local level where English is a standard and more or less a way of communication #UADAY2023 #Internet4All Universal Acceptance Steering Group - UASG Date: 20 December 2023, Time: 9-10 UTC Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrKjAJsIV_W91DzhoSzJN-QJwpl34hLAt…

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Join the APRALO Dec Monthly Call - Thursday, 21 Dec 6 UTC
by Amrita Choudhury Dec. 19, 2023

Dec. 19, 2023

Dear APRALO Members, Don't forget to join the APRALO December Monthly Call on 21 December 6 UTC. ! Learn, Contribute & Interact! The agenda can be viewed using this link: https://community.icann.org/display/APRALO/2023-12-21+APRALO+Monthly+Teleco… Joining link:* https://icann.zoom.us/j/93346429950?pwd=Z2VFVS9aWS9oVFluNGYwdGtROE9Cdz09 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/93346429950?pwd=Z2VFVS9aWS9oVFluNGYwdGtROE9Cdz09> Password: APRA21DEC** [image: Invitation APRALO Dec Call.png] Regards, Amrita

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Request to Subscribe
by Moinuddin Ahmed Dec. 18, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to request you to subscribe me to the *APRALO mailing list.* Please kindly grant my request at the earliest. Thank you, Moinuddin Ahmed.

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