December 2023 - APAC-Discuss

IMP: LAST DAY: To Submit UA DAY 2024 proposal
by Amrita Choudhury Dec. 15, 2023

Dec. 15, 2023

Dear APRALO Members, A gentle reminder. Today, 15 December is the last day to submit UA Day 2024 proposals. In case you or your ALS want to submit a proposal, please do it asap! More details: https://uasg.tech/2023/11/uasg-announces-call-for-proposals-for-ua-day-2024/ Regards, Amrita

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CCAOI Nov 2023 Newsletter: Digital Policy updates from the Indian Perspective
by Amrita Choudhury Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

Dear Stakeholder, Sharing the CCAOI November 2023 Newsletter <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YKY0dVU79D0foaXqeFYxRnHRYK-kp8N3/view?usp=…> ! *Apart from the high-powered drama at OpenAI, there were several notable developments in November. * In this edition, we discuss #EUAIAct IndiaIGF2023 #BroadcastingServicesBill #deepfake #fakenews #hatespeech #OTTRegulation #OnlineGaming #AIGovernance #cybersecurity #privacy #antitrust #contentregulation #TRAI #ICANN #APNIC #IGF #MeitY #MIB #DoT and more. Regards, Amrita Choudhury CCAOI

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Fwd: [OFB-WG] ATTENTION: Call for membership: Operations, Finance and Budget Working group (OFB-WG) - Open till Dec 13
by Justine Chew Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

Dear all, Please note this call for new members and for current members to re-confirm the willingness to remain in the OFG-WG. *Please convey your interest directly to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> and do not reply-all to this email.* Kind regards, Justine ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff via OFB-WG <ofb-wg(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2023 at 03:12 Subject: [OFB-WG] ATTENTION: Call for membership: Operations, Finance and Budget Working group (OFB-WG) - Open till Dec 13 Dear All, On behalf of Claire Craig and Ricardo Holmquist, co- Chairs of the At-Large Operations, Finance, and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=132940946>, this is a call for new members and for current members to re-confirm their interest in remaining. As noted by Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, all members of the ALAC are required to join the OFB-WG and attend the meetings on a regular basis. Note the objectives of the OFB-WG in its charter. <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=132940946> The tasks of the OFB-WG include: o Providing input to, and drafting any statement related to, the ICANN strategic plan and processes. o Providing input to, and drafting any statement related to, ICANN's operational initiatives. o Providing input to, and drafting any statement related to, the ICANN and IANA/PTI budget process. o Providing input to, and drafting any statement related to, Organizational Reviews and Continuous Improvement. o Reviewing any Fiscal Year At-Large Funding Requests for inclusion into the ALAC’s statement on ICANN’s annual budget and operating plan. Could you please let the co-chairs and At-Large staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>know whether you are interested in joining the working group or, if you are an existing member, whether you do wish to continue your membership by *Wednesday, 13 December 2023 , 23:00 UTC*. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [image: signature_1474846518] _______________________________________________ OFB-WG mailing list OFB-WG(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ofb-wg _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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STARTING in 8 mins / REGISTER & SHARE - Fourth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let's Talk About Internet Fragmentation" | Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 7, 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

Fourth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let’s Talk About Internet Fragmentation” Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC PLEASE REGISTER TO JOIN AND SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH ALL! Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf--tqzwvHNA-tylUrpJvFNqqK3sDpflV English only If you have any, please let us have your questions on this topic in advance. You can submit them by emailing staff or posting them as comments here: https://community.icann.org/x/pQK1E . Otherwise, just come along and ask your questions during the event. Dear All, You are invited to participate the fourth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let's Talk About Internet Fragmentation" on Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes, where Justine Chew, APRALO Policy Forum, will be chatting with her guest, Jia-Rong Low, ICANN Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director - Asia Pacific. Join us to learn about how Internet Fragmentation impacts us as Internet end-users, and share your points of view on this topic with us then. Internet Fragmentation continues to be a significant concern within Internet Governance spaces and a hot topic of discourse around the world. In Oct 2023, the Internet Governance community turned up in force in Japan for IGF 2023 Kyoto hosted by the United Nations, to discuss the topic through one of 8 themes: "Avoiding Internet Fragmentation." Digwatch<https://dig.watch/>, wrote in its report on IGF 2023, that, "Internet fragmentation would pose significant challenges to the global and interconnected nature of the internet. It would hinder communication, stifle innovation, and undermine the intended functioning of the internet", citing geopolitical tensions, misinformation, and digital protectionism as escalating threats pressuring the reshaping internet governance, potentially compromising the openness of the Internet. * What does Internet Fragmentation mean and how does it impact individual end-users? * What are some of the dimensions of fragmentation and who are some of the key infrastructural players in those dimensions? * What role does ICANN have or wish to have, as a multi-stakeholder model, in addressing Internet Fragmentation risks, given its "One World, One Internet" goal, and how can the At-Large Community support ICANN's endeavour? ZOOM Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf--tqzwvHNA-tylUrpJvFNqqK3sDpflV (you MUST register to join!) *** After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.*** And if you have any, please let us have your questions for our guest speaker on this topic ahead of the chat, you can submit them by emailing staff or posting them as comments here: https://community.icann.org/x/hQQVD. Otherwise, just come along and ask your questions during the event. Agenda and joining details: https://community.icann.org/x/pQK1E APRALO Fireside Chats Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TQ3CCw APRALO Policy Forum Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. 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> [Image removed by sender. signature_1383558001]

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REGISTER & SHARE - Fourth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let's Talk About Internet Fragmentation" | Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 6, 2023

Dec. 6, 2023

Fourth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let’s Talk About Internet Fragmentation” Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC PLEASE REGISTER TO JOIN AND SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH ALL! Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf--tqzwvHNA-tylUrpJvFNqqK3sDpflV English only If you have any, please let us have your questions on this topic in advance. You can submit them by emailing staff or posting them as comments here: https://community.icann.org/x/pQK1E . Otherwise, just come along and ask your questions during the event. Dear All, You are invited to participate the fourth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let's Talk About Internet Fragmentation" on Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes, where Justine Chew, APRALO Policy Forum, will be chatting with her guest, Jia-Rong Low, ICANN Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director - Asia Pacific. Join us to learn about how Internet Fragmentation impacts us as Internet end-users, and share your points of view on this topic with us then. Internet Fragmentation continues to be a significant concern within Internet Governance spaces and a hot topic of discourse around the world. In Oct 2023, the Internet Governance community turned up in force in Japan for IGF 2023 Kyoto hosted by the United Nations, to discuss the topic through one of 8 themes: "Avoiding Internet Fragmentation." Digwatch<https://dig.watch/>, wrote in its report on IGF 2023, that, "Internet fragmentation would pose significant challenges to the global and interconnected nature of the internet. It would hinder communication, stifle innovation, and undermine the intended functioning of the internet", citing geopolitical tensions, misinformation, and digital protectionism as escalating threats pressuring the reshaping internet governance, potentially compromising the openness of the Internet. * What does Internet Fragmentation mean and how does it impact individual end-users? * What are some of the dimensions of fragmentation and who are some of the key infrastructural players in those dimensions? * What role does ICANN have or wish to have, as a multi-stakeholder model, in addressing Internet Fragmentation risks, given its "One World, One Internet" goal, and how can the At-Large Community support ICANN's endeavour? ZOOM Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf--tqzwvHNA-tylUrpJvFNqqK3sDpflV (you MUST register to join!) *** After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.*** And if you have any, please let us have your questions for our guest speaker on this topic ahead of the chat, you can submit them by emailing staff or posting them as comments here: https://community.icann.org/x/hQQVD. Otherwise, just come along and ask your questions during the event. Agenda and joining details: https://community.icann.org/x/pQK1E APRALO Fireside Chats Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TQ3CCw APRALO Policy Forum Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. 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_929843719]

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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 5, 2023

Dec. 5, 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 60 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 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/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>

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Invitation to a Virtual Middle East Space session on UA-Day 2024 and How to Be Involved - Tuesday 5 December 2023
by Amin Hacha Dec. 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023

Dear Internet Community, We hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to extend a special invitation to you for a virtual Middle East Space session focused on Universal Acceptance Day 2024. The purpose of this Space session is to explain briefly what Universal Acceptance is, the Universal Acceptance Day 2024, and encourage participants to consider organizing a national or regional UA-Day event. *When**:* Tuesday 5 December 2023 *Time:* 10:00 – 11.00 AM UTC *Registration:* https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcoduCtrTouGdwUiTGT-i741St6dv0FX-pg *Agenda:* · Welcome Remarks | Co-Chairs [3 minutes] · Brief Introduction to UA and the UASG | Nabil Benamar [10 minutes] · UA Day, what is it, and how you can participate | Seda Akbulut [15 minutes] · UA Day 2023 National Events Experiences from Across the Region [15 minutes] - UA Hackathon Bahrain [5 minutes] - UA-Day Morocco 2023 [5 minutes] - UA-Day Pakistan 2023 [5 minutes] · Open Floor | All [15 minutes] · Closing Remarks | Co-Chairs [2 minutes] We look forward to your participation in this enlightening session. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to us. Best regards, Amin and Layal <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free.www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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