January 2024 - 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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Request inputs by 1 Feb2024: APRALO's continuous improvement efforts
by Amrita Choudhury Jan. 31, 2024

Jan. 31, 2024

Dear All, In the first Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) call, APRALO was asked to share back what we are doing as a part of our continuous improvement efforts before 7 Feb. APRALO is represented by me as primary and Justine as secondary. ALAC representative is Cheryl. *Please refer to this llink where APRALO submission has been updated for refernce internally to At Large: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Continuous+Improvement… <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Continuous+Improvement…>* *In case you feel something else need to be added kindly share by 1 Feb 2024 EOD post that we will update the CIP-CCG worksheet* In terms of what happened at the meeting, - A brief background related to the ATRT 3 recommendation 3.6 (to evolve the organisational review of ICANN into a continuous improvement process) and existing resources were shared. - A presentation of ICANN orgs research overview of the principle based approach to the CIP program. - Overview of The timelines and terms of reference and work plan for the group Reference document: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=273454168 Regards Amrita

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** REMINDER ** REGISTER | EURALO Round Table on RDRS | 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

[cid:image001.jpg@01DA5311.5CACF840] Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6tr…> Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, please join us for an EURALO round table on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC. Launched in November 2023, RDRS standardizes the way requests for nonpublic data are received/submitted by both registrars and requestors through the use of a single platform. The service can make it easier for both registrars and requestors, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data. The round table will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. The agenda, to include speakers list, and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/WgCWEQ Interpretation provided in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6tr…> Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298]

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** REMINDER ** REGISTER | EURALO Round Table on RDRS | 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

[cid:image001.jpg@01DA5311.5CACF840] Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, please join us for an EURALO round table on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC. Launched in November 2023, RDRS standardizes the way requests for nonpublic data are received/submitted by both registrars and requestors through the use of a single platform. The service can make it easier for both registrars and requestors, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data. The round table will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. The agenda, to include speakers list, and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/WgCWEQ Interpretation provided in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6tr…> Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298]

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Fwd: [IGF Communications Ambassadors] Hiring a PNAI Consultant
by Amrita Choudhury Jan. 29, 2024

Jan. 29, 2024

Sharing for those who would be interested Regards, Amrita ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Eleonora Mazzucchi <eleonora.mazzucchi(a)un.org> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 at 19:24 Subject: [IGF Communications Ambassadors] Hiring a PNAI Consultant To: IGF Secretariat <igf(a)un.org> Dear Communications Ambassadors, *The IGF has a job vacancy open <https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/226164?language=en> for a consultant to support the 2024 Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/policy-network-on-artificial-intelli…>, with a deadline of Monday 5 February 2024. *If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please do direct them to this job announcement. As always, we would be grateful if you would circulate the announcement widely through your professional and social networks. Your support is much appreciated! A flyer and draft tweet below are provided in case useful. Many warm thanks, Eleonora IGF Twitter https://twitter.com/intgovforum IGF Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IntGovForum IGF Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intgovforum/?hl=en IGF LinkedIn https://ch.linkedin.com/in/intgovforum?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image ………………………… *DRAFT POST* Are you or someone you know interested in supporting IGF work on #ArtificialIntelligence? Now is the time to apply! The Secretariat have a vacancy for the IGF Policy Network on AI - PNAI - open until Monday 5 February 2024 Apply Here! https://bit.ly/3HHnlla #IGFPN #IGF2024

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Fwd: [IGF Communications Ambassadors] Hiring a PNAI Consultant
by Amrita Choudhury Jan. 29, 2024

Jan. 29, 2024

Sharing for those who would be interested Regards, Amrita ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Eleonora Mazzucchi <eleonora.mazzucchi(a)un.org> Date: Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at 7:24 PM Subject: [IGF Communications Ambassadors] Hiring a PNAI Consultant To: IGF Secretariat <igf(a)un.org> Dear Communications Ambassadors, *The IGF has a job vacancy open <https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/226164?language=en> for a consultant to support the 2024 Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI) <https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/policy-network-on-artificial-intelli…>, with a deadline of Monday 5 February 2024. *If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please do direct them to this job announcement. As always, we would be grateful if you would circulate the announcement widely through your professional and social networks. Your support is much appreciated! A flyer and draft tweet below are provided in case useful. Many warm thanks, Eleonora IGF Twitter https://twitter.com/intgovforum IGF Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IntGovForum IGF Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intgovforum/?hl=en IGF LinkedIn https://ch.linkedin.com/in/intgovforum?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image ………………………… *DRAFT POST* Are you or someone you know interested in supporting IGF work on #ArtificialIntelligence? Now is the time to apply! The Secretariat have a vacancy for the IGF Policy Network on AI - PNAI - open until Monday 5 February 2024 Apply Here! https://bit.ly/3HHnlla #IGFPN #IGF2024

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Meeting Invitation | EURALO Round Table on RDRS | 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 25, 2024

Jan. 25, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Sébastien Bachollet, Chair of EURALO, please join us for an EURALO round table on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 18:00 UTC. Launched in November 2023, RDRS standardizes the way requests for nonpublic data are received/submitted by both registrars and requestors through the use of a single platform. The service can make it easier for both registrars and requestors, including consumer protection advocates, cybersecurity investigators, government officials, intellectual property professionals, and law enforcement authorities, who have a legitimate interest in accessing nonpublic gTLD registration data. The round table will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/WgCWEQ Interpretation provided in English, Spanish, French and Russian. Zoom registration required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcO6trj4vEtdYoL5bGHy83elCViE0iMPT Important: please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link. If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff only (do not reply to all) at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!_FMj7a2EP…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_FM…> [signature_1469161298]

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STARTING in 10 mins / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

**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 60 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 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/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> [signature_219008968]

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Dont Miss : APRALO Monthly Call Thursday 18 Jan 6UTC
by Amrita Choudhury Jan. 17, 2024

Jan. 17, 2024

Dear APRALO Members, Happy New Year! We Hope to see you at the APRALO Jan Monthly call tomorrow 18 Jan at 6 UTC. The Agenda for tomorrows call is as follows: 1. Roll call & General Housekeeping by Staff (3 mins) 2. Welcome and agenda sharing - Amrita Choudhury, APRALO Chair (3 mins) 3. Learn about the ICANN Grants Program - Giovanni Seppia, VP Implementation Operations ( 20 mins) 4. Brief update from the various working groups and what is being discussed and what is important for APRALO (25 mins) OFB WG 5mins Ali/ Shah CPWG - 5 mins - Satish Babu ROP WG 5mins - Cheryl Landon Orr APRALO Policy Forum 5 mins - Shah Rahman / Justine Chew NomCom - 2mins Maureen Hilyard CCIP-CCG -3mins Amrita 5. AOB 5 mins Joining Link: *https://icann.zoom.us/j/92931252374?pwd=a25jR0p5dDUyd3N6ZWU2a201eDNLUT09 <https://icann.zoom.us/j/92931252374?pwd=a25jR0p5dDUyd3N6ZWU2a201eDNLUT09> Password: APRA18JAN** [image: APRALO Jan Call Invite.png]

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 17, 2024

Jan. 17, 2024

**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 60 minutes. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/2aernvc2 The agenda (to be updated) 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 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/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> [signature_219008968]

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