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IMP: ACES Phishing Campaign: Nominations sought for APRALO leads I 7 May
by Amrita Choudhury May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

Dear APRALO Community, The ALAC Community Engagement Subcommittee (ACES), has *requested APRALO to nominate a minimum of two persons (maximum of five) as the RALO lead who will be responsible for leading the ACES Phishing Campaign. *It is preferred that the nominated persons can understand English as the module will be rolled out in English first. From APRALO we need to nominate the RALO Leads by 8 May 2026. The ACES team will provide training and a toolkit to the nominated RALO leads, who will, in turn, train interested members of your RALO to organize community-level training sessions. The RALO leads will also be responsible for driving the phishing campaign at the RALO level and coordinating with the ACES team. In case you are interested to work as RALO Leads for leading the the ACES Phishing Campaign, *please write back to the APRALO Leadership (copied in the mail) know by 7 May 2026. * Regards, Amrita

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APRALO Bytes - Broadening participation, Engaging Newcomers, 05 May 2026
by Justine Chew May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

Dear all, After a brief hiatus, we are pleased to release a new *APRALO Byte* for 2026, which is on *Outreach and Engagement*, in particular, an overview of* how the APRALO ICANN Readouts are evolving to broaden participation and engage newcomers*. This Byte is published at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/APRALO/pages/412844037/AP… (click on 'Read more'). Kind regards, APRALO Leadership Team ---------------------- *APRALO Bytes* (see: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYCbG) is aimed at *keeping the community apprised* of issues or topics of importance to the At-Large and/or APRALO community in a manner that is *issue/topic-focused, informative yet lightweight, while encouraging community interest and discourse* in such issues/topics. Feedback and contributions are welcomed; please reach out if you wish to contribute a Byte.

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Meeting Invitation: APRALO Policy Forum - EURALO Joint Webinar: Understanding the Role of Trusted Notifiers in DNS Abuse on Thursday, 07 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC for 75 minutes
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

[95DPtCAAAABklEQVQDAP2XBkAatO13AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC] [wL2rdAAAAAGSURBVAMAok25DWL0zT8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=] The APRALO Policy Forum (APF) and EURALO are delighted to present a Joint Webinar on “Understanding the Role of Trusted Notifiers in DNS Abuse Mitigation” on Thursday, 07 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where moderators Steinar Grøtterød and Justine Chew will co-host guest speakers from AXGHouse, Petillion Law, and the Trusted Notifier Network (TNN). The selection of this topic was motivated by the recent At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoBZP>, and is aimed at exploring the landscape of abuse mitigation efforts, and partnership opportunities with third party stakeholders active within and beyond ICANN. As such, participants can expect to gain an understanding of: 1. The concept of a trusted notifier 2. The role a trusted notifier system plays in mitigating more than just DNS abuse and making the Internet safer 3. Some real world examples of trusted notifier systems 4. How can individual Internet end users and end user networks - such as the At-Large community - work with trusted notifiers to protect end users against online abuse If you have an interest in this topic, please join us to discuss your point of view and/or to get your questions answered. Don't forget to pre-register your participation! Please let us have your questions on this topic in advance (if any) by posting them as comments to this wiki page below; or if you prefer, submit them by emailing staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For other times: Click here<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Policy+For…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCuPw Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/FogIEc7BSlGtH6aJu_B9LA (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5YNro8f8u…>

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Meeting invitation: APRALO: Meet the Candidates Call on Wednesday, 06 May 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Dear All, We invite you to join us for the APRALO: Meet the Candidates call, scheduled for Wednesday, 06 May at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes. Please see the APRALO Regional Selections page: * 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DAB6OQ * APRALO Regional Selections page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QACvOg The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBUQ Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91984968399?pwd=KWVrRUG0fpqUhFWFa2xZNmuatcWmXE.1 / Password: %.+4??@N@ Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org

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Meeting Invitation: APRALO Policy Forum - EURALO Joint Webinar: Understanding the Role of Trusted Notifiers in DNS Abuse on Thursday, 07 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC for 75 minutes
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

[95DPtCAAAABklEQVQDAP2XBkAatO13AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC][wL2rdAAAAAGSURBVAMAok25DWL0zT8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=] The APRALO Policy Forum (APF) and EURALO are delighted to present a Joint Webinar on “Understanding the Role of Trusted Notifiers in DNS Abuse Mitigation” on Thursday, 07 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where moderators Steinar Grøtterød and Justine Chew will co-host guest speakers from AXGHouse, Petillion Law, and the Trusted Notifier Network (TNN). The selection of this topic was motivated by the recent At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoB…>, and is aimed at exploring the landscape of abuse mitigation efforts, and partnership opportunities with third party stakeholders active within and beyond ICANN. As such, participants can expect to gain an understanding of: 1. The concept of a trusted notifier 2. The role a trusted notifier system plays in mitigating more than just DNS abuse and making the Internet safer 3. Some real world examples of trusted notifier systems 4. How can individual Internet end users and end user networks - such as the At-Large community - work with trusted notifiers to protect end users against online abuse If you have an interest in this topic, please join us to discuss your point of view and/or to get your questions answered. Don't forget to pre-register your participation! Please let us have your questions on this topic in advance (if any) by posting them as comments to this wiki page below; or if you prefer, submit them by emailing staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For other times: Click here [timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCuPw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/FogIEc7BSlGtH6aJu_B9LA [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/FogIEc7BS…> (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5YNro8f8u…>

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REMINDER - Meeting invitation: APRALO Meet the Candidates call on Wednesday, 06 May at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Dear All, We invite you to join us for the APRALO: Meet the Candidates call, scheduled for Wednesday, 06 May at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes. Please see the APRALO Regional Selections page: * 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DAB6OQ * APRALO Regional Selections page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QACvOg The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBUQ Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91984968399?pwd=KWVrRUG0fpqUhFWFa2xZNmuatcWmXE.1 / Password: %.+4??@N@ Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Team in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org

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Statement of Interest (SOI) for APRALO Chair
by Aris Ignacio May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Hello and good day APRALO Community! My sincere thanks to Shita and Aftab for the nomination. I truly appreciate the confidence, and I am honored to accept the nomination for APRALO Chair. If entrusted with this role, I hope to contribute in ways that are practical and meaningful by keeping APRALO’s voice present in policy discussions, strengthening how we work together across the region and with other RALOs, and creating more space for emerging voices, especially among our youth and newer members. These are areas I care deeply about, and I am committed to supporting them alongside our ongoing community efforts. I also believe that whatever we achieve as APRALO is always a shared effort. The support, ideas, and active participation of everyone in the community will make all the difference. I’ve shared a more detailed version of my Statement of Interest in the attached document, should you wish to read further. I also have emailed staff of the SOI separately earlier. Thank you, and I look forward to continuing the work with all of you. Yours truly,Aris Ignacio

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Submission of SOI for APRALO VC - Kasun Tharaka
by Kasun Tharaka May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Dear APRALO Community and ICANN Staff, I am pleased to express my interest in serving as Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific Regional At-Large Organization (APRALO). As an active member of the ICANN At-Large community from Sri Lanka, my engagement in Internet governance has been driven by a strong commitment to advancing the interests of end users, particularly from underrepresented and underserved communities across the Asia-Pacific region. Having actively engaged in Internet governance processes at national, regional, and global levels, I have seen firsthand the persistent gaps in awareness, capacity, and meaningful participation particularly from underrepresented economies, youth professionals, and marginalized communities. I currently serve as the Country Coordinator for the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and as the Founding Chairman and Director of the Lanka School on Internet Governance (LKSIG), where I lead national and regional initiatives focused on capacity building, awareness, and multistakeholder engagement. Through these roles, I have been actively contributing to strengthening inclusive participation in Internet governance processes and bridging the gap between global policy discussions and local implementation. My involvement within the ICANN ecosystem includes active engagement with APRALO and the broader At-Large community. I am a member of the ALAC Community Engagement Subcommittee, where I contribute to enhancing community outreach and participation strategies. I am also a member of the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) Multi-Stakeholder Group, serving as a Co-Convener of the Event Committee and a member of the Programme Committee, contributing to the planning and delivery of regional policy dialogues and capacity building initiatives. Additionally, I am a member of the Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance (APSIG) and a former Secretary of the Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter, where I have led and supported national-level Internet governance and community development efforts. Professionally, I bring over 15 years of experience in digital transformation, capacity building, and digital governance. In my current role as Senior Manager – Capacity Building at the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka, I lead national programmes focused on digital inclusion, digital skills development, and public sector digital transformation. My work involves designing and implementing large-scale initiatives that enhance digital literacy, promote responsible technology use, and strengthen institutional capacity across diverse stakeholder groups. This experience has provided me with a strong foundation in programme design, stakeholder engagement, and policy-oriented capacity building, which are directly relevant to APRALO’s mission. I have also been actively engaged in regional and global Internet governance processes, including participation in ICANN and IGF-related initiatives. As an ICANN Fellow (ICANN86 and ICANN82) and APSIG Fellow, I have developed a strong understanding of ICANN’s bottom-up, multistakeholder model and the importance of ensuring meaningful and informed participation from end users across the region. If elected as Vice Chair, I am committed to supporting the APRALO Chair and Leadership Team in advancing APRALO’s strategic priorities and strengthening its role within the At-Large community. I will particularly focus on: • Enhancing community engagement across APRALO, with a special emphasis on marginalized communities and youth by expanding outreach efforts and creating more accessible engagement pathways. • Promoting Internet localization and inclusive participation to ensure broader representation in ICANN processes • Supporting initiatives that improve language accessibility, local content development, and awareness, enabling broader participation across diverse linguistic and cultural contexts. • Developing and promoting structured onboarding, mentorship, and training programmes to enable new and existing members to meaningfully participate in ICANN policy processes. • Strengthening collaboration within APRALO, across RALOs, and with ICANN Org, ALAC, and other stakeholders • Support transparent, accountable, and efficient processes within APRALO, including better communication, documentation, and follow-up on action items. I bring a collaborative, inclusive, and action-oriented leadership approach, grounded in practical experience across national, regional, and global multistakeholder environments. I am committed to upholding ICANN’s principles of openness, transparency, and bottom-up policymaking, and to ensuring that APRALO continues to be a strong, diverse, and impactful voice for Internet end users in the Asia-Pacific region. Serving as Vice Chair will allow me to contribute more directly to strengthening APRALO’s organizational effectiveness, enhancing community engagement, and supporting inclusive, bottom-up participation in ICANN processes. I am particularly motivated to help transform participation from passive attendance to active and informed contribution. I look forward to contributing to a stronger, more inclusive APRALO. T Thank you. Kasun Tharaka Wickramasuriya Sri Lanka -- [image: green_tree10.jpg]*Save a tree. Think Green - Read on Screen. Don't print this e-mail unless it's really necessary.* Kasun Tharaka

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Submission of SOI for APRALO VC
by Ashirwad Tripathy May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026

Dear APRALO Commnity and ICANN Staff, I hereby express my interest in serving as Vice Chair of APRALO. As an active member of the ICANN At-Large community from Nepal, I am currently serving as President of the Internet Society Nepal Chapter and Vice Chair of APrIGF MSG. My engagement in Internet governance has been driven by a commitment to advancing the interests of end users, particularly from underserved and underrepresented regions. Through my work at national, regional, and global levels, I have consistently focused on bridging the gap between grassroots communities and global policy processes, ensuring meaningful participation from diverse stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific. I am also a member of APSIG and Executive Committee Member of IEEE SA IC on Digital Resilience. Within ICANN, I have been an active contributor to APRALO and At-Large activities. I have participated in CPWG meetings, contributing to policy discussions and public comment processes. Additionally, I have been a member of the APRALO CIP- CCG since its inception, supporting efforts to enhance APRALO’s effectiveness, transparency, and accountability. As an ICANN Fellow (ICANN72 & ICANN82) and APSIG Fellow, I have cultivated a profound comprehension of ICANN’s bottom-up, multistakeholder model and the encompassing Internet governance ecosystem. My comprehensive experience spanning ICANN, IGF, and regional processes equips me to effectively contribute to APRALO’s role within the global Internet governance landscape. Should I be elected, I will prioritize the following: · Enhancing community engagement across APRALO, particularly from underrepresented economies and youth. · Enabling structured onboarding, training, and mentorship initiatives to facilitate meaningful participation in ICANN processes. · Ensuring operational effectiveness to uphold transparency, accountability, and efficiency in APRALO’s endeavors. · Strengthening coordination within APRALO, across RALOs, and with ICANN Staff and ICANN Board. PFA my detailed statement of Interest below. WBR, -- *Ashirwad Tripathy*

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**RECORDED** Re: [Ext] Re: ACTION SUDHA - APRALO Vice Chair Nomination -
by Michelle DeSmyter May 2, 2026

May 2, 2026

Dear Sudha, Thank you, your acceptance has been recorded. Kind regards, Michelle DeSmyter ________________________________ From: Sudha Bhuvaneswari <sudhanarayan03(a)gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:08 PM To: Michelle DeSmyter Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff Subject: [Ext] Re: ACTION SUDHA - APRALO Vice Chair Nomination - Dear Michelle, Thanks for the notification and I accept the nomination by Shreedeep. Regards Dr.Sudha Bhuvaneswari.N On Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 8:21 PM Michelle DeSmyter <michelle.desmyter(a)icann.org<mailto:michelle.desmyter@icann.org>> wrote: Dear Sudha, Hello! You were nominated for the the position of APRALO Vice Chair by Shreedeep Rayamahji, a kind reminder, if you choose to accept the nomination, please know that Friday, 01 May 2026 is the deadline for nomination acceptances. Candidate statements should be submitted no later than 4 May 2026. Thank you so much! Kind regards, Michelle DeSmyter

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