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APRALO Monthly Call of July 2026: Proposed Action for Individual Membership Withdrawal
by Amrita Choudhury June 30, 2026

June 30, 2026

Dear APRALO Community, On behalf of the APRALO Leadership Team, I am providing *notice for the pilot action to withdraw the APRALO membership of inactive Individual Members at the next APRALO Monthly Meeting scheduled for 16 JUL 2026, 06:00 UTC. * This action follows the prior notice and discussion of the implementation of the Individual Membership Mobilization Plan in accordance with the APRALO Rules of Procedures, AP-Adjunct08, which covers both Individual Members (IMs) and Unaffiliated Individual Members (UIMs). Please find details of this Individual Membership Mobilization Plan pilot and action for the same, at the *agenda wiki * <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/B4AwSw>for the 16 JUL 2026 APRALO Monthly Meeting. We request that you attend this monthly meeting to support the implementation of this mobilization plan. Kind regards, Amrita Choudhury APRALO Chair

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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 06;00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Monthly+Me…> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/h49xxzrx> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/B4AwSw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91564350116?pwd=yWtYcXcmWK2mcTBA2SMAvjSF96Dhuq.1 / Password: 6Bh71@MTUc Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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APRALO Monthly Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026

Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Monthly+Me…> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/h49xxzrx> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/B4AwSw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91564350116?pwd=yWtYcXcmWK2mcTBA2SMAvjSF96Dhuq.1 / Password: 6Bh71@MTUc Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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IMP: Please Update your Activities till 30 June in O&E Sheet by 5 July 2026
by Amrita Choudhury June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026

Dear APRALO Members, If you have organised any ICANN/APRALO-related activity from 1 July 2025 till 30 June 2026, kindly update it in the *APRALO Outreach and Engagement Sheeet of FY26 <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OGppg_epjyNxLtbso2Pgq4Q0YogKTTDQ3HX…> by 5 July 2026.* Please remember to add links to the event report or pictures there. Regards, Amrita

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Meeting invitation: APRALO ICANN86 Read-out on Monday, 29 June 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026

Please join us and spread the word! Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/TaeNaYRPTriL3nUMT29diA [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/TaeNaYRPT…> ** Please register for Zoom ** Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, APRALO Chair, please join us for the ICANN86 Read-out by APRALO, scheduled on Monday, 29 June 2026 from 06:00 – 07:00 UTC. This interactive read-out will feature speakers from various constituencies within ICANN. Panelists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN86 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/3hbrnk8f__;!!PtGJab4!7cSf49h…>Click Here [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/3hbrnk8f__;!!PtGJab4!7cSf49h…> The full agenda with panellists and moderator profiles will shortly be available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/E4DVSQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/E4D…> APRALO Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoD…> *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/TaeNaYRPTriL3nUMT29diA [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/TaeNaYRPT…> / Password: 7x+t6Qxeye 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!7cSf49hhh…> [owa.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.o…>

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Meeting invitation: APRALO ICANN86 Read-out on Monday, 29 June 2026 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026

Please join us and spread the word! Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/TaeNaYRPTriL3nUMT29diA ** Please register for Zoom ** Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, APRALO Chair, please join us for the ICANN86 Read-out by APRALO, scheduled on Monday, 29 June 2026 from 06:00 – 07:00 UTC. This interactive read-out will feature speakers from various constituencies within ICANN. Panelists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN86 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: <https://tinyurl.com/3hbrnk8f> Click Here<https://tinyurl.com/3hbrnk8f> The full agenda with panellists and moderator profiles will shortly be available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/E4DVSQ APRALO Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/TaeNaYRPTriL3nUMT29diA / Password: 7x+t6Qxeye 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/>

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APRALO ICANN86 Read Out
by ICANN Policy Calendar June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

Please join us and spread the word! Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/TaeNaYRPTriL3nUMT29diA ** Please register for Zoom ** Dear All, On behalf of Amrita Choudhury, APRALO Chair, please join us for the ICANN86 Read-out by APRALO, scheduled on Monday, 29 June 2026 from 06:00 – 07:00 UTC. This interactive read-out will feature speakers from various constituencies within ICANN. Panelists will discuss their respective key takeaways from ICANN86 and participants are welcomed to join in the conversation aimed at identifying where and how end-users may play a role in any next steps to each of those takeaways. For other times: <https://tinyurl.com/3hbrnk8f> Click Here<https://tinyurl.com/3hbrnk8f> The full agenda with panellists and moderator profiles will shortly be available at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/E4DVSQ APRALO Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg *Registration* for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/TaeNaYRPTriL3nUMT29diA / Password: 7x+t6Qxeye 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/>

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Reminder - APRALO Members - Call for Candidates to join the the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG)- Open until 30th June 2026
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

Email sent on behalf of the co-chairs of the ALAC Objections Small team, Hannah Frank and Dev Anand Teelucksingh Dear APRALO Members, As ICANN launches the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round, the ALAC is seeking members of the At-Large Community to join the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG). Your participation helps ensure that new Top Level Domains (TLDs) align with the public interest and protect the rights of global communities. Background The New gTLD Program: 2026 Round gives businesses, communities, governments and other organizations the chance to apply for new top-level domains. (See https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/ [newgtldprogram.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/newgtldprogram.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!44…> ). The general public has the opportunity to file an objection to a gTLD application for a fee. Such objections are considered before a panel which adjudicates on whether an application can proceed or not. During this round, funding is available to the ALAC to file objections to gTLD applications in the New gTLD Program : 2026 Round on two grounds: * Community Objection – There is substantial opposition to the gTLD application from a significant portion of the community to which the gTLD string may be explicitly or implicitly targeted and Limited Public Interest Objection – The applied-for gTLD string is contrary to generally accepted legal norms of morality and public order that are recognized under principles of international law * Limited Public Interest Objection – The applied-for gTLD string is contrary to generally accepted legal norms of morality and public order that are recognized under principles of international law -------------------------- About the gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG) The gARG is a At-Large Working Group composed of 12-15 members representing all five Regional At-Large Organisations (RALOs). The main goal of the gARG is to streamline how the ALAC and At-Large Community submits comments and file objections to new gTLD applications that raise public interest or community concerns. Key Responsibilities of the gARG As a member of the gARG, you will play a key role in the ALAC’s bottom up development of comments on, and objections to gTLD applications. Your duties will include: * Helping identify gTLD applications that raise community or limited public interest concerns * Raising and discussing such concerns at At-Large calls and email lists for further discussion; * Preparing official comments on behalf of At-Large for ALAC approval and submission to ICANN Application Comment Forum. * Monitoring responses to comments and recommending whether concerns should be escalated to formal Community Objections or Limited Public Interest Objections * Monitoring responses to any filed objections and if dismissed, recommend whether to file an appeal and draft the necessary Appeal Statement. ------------------------ gARG Membership Requirements To ensure the gARG can effectively advocate for At-Large, members should: * Have an understanding of the ICANN New gTLD Program: 2026 Round and a familiarity with the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook at https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/agb [newgtldprogram.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-…> * Understand the ALAC Procedure for Filing Comments and Objections in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DwBAD [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DwB…> * Have an updated At-Large Statement of Interest (SOI) page. * Have strong proficiency in English for drafting comments and objections * Be engaged in their RALO, as they are expected to participate in RALO calls and RALO email discussions about gTLD applications and potential concerns and to bring this back to the gARG. * Be Free from any actual or perceived Conflicts of Interest. You cannot serve if you are publicly supporting a specific gTLD application, have a financial interest in an applicant, or have a family member employed by an applicant. -------------------------- Expected Level of Commitment gARG Members should expect an active workload during the 104-day Application Comment and Objection Period, including weekly calls and regular engagement via email and shared workspaces ,whilst still participating in RALO calls and email discussions. -------------------------- Why your participation matters This is a unique opportunity for At-Large members to directly contribute to the evaluation of new gTLD applications and ensure that end-user and community perspectives are taken into account. Participation in the gARG helps shape how At-Large engages in one of the most important processes of the Next Round. --------------------- IMPORTANT - Open until 30th June 2026 *** How to submit your expression of interest to join the gARG *** If you have understood the gARG requirements and are willing, please ensure your At-Large Statement of Interest form is up to date (email At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> if you don’t have a SOI page). Next, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/aXZvQjYgvBzSoMTk6 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/aXZvQjYgvBzSoMTk6__;!!PtGJab4!…> . At-Large Staff will acknowledge receipt of your expression of interest, cc’ing your RALO leadership that your application has been received. Thank you. Kind regards, Hannah Frank and Dev Anand Teelucksingh Co-chairs of the ALAC Objections Small team

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APRALO Members - Call for Candidates to join the the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG)- Open until 30th June 2026
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

Email sent on behalf of the co-chairs of the ALAC Objections Small team, Hannah Frank and Dev Anand Teelucksingh Dear APRALO Members, As ICANN launches the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round, the ALAC is seeking members of the At-Large Community to join the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG). Your participation helps ensure that new Top Level Domains (TLDs) align with the public interest and protect the rights of global communities. Background The New gTLD Program: 2026 Round gives businesses, communities, governments and other organizations the chance to apply for new top-level domains. (See https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/ [newgtldprogram.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/newgtldprogram.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!44…> ). The general public has the opportunity to file an objection to a gTLD application for a fee. Such objections are considered before a panel which adjudicates on whether an application can proceed or not. During this round, funding is available to the ALAC to file objections to gTLD applications in the New gTLD Program : 2026 Round on two grounds: * Community Objection – There is substantial opposition to the gTLD application from a significant portion of the community to which the gTLD string may be explicitly or implicitly targeted and Limited Public Interest Objection – The applied-for gTLD string is contrary to generally accepted legal norms of morality and public order that are recognized under principles of international law * Limited Public Interest Objection – The applied-for gTLD string is contrary to generally accepted legal norms of morality and public order that are recognized under principles of international law -------------------------- About the gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG) The gARG is a At-Large Working Group composed of 12-15 members representing all five Regional At-Large Organisations (RALOs). The main goal of the gARG is to streamline how the ALAC and At-Large Community submits comments and file objections to new gTLD applications that raise public interest or community concerns. Key Responsibilities of the gARG As a member of the gARG, you will play a key role in the ALAC’s bottom up development of comments on, and objections to gTLD applications. Your duties will include: * Helping identify gTLD applications that raise community or limited public interest concerns * Raising and discussing such concerns at At-Large calls and email lists for further discussion; * Preparing official comments on behalf of At-Large for ALAC approval and submission to ICANN Application Comment Forum. * Monitoring responses to comments and recommending whether concerns should be escalated to formal Community Objections or Limited Public Interest Objections * Monitoring responses to any filed objections and if dismissed, recommend whether to file an appeal and draft the necessary Appeal Statement. ------------------------ gARG Membership Requirements To ensure the gARG can effectively advocate for At-Large, members should: * Have an understanding of the ICANN New gTLD Program: 2026 Round and a familiarity with the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook at https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/agb [newgtldprogram.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-…> * Understand the ALAC Procedure for Filing Comments and Objections in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DwBAD [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DwB…> * Have an updated At-Large Statement of Interest (SOI) page. * Have strong proficiency in English for drafting comments and objections * Be engaged in their RALO, as they are expected to participate in RALO calls and RALO email discussions about gTLD applications and potential concerns and to bring this back to the gARG. * Be Free from any actual or perceived Conflicts of Interest. You cannot serve if you are publicly supporting a specific gTLD application, have a financial interest in an applicant, or have a family member employed by an applicant. -------------------------- Expected Level of Commitment gARG Members should expect an active workload during the 104-day Application Comment and Objection Period, including weekly calls and regular engagement via email and shared workspaces ,whilst still participating in RALO calls and email discussions. -------------------------- Why your participation matters This is a unique opportunity for At-Large members to directly contribute to the evaluation of new gTLD applications and ensure that end-user and community perspectives are taken into account. Participation in the gARG helps shape how At-Large engages in one of the most important processes of the Next Round. --------------------- IMPORTANT - Open until 30th June 2026 *** How to submit your expression of interest to join the gARG *** If you have understood the gARG requirements and are willing, please ensure your At-Large Statement of Interest form is up to date (email At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> if you don’t have a SOI page). Next, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/aXZvQjYgvBzSoMTk6 [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/aXZvQjYgvBzSoMTk6__;!!PtGJab4!…> . At-Large Staff will acknowledge receipt of your expression of interest, cc’ing your RALO leadership that your application has been received. Thank you. Kind regards, Hannah Frank and Dev Anand Teelucksingh Co-chairs of the ALAC Objections Small team

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Do Attend APRALO Onboarding session Tomorrow Tuesday 2 June 6 UTC
by Amrita Choudhury June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026

*Dear APRALO Members,* The APRALO Leadership Team warmly invites you to join the *Onboarding Session on At‑Large and APRALO* on *Tuesday, 2 June 2026 at 06:00 UTC* (75 minutes). This session will provide: - An overview of At‑Large and APRALO - Introductions to the teams supporting you (APRALO LT, GSE, At‑Large Staff) - Opportunities for engagement and our expectations - Updates on current initiatives and more While this session is designed for newcomers, we *encourage* existing members also to attend and refresh your understanding. *If you are an ALS we encourage you to share the invitation with your ALS members. * The agenda and call details can be found below. *For other times*: *Click Here <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Onboarding…>* *Agenda*: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JIBBQw *APRALO Wiki Workspace*: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoDdBg *Zoom Link: * https://icann.zoom.us/j/92729248690?pwd=4D4d4Y7b45brT0wp3jSbUOYUVvQXzn.1* / Password: 3X8%$vi1qV* We look forward to your active participation. Regards Amrita Choudhury On Behalf of APRALO LT

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