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Updates from November activities in APRALO
by Siranush Vardanyan Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

Dear APRALO members, Hope you all are doing well. I would like to thank those who were able to participate in our monthly call last week and in today's webinar, which was very informative. For those who were not able to participate, I would like to share with you the monthly report, which is now available here: https://community.icann.org/display/APRALO/APRALO+Secretariat+Reports+2015 As for the highlights from November I would like to let you know about the following activities, where we encourage you to visit the links and provide your feedback: The At-Large Beta Website - During November APRALO monthly call the new At-Large Beta website was presented. The link to the website is available here: https://newatlarge.icann.org/. APRALO LT worked closely with At-Large staff to provide feedback and additional documents to be posted in APRALO space. The call for comment is open also to all AP ALSs to be posted at wiki space here: Provide Your Feedback on the Beta At-Large Website. At-Large Webinar E-Books project - The At-Large Capacity Building Working Group has been holding capacity building and update webinars for a number of years and these are currently stored with the ICANN Community Website as recordings and transcripts. We have now moved to transforming this information into eBooks so that the same information can be accessed by anyone interested in how ICANN works and to encourage more IT-interested persons to join an At-Large Structure and participate in ICANN decision-making about the internet. Maureen Hilyard from APRALO LT team and Glenn Mcknight from NARALO prepared two e-books, which are available here for download: https://apralo2015.wordpress.com/at-large-webinar-ebooks/ eBook #1: “At-Large Working Groups” which was presented by Heidi Ullrich, Senior Director for At-Large, is the first of this series and eBook #2: The second part to the Working Groups programme was a session on “Cross Community Working Groups (CWGs)” presented by Marika Konings, GNSO Director of Policy Development. Both e-books are prepared by Maureen Hilyard (APRALO) and Glenn Mcknight (NARALO) and we encourage all APRALO members to comment and provide their feedback on these e-books and what other types of e-books they would be interested to see. Please, send your comments to Maureen Hilyard at maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com APRALO - APAC HUB webinar - On November 24, 2015 the next webinar was organized for APRALO members on "Missed the ICANN54 Dublin Meeting? IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability Updates". This is the fifth webinar organized within APRALO - APAC Hub partnership during 2015, which is the last for this year. All Webinar records, transcript are available here: Missed the ICANN54 Dublin Meeting? IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability Updates Webinar 2015-11-24. The invited speakers were: Cheryl Langdon- Orr (APRALO member), and Jia-Rong Low - Sr Director, GSE Asia You are welcome to hear the records of both of monthly meeting and the webinar and we are looking forward hearing from you how to improve our activities and what other activities you would like to have within Asia Pacific region. Take care Siranush APRALO Chair

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation/ APRALO-APAC Webinar “ Missed the ICANN54 Dublin Meeting? IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability Updates" / 24 November 2015 at 05:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

Dear APRALO members, Please join us for the APRALO-APAC Hub Webinar “Missed the ICANN54 Dublin Meeting? IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability Updates " taking place on Tuesday, 24 November 2015 at 05:00 UTC. Invited Speakers: · Cheryl Langdon- Orr · Jia-Rong Low Draft Agenda: 1. Introduction (2 mins) 2. Staff update (ICANN APAC Staff) – IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) and Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG) tracks (20 mins) - Jia-Rong Low 3. APAC Community sharing (ICG-CCWG) - Cheryl Langdon-Orr (20mins) 4. Q&A and Survey (18 mins) The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/krdYAw ADIGO Conference ID: EN: 1638 ADIGO dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Adobe Connect (with two-way audio in English): http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo 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. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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Meeting Invitation / APRALO November Monthly call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 19, 2015

Nov. 19, 2015

Dear All, The next APRALO call is scheduled on Thursday, 19 November 2015 at 06:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/qhc3krg The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/HLZYAw Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo Chinese interpretation will be provided on this call. Conference ID's: English: 1638 Chinese: 2038 APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / APRALO November Monthly call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

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. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Dear All, The next APRALO call is scheduled on Thursday, 19 November 2015 at 06:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/qhc3krg The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/HLZYAw Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo Chinese interpretation will be provided on this call. Conference ID's: English: 1638 Chinese: 2038 APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015: Topic of GNSO Policy Development Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 17, 2015

Nov. 17, 2015

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. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect , sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable . Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa . Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, This in an invitation to attend the eleventh Webinar of the At-Large Capacity Building Program – 2015<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> on the topic GNSO Policy Development Process. The presenters will be: * A<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Eduardo+Diaz+SOI>vri Doria<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Avri+Doria+SOI> * Mary Wong<https://www.icann.org/profiles/mary-wong> Purpose of this Webinar: The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) is in charge of the gTLD policy development; thus, the GNSO Policy Development Process has a great importance and needs to be explained in detail. This webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 18 November 2015 from 20:00-21:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: http://tinyurl.com/oxqfmu4 The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Conference Ids: EN: 3535 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 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. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace.<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> Thank you. Regards, **************** Estimados todos, Esta es una invitación para asistir al undécimo Webinar del Programa de At-Large Construcción de Capacidades 2015 sobre el tema del Proceso de Desarrollo de Políticas GNSO. Los oradores serán Avri Doria y Mary Wong. La organización de apoyo nombres Genéricos (GNSO) está a cargo del desarrollo de políticas de gTLD; por eso, el proceso de desarrollo de políticas del GNSO tiene gran importancia y necesita ser explicando en detalle. Este webinar se llevara a cabo el miércoles 18 noviembre del 2015 de 20:00-21:30 UTC (90 minutos). Para otros horarios: http://tinyurl.com/oxqfmu4 El proyecto de orden del día y detalles de llamadas están disponibles en: https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Se proveerá interpretación en francés , Inglés y Español. Números ID de Conferencia: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Por favor confirme su línea de salida y el número preferido de contacto al personal At-Large staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace. Muchas Gracias. Saludos cordiales, ***************** Chers Tous, Nous vous invitons à participer au onzième Webinar du Programme de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large 2015 sur le thème de: Processus d’élaboration des Politiques du GNSO. Les présentateurs seront: * A<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Eduardo+Diaz+SOI>vri Doria<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Avri+Doria+SOI> * Mary Wong<https://www.icann.org/profiles/mary-wong> Le but de ce webinar: Le GNSO est en charge de l’élaboration de la politique des gTLD donc le processus d’élaboration des politiques du GNSO a une grande importance et doit être expliqué en détail. Ce webinar aura lieu le mercredi 18 novembre 2015 de 20:00-21:30 UTC. Pour d’autres horaires: http://tinyurl.com/oxqfmu4 L’ordre du jour et les details de l’appel sont disponibles à: https://community.icann.org/x/lrpYAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Ce webinar sera interprété en Anglais, Francais et Espagnol. Codes conference: EN: 3535 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si nécessaire) ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Program des Renforcement des Capacités 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg>. Merci. Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> One World, One Internet

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Provide Your Feedback on the Beta At-Large Website
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 16, 2015

Nov. 16, 2015

Dear All, During ICANN 54 in Dublin, the new At-Large Website beta version was launched. You can now find it on the internet by typing newatlarge.icann.org<https://newatlarge.icann.org/>. From the Staff side, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you all again for the great contributions and insights that you have provided in building this community-driven website! The beta site testing period will continue through the end of 2015. Your feedback is key to the success of the official new At-Large website. During this period, please use the beta site often and test its various features and functions, such as the ALAC advice search, policy topic pages, Google Calendar, and RALO/ALS pages. We are eager to hear about your user experience. To provide your feedback, you can: 1. Write to Laura Bengford (laura.bengford(a)icann.org<mailto:laura.bengford@icann.org>) and/or Ariel Liang (ariel.liang(a)icann.org<mailto:ariel.liang@icann.org>); Or 2. Log in to Confluence wiki and post your comments on this wiki page, using the comment function: https://community.icann.org/x/a69YAw If you are interested, you may watch the recording of the beta site launch presentation in ICANN 54: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/p3671617esm (start from 00:05:40). Please note that on December 9, there will be an At-Large Capacity Building Webinar on the beta site. Please stay tuned for the webinar details. To prepare for the launch of the official website, a few more new pages will be built out. The team will also conduct final testing with regard to the site's mobile responsiveness and accessibility features, as well as finish the content migration and static content translations. The official site will be launched in January 2016. To learn more about the At-Large Website Revamp effort, visit its wiki workspace at https://community.icann.org/x/tMPhAg. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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Meeting Invitation/ APRALO-APAC Webinar “ Missed the ICANN54 Dublin Meeting? IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability Updates" / 24 November 2015 at 05:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

Dear APRALO members, Please join us for the APRALO-APAC Hub Webinar “Missed the ICANN54 Dublin Meeting? IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability Updates " taking place on Tuesday, 24 November 2015 at 05:00 UTC. Invited Speakers: · Cheryl Langdon- Orr · Jia-Rong Low Draft Agenda: 1. Introduction (2 mins) 2. Staff update (ICANN APAC Staff) – IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) and Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG) tracks (20 mins) - Jia-Rong Low 3. APAC Community sharing (ICG-CCWG) - Cheryl Langdon-Orr (20mins) 4. Q&A and Survey (18 mins) The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/krdYAw ADIGO Conference ID: EN: 1638 ADIGO dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Adobe Connect (with two-way audio in English): http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo 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. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.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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New ALS Application received
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org Nov. 9, 2015

Nov. 9, 2015

Dear all, This is to inform you that we received an ALS application from Lebanese Information Technology Association. It is based in Beirut, Lebanon and would be a member of APRALO if accepted. Please find the application form attached. Staff are preparing the Due Diligence. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge

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Meeting Invitation / At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015: Topic of Engaging ALSes and volunteers within Working Groups
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 2, 2015

Nov. 2, 2015

Dear All, Welcome to the second part of the At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015. This is an invitation to attend the tenth Webinar of the At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015 on the Topic of Engaging ALSes and volunteers within Working Groups. The presenters will be: * Eduardo Diaz * Cheryl Langdon-Orr This webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 4 November 2015 from 13:00-14:30 UTC (90 minutes) . For other times: http://tinyurl.com/pn3b7pr The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/CLVYAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Conference IDs: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 http://adigo.com/icann/ 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. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> One World, One Internet

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Fwd: [Arab IGF] FW: Freedom on the Net 2015: Privatizing Censorship, Eroding Privacy
by Ali Almeshal Oct. 29, 2015

Oct. 29, 2015

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Fahd Batayneh <fahd.batayneh(a)icann.org> > Date: October 29, 2015 at 8:21:18 AM GMT+3 > To: Arab IGF <list(a)igfarab.org> > Subject: [Arab IGF] FW: Freedom on the Net 2015: Privatizing Censorship, Eroding Privacy > Reply-To: Arab IGF mailing list <list(a)igfarab.org> > > FYI… > > This might be of interest to some. > > Fahd Batayneh > ICANN > > Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 8:03 AM > Subject: Freedom on the Net 2015: Privatizing Censorship, Eroding Privacy > > > > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > Freedom on the Net 2015: Privatizing Censorship, Eroding Privacy > > Washington - October 28, 2015 — Internet freedom around the world declined for the fifth consecutive year in 2015 as more governments censored information of public interest while also expanding surveillance and cracking down on privacy tools, according to Freedom on the Net 2015, released today by Freedom House. > > “Governments are increasingly pressuring individuals and the private sector to take down or delete offending content, as opposed to relying on blocking and filtering,” said Sanja Kelly, project director for Freedom on the Net. “They know that average users have become more technologically savvy and are often able to circumvent state-imposed blocks.” > > At the same time, encryption and anonymity tools crucial to securing freedom of expression were subject to restrictions worldwide. > > “Undermining online encryption and anonymity weakens the internet for everyone, but especially for human rights activists and independent journalists,” Kelly said. “Privacy tools can help protect internet users from the kinds of abuse we document.” > > The study found that over 61 percent of all internet users live in countries where criticism of the government, military or ruling family has been subject to censorship online, and over 58 percent live in countries where bloggers or ICT users were jailed for sharing content on political, social, and religious issues. > > Key Findings > > Most censored topics: Criticism of the authorities was most likely to attract censorship or punishment. News about conflict, corruption allegations against top government or business figures, opposition websites, and satire were also subject to online censorship in over one third of the countries examined. > Content removals increased: Authorities in 42 of the 65 countries assessed required private companies or internet users to restrict or delete web content dealing with political, religious, or social issues, up from 37 the previous year. > Arrests and intimidation escalated: Authorities in 40 of 65 countries imprisoned people for sharing information concerning politics, religion or society through digital networks, up from 38 in last year’s report. > Surveillance laws and technologies multiplied: Governments in 14 of 65 countries passed new laws to increase surveillance since June 2014 and many more upgraded their surveillance equipment. > Governments undermined encryption, anonymity: Democracies and authoritarian regimes alike stigmatized encryption as an instrument of terrorism, and many tried to ban or limit tools that protect privacy. > China was the world’s worst abuser of internet freedom, followed by Syria and Iran. > > Since June 2014, 32 of the 65 countries assessed in Freedom on the Net saw internet freedom deteriorate. Notable declines were documented in Libya, France, and—for the second year running—Ukraine, amid its territorial conflict and propaganda war with Russia. > > Internet freedom saw its biggest gains in Sri Lanka and Zambia, which both experienced a recent change in government. Internet access became more affordable in Cuba after diplomatic relations were restored with the United States, but it remains out of reach for the majority. > > To view the summary of findings, see the report or download the PDF. > > To download a high resolution map of internet freedom, click here. > > Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization that supports democratic change, monitors the status of freedom around the world, and advocates for democracy and human rights. > Join us on Facebook and Twitter (freedomhousedc). Stay up to date with Freedom House’s latest news and events by signing up for our newsletter.

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