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APRALO VC Nomination
by Maureen Hilyard April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026

I would like to nominate Shah Rahman for the position of Vice Chair of APRALO Shah has already served a term on the ALAC so he is aware of the roles and responsibilities of ALAC and RALO leadership. He has worked in the internet industry and has used this experience in his work in the region, including the APAC DNS Forum as well as in regional and UN-IGF events. Shah is committed to strengthening capacity building and fostering inclusive participation of normally under-represented groups in our region. Maureen Hilyard CIIAG, PICISOC, Internet Society Board. -- *Maureen Hilyard* MMgt, BBus, AdvDipTchg Development Consultant Cook Islands Internet Action Group Internet Society Board DotAsia Board At-Large Community, ICANN Multistakeholder Steering Group, APRIGF *Mobile (Cook Islands) *+682 54641 *Mobile (NZ) *+64 2108192283 *maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com>* *hilyard(a)oyster.net.ck <hilyard(a)oyster.net.ck>* *Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-hilyard-consultant/?original_referer=>* PO Box 156, Avarua, Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS

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Nomination of Shreedeep Rayamajhi for NomCom Representative of APRALO
by Mohammad Abdul Haque April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to nominate Mr. Shreedeep Rayamajhi for the position of Nomcom representative of APRALO. Shreedeep has previously served a term on the ALAC and is well acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of both ALAC and RALO leadership. He has been actively engaged in civil society Internet governance initiatives and has effectively contributed his experience at the regional level, including across the APAC region, as well as in regional and United Nations IGF events. He is strongly committed to strengthening capacity-building efforts and promoting inclusive participation, particularly among underrepresented communities in our region. I believe his experience, dedication, and collaborative approach will be valuable assets to APRALO. I kindly request your support for his nomination. Thank you. Best regards, Mohammad Abdul Haque Anu Secretary General Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum *Anu* -------------------------- *Mohammad Abdul Haque* *Secretary General | Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum |* *Member** | **MSG** | **Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum** |* *Executive Editor | The Monthly Computer Jagat |* *Chairman **| Arpon Communication Limited |* *General Body Member** | FBCCI ** |*

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ALAC SSAD SRT Members
by Heidi Ullrich April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, please note that the ALAC-selected members on the System Standardized Access/Disclosure Supplemental Recommendations Team (SSAD SRT) have been selected by the ALAC. The members are: * Alan Greenberg, ALAC Representative to the SSAD SRT * Murray McKercher, ALAC Alternate to the SSAD SRT Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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TODAY - Reminder & REGISTER!* At-Large Webinar: ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCD713.73D40EE0] At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss the applicability of the GPIF to the work of the At-Large in ICANN. “The role of the ALAC shall be to consider and provide advice on the activities of ICANN, insofar as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users. This includes policies created through ICANN's Supporting Organizations, as well as the many other issues for which community input and advice is appropriate.” – ICANN Bylaws, Article 12, Section 12.2(d)(i) In advocating for the interests of individual Internet users, the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN ought to include the consideration of the global public interest. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of the ICANN Global Public Interest Framework to inform a discussion on its relevance and applicability to the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on global public interest! This webinar is part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…> Interpretation will be available in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/yeyjrxkm__;!!PtGJab4!5PZguuX…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCOPg<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! 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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Announcement - 2026 At-Large Leadership call for nominations - Nomination Period opens Monday 13 April 2026
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we would like to announce that the 2026 call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions is now open. Positions Open: Please refer to the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections, and Appointments Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>for a comprehensive list of all available positions, their criteria and job descriptions, and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for re-selection. Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: * 13 April 2026 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.* (Except for NARALO that requires a call for nominations of 30 days before the start of elections on 11 May - NARALO’s call for nominations begins on 10 April 2026) * 13 April - 24 April 2026 - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days). * 1 May 2026 - Deadline for nomination acceptances. Candidate statements should be submitted no later than 5 May 2025. * 4 May 2016 - 7 May 2026- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. * 11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). * 2026 AGM [ ICANN87] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALO Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2026 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 22 October 2026. Process for Nominations: Nominations including self-nominations, must be made directly to the relevant RALO mailing list and by sending a note to At-Large Staff [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZP…>. All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate to At-Large Staff [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZP…>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>). IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates Please note: RALOs may recommend one or more candidates to the ALAC. The appointment of NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC. Therefore, RALO recommendations are not binding Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws in Article 8<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>. Also, the 2026 Job Description for NomCom Delegates will be posted shortly. Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions. 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!5gAHGt41z…>

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Nomination for Aris Ignacio
by Shita Laksmi April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

Dear All, I want to nominate Aris Ignacio for APRALO Chair. I have observed Aris’s work closely, particularly his service as APRALO Vice Chair, and I have also seen his broader contributions to the Internet Governance community. I hope he can continue his contribution more as a chair position. Thank you, Shita Laksmi -- Shita Laksmi @slaksmi

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Deadline Nomination Period - 24 April (2 days!) - Announcement - 2026 At-Large Leadership call for nominations - Nomination Period opens Monday 13 April 2026
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 26, 2026

April 26, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we would like to announce that the 2026 call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions is now open. Positions Open: Please refer to the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections, and Appointments Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>for a comprehensive list of all available positions, their criteria and job descriptions, and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for re-selection. Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: * 13 April 2026 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.* (Except for NARALO that requires a call for nominations of 30 days before the start of elections on 11 May - NARALO’s call for nominations begins on 10 April 2026) * 13 April - 24 April 2026 - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days). * 1 May 2026 - Deadline for nomination acceptances. Candidate statements should be submitted no later than 5 May 2025. * 4 May 2016 - 7 May 2026- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. * 11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). * 2026 AGM [ ICANN87] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALO Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2026 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 22 October 2026. Process for Nominations: Nominations including self-nominations, must be made directly to the relevant RALO mailing list and by sending a note to At-Large Staff [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZP…>. All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate to At-Large Staff [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/staff@atlarge.icann.org__;!!PtGJab4!-BqZP…>. All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>). IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates Please note: RALOs may recommend one or more candidates to the ALAC. The appointment of NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC. Therefore, RALO recommendations are not binding Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws in Article 8<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article8>. Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions. 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!5gAHGt41z…>

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*Reminder & REGISTER!* At-Large Webinar: ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCD3EB.3062AA20] At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss the applicability of the GPIF to the work of the At-Large in ICANN. “The role of the ALAC shall be to consider and provide advice on the activities of ICANN, insofar as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users. This includes policies created through ICANN's Supporting Organizations, as well as the many other issues for which community input and advice is appropriate.” – ICANN Bylaws, Article 12, Section 12.2(d)(i) In advocating for the interests of individual Internet users, the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN ought to include the consideration of the global public interest. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of the ICANN Global Public Interest Framework to inform a discussion on its relevance and applicability to the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on global public interest! This webinar is part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…> Interpretation will be available in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/yeyjrxkm__;!!PtGJab4!5PZguuX…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCOPg<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! 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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Kasun Tharaka Wickramasuriya for the position of Vice Chair of APRALO
by harsha wijayawardhana April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

I am pleased to nominate Kasun Tharaka Wickramasuriya for the position of Vice Chair of APRALO. Kasun Tharaka has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the ICANN ecosystem and Internet Governance in APAC through his proactive and sustained engagement. He brings a solid understanding of Internet governance, combined with a genuine dedication to the At-Large community, making him a suitable candidate to represent the Asia Pacific region. His contributions to local outreach initiatives and active participation in policy discussions reflect his commitment to strengthening an inclusive, multistakeholder model. Kasun’s forward-thinking approach and results-oriented mindset would be valuable assets to APRALO’s leadership. Currently serving as the National Coordinator for the UN IGF Sri Lanka initiative, Kasun is well aware of the roles and responsibilities associated with ALAC and RALO leadership. His professional experience in digital transformation and policy development further strengthens his ability to contribute meaningfully at both regional and global levels, including his engagement in regional forums, Schools on Internet Governance (SIGs), and UN IGF processes. In addition, Kasun is a dedicated advocate for capacity building and works actively to promote inclusive participation, particularly among underserved and marginalized communities across the region and beyond. I strongly believe that Kasun Tharaka Wickramasuriya would serve APRALO effectively as Vice Chair and contribute positively to its continued growth and impact. Thank you for your consideration. Best Regards Harsha Wijayawardhana

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Nomination for the VC position of Sudha Bhubaneswari
by Shreedeep Rayamajhi April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

Dear All, I would like to formally nominate Ms. Sudha Bhubaneswari for the position of Vice Chair (VC) for APRALO. I believe the APRALO leadership team would benefit from the inclusion of new leaders, dynamic, and energetic individuals which is the need of time Encouraging new leadership is essential to maintaining the integrity of our multistakeholder system and supporting the growth of our community. Providing opportunities for fresh perspectives will foster greater collaboration and meaningful change within the organization. I am confident that Ms. Bhubaneswari's nomination would be a significant step toward this goal. Best regards, *Shreedeep Rayamajhi*ICT4Development Consultant Kathmandu Nepal https://icannwiki.org/Shreedeep_Rayamajhi *Mobile (Nepal) (*+977)9851049683 *Mobile (USA) *+01 ‪(301) 485-9395‬ *Rayamajhishreedeep(a)gmail.com <Rayamajhishreedeep(a)gmail.com> * *Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreedeeprayamajhi/> | ICANN Wiki <https://icannwiki.org/Shreedeep_Rayamajhi>* Kaldhara, Paknajol, Pipalbote Marga-2 Block No: 98/14, Ward No: 16 Kathmandu, nepal *DISCLAIMER:* This message is intended only for the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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