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APRALO Newsletter - Newsletter March-April 2025
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

Dear APRALO Community, Please find attached the March-April 2025 Edition of the APRALO Newsletter. Please note all Newsletters are posted on the APRALO Newsletter<https://community.icann.org/x/KID5Ew> wiki page. Thank you to all those who contributed. Happy Reading! 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…>

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STARTING in 20 mins / Join us! Please register - APRALO - Meet the Candidates - APRALO Regional Selections
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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Join us! Please register - APRALO - Meet the Candidates - APRALO Regional Selections
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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Join us! Please register - APRALO - Meet the Candidates - APRALO Regional Selections
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Dear All, We invite you to join us for the APRALO: Meet the Candidates call, scheduled for Thursday, 09 May 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/seyxh38u Please see the APRALO Regional Selections page: https://community.icann.org/x/gQIZEw 2024 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments: https://community.icann.org/x/qAAIEw The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/fQC9Ew ADIGO Conference ID: EN: 1638 ADIGO Other toll free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.adigo.com/icann__;!!PtGJab4!-FZn4u1C…> REGISTER - Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92468857705?pwd=bnc3MGhvRWVSVDIyRVNQZXI1N3N0QT09 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] ************************************************************************************ Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: * 15 April 2024 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.* (Except for NARALO that requires a call for nominations 30 days: 28 March 2024). * 15 April – 26 April 2024 - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days). * 3 May 2024 - Deadline for nomination acceptances * 6 May 2024 - 9 May 2024- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. * 10 May - 24 May 2024 - 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). * 2024 AGM [ ICANN81] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2024 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 14 November 2024.

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ACTION: How We Meet Survey - Deadline 7 May at 29:59 UTC
by Heidi Ullrich May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Dear At-Large community members, On behalf of the Operations, Finance and Budget (OFB WG) co-chairs, Claire Craig and Bukola Oronti, kindly complete the survey “ How we meet: Reviewing the implementation of the ICANN Public meeting strategy” by Wednesday, 07 May at 23:59 UTC. “SURVEY LINK<https://forms.gle/GFRtfci2RrxLbbBs7>” Your feedback will be reviewed by the "How We Meet" Discussion Group and incorporated into the next phase of analysis to refine recommendations for discussion at ICANN83 in June 2025. This survey will be available in French and Spanish shortly. We will send a note once these language versions are available. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff 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>

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APRALO community input sought on ICANN "How We Meet" Public Comment Proceeding | Poll closes 9th May 2025 at 23:59 UTC
by Sana Nisar May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

Dear APRALO Community, As part of our ongoing work to develop the APRALO comment for the ICANN "How We Meet" public comment proceeding, the APRALO Small Team has prepared a short poll to gather your views on key meeting strategy options. The poll will close on *9th May 2025 at 23:59 UTC*. Your responses will help inform APRALO's collective input and ensure it reflects broader community perspectives. Please take a few minutes to complete the poll here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cgwzstu3419c5fSQ1h0uazfurge_R9eU54ETFPQwxU… Thank you in advance for your participation. Regards, APRALO Small Team on How We Meet (Sana Nisar, Pranav B Tiwari, Rupam Barui, Roshatey Jannat, Maureen Hilyard, Jasmine Ko)

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APRALO: Meet the Candidates call
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

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Fwd: [Ge-list] Sign-On Letter Regarding India’s Income Tax Bill 2025 - Deadline May 10th
by Charles Mok (gmail) April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Setu Bandh Upadhyay via GE-list <ge-list(a)elists.isoc.org> Date: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM Subject: [Ge-list] Sign-On Letter Regarding India’s Income Tax Bill 2025 - Deadline May 10th To: ge-list(a)elists.isoc.org <ge-list(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: Gayatri Malhotra <gayatri(a)internetfreedom.in> Dear Members of the Global Encryption Coalition, Hope this email finds you well. Earlier this year, Indian Government has introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025. Among the tax reform provisions, the bill also contains serious implications for privacy and a significant threat to encryption in the name of curbing tax evasion. Th Bill authorizes tax officials to access locked physical and digital spaces, including encrypted systems, to search for any undisclosed income. In light of this, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has led the draft of a joint letter to the select committee in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament) is currently examining the proposed tax bill. We welcome and encourage sign-on from your respected organization within the next 10 days. You can sign on the joint letter here <https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/da713269ee37418fa3cb52e3b331453c>. You can read more about the bill in this explainer <https://internetfreedom.in/iff-writes-to-the-select-committee-to-review-the…>. For any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or IFF. Thank you. Best regards, Setu *Setu Bandh Upadhyay*, Senior Advisor - Policy & Advocacy upadhyay(a)isoc.org | Current Time Zone: (UTC+05:30) [image: A picture containing text, sign Description automatically generated] -- GE-list mailing list GE-list(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/ge-list

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RECORDED / Nomination reg.
by Yesim Saglam April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear Priyatosh, Thank you for sending your SoI. Well received and posted on relevant Wiki Election pages. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: Priyatosh Jana <priyatoshjana(a)gmail.com> Date: 30 April 2025 Wednesday at 12:20 To: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, "apac-discuss(a)icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: Nomination reg. Dear Yesim and all, I am sharing my Statement of Interest and the PDF of SOI is attached herewith for your kind perusal. Dear APRALO Community, I want to start by thanking my nominator and supporter for graciously considering me for the vice chair position of APRALO. It is a privilege to have been given consideration for such an esteemed position. I am honoured to accept the nomination for the position of APRALO vice chair and humbly ask for your electoral support. My responsibilities include being the vice president of membership for the ISOC India Kolkata Chapter and teaching computer science and engineering (cyber security) as an assistant professor. I hold a continuing doctorate in engineering along with three master's degrees in science and technology. The application of AI, especially Deep Learning, to the field of cyber security is the focus of my present research. I am an ICANN fellowship recipient, an ISOC Ambassador to the IGF, IETF, APrIGF, inSIG, and NASIG, and a member of ALAC to another ICANN Subcommittee WG. As an At-Large Ambassador, I was selected and trained at the At-Large III Summit (ATLAS III). My extensive background in a variety of working groups and selection committees at ICANN, ISOC, and numerous other Internet organizations has prepared me to function well in this role. I have served on the selection committees for the IGF Youth Ambassador Program, Early Carrier Fellowship, Mid Carrier Fellowship to Global ISOC, AASC to APRALO, and the Fellowship Committee Coconvener to APrIGF. I've continuously worked to play a crucial part in maintaining openness, responsibility, ethics, and professional values as a member of selection committees for several organizations. As a technologist, scholar, and civil society activist, I possess the skill set to positively impact the multi-stakeholder policy formation process, and I am excited to apply my diverse pursuits. My vision as vice chair of APRALO: If elected, I pledge to * Supporting the Chair in organizing efficient meetings, tracking action items, and maintaining strong coordination with ALAC. * Encouraging participation among ALSes and individual members by means of inter-RALO cooperation, publicly available updates, and shared opportunities. * Improving youth and newcomer engagement by assisting to demystify processes and create an inclusive, welcoming environment. Through the Fellowship or NextGen programs, many individuals join our community, but they often experience a sense of disconnection. * Ensuring prompt, transparent, and unambiguous communication both inside and outside of APRALO. * Explore potential cross-RALO cooperation options that advance our common objectives as well as promote transparency and accountability. Thank you for considering my candidacy. If appointed, I would assure to the community that, in accordance with APRALO Rules of Procedure (RoP) and ICANN bylaws, I would use my knowledge, experience, dedication, understanding, sincerity, and devotion at the fullest extent possible to build a stronger, more inclusive, and more dynamic APRALO community. Best Regards, Priyatosh Jana On Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram <r.gnanajeyaraman(a)gmail.com<mailto:r.gnanajeyaraman@gmail.com>> wrote: Dear icann At-large staff, I would like to nominate Priyatosh Jana as Vice Chair of APRALO Thanks & Regards, Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram r.gnanajeyaraman(a)gmail.com<mailto:r.gnanajeyaraman@gmail.com> 9750433275 -- Priyatosh Jana Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Haldia Institute of Technology (An Autonomous Institute), ICARE Complex,Haldia,West Bengal,India, Mobile:- [Image removed by sender.] + 91 9002780765

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Nomination reg.
by Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear icann At-large staff, I would like to nominate Priyatosh Jana as Vice Chair of APRALO Thanks & Regards, *Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram* r.gnanajeyaraman(a)gmail.com 9750433275

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