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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 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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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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REMINDER: Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM To: Gisella Gruber <Gisella.Gruber(a)icann.org> Subject: Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC [cid:image001.png@01DCEDD0.7D6713C0] Dear All, You are invited to participate in the At-Large Webinar: GNSO Policy Development Processes 101 on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC for 75 mins,where Justine Chew will unpack what it means for the ALAC and At-Large community to effectively participate in the Generic Names Supporting Organization’s Policy Development Processes (GNSO PDPs) specifically, and why such participation is important to us. Join us to learn more and have your questions answered! This webinar forms part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…>,and touches on the adopted ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document – Metrics and Remedial Actions for Appointees, 16 Dec 2025<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMaU1yq7JZ71MqkgP37W86LSaO7iEa7zhVmSQZ0…>. Recommended pre-activity self-learning resources * * ICANN<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/6bd2768c-3a4e-4946-a857-885a051e21…> * Learn 500 Policy Development Fundamentals<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/6bd2768c-3a4e-4946-a857-885a051e21…> * * * ICANN<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/b8460309-e820-4a8b-9ce3-8005e3c525…> * Learn 503 ICANN Policy Development Processes (PDPs)<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/b8460309-e820-4a8b-9ce3-8005e3c525…> * * * * ICANN<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/47673682-4c2b-4618-aa8e-026e3a25ca…> * Learn 506 ICANN Policy Development: A Guide for At-Large Participants<https://learn.icann.org/#/online-courses/47673682-4c2b-4618-aa8e-026e3a25ca…> * * * 2026-01-26<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ> * At-Large Fireside Chat #1 on Participating in ICANN Working Groups<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/T4DqLQ> * * * 2026-01-29<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ> * At-Large Fireside Chat #2 on Participating in ICANN Working Groups<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/mIDmLQ> * Interpretation in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/59nxb4cn> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAbR Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/T_1LDqknQuy0l8WbqPtEZg You must register to join. Password: *f#sN3j3c1 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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Canceled: APRALO Onboarding Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

Dear APRALO Members and Community, The APRALO Leadership Team warmly invites you to join the Onboarding Session on At‑Large and APRALO on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 07:00 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 the session is designed for newcomers, we encourage veteran members to attend as well, to refresh and update their knowledge. ALS members: Please help spread the word within your ALS and encourage participation from your networks. 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. 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 Bytes - Youth Engagement: Ten Years of APIGA: Building a Generation of Internet Governance Leaders Across the Asia Pacific
by Justine Chew May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026

Dear all, We are especially pleased to release the next *APRALO Byte* for 2026 which touches on* Youth Engagement*, and is the very first Byte contributed solely by an APRALO Community member. "*Ten Years of APIGA: Building a Generation of Internet Governance Leaders Across the Asia Pacific*" is contributed by *Barkha Manral*, who was the APRALO representative mentor at Regional APIGA 2025. This Byte is published at https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/APRALO/pages/412844037/AP… (click on 'Read more'). We hope to receive continued keen interest from our readership and will be doubling efforts to secure more Byte contributions from the community. 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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Reminder: Final Week to participate in the APRALO Hot Topics Survey 2026
by Justine Chew May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026

Dear APRALO Community Members, *The APRALO Leadership Team invites your participation in the APRALO Hot Topics Survey 2026.* We periodically conduct such a survey to identify topics of regional importance. This 2026 Survey aims to capture your input, to help shape APRALO's focus for the next few years, beginning with the ICANN Fiscal Year 2027, which starts on 1 July 2026. *APRALO Hot Topics Survey 2026 <https://forms.gle/fa5GDGhY795TkWB27>* *This survey will remain open until 31 May 2026 23:59 UTC.* Please feel free to share it with the members of your At-Large Structure ("ALS") if you are an ALS Representative. Please let Justine know in case you have difficulties in accessing the above Google Form link *(in other words, please do not reply all to this email, just reply to Justine, thank you)* We would like to thank the members of the small team that helped with developing this survey. Kind regards, The APRALO Leadership Team

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Invitation to Participate Online – Lebanon Universal Acceptance Day 2026
by Amin Hacha May 24, 2026

May 24, 2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends, You are cordially invited to participate *online* in *Lebanon Universal Acceptance Day 2026 (*UA Adoption & Demonstration Day), organized by the Lebanese Cyberspace Association in collaboration with UNESCO and ICANN. 📅 Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026 🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM *Beirut Time* || 6:30 AM - 17:30 PM *UTC * (with morning and afternoon sessions) 🌐 Format: In-Person - and - Online Participation 🔗 Registration @: Lebanon Universal Acceptance Day 2026 <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG_6zCZWaCVrl8UEA0AVOMR8QTNX3E62E…> ( and to receive access details for the event ) - deadline *Wednesday 27 May 2026, 23:59 UTC.* *Participants attending the full afternoon workshop session will be eligible to receive a special Certificate of Participation upon request.* Lebanon UA Day 2026 will bring together international experts, technical community representatives, developers, policymakers, Internet governance stakeholders, and digital ecosystem leaders from Lebanon and the region. The event will feature technical presentations, implementation insights, awareness discussions, and live demonstrations focused on Universal Acceptance (UA), multilingual Internet accessibility, Email Address Internationalization (EAI), and digital inclusion. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage directly with experts and contribute to discussions advancing a more inclusive and multilingual Internet ecosystem. *Program Highlights* *Morning Sessions* 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM *Beirut Time* 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM *UTC* • Opening Ceremony • What is Universal Acceptance? • Universal Acceptance Live Demonstration • International Spotlight Session • Internet for All — Multi-Sector Commitments to Universal Acceptance and Digital Inclusion • Vote of Thanks *Afternoon Sessions and Workshop* 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM *Beirut Time* 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM *UTC* • Opening and Introduction to Universal Acceptance • Universal Acceptance: Awareness and Global Perspectives • Live Technical Demonstrations • Technical Adoption Experience: Demystifying Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), Universal Acceptance (UA), and Email Address Internationalization (EAI) 🔗 More Details: Lebanon UA Day 2026 - Lebanese Cyberspace <https://lebanesecyberspace.com/lebanon-ua-day-2026/> We would be delighted to welcome your participation in this important international initiative. With kind regards, Amine Hacha President Lebanese Cyberspace Association

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