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Happy New Year !
by Hakob Abrahamyan Jan. 1, 2018

Jan. 1, 2018

Happy New Year to all our friends around the world from Armenia! Bonne année à tous nos amis du monde ! С Новым годом всех наших друзей по всему миру из Армении!

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IMPORTANT: Blogs by Göran Marby and Cherine Chalaby
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

Dear All, Please read the recently published blogs by Göran Marby, ICANN President and CEO, and Cherine Chalaby, Chairmain, ICANN Board Chair below: Göran's blog: https://www.icann.org/news/blog/president-s-corner-finances-planning-for-th…<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/president-s-corner-finances-planning-for-th…>] Cherine's blog: https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chairman-s-blog-year-end-well-wishes[icann.…<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chairman-s-blog-year-end-well-wishes%5bican…>] They contain important messages for 2018 and beyond. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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The 2018 NomCom webpage is available now
by Nadira Alaraj Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

Dear All, I would like to update you of the availability of 2018 NomCom webpage at the URL https://www.icann.org/nomcom2018. It does provide information about the NomCom structure, Timeline, Open ICANN Leadership positions, and much more. Would be good to visit the page and learn more about the NomCom. Best wishes, Nadira Al-Araj

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WEBINAR 18 Dec.: Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review New Sections of Draft Report
by Kan Kaili Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

Hi to all, Attached please find the presentation PPT of the webinar on Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice (CCT) Review on 18 Dec. The recording and other material of this webinar is available at https://community.icann.org/display/CCT/Webinar%253A+CCTRT+New+Sections+of+… (the recording is accessible by clicking "Adobe Connect Replay") More information of the CCT Review can be found at its wiki page: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56135383 Thank you! Kaili

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 16, 2017

Dec. 16, 2017

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/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. *** Due to the travel of key participants to IGF 2017, December APRALO Monthly Call will be held one week earlier on Wednesday, instead of our regular day, Thursday. *** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly Call is scheduled on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 at 06:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y9jsgj93 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/OBVyB Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/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 Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D3733F.0D6F7AE0]

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REMINDER: IMPORTANT Webinar Invitation: At-Large Consumer Safeguards Briefing Webinar on Thursday, 14 December 2017 at 18:00 UTC for 90mins
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 14, 2017

Dec. 14, 2017

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/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<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/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<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, we would like to invite you to join the At-Large Consumer Safeguards Briefing Webinar. Speakers are Bryan Schilling, ICANN Consumer Safeguards Director, who will be providing an update on ICANN consumer safeguard activities, and Trang Nguyen, VP, Strategic Programs who will be presenting on consumer safeguards and registrants. The webinar is scheduled on Thursday, 14 December 2017 from 18:00-19:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yc5w6wgw The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/1hZyB French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://participate.icann.org/atlarge-briefing-session/ Conference ID’s: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://7A10FE21-3394-495B-A5F0-7E30855046D9/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D374F7.C2B3BE20] From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7:40 PM To: "apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: REMINDER / IMPORTANT DOODLE: At-Large Briefing Call on Consumer Safeguards Dear All, At the request of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Call on Consumer Safeguards is being organized. Speakers include Bryan Schilling, ICANN Consumer Safeguards Director, who will be providing an update on ICANN consumer safeguard activities, and Trang Nguyen, VP, Strategic Programs who will be presenting on consumer safeguards and registrants. Please complete this Doodle poll to find a suitable date and time, week commencing 11 December 2017. Doodle Link: https://doodle.com/poll/yzgstiftt3y9bfg7 French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image002.png@01D374F7.C2B3BE20]

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Fwd: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Sri Lankan Community Preparing for a Multilingual Internet Using Local Scripts
by Justine Chew Dec. 14, 2017

Dec. 14, 2017

Excellent developments for IDN and UA in Sri Lanka. Well done! ".*..ICANN is currently calling for volunteers to form Generation Panels for these four scripts: Hebrew, Myanmar, Tibetan and Thaana*" Do we have APRALO ALS personnel who can volunteer or help with seeking out volunteers for these scripts? Would be a great way to get involved with ICANN's IDN and UA efforts. Justine ----- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: 14 December 2017 at 18:40 Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Sri Lankan Community Preparing for a Multilingual Internet Using Local Scripts To: ALAC Announce <alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> [image: CANN][icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/ release-2-2017-12-12-en[icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> ------------------------------ Sri Lankan Community Preparing for a Multilingual Internet Using Local Scripts Work commences on enabling Sinhala and Tamil scripts for top-level domain names 12 December 2017 *Colombo, Sri Lanka…* The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and local experts in policy, technical and linguistic fields convened in Colombo today to introduce the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) program and launch the Sinhala Generation Panel (GP). The launch signifies an exciting future where the local community contributes towards developing secure and stable access to the Internet in Sinhala. The Asia Pacific region is linguistically diverse. Of the 6,800 languages in the world, about half of them or 3,500 are spoken in APAC. 21 of the top 30 most spoken languages in the world are used in the region. This diversity adds challenges to the Internet domain name space. "IDNs are domain names represented by letters or characters from different scripts and writing systems. They offer the possibility of using the domain names in languages across the globe, including Sinhala, Tamil, Thai, Chinese, Hindi, and others. Thus, providing a truly multilingual Internet with greater flexibility and opportunities for billions of users," said Sarmad Hussain, ICANN's IDN Programs Director. "The ability for Internet users to come online in their native languages and scripts is a significant development for the Internet. As Sinhala is a commonly used language in Sri Lanka, the work by the Sinhala GP will lay the groundwork for allowing complete domain names in the Sinhalese language," added Hussain. The Sinhala GP comprises two Co-Chairs and a number of local community representatives from the policy, linguistic fields, as well as members with technical expertise in Sinhala language computing, Unicode and the Internet's domain name system. Harsha Wijayawardhana, Co-Chair of the Sinhala GP, said, "We are all extremely excited about this new development. The Sinhala GP will work on developing root zone label generation rules for the Sinhala script. There will be significant technical work involved, such as developing the rules for computers to understand how to form correct top-level domain names in Sinhala script. Our efforts will help to form the basis for allowing complete domain names in the Sinhala language." Earlier this week, members of the Sinhala GP attended a workshop to discuss the work plan and next steps. The Neo-Brahmi GP is also in Colombo this week. They are developing label generation rules for nine Neo-Brahmi scripts including Tamil, the other commonly used language in Sri Lanka. When both the Sinhala and Neo-Brahmi GPs' work are completed, Sri Lankans can look forward to accessing the Internet's domain name system using domain names in their scripts and languages. Work has been completed by the respective GPs for the Arabic, Armenian, Cyrillic, Ethiopic, Georgian, Khmer, Lao and Thai scripts, and is underway for many more, including Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Korean, and Latin scripts. ICANN is currently calling for volunteers to form GPs for these four scripts: Hebrew, Myanmar, Tibetan and Thaana. Enabling a Multilingual Internet – Additional Information In addition to developing rules to form valid top-level domains (TLDs) in the local script, many computing systems need to be upgraded as they do not recognize or appropriately process new domain names, primarily because the TLD or IDN may be more than three characters in length or in an alternate format. The same is true for email addresses that incorporate these new extensions. The Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG), supported by ICANN, is a community-led, Internet industry-wide initiative working on creating awareness and identifying and resolving problems associated with the universal acceptance of domain names. To learn more, or report an issue with Universal Acceptance, please visit www.uasg.tech[uasg.tech] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.uasg.tech&d=DwMFaQ&…> . #### For more information on IDNs, please visit here[icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> . For more information on UA, please visit here[uasg.tech] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.uasg.tech_&d=DwMFaQ…> . Media Contacts ICANN *Liana Teo* Head of Communications, APAC Tel: +65 6816 1259 <+65%206816%201259> Mobile: +65 9796 5500 <+65%209796%205500> Email: liana.teo(a)icann.org *Fiona Aw* Global Communications Coordinator Tel: +65 6816 1264 <+65%206816%201264> Mobile: +65 9113 6621 <+65%209113%206621> Email: fiona.aw(a)icann.org About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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REMINDER - Starting Now / Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 13, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/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. *** Due to the travel of key participants to IGF 2017, December APRALO Monthly Call will be held one week earlier on Wednesday, instead of our regular day, Thursday. *** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly Call is scheduled on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 at 06:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y9jsgj93 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/OBVyB Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/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 Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D373F0.B39F4060]

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REMINDER - Starting in 10 Minutes / Meeting Invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 13, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/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. *** Due to the travel of key participants to IGF 2017, December APRALO Monthly Call will be held one week earlier on Wednesday, instead of our regular day, Thursday. *** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly Call is scheduled on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 at 06:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y9jsgj93 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/OBVyB Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/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 Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D373EF.4EE0CE10]

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Fw: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Webinar: Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review New Sections of Draft Report
by Kan Kaili Dec. 13, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017

ICANN News Alert ----- Original Message ----- From: ICANN At-Large Staff To: ALAC Announce Sent: Friday, December 08, 2017 6:17 PM Subject: [ALAC-Announce] ICANN News Alert -- Webinar: Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review New Sections of Draft Report [icann.org] News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-12-07-en[icann.org] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Webinar: Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review New Sections of Draft Report 7 December 2017 LOS ANGELES – 7 December 2017 – On 18 December 2017, the Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team (CCT) will host a webinar on the new sections of its Draft Report. The Draft Report was posted on 7 March 2017[icann.org] [PDF, 4.94 MB], and the new sections made available for public comment on 27 November 2017[icann.org]. During the webinar, members of the CCT Review Team will provide a briefing on the new sections, which contain draft findings and recommendations pertaining to Domain Name System abuse, costs to trademark holders, domain name parking, and consumer choice. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions directly to the Review Team. The CCT Review Team is examining the extent to which the introduction or expansion of generic top-level domains (gTLDs) has promoted competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice. The Review Team is also determining the effectiveness of the safeguards put in place to mitigate issues arising from the introduction of new gTLDs and the New gTLD Program's application and evaluation process. A recording will be made available on the CCT Review Team wiki[community.icann.org]. Webinar Details & How to Attend a.. Date: 18 December 2017 b.. Time: 16:00 – 17:00 UTC (click here[timeanddate.com] to view time zone converter) c.. To participate, please RSVP to: mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org to receive the dial-in information. Agenda a.. CCT Mandate & Timeline b.. DNS Abuse c.. Rights Protection Mechanisms d.. "Parked Domains" e.. Next Steps Additional Resources a.. Visit the CCT wiki[community.icann.org] for up-to-date information on the work of the Review Team as well as news and opportunities to participate. b.. Visit the CCT page on ICANN.org[icann.org] to view documents associated with essential milestones, outputs and final deliverables. c.. The Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice (CCT) Review is mandated by ICANN Bylaws Section 4.6.[icann.org] About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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