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WSIS Forum 2016 underway in Geneva – remote participation details
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro May 2, 2016

May 2, 2016

This week May 2–6 2016 ITU, UNESCO, UNCTAD and UNDP host the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2016 in Geneva, Switzerland. The WSIS Forum serves the UN as a mechanism for coordination of multi-stakeholder implementation activities, information exchange, creation of knowledge, sharing of best practices and continues to provide assistance in developing multi-stakeholder and public/private partnerships to advance development goal, building on the UN General Assembly Overall Review of the implementation of the WSIS outcomes which recognized the necessity of holding this Forum on an annual basis, and called for a close alignment between WSIS and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) processes. Ambassador Daniel A. Sepulveda (USA) will serve as Chairman Designate of the WSIS Forum 2016 High-Level Track. The Policy Sessions will be moderated by High-Level Track Facilitators (HLTF) nominated and identified by Civil Society, Private Sector, Technical Community and Academia stakeholders. Remote participation is available through both Adobe Connect and live webcast. Geneva time is CEST, 6 hours ahead of NYC. What: WSIS Forum 2016 Where: ITU Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland When: May 2–6 2016 Program: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2016/Agenda/ Webcast: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2016/Media/RP/Webcast/Live/ Adobe Connect: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2016/Media/RP/AdobeConnect Twitter: #wsis https://twitter.com/hashtag/WSIS | #wsis2016 https://twitter.com/hashtag/wsis2016 Facebook: https://facebook.com/hashtag/WSIS | #wsis2016 https://facebook.com/hashtag/wsis2016

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Re: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO Elections 2016
by Siranush Vardanyan April 29, 2016

April 29, 2016

Dear Rinalia, Thank you for your confidence and nice words for the current leadership team work. We are in the process of developing the new strategy for FY2017 (like we did for FY 2016 and following now our strategy). The new strategy for FY17 will also include the so called Mentorship program for APRALO incoming leaders, which current leadership team envisages to run starting from FY17. Once again thanks for sharing your note with AP members. Sincerely Siranush > From: apac-discuss-request(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > Subject: APAC-Discuss Digest, Vol 113, Issue 17 > To: apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:11:02 +0000 > > Send APAC-Discuss mailing list submissions to > apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/apac-discuss > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > apac-discuss-request(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > apac-discuss-owner(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of APAC-Discuss digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. APRALO monthly report updates (Siranush Vardanyan) > 2. APRALO Elections 2016 (Siranush Vardanyan) > 3. APRALO Elections 2016 (Rinalia Abdul Rahim) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:49:45 +0000 > From: Siranush Vardanyan <siranush_vardanyan(a)hotmail.com> > To: "apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" > <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > Subject: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO monthly report updates > Message-ID: <DUB114-W11E5E8CF6503C233C1F195E1660(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-2" > > Dear APRALO members, Thanks to everyone who joined in our last APRALO call. We had 5 apologies and 19 community members actually present. A very good turnout. A English transcript and recording is available for those who couldn't make it. (there is a Chinese audio recording available as well).I also would like to give a brief overview what has been discussed during our call:1. There is only one community consultation issue that is still open but closing very soon. The ALAC is asking the Board to consider budgeting funds each year to cater for RALO general assemblies and for a global Summit meeting every 4 years. APRALO is due to hold its general assembly at the last meeting of 2017. We would like to get all our active ALSes to this meeting in Abu Dhabi. Get involved.2. The elections for APRALO leaders is open for nomination. Nominations will be accepted up until 9 May. As part of nomination procedure each current leaders were asked individually if they are willing to contin > ue and taking into consideration that they all are eligible for re-election, all of them have indicated that they are willing to stand again and are making themselves available for their current positions. Meanwhile, other nominations are welcomed. 3. Don't forget the APAC Hub webinars. The next one on 17th May is about DNS Security and DNS Abuse (both important topics)4. We are enhancing our policy on unaffiliated individual APRALO members - that is, those members who don't belong to an ALS. If you have a view you would like to express please do so on the workspace. We want to get the statement completed before Helsinki. 5. Satish gave an overview of our first Asia Pacific School of Internet Governance (APSIG) which is to be held in conjunction with the APTLD meeting in Bangkok in September. Anyone interested in attending the school sessions please contact Satish (sbabu(a)ieee.org) to find out more. See you at our next APRALO meeting in May.Sincerely,SiranushAPRALO Chair > >

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APRALO monthly report updates
by Siranush Vardanyan April 29, 2016

April 29, 2016

Dear APRALO members, Thanks to everyone who joined in our last APRALO call. We had 5 apologies and 19 community members actually present. A very good turnout. A English transcript and recording is available for those who couldn't make it. (there is a Chinese audio recording available as well).I also would like to give a brief overview what has been discussed during our call:1. There is only one community consultation issue that is still open but closing very soon. The ALAC is asking the Board to consider budgeting funds each year to cater for RALO general assemblies and for a global Summit meeting every 4 years. APRALO is due to hold its general assembly at the last meeting of 2017. We would like to get all our active ALSes to this meeting in Abu Dhabi. Get involved.2. The elections for APRALO leaders is open for nomination. Nominations will be accepted up until 9 May. As part of nomination procedure each current leaders were asked individually if they are willing to continue and taking into consideration that they all are eligible for re-election, all of them have indicated that they are willing to stand again and are making themselves available for their current positions. Meanwhile, other nominations are welcomed. 3. Don't forget the APAC Hub webinars. The next one on 17th May is about DNS Security and DNS Abuse (both important topics)4. We are enhancing our policy on unaffiliated individual APRALO members - that is, those members who don't belong to an ALS. If you have a view you would like to express please do so on the workspace. We want to get the statement completed before Helsinki. 5. Satish gave an overview of our first Asia Pacific School of Internet Governance (APSIG) which is to be held in conjunction with the APTLD meeting in Bangkok in September. Anyone interested in attending the school sessions please contact Satish (sbabu(a)ieee.org) to find out more. See you at our next APRALO meeting in May.Sincerely,SiranushAPRALO Chair

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Meeting Invitation/ APRALO-APAC Webinar " Intermediate DNA Security and DNS Abuse" / 17 May 2016 at 05:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 28, 2016

April 28, 2016

Dear APRALO members, Please join us for the APRALO-APAC Hub Webinar “(Intermediate) DNS Security and DNS Abuse” taking place on Tuesday, 17 May 2016 at 05:00 UTC. Invited Speakers: · Champika Wijayatunga,<https://www.icann.org/profiles/champika-wijayatunga> Regional SSR Engagement Manager, APAC, ICANN * Kitisak Jirawannakool, Information Security Specialist, Electronic Government Agency (EGA) of Thailand Draft Agenda: The draft agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/dkSAAw 1. 1. Welcome and Introduction to the webinar -Kelvin Wong - Head, Outreach & Public Responsibility, APAC, GSE - Asia (3 mins 2. 2. Housekeeping Items - Kelvin Wong (2 mins) 3. 3. Champika Wijayatunga (20 mins) * Threats and Risks in DNS * Importance of DNS Security * Handling DNS Abuse * Pop Quiz 4. 4. Kitisak Jirawannakool (20 mins) * Tools, Techniques and Policy Considerations to handle DNS Abuse * Collaboration with ICANN to keep Internet Security, Stable and Resilient * Pop Quiz 5. 5. Q&A - All (10 mins) 6. 6. Webinar Survey - Terri Agnew (5 mins) 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. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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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One month to go: ISIF grants for Internet Operations Research, Cybersecurity, Technical Innovation and Community Impact
by Siranush Vardanyan April 27, 2016

April 27, 2016

Dear APRALO members, Below is the information related to ISIF grants available for our region. Some of you may interested to apply. Best Siranush ___________________________________________________________________ Applications now open for ISIF Asia’s largest ever grants funding pool ________________________________________________________________________ Applications for ISIF Asia’s 2016 grants are now open, with the largest ever pool of AUD 386,000 available, across four grant programs to support projects using the Internet for social and economic development in the Asia Pacific. Applications are open from today until 31 May 2016. http://isif.asia/grant Projects that introduce, improve, and apply Internet technology for the benefit of the Asia Pacific community may be eligible for financial support in the following categories: APNIC Internet Operations Research Grants ----------------------------------------- The aim of the APNIC Internet Operations Research Grants is to support the development of a research community focused on improving the availability, reliability, and security of the Internet in the Asia Pacific. The grants are open to researchers working on Internet operations, infrastructure and related protocols in areas such as: - Network measurement and analysis - IPv6 deployment - BGP routing - Network security - Peering and interconnection Public or private sector organizations, universities, research and development institutions and non-government organizations will be considered, with members of Network Operator Groups (NOGs), IXPs, root server operators, academics, and post-graduate students particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants can apply for funding between AUD 5,000 to AUD 45,000 based on research needs, a realistic timeframe, and a detailed budget. AUD 90,000 is available in total to fund successful applications. Internet Society Cybersecurity Grant ------------------------------------ A single grant of AUD 56,000 is available for a project focusing on the resiliency and security of the Internet’s naming and routing functions, through innovative approaches to Domain Name Security Extensions (DNSSEC), RPKI and BGP. These approaches should enhance user confidence in Internet-based services and options for the deployment of secure routing standards. Strong emphasis is placed on documenting impacts and sharing knowledge through papers, videos, and associated communication materials. Community Impact Grants ----------------------- Innovation and development are integral components of these grants, with AUD 60,000 available to fund two new projects and a single grant of AUD 50,000 to scale up an existing solution. The organization selected under the scale-up grant will also receive a capacity building package valued at AUD 10,000. Areas of focus for this grant include women and girls in IT, enhancing democracy, open data, economic empowerment, poverty alleviation health and education. Technical Innovation Grants --------------------------- Innovation and development are integral components of these grants, with AUD 60,000 available to fund two new projects and a single grant of AUD 50,000 to scale up an existing solution. The organization selected under the scale-up grant will also receive a capacity building package valued at AUD 10,000. Areas of focus include access provision, electricity supplies, devices, Internet of Things (IoT), IPv6, and privacy. Apply Now --------- The ISIF Asia grant programs present a great opportunity to secure seed or supporting funds for those who are addressing local and regional issues using Internet technologies in an innovative way, and would not be made possible without contributions from APNIC, the Internet Society and the Canadian International Development Research Centre. Please note, all grant allocations are competitive and follow a rigorous selection process. More information, eligibility criteria for each grant program, and application forms are available on the ISIF Asia website: http://isif.asia/grant. ________________________________________________________________________ ISIF Asia Secretariat http://www.isif.asia ISIF Asia Information Society Innovation Fund https://www.apnic.net ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________

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NOW Open: 2016 Call for Nominations for ALAC Members and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 26, 2016

April 26, 2016

French, Spanish and Chinese below Français, espagnol et chinois ci-dessous Frances, Espanol y Chino a continuacion 法文、西班牙文、中文翻译如下 ** Dear All, On behalf of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, the 2016 call for nominations for ALAC Members and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom is now open. Positions Open: Please refer to the 2016 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2016+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> for a comprehensive list of all available positions and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for re-selection. AFRALO and APRALO will be holding their selection process for their RALO leaders on the same schedule as the ALAC and NomCom Delegate positions. NARALO began their call for nominations on 11 April 2016. Details are located on the RALO selection, election and appointment pages. Terms: ALAC: Terms for the ALAC will run from the end of the 2016 AGM to the end of the 2018 AGM. ALAC Delegates to the NomCom: Voting members of the NomCom are appointed for a one year term, starting at the 2016 AGM and ending at the close of the 2017 AGM and may be re-appointed for a further term of one year subject to the requirement under the ICANN Bylaws<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#XI-2.4e>. ALAC Selection Timetable for 2016 ALAC Members* - Proposed by the ALAC: * 26 April - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.** * 26 April - 9 May - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days). * 16 May - Deadline for nomination acceptances * 18 May - 25 May 2016 - 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). * 2016 AGM [ ICANN 57 ] - Newly elected ALAC representative shall be seated on the ALAC at the ALAC Wrap Up Session during the 2016 AGM . *Please note that the timetable for the selection of NARALO ALAC Members is different than the above timetable. Please see the NARALO At-Large Elections, Selections and Appointments 2016<https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/2016+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C+…> page. ** NOTES ON NOMINATIONS 1. All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate and must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+SOIs+Workspace>). 2. No one who is currently serving on the Nominating Committee may be nominated for the ALAC. See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII-8 Process for Nominations: Nominations, including self-nominations may be made directly on the 2016 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2016+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> or by sending a note to At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Regards, ** Chers Tous, Au nom d’Alan Greenberg, président de l’ALAC, l’appel à candidatures 2016 pour des Membres de l’ALAC et délégués de l’ALAC au NomCom est à present ouvert. Positions ouvertes: Merci de vous référer à Élections, sélections et nominations de l’ALAC et RALO 2016<https://community.icann.org/x/qzKAAw> pour une liste complète de tous les postes disponibles et si les titulaires actuels des postes sont éligibles pour une nouvelle sélection. AFRALO et APRALO tiendront leur selection pour les dirigeants de leurs RALO sur le meme calendrier que celui de l’ALAC et les délégués NomCOm. NARALO ont commencé leur appel à candidatures le 11 avril 2016. Les details sont sur la page Selection, Élections et Nominations. Conditions: · ALAC: Les mandats pour l’ALAC se dérouleront à partir de la fin de l’AGA 2016 jusqu’à la fin de l’AGA 2018. · Délégués ALAC au NomCom: Les membres votants du NomCom sont nommés pour un mandat d’un an, à partir de l’AGA 2016 et se terminant à la fin de l’AGA de 2017 et peuvent être réélus pour un nouveau mandat d'un an sous réserve des exigence en vertu des statuts de l'ICANN<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#XI-2.4e>. Calendrier 2016 de la Sélection pour les membres de l’ALAC* Proposé par l’ALAC: * 26 avril - Annonce de l’appel à candidatures et la déclaration du candidat ** * 26 avril - 9 mai – Période de nomination (nominations acceptées pour 10 jours ouvrables). * 16 mai - Date limite pour les acceptation de candidature * 18 mai au 25 mai 2016 - Élections (si nécessaires, les élections commenceront au plus tard une semaine après la date limite d’acceptation des candidatures et se terminera au plus tard deux semaines après ce délai). * 2016 AGA [ICANN 57] - Les représentants de l’ALAC élus prendront place sur l’ALAC à l’issue de l’Assemblée Générale Annuelle 2016 pendant la Session de Clôture de l’ALAC. * EXCEPTION du NARALO: Merci de noter que le calendrier pour la sélection des membres de l’ALAC du NARALO est différent du calendrier ci-dessus. Voir la page: <https://community.icann.org/x/3yKAAw> Élections, sélections et nominations NARALO 2016<https://community.icann.org/x/3yKAAw>. ** Notes sur Nominations: 1. Tous les candidats doivent soumettre une déclaration brève au personnel At-Large (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) qui explique pourquoi ils pensent être un candidat approprié. Tous les candidats doivent également remplir ou mettre à jour leur déclaration d’intérêt (voir: A<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>t-Large New SOI Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>). 2. Une personne qui est actuellement membre du comité de nomination ne peut être nommé pour l’ALAC. Voir:https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII-8 Processus pour Nominations: Les nominations, y compris les auto-nominations peuvent être faites directement sur la page: Élections, sélections et nominations de l’ALAC et RALO 2016<https://community.icann.org/x/qzKAAw> ou en envoyant une note au personnel At-Large<staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>. Cordialement, ** Estimados todos, En nombre de Alan Greenberg, Presidente del ALAC, la llamada de nominaciones del 2016 para miembros del ALAC y Delegados del ALAC ante el NomCom está abierta. Posiciones Abiertas: Por favor referirse a la página wiki 2016 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2016+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> para una lista completa de todas las posiciones y si los actuales ocupantes en las posiciones son elegibles para una re-elección. AFRALO and APRALO tendran sus procesos de seleccion para sus respectivos lideres regionales en el mismo calendario del ALAC. NARALO empezo su llamada para nominaciones para las posiciones de Delegados del NomCom el 11 de Abri del 2016. Los detalles estan localizados en la pagina wiki de los RALOs para selecciones, elecciones y nombramientos. Plazos: ALAC: Los plazos para el ALAC empezaran desde el final de la AGM del 2016 AGM hasta el final del AGM del 2018. Delegados del ALAC ante el NomCom: Miembros votantes del NomCom son nombrados por un plazo de un año, empezando en el AGM del 2016 y terminando al final de AGM del 2017 y pueden ser re- nombrados por un plazo adicional de un año sujeto a los requerimientos de los Estatutos de ICANN<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#XI-2.4e>. Calendario de Selección de miembros del ALAC del 2016 * - Propuestos por el ALAC: * 26 Abril – Anuncio de la llamada de nominaciones y declaración de nominados.** * 26 Abril - 9 Mayo – Periodo de Nominación (nominaciones son aceptadas por 10 días útiles). * 16 Mayo – Fecha límite para la aceptación de nominaciones. * 18 Mayo - 25 Mayo 2016 – Elecciones (Si fuera necesario, las elecciones empezaran a más tardar una semana después de la fecha límite para la aceptación de nominaciones y terminara a más tardar dos semanas después de dicha fecha límite.). * 2016 AGM [ICANN 57] – Los representantes del ALAC recién elegidos tomaran sus posiciones en el ALAC en la sesión del ALAC Wrap Up durante el AGM del 2016. *Por favor note que el calendario para la selección de miembros de NARALO del ALAC es diferente del calendario arriba señalado. Por favor ver la siguiente wiki NARALO At-Large Elections, Selections and Appointments 2016<https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/2016+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C+…> . ** NOTAS SOBRE NOMINACIONES 1. Todos los nominados deberán enviar una breve declaración al At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> explicando por qué ellos creen que son un candidato idóneo y también deben completar su Declaración de Interés (Ver: At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+SOIs+Workspace>). 2. Nadie que este sirviendo actualmente en el Comité de Nominaciones puede ser nominado para el ALAC. Ver: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII-8 Proceso para Nominaciones: Nominaciones, incluyendo auto-nominaciones pueden hacerse directamente en: 2016 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/2016+ALAC+and+RALO+Elections%2C…> o enviando una nota a At-Large staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Saludos cordiales, ** 亲爱的会员们，我们代表ALAC主席艾伦·格林伯格宣布，2016年度ALAC成员以及NomCom的ALAC代表的提名征集现在已正式开放。空缺职位：请在2016年度ALAC和RALO选举和任命工作区<https://community.icann.org/x/qzKAAw>参考所有空缺职位以及在位者是否有资格被重新任命。于此同时，AFRALO和APRALO将选举RALO内部领导。NARALO已于4月11日开始征集RALO内部领导以及ALAC职位的提名。详情请见RALO各自的选举与任命工作区。任职期： ALAC成员：职位将于2016年终大会（ICANN57）结束前开始，2018年终大会（ICANN63）结束前到期。 NomCom的ALAC代表：职位期满为一年，2016年终大会（ICANN57）结束前开始，2017年终大会（ICANN60）结束前到期。按照ICANN章程<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#XI-2.4e>要求，可再被任命一年。 2016年度ALAC成员选举时间表*： 4月26日：发布提名征集公告** 4月26日－5月9日：提名期（候选人必须在10个工作日内接受或拒绝提名） 5月16日：接受提名截止日 5月18日－5月25日：选举（若有需求，选举必须在接受提名截止日后一周内开始、两周内结束） 2016年终大会（ICANN57)：新当选的ALAC成员将于2016年终大会（ICANN57）的ALAC总结会中就职 *NARALO的ALAC成员选举时间表与以上时间表有所不同。详情请见NARALO的选举与任命工作区<https://community.icann.org/x/3yKAAw>。 **关于提名请注意以下事项： 1. 所有接受提名的候选人必须向普通用户社群员工团队<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>提交一份简短的声明，解释为什么他们是适合的人选，并填写或更新他们的利益陈述（请见普通用户社群新SOI工作区<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>）。 2. 现在任的NomCom的ALAC代表不能被提名为ALAC成员。请见：https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/gove… 提名流程：请电邮普通用户社群员工团队<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>提交提名。所有的提名，包括自我提名，将及时发布在2016年度ALAC和RALO选举和任命工作区<https://community.icann.org/x/qzKAAw>。此致敬礼！ Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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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You are Invited to the Opening This Evening [Fishackathon] World Earth Day! #Codeforfish #ICT4D
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro April 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

Dear Colleagues, As we celebrate World Earth Day and consider the unusual stresses on "Mother Earth", we are co-hosting the Fishackathon <http://fishackathon2016.devpost.com/> that is taking place around the world. We will be streaming the opening so stay tuned for the link. For those of you who happen to be in Suva come on down to the Japan Pacific ICT Centre to watch: Apologies for the Cross Posting! -- *Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala T* *P. O. Box 17862* *Suva* *Republic of Fiji* *Cell: +679 7656770; * *Home: +679 3362003* *Twitter: @SalanietaT* *"You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honour." Aristotle*

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / APRALO Monthly Call - Thursday, 21 April 2016 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> <applewebdata://EB44CD66-DB5D-49FC-847A-A09E4AB1E453/staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://54339436-7340-4EC4-8EFC-11BD2231F7A1/staff@atlarge.icann.org> <applewebdata://54339436-7340-4EC4-8EFC-11BD2231F7A1/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 Monthly Call is scheduled on Thursday, 21 April 2016 at 06:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/zvddpur The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/eQl1Aw Adobe Connect Room: <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/apralo>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>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: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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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For your reference: Recording Link - APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO held on 21 April
by Kelvin Wong April 21, 2016

April 21, 2016

Dear APRALO members, Following my brief update at the APRALO monthly call today on the APAC Space (web conference), I¹m appending the recording/presentation links for the APAC Space below. Just for your info, the APAC Space is a community driven initiative for APAC community to raise issues, share views and coordinate activities, and includes topics such as ongoing policy development processes (PDP) as well as public comment opportunities. The notes for this session will be posted once ready. Thank you. Recording link: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/p5shii7x2al/. Presentation slides and notes (notes will be posted when ready): https://community.icann.org/display/GSEAPAC/APAC+Space. Regards, Kelvin Kelvin WONG Head, Outreach & Public Responsibility, Asia Pacific Asia Pacific Hub, Singapore Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org> Direct Line: +65 6816 1260 Email: kelvin.wong(a)icann.org Skype: kelvin.wong.icann To receive news, updates and announcements from ICANN APAC Hub, please subscribe here <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id=a b7ff468f8> . From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 5:29 PM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Subject: Recording Link - APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO | 21 April, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Dear friends and colleagues, A big thank you to those who joined us for today¹s APAC Space Web Conference Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO. In case you missed it, the recording link can be accessed here: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/p5shii7x2al/. Presentation slides and other information are also available at our community wiki page: https://community.icann.org/display/GSEAPAC/APAC+Space. We¹ll follow up and share the notes to the discussion shortly as well, so please stay tuned. We are grateful for your time and contribution in making this a useful discussion. Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org <applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org> Subscribe: If this email has been forwarded to you and you wish to receive news, updates and announcements from us directly, kindly reply to this email with the text "subscribe me" in the subject line. Unsubscribe: If you no longer wish to receive any mailers from us, please reply to this email with the text "unsubscribe" in the subject line. From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 9:54 AM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Subject: One hour to APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO | 21 April, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Dear friends and colleagues, The APAC Space Web Conference - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO will begin shortly. Here are the details again: Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm> Date: 21 April 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 04:00 UTC | 11:00 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APAC+Space+Webinar +-+Discussion+on+APAC+Participation+in+GNSO&iso=20160421T03&p1=1440&ah=1> Agenda: 1. Introduction to APAC Space Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia and Jia-Rong Low, VP and MD APAC Hub, ICANN (2 mins) 2. Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff Joyce Chen, GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager, ICANN (10 mins) 3. Community Discussion moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (40 mins) 4. Overview of ongoing Policy Development Processes (PDP) and Public Comment opportunities (5 mins) 5. AOB & Closing (5 mins) Audio instructions and other details can be found in the original invitation appended below. Hope to see you there! Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org <applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org> From: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 at 1:58 PM To: ICANN APAC Hub <apachub(a)icann.org> Subject: APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO | 21 April, 3:00UTC / 11:00 SGT | https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm Dear friends and colleagues, You are invited to join us for the APAC Space (Web conference) - Discussion on APAC Participation in GNSO (Generic Names Supporting Organization) taking place on Thursday, 21 April at 03:00 UTC | 11:00 SGT. At the recent APAC Space session in Marrakech (ICANN55), it was agreed that an additional session should be organized in between ICANN meetings to sustain community interaction and communication. We hope that the APAC Space will allow wider participation from the region and encourage active contribution to policy development issues. For those who are unfamiliar with the topic of APAC participation in GNSO, the web conference will serve as an introduction to the discussion as well, so please do join us. Date: 21 April 2016 (Thursday) Time: 03:00 04:00 UTC | 11:00 12:00 SGT | Timezone Converter <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APAC+Space+Webinar +-+Discussion+on+APAC+Participation+in+GNSO&iso=20160421T03&p1=1440&ah=1> Agenda: 1. Introduction to APAC Space Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia and Jia-Rong Low, VP and MD APAC Hub, ICANN (2 mins) 2. Introduction to the issue by ICANN staff Joyce Chen, GSE Strategy & Development Senior Manager, ICANN (10 mins) 3. Community Discussion moderated by Edmon Chung, CEO DotAsia (40 mins) 4. Overview of ongoing Policy Development Processes (PDP) and Public Comment opportunities (5 mins) 5. AOB & Closing (5 mins) Questions: If you have any questions or items pertaining to the topic you'd like us to include, please send them in advance to apachub(a)icann.org. Please feel free to share this with friends/colleagues who may be interested as well. Come prepared: * Basic information regarding the issue can be found at the following link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/gnso-review-draft-2015-06-01-en * The recent discussion on this issue at the last APAC Space (ICANN55) can be accessed at: https://meetings.icann.org/en/marrakech55/schedule/tue-apac-space * Additional information on the status of our discussion is linked here: https://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-gnso-review-01jun15/pdfNHIcHx273v.pdf Joining Instructions Link to Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm <https://icann.adobeconnect.com/apacmtgrm> * After clicking the link to enter the Adobe Connect room, please choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click 'Enter Room¹. * Upon logging into Adobe Connect, a pop up window will provide you the option to Dial Out to your Phone. Enter your Phone Number* (Remember to change the Country Code if needed). * After joining the call, as a courtesy to others and the presenters, please MUTE your phone. This can be done by selecting *6 on your keypad. To UNMUTE select *6 again. If you are Unable to log into Adobe Connect and can only join via phone: List of International Dial In Numbers: http://tinyurl.com/kbhryl9 Participant Passcode: 645 127 3995 Additional information Mobile users can download the Adobe Connect App here: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/feature-details/adobe-connectmobi le.html <http://icann.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=818d573897ed5ea25ee71ebc1&id =2d8a4ffa3f&e=b069b213a5> Adobe Connect Diagnostic Test Link: https://arcps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm (To test if computer and network connections are properly configured) If you¹re new to Adobe Connect, please view introductory video here: http://www.connectusers.com/tutorials/2010/11/c8_attending_a_meeting/index.p hp Thank you, Philadel on behalf of ICANN Asia Pacific Hub Email: apachub(a)icann.org <applewebdata://D538F1BB-A7B5-45AA-8BBC-68A88B027E33/apachub@icann.org>

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FW: [Webinar] IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN's Accountability
by Siranush Vardanyan April 21, 2016

April 21, 2016

Dear APRALO members, An interesting webinar on updates of current Transition will take place on April 28 at 12:00-13:00 UTC. Please, join. Thanks Siranush Friends and Colleagues, You are cordially invited to attend a webinar on the IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN's Accountability. This update webinar will touch upon the work undertaken after the proposal was submitted to the NTIA on 10 March 2016 at the ICANN meeting in Marrakech, Morocco. Currently, amendments to the bylaws are being undertaken in order for the proposal to be considered by the NTIA. If this all sounds interesting, please join us! When: Thursday 28 April 2016 at 12.00 – 13.00 UTC (for time conversions, please refer to the link at http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/)Where: On Adobe Connect at https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gseemea/ and over Telephone/Skype (dial-out numbers can be found online at http://bit.ly/1VBixSf)Agenda:TimeSlot NamePresenter12.00 – 12.03Welcome remarksBaher Esmat | VP, Global Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East | ICANN12.03 – 12.33Updates on the TransitionTheresa Swinehart | SVP, Multistakeholder Strategy and Strategic Initiatives | ICANN12.33 – 12.58Q&AOpen Floor12.58 – 13.00Closing RemarksBaher Esmat | VP, Global Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East | ICANN The call will be conducted in English. Questions and interventions can be posted either over the call or as text in the Adobe Connect room. In order to join the call, you can either; 1. Join by dialing into a toll-free number of your country as shown at http://bit.ly/1VBixSf either using a phone or via Skype by dialing one of the toll-free numbers listed in the same link. Once prompted for the conference code, please enter 39 38 08 36 11.2. Join via the Adobe Connect room at https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gseemea/ where the room provides you with a listen-in option as well as connecting your microphone directly to speak into the call. https://features.icann.org/event/icann-speaking-events/iana-stewardship-tra… We look forward to seeing you online! Thank you, Baher Esmat and Fahd BataynehGlobal Stakeholder Engagement, Middle EastICANN _______________________________________________ Fellowships-alumni mailing list Fellowships-alumni(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/fellowships-alumni

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