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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly call on Thursday, 23 May 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 23 May 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/bdf56ab4 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/b4GfEw APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!vep0o9XNm8VN…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97385835355?pwd=cHNWVDNvcEVXRUtaZVQ1blAxMzg4dz09 Password: APRA23MAY* 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/> 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>

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Your Input Required by 21 May : Before APRALO Travel Policy Listening Call 23 May 6 UTC
by Amrita Choudhury May 18, 2024

May 18, 2024

Dear APRALO ALS and UIMs, On 23 May during our monthly call at 6 UTC we will have a 30 mins listening session on our initial thoughts on how the travel policy should be formed from APRALOs perspective. The ALAC leadership and Melissa Allgood, from ICANN staff, would be participating to hear our views. Their aim is to take the feedback from the RALO on what should be the key criteria and indicators from APRALOs perspective while drafting a travel Policy. If you recall, last month we organised an initial poll on what should be the key aspects of the APRALO Travel Policy. Please refer to the attachment and mail below. *Action Item:* As the next steps, in preparation to the call and taking the parameters shared in the poll as a baseline, we request you to list in SUGGESTION MODE what should be the Criterias and Indicators for APRALO Travel Policy by 21 May 2024 *Please use this link to add your input* Regards, Amrita ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Amrita Choudhury <amritachoudhury(a)ccaoi.in> Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 at 13:28 Subject: Travel Policy Response Summary To: APAC-Discuss <apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Dear APRALO Community, Thank you to all who submitted their response to the Travel Policy Poll. While the responses of the poll were shared in yesterday's APRALO Monthly call, sharing a summary of the same here. 34 people participated in the poll. As the poll was conducted prior to the Pilot Travel Policy being shelved (Ref: Mail from ALAC Chair). some of the responses will not be relevant. - 76% respondents supported the APRALO LT position on the Pilot Travel Policy. - 63% opined that the Pilot Travel Policy should be rejected. - 82% respondents felt that APRALO should have the discretion on how to use the 2 travel slots of the RALO - 94% felt that APRALO should be empowered to set APRALO specific metrics to evolve the travel policy which is fair and accountable and where required people for the meetings are predictable - In terms of suggestions for what could be the 2 or 3 parameters APRALO should apply metrics on to establish the new travel policy program for the RALOs, were: Engagement and Participation Equity Impact Assessment of Contribution (RALO, Community, IG) Diversity & Inclusion Incentive to engage Prioritize travel slots for RALO members who have proposed specific session topics, workshops, or initiatives that align with ICANN's strategic objectives and tnterests of the At-Large community. As a next step we will deliberate further in a small group on these metrics. Regards, Amrita On Tue, 16 Apr 2024 at 09:54, Amrita Choudhury <amritachoudhury(a)ccaoi.in> wrote: > Dear APRALO members, > > We have a few questions where we need your inputs, related to travel > policy. *Link: https://forms.gle/gabjf8fshuM7x1pZ7 > <https://forms.gle/gabjf8fshuM7x1pZ7>* > > Sharing the background and recent developments first. > > The background > > As per the existing travel policy, there are 2 travel slots for each RALO > and each of the 3 ALAC members travel to each meeting. > > A small team had been constituted at the At Large to discuss and evolve a > more fair and transparent travel policy than the existing one which is > performance and utility based. The small team had two online discussions. > Most felt that the performance metrics need to be evolved which are > flexible and creative and RALOs have the independence to create their own > metrics. At a session at San Juan there was a discussion but it was > inconclusive. > > Current developments: > > About two weeks ago the ALAC Chair sent an email announcing a pilot where > slots for travel to ICANN80 were assigned based on the utility of travel > members. However the slots of each RALO was reduced from 2 to 1 and 5 slots > were allotted to AFRALO travellers. > > This pilot has led to concerns in most RALOs. The main reason being it > was a top down decision where before implementing it was not discussed in > the small team or with the RALOs. > > Several RALOs such as AFRALO, LACRALO and EURALO have issued statements > against it and asked to repeal it. > > APRALO LT position so far: > > APRALO LT had written back the following statement: > > "There had been no concluding discussions at San Juan on the topic of > travel policy. Rather the key takeaway was that there needs to be more > deliberation and discussion before we agree on any new process. Therefore > this proposal was a bit unexpected. > > While we from APRALO are ok to go age will go with this proposed pilot > travel policy, just as a one time PILOT, however we will discuss it with > the other RALOs and go with what all the RALOs together decide upon. > > Further, we wish to add that, > > 1. Any future travel policy needs extensive prior deliberation and > agreement between all ALAC members and RALOs etc. Even for a pilot it is > preferred there is deliberation. > > 2. We agree that metrics need to be implemented, but that would require > further discussion and flexibility region wise. RALOs should have the > discretion to fix their own metrics and allot the 2 seats they have. Once > we have proper metrics in place and it is agreed by all, only then it > should be implemented. It should not be enforced. > > 3. Additionally, while we have no issues with AFRALO being given > additional slots, I hope the same will be reciprocated when we have > meetings in other regions. The APRALO will definitely be keen to have more > travel slots during the Istanbul meeting. Of course we will request that > based on what sessions/ initiatives we propose for that meeting. > > 4. For the one seat allotted this time we will continue with the rotation > system that we are following, at least for ICANN80 and Ali will attend it > ." > > > The Situation now: > > Three of the RALOs have written back rejecting the Pilot Travel Plan. > NARALO has not issued any statement. As mentioned above APRALO LT had > stated that we will go ahead with whatever all RALOs decide together. > > In that context we have a few questions where we need your view preferable > by 17 April 2024 EOD. > > Regards, > > Amrita > on behalf of APRALO LT > >

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At-Large Calls / Week of 20 - 24. May 2024
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 20 - 24 May 2024. Monday, 20 May 2024 15:00 UTC: AFRALO ICANN80 Planning Committee:-https://community.icann.org/x/hAHSEw Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99143245705?pwd=cDBMS1N4OEhSdzhnSDdnWmZDc1diUT09 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly: https://community.icann.org/x/IgHSEw - Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0uce-uqDspE9ysUA2aPQjZeKfeyhMDWsyC Tuesday, 21 May 2024 14:00 UTC: At-Large Social Media Working Group: https://community.icann.org/x/KYAVF - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92798571457?pwd=RHMxL0lJdnRGVkRoaFpZcis0RHFFQT09 17:30 UTC: EURALO Members Monthly Call: https://community.icann.org/x/C4IEF - Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0scuGorz4jE9BBuauhGGrCTcOfUE4zvnDb Wednesday, 22 May 2024 14:00 UTC: At-Large Regional Leadership Call: https://community.icann.org/x/lYIEF - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99433092006?pwd=NDhaQ0tUU1BYM1oyZDRST3Y0ZUFwZz09 19:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call: https://community.icann.org/x/_oEEF - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 Thursday, 23 May 2024 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call: https://community.icann.org/x/b4GfEw - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97385835355?pwd=cHNWVDNvcEVXRUtaZVQ1blAxMzg4dz09 14:00 UTC: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call: https://community.icann.org/x/UYIEF- Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96724033016?pwd=eXBNNHBRS3dMM3NwNUZwcHk3c2FFZz09 18:00 UTC: AFRALO UA Day 2024 Session 2: https://community.icann.org/x/6oDxEw - Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcOigqj0pG9AJs1G_oLypLnFStphsAJR9 Friday, 24 May 2024 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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/> 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>

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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

**If you require a dial out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number*** Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at 19:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5ejeuau2<http://tinyurl.com/bdcm479f> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/_oEEF <https://community.icann.org/x/cABkEw> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN ADIGO Conference Bridge: (subject to availability) EN, ES & FR: 3535 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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/> 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>

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APRALO Newsletter - March & April 2024 Newsletter
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024

Dear APRALO Community, Please find attached the March-April 2024 Edition of the APRALO Newsletter. This provides a brief update for the period of March and April 2024, from the APRALO perspective. 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…> [signature_1469161298]

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Middle-East Space Webmeeting Monday 13 May 2023 at noon 12 UTC
by Amin Hacha May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024

Dear friends and colleagues, You are invited to take part in an enlightening and engaging ME Space web meeting. save the date and Join us: Date: Monday, May 13, 2024. Time: noon - 12:00 UTC Link for registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vf-uhrDMrGdTFbHZKmPuJLBtEv4HJ9mGu The agenda for the event is as follows: 12.00 – 12.03 | Welcome Remarks | Middle East Space Co-Chairs and Baher Esmat (ICANN) 12.03 – 12.33 | Applicant Support Program | Kristy Buckley, Outreach and Digital Inclusion Director, ICANN 12.33 – 12.43 | Registrants Rights and Responsibilities | Farzaneh Badii, Noncommercial Stakeholder Group representative and the Founder of Digital Medusa 12.43 – 12.58 | ICANN Grant Program | Shayna Robinson, Grant Program Director, ICANN 12.58 – 13.00 | Closing Remarks | Middle East Space Co-Chair We're looking forward to discussing the Applicant Support Program, Registrants Rights and Responsibilities, and the ICANN Grant Program. Your presence and input will greatly enrich the conversation. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information. We can't wait to connect with you and share ideas for the best of our region Space! Best regards, Amin and Layal ME Space Co-chairs

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At-Large Calls / Week of 13 - 17 May 2024
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 13 - 17 May 2024. Monday, 13 May 2024 15:00 UTC: AFRALO ICANN80 Planning Committee:-https://community.icann.org/x/hAHSEw Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99143245705?pwd=cDBMS1N4OEhSdzhnSDdnWmZDc1diUT09 19:00 UTC: NARALO Monthly: https://community.icann.org/x/aIGfEw - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97571407660?pwd=UlF1YVlxelpBWUdxOHFLN2N6ZjcyUT09 Tuesday, 14 May 2024 15:00 UTC: At-Large Social Media Working Group: https://community.icann.org/x/0AC9Ew<https://community.icann.org/x/Y4FREw> - Zoom: h<https://icann.zoom.us/j/91591994850?pwd=VEcwMlhlVkw0WHh6UGF6SjU5K2ZmUT09>https://icann.zoom.us/j/95132978383?pwd=YVk5eVBlWGFaNnZDSUp1SjBmTTBjdz09 Wednesday, 15 May 2024 14:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call: https://community.icann.org/x/BADoEw - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 17:00 UTC: EURALO Meet the Candidates: https://community.icann.org/x/KwC9Ew - Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcudO2oqD4pHNcJH6T8jalEtcVMAK30LG4I 19:00-22:00 UTC - NARALO UA Day - Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naraloisoc-ny-universal-acceptance-day-2024-ti… Thursday, 16 May 2024 18:00 UTC: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call: https://community.icann.org/x/AYDxEw- Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96724033016?pwd=eXBNNHBRS3dMM3NwNUZwcHk3c2FFZz09 Friday, 17 May 2024 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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/> 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>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: APRALO Regional Recommendation for the 2024 Delegate to the NomCom from the Asian, Australasian and Pacific Islands Region (ALS)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024

Dear All, The APRALO ALS electorate has been asked the following question: Who do you support to be the APRALO Recommended Candidate for the position of the ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the Asian, Australasian and Pacific Islands Region for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below (listed in alphabetical order of the last name), or abstain. * Priyatosh Jana * Muhammad Shabbir * Bibek Silwal * Abstain Additional information: https://community.icann.org/x/gQIZEw Please note the poll will open on Friday, 10 May 2024 at 23:59 UTC and close on Friday, 24 May 2024 at 23:59 UTC. *NOTE: Ballots will be sent to the representatives separately, Do not respond to this email, some people think the announcement is the actual vote* Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: APRALO Regional Recommendation for the 2024 Delegate to the NomCom from the Asian, Australasian and Pacific Islands Region (IND)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024

Dear All, In order to determine how the APRALO Individual Representative, Hanan Khatib, shall vote on behalf of APRALO Individuals, The APRALO Individual electorate has been asked the following question: Who do you support to be the APRALO Recommended Candidate for the position of the ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the Asian, Australasian and Pacific Islands Region for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below (listed in alphabetical order of the last name), or abstain. * Priyatosh Jana * Muhammad Shabbir * Bibek Silwal * Abstain Additional information: https://community.icann.org/x/gQIZEw Please note the poll will open on Friday, 10 May 2024 at 23:59 UTC and close on Thursday, 23 May 2024 at 23:59 UTC, so that the APRALO Individual Representative may cast their ballot in the general APRALO Chair Election by Friday, 24 May 2024 at 23:59 UTC. *NOTE: Ballots will be sent to the representatives separately, Do not respond to this email, some people think the announcement is the actual vote* Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: 2024 APRALO Vice Chair Position (IND)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024

Dear All, In order to determine how the APRALO Individual Representative, Hanan Khatib, shall vote on behalf of APRALO Individuals. The APRALO Individual electorate has been asked the following question: Who do you support to become the APRALO Vice Chair for the period of two years, beginning at the end of the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting. Please select one candidate from the list below (listed in alphabetical order of the last name), or abstain. * Aris Ignacio * Vladimer Svanadze * Abstain Additional information: https://community.icann.org/x/gQIZEw Please note the poll will open on Friday, 10 May 2024 at 23:59 UTC and close on Thursday, 23 May 2024 at 23:59 UTC, so that the APRALO Individual Representative may cast their ballot in the general APRALO Chair Election by Friday, 24 May 2024 at 23:59 UTC. *NOTE: Ballots will be sent to the representatives separately, Do not respond to this email, some people think the announcement is the actual vote* Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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