January 2024 - Ccnso-council

Appointment ccNSO Council Chair and Vice-Chairs
by Bart Boswinkel March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

17 March 2022 Appointment ccNSO Council Chair and Vice-Chairs Dear John, At its meeting on 10 March 2022 and ion accordance with the temporary election procedure adopted on 24 February 2022, the ccNSO Council appointed Alejandra Reynoso (.gt) as Jordan Carter (.nz) and Adebiyi Oladipo (.ng) as Vice-Chairs. The Chair and Vice-Chairs have been appointed to serve until the end of the ccNSO Council during ICANN76. On behalf of the ccNSO Council, Bart Boswinkel ccNSO Secretariat

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Net Mundial +10
by Chris Disspain Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

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ccNSO Council ICANN79 Prep | 22 February at 12:00 UTC
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

Dear Council, The ccNSO Council ICANN79 Prep call has been (tentatively) scheduled for 22 February at 12:00 UTC. Please find the call details below: Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/94349964028?pwd=eDFCSTZ0Q3VVbVJNbVJNRm4yUm11QT09 Meeting ID: 943 4996 4028 Passcode: Council-02

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FW: [Team-Leaders] Summary Notes - ICANN Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee Leaders Workshop 9–11 January 2024 | ICANN Washington, D.C. Engagement Center
by Bart Boswinkel Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

Dear all For your information, Kind regards, Bart From: David Olive Date: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 14:23 To: "soac-chairs Subject: Summary Notes - ICANN Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee Leaders Workshop 9–11 January 2024 | ICANN Washington, D.C. Engagement Center SOAC Chairs: Please find attached the summary notes with action items from the SOAC Leaders Workshop in Washington, D.C. We thank you for your time and active participation in these sessions. Best regards, David ICANN Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee Leaders Workshop 9–11 January 2024 | ICANN Washington, D.C. Engagement Center Purpose The Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee (SO/AC) Leaders Workshop provides the SO/AC leaders, ICANN Board leadership, and ICANN organization executives an opportunity to engage in strategic discussions about policy, advice, operations, and governance. These discussions can then inform the work of each SO/AC group and overall ICANN community planning and workload management. The workshop also allows participants to gain a mutual understanding of shared priorities, how to best allocate ICANN resources for ICANN community support, and how to advance the ICANN mission. Attendance (alphabetical by surname) ICANN SO/AC Leaders ccNSO Council Jordan Carter, Biyi Olapido, Alejandra Reynoso (remote) GNSO Council Nacho Amadoz (remote), Greg DiBiase ALAC Justine Chew, Claire Craig, Jonathan Zuck GAC Zeina Bou Harb, Nicolas Caballero, Nigel Hickson (remote) RSSAC Jeff Osborn, Ken Renard SSAC Ram Mohan, Tara Whalen ICANN Board Danko Jevtovic, Tripti Sinha ICANN organization Executives Sally Costerton, Veni Markovski, David Olive, and Theresa Swinehart Staff members of the Meetings; Planning; Policy Development Support; and Reviews Support and Accountability (remote) teams David A. Olive Senior Vice President Policy Development Support Managing Director ICANN Washington DC Engagement Office Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) [signature_2131048127]

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Re: [ccnso-council] [Ext] Re: Appointment members to IGLC and MPC | Appointment IGLC Vice Chair
by Joke Braeken Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

Hello Desiree, Indeed. IGLC in full is Internet Governance Liaison Committee. Thank you for having spotted the omission. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> From: Desiree <desiree(a)relax.co.uk> Date: Monday, 29 January 2024 at 23:14 To: Joke Braeken <joke.braeken(a)icann.org> Cc: ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [ccnso-council] Appointment members to IGLC and MPC | Appointment IGLC Vice Chair Hi Joke Re: draft - a nit - is there a G word “governance” missing in the commmitte column descriprtion - IGCL? best Desiree — On 29 Jan 2024, at 14:57, Joke Braeken via Ccnso-council <ccnso-council(a)icann.org> wrote: Dear Council members, Please find below two draft resolutions, presented to you for an online decision. In case in case you do not agree with the proposed resolution, please raise your concerns to the Council mailing list by the end of Wednesday, 31 January 2024 by 23:59 UTC. Resolution 1: Appointment members For decision formal appointment members to the ccNSO Internet Liaison Committee (IGLC) and ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) Draft Resolution Following a call for volunteers, several candidates applied for membership of the IGLC and MPC respectively. The ccNSO Council approves membership for the candidates as listed below. ccNSO Working Groups and Committees Nominee ccNSO Internet Liaison Committee (IGLC) Olga Cavalli (ccNSO Council) Chris Disspain (ccNSO Council) Abdalmonem Galila (Egypt IDN ccTLD) Russell Harada (.pg) Boyoung Kim (.kr) ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) Jan Melgar Alvarado (.hn) Tsholofelo Mokone (.za) Murtala M Abdullahi (.ng) The secretariat is requested to take all necessary steps to include them as members of the respective committee, including informing the committee’s leadership team. Resolution 2: Appointment Vice Chair For decision formal appointment Vice Chair to the ccNSO Internet Liaison Committee (IGLC) Draft Resolution Anil Kumar Jain recently stepped down from his role as IGLC Vice Chair and is no longer a member to IGLC. Following a call for nominations for a new Vice Chair, the IGLC membership nominated and seconded Marta Moreira Dias (.pt). Marta accepted her nomination. The ccNSO Council appoints Marta as Vice Chair to the IGLC. The secretariat is requested to take all necessary steps to include Marta to the leadership team of the respective committee, including informing the committee’s chair. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> _______________________________________________ Ccnso-council mailing list Ccnso-council(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ccnso-council _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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DRAFT ccNSO Block Schedule for ICANN79
by Kimberly Carlson Jan. 29, 2024

Jan. 29, 2024

Dear Council, The DRAFT ccNSO Block Schedule for ICANN79 can be found below. A few things to note: * The SOACs were given the option of either having a 30-min break/60-min block 5 OR 15-min break/75-min block 5. Note the varying times for block 5. * Lunches will be 75- minutes long. We are told there are multiple vendors/restaurants in and around the venue * There will be two Closed Council Workshops on Sunday. Remote participation will be available. Pleases let me know if you are not attending in person. * Changed from the last update, the session with the Board representatives have been moved from Thursday, block 1 to Wednesday, block 4. * There is a small possibility the Council meeting on Thursday, will be moved to block 1 [on Thursday]; an Org-wide Board-related session is being considered during block 4. * On Tuesday, there is the usual ccNSO Cocktail Networking Event from 7:00-10:00 pm. Please plan on staying until the end. As always, just reach out if there are any other questions or concerns. Best, Kim [cid:image001.png@01DA52C5.5DEB5630]

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Appointment members to IGLC and MPC | Appointment IGLC Vice Chair
by Joke Braeken Jan. 29, 2024

Jan. 29, 2024

Dear Council members, Please find below two draft resolutions, presented to you for an online decision. In case in case you do not agree with the proposed resolution, please raise your concerns to the Council mailing list by the end of Wednesday, 31 January 2024 by 23:59 UTC. Resolution 1: Appointment members For decision formal appointment members to the ccNSO Internet Liaison Committee (IGLC) and ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) Draft Resolution Following a call for volunteers, several candidates applied for membership of the IGLC and MPC respectively. The ccNSO Council approves membership for the candidates as listed below. ccNSO Working Groups and Committees Nominee ccNSO Internet Liaison Committee (IGLC) Olga Cavalli (ccNSO Council) Chris Disspain (ccNSO Council) Abdalmonem Galila (Egypt IDN ccTLD) Russell Harada (.pg) Boyoung Kim (.kr) ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) Jan Melgar Alvarado (.hn) Tsholofelo Mokone (.za) Murtala M Abdullahi (.ng) The secretariat is requested to take all necessary steps to include them as members of the respective committee, including informing the committee’s leadership team. Resolution 2: Appointment Vice Chair For decision formal appointment Vice Chair to the ccNSO Internet Liaison Committee (IGLC) Draft Resolution Anil Kumar Jain recently stepped down from his role as IGLC Vice Chair and is no longer a member to IGLC. Following a call for nominations for a new Vice Chair, the IGLC membership nominated and seconded Marta Moreira Dias (.pt). Marta accepted her nomination. The ccNSO Council appoints Marta as Vice Chair to the IGLC. The secretariat is requested to take all necessary steps to include Marta to the leadership team of the respective committee, including informing the committee’s chair. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken(a)icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org>

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FW: ICANN Universal Acceptance Update: Support for Internationalized Email Addresses
by Claudia Ruiz Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

Monday, 22 January 2024 ICANN Community Digest [Image removed by sender.] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · FRIDAY: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · NEW: EURALO Roundtable on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) · NEW: ICANN NCAP Discussion Group Seeks Input on NCAP Study 2 Report · NEW: ICANN Universal Acceptance Update: Support for Internationalized Email Addresses · NEW PUBLICATION: Methodology to Classify Unsolicited Email Threats · THIS WEEK: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback · NEXT WEEK: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · NEXT WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW: Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 FRIDAY: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Information Sharing NEW: EURALO Roundtable on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) The roundtable will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. Date: Tuesday, 30 January at 18:00 UTC Registration and Join Details [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEW: ICANN NCAP Discussion Group Seeks Input on NCAP Study 2 Report The Name Collision Analysis Project Discussion Group (NCAP) is seeking input on its draft Study 2 report and responses to a series of questions from the ICANN Board regarding name collisions as outlined in resolution 2017.11.02.30 and reaffirmed in resolution 2021.03.25.13. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEW: ICANN Universal Acceptance Update: Support for Internationalized Email Addresses Work is ongoing to ensure all pertinent ICANN internal systems are fully UA-ready. Much of this effort includes collaborating with third-party vendors to update their services. In the broader scope of the UA program, ICANN's priority is to support UA in community-facing services, including ICANN.org, ICANN Account, and the Centralized Zone Data Service, to name a few. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEW PUBLICATION: Methodology to Classify Unsolicited Email Threats Spam is typically the largest portion of DNS abuse in the data that is listed by reputation feed providers. Therefore, being able to confidently separate spam as a delivery mechanism of malicious content from other types of content is essential for our work. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> THIS WEEK: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback The webinars will be offered at two time slots and you only need to register for one. Both sessions will be presented in English. Click on one of the links below to register. Webinar #1 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> | Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 00:00 UTC for 60 minutes Webinar #2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> | Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 15:00 UTC for 60 minutes Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEXT WEEK: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items NEXT WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. CSTD Submission form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Public Comment NEW: Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 19 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 February 2024 Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. 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FW: ICANN Community Digest - NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 21 January 2024
by Claudia Ruiz Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

Thursday, 25 January 2024 ICANN Community Digest [Image removed by sender.] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · TOMORROW: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications · 30 JANUARY 2023: TRANSLATION DEADLINE Information Sharing · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 21 January 2024 · NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on the Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on IDNs · NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use · NEXT WEEK: EURALO Roundtable on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) · NEXT WEEK: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · NEXT WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW PUBLIC COMMENT: Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names · NEW PUBLIC COMMENT: Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use · Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget · Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions ICANN79 TOMORROW: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> 30 JANUARY 2023: TRANSLATION DEADLINE If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) by 30 JANUARY. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the start of the meeting, with the possibility of potential changes. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline to be translated. Please send materials to andrea.glandon(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> Information Sharing NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 21 January 2024 Please find the Approved Resolutions for the 21 January 2024 Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…>. NEW: ICANN Board Seeks Input on the Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on IDNs This Public Comment proceeding is seeking input on the Phase 1 Final Report Recommendations from the Generic Name Supporting Organization Expedited Policy Development Process on Internationalized Domain Names for ICANN Board Consideration. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Feedback on Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use ICANN is seeking feedback on whether the identified string meets the requirements of SAC113, or whether there are any other issues with the string that need to be considered prior to its reservation. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> NEXT WEEK: EURALO Roundtable on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) The roundtable will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. Date: Tuesday, 30 January at 18:00 UTC Registration and Join Details [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> NEXT WEEK: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…>. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items NEXT WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. CSTD Submission form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> Public Comment NEW PROCEEDING: Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> Open for Submissions: 23 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 March 2024 NEW PROCEEDING: Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> Open for Submissions: 24 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2024 Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…> Open for Submissions: 19 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00191haB--kSvZJ18Rj…>. 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FW: NEW: ICANN Universal Acceptance Update: Support for Internationalized Email Addresses
by Claudia Ruiz Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

Monday, 22 January 2024 ICANN Community Digest [Image removed by sender.] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · FRIDAY: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Information Sharing · NEW: EURALO Roundtable on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) · NEW: ICANN NCAP Discussion Group Seeks Input on NCAP Study 2 Report · NEW: ICANN Universal Acceptance Update: Support for Internationalized Email Addresses · NEW PUBLICATION: Methodology to Classify Unsolicited Email Threats · THIS WEEK: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback · NEXT WEEK: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors Action Items · NEXT WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEW: Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study · Draft ICANN FY25 Plans · Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN79 FRIDAY: ICANN79 Community Childcare Grants Program: Now Accepting Applications Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting and/or local childcare services. Deadline: Friday, 26 January 2024, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Information Sharing NEW: EURALO Roundtable on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) The roundtable will provide a review of the RDRS service. Speakers will explain how the services works, discuss experiences using the service, provide metrics on usage data of the RDRS, end user understanding and point of view, the At-Large position and broader community’s opinion, and answer any questions and respond to comments and discussion. Date: Tuesday, 30 January at 18:00 UTC Registration and Join Details [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEW: ICANN NCAP Discussion Group Seeks Input on NCAP Study 2 Report The Name Collision Analysis Project Discussion Group (NCAP) is seeking input on its draft Study 2 report and responses to a series of questions from the ICANN Board regarding name collisions as outlined in resolution 2017.11.02.30 and reaffirmed in resolution 2021.03.25.13. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEW: ICANN Universal Acceptance Update: Support for Internationalized Email Addresses Work is ongoing to ensure all pertinent ICANN internal systems are fully UA-ready. Much of this effort includes collaborating with third-party vendors to update their services. In the broader scope of the UA program, ICANN's priority is to support UA in community-facing services, including ICANN.org, ICANN Account, and the Centralized Zone Data Service, to name a few. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEW PUBLICATION: Methodology to Classify Unsolicited Email Threats Spam is typically the largest portion of DNS abuse in the data that is listed by reputation feed providers. Therefore, being able to confidently separate spam as a delivery mechanism of malicious content from other types of content is essential for our work. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> THIS WEEK: ICANN Webinars to Provide First RDRS Metrics Report Findings and Gather Feedback The webinars will be offered at two time slots and you only need to register for one. Both sessions will be presented in English. Click on one of the links below to register. Webinar #1 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> | Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 00:00 UTC for 60 minutes Webinar #2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> | Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 15:00 UTC for 60 minutes Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> NEXT WEEK: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors ICANN invites the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as Fellowship Program Mentors. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for this role. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Mentors will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN81 (from ICANN81 - ICANN83 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please read about the mentorship program here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee at the same time they are serving as mentors. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative by 31 January 2024 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org. Action Items NEXT WEEK 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Questionnaire for the 20-year review of WSIS implementation Please consider responding to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) regarding WSIS implementation by 31 January 2024. CSTD Submission form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Public Comment NEW: Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 19 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 February 2024 Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 21 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 08 February 2024 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…> Open for Submissions: 12 December 2023 Closed for Submissions: 12 February 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-AYf_B2KvAxqi7lr…>. 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