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Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN78 · NEXT WEEK: Translation Deadlines · NEXT WEEK: ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open · Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Executive Team Announcement · NEW: Chair’s Blog: September Board Workshop Preview Action Items · NEW 🔥 ACTION I: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79 Public Comment · GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report · ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLDs · ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism · Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation ICANN78 NEXT WEEK: 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 TRANSLATION DEADLINE: If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) to Andrea Glandon<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> by 13 SEPTEMBER. 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 NEXT WEEK: ICANN78 Community Childcare Grants Program Application Now Open The program facilitates in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN public meetings and eligible ICANN events. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 | Application form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> Registration for ICANN78 is Now Open Registration is now open for the ICANN78 Annual General Meeting, which will be held both virtually and in-person from 21-26 October 2023 in Hamburg, Germany. ICANN78 will mark the organization's 25th Annual General Meeting. Click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> to learn more about how to register. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Executive Team Announcement Gina Villavicencio, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources, has resigned. Her last day was Tuesday, 5 September. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> NEW: Chair’s Blog: September Board Workshop Preview The Board Workshop takes place 8–10 September in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. While there, the Board will have the opportunity to meet with ICANN organization (org) staff at the Istanbul Regional Office, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> Action Items NEW 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN79 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the North American region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN79 Community Forum Meeting. ICANN79 is scheduled to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 2–7 March 2024. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> Public Comment GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> Open for Submissions: 31 July 2023 Closed for Submissions: 11 September 2023 ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLDs [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> Open for Submissions: 16 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 27 September 2023 ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> Open for Submissions: 01 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 28 September 2023 Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...> Open for Submissions: 24 August 2023 Closed for Submissions: 03 October 2023 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nj5fAlD16BbdePUO7...>. 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