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Request for additions to the reserved names list - Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia (IRT on Red Cross and Red Crescent names)
by Stephane Hankins Sept. 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019

Dear Members of the Reconvened IRT, We herewith wish to request that the list of reserved National Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers as initially submitted to the IRT be revised and complemented to include, in regard to the Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia, a total of twenty-two (22) additional names. These additions are needed in order to reflect the recent change in the official name of the “Macedonian Red Cross” to “Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia”. As agreed in past calls of the IRT, we request that the set of names already included in the reserved list for this National Society (i.e. the names “Macedonian Red Cross” and FYROM Red Cross Society” and their agreed variations) be maintained in the reserved names list. This is mindful of the fact that the National Society will continue to be known by its old names in the foreseeable future. A table of identifiers for reservation for the Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia is attached herewith. It includes a total 52 names (30 already included in the reserved names list – in black ink; 22 additional names – in blue ink). We are also attaching herewith the Facebook pages of the Red Cross of North Macedonia illustrating that the National Society’s new name is in use. Thank you for your assistance and kind attention, Stéphane Hankins Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross (Tel: ++41 22 730 2419) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== The ICRC - working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Find out more: www.icrc.org This e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. Its contents are confidential and may only be retained by the named recipient (s) and may only be copied or disclosed with the consent of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). If you are not an intended recipient please delete this e-mail and notify the sender. ===============================================================================

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Request for additions to the reserved names list - Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society (IRT on Red Cross and Red Crescent)
by Stephane Hankins Sept. 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019

Dear Members of the Reconvened IRT, We herewith wish to request that the list of reserved National Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers as initially submitted to the IRT be revised and complemented to include, in regard to the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society, a total of sixteen (16) additional names. These additions are needed in order to reflect the recent change in the official name of the “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” to “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” (as decided upon by the National Society’s Annual General Assembly on 8 September 2018). As agreed in past calls of the IRT, we request that the set of names already included in the reserved list for this National Society (i.e. the name “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” and its agreed variations) be maintained in the reserved names list. This is mindful of the fact that the National Society will continue to be known by its old name in the foreseeable future. A table of identifiers for reservation for the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society is attached herewith. It includes a total 24 names (8 already included in the reserved names list – in black ink; 16 additional names – in blue ink). We are also attaching herewith the cover pages of the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society’s Website and Facebook page illustrating that the National Society’s new name is in use. Thank you for your assistance and kind attention, Stéphane Hankins Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross (Tel: ++41 22 730 2419) From: Stephane Hankins Sent: dimanche 21 avril 2019 17:13 To: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org<mailto:dennis.chang@icann.org>> Cc: gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt@icann.org>; Berry Cobb Mail <mail(a)berrycobb.com<mailto:mail@berrycobb.com>>; Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org>>; Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org<mailto:mary.wong@icann.org>>; Jennifer Hauseman <jhauseman(a)icrc.org<mailto:jhauseman@icrc.org>> Subject: FW: [Ext] RE: [Ext] RE: RC Reconvened IRT Dear Dennis, dear Berry, dear Mary, dear all, Further to Dennis’ request and in preparation for next Thursday’s Reconvened IRT call, please find below a few paragraphs of explanation and rationale for the proposed changes to be brought to the list of reserved National Red Cross or Red Crescent identifiers in order to reflect the change in the official name of the “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” to “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” (as decided upon by the National Society’s Annual General Assembly in 2018). Rationale for revisions to the Reserved National of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies identifiers list “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” Non-paper, ICRC, 22 April 2019 I. For memory, there are currently 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies recognized as components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRC) and admitted as members of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. To be recognized as a component of the Movement (by the ICRC), a National Society must be assessed to satisfy 10 Conditions of recognition defined under Article 4 of the Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The first of these Conditions is to be established on the territory of a High Contracting Party to the first Geneva Convention of 1949 – in the meaning of a State which instruments of ratification, accession or succession to the first Geneva Convention have been registered by the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation in its capacity as Depository of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. There are today 196 States party to the Geneva Conventions, which therefore leaves few States that have not established or recognized a National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society on their territory. A strict assessment procedure applies before an applicant National Society can be recognized as a component of the Movement by the ICRC’s highest Governance body, its Assembly. One National Society is today acknowledged as being in the process of recognition and admission. This is the “Bhutan Red Cross Society” which process of establishment is currently in progress. II. Two main occurrences would in principle require to materialize for the list of reserved National Societies’ names or identifiers to be revised: * The first is the case of recognition of a new National Society as a component of the Movement by the ICRC. This is as indicated above subject to strict conditions. * The second is the change in the name and identifiers of a National Society. This would in principle be determined or triggered by an official decision of the National Society (and of the latter’s supreme Governance body) to change the National Society’s official name and/or by the adoption of a national legislation formalizing the National Society’s change of name. In terms of process and in regard to the two instances described above, the ICRC would inform ICANN’s Secretariat of the proposed amendments to be brought to the reserved names’ list together with the rationale for such a change. This would in principle imply the addition of a new set of identifiers for protection, including either i) the official name of the newly recognized National Society and relevant variations thereof, or ii) the revised official name of the National Society and relevant variations thereof - and thus, in the official language or languages of the concerned State. It has been submitted in the past that 1. Such a request would have to be filed with ICANN’s Secretariat by the International Committee of the Red Cross in its mandate to recognize new National Societies and thus, from the time of i) recognition of a new National Society, or ii) the formal confirmation in the change of name of a National Society; 2. ICRC would in such an instance prepare and submit a list (or revised list) of identifiers to be added to the reserved National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies’ identifiers list, and thus, with a view to allow the reservation to become effective at the soonest possible date, whether i) from the date of recognition of a new National Society by ICRC; or ii) ii) from the time of confirmation of a National Society’s change of name - e.g. through the adoption of a change of name’s Act or legislation; a formal decision of the National Society’s General Assembly; or the registration of the new National Society name by the ICRC or the International Federation. 1. The list of new identifiers would be produced to meet the agreed criteria and therefore include * the official name(s) of the new National Society or the new official name(s) in the official language or languages of the given State; as well as * relevant variations of the National Society’s names and identifiers (i.e. with or without the word “Society”, with or without the article “the”, etc. 1. In the occurrence of a National Society’s change of name, the pre-existing names and identifiers of the concerned National Society would be kept within the list or reserved names, so as to prevent the risk of abusive or fraudulent registration of a National Society’s prior or pre-existing identifiers under which the National Society is likely to continue to be known. III. In the instance of the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society, the change in the name of the National Society was acted by decision of the National Society’s Annual General Assembly in September 2018. The change in the official name of the National Society from “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” to “Baphalali eSwatini Red Cross Society” follows the decision of the King of Swaziland to change the name of the State to “Eswatini”. The change in the name of the State was officially adopted by the Declaration of Change of Name Notice, 2018 (Legal Notice No 80 of 2018, published in the Official Gazette of 11 May 2018). (See the attachment herewith) We are told and understand however that the National Society is still in large measure operating under the name “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” and a complete change in the National Society’s practice will take time. This should involve in due time the adoption of a revised Act (Law) of recognition of the “Baphalali/Eswatini Swaziland Red Cross Society” and the adoption of a revised “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” Constitution – both processes that are expected to be completed in 2020. It is noted that the National Society already makes use of the name Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society in its public communication and representations, including on its website and on its Facebook pages (See the attachment herewith). Our recommendation is that * the current list of official and commonly used names of the National Society (“Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” and relevant variations thereof in line with the agreed criteria) remain in the list of reserved National Societies’ identifiers; and that * the reserved list be complemented with the new identifiers of the “Baphalali Red Cross Society”, including the official name “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” and relevant variations thereof. This would best satisfy, in our view, the objective sought of protecting the identifiers of Baphalali Swaziland/Eswatini Red Cross Society from registration as a domain name for abusive or fraudulent purposes. (See the proposed list of names and identifiers of the “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” proposed for inclusion in the reserved National Societies’ names’ list). +++++ Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Kind regards, Stéphane Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross (Tel: ++41 22 730 2419) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== The ICRC - working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Find out more: www.icrc.org This e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. Its contents are confidential and may only be retained by the named recipient (s) and may only be copied or disclosed with the consent of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 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FW: [Ext] RE: [Ext] RE: RC Reconvened IRT
by Stephane Hankins Aug. 30, 2019

Aug. 30, 2019

Dear Denis, dear Colleagues in the IRT, Please find below the elements requested on yesterday’s IRT Conference Call: I. Additions to the reserved names’ list Further to the IRT’s call held yesterday, we wish to confirm our request that the list of reserved National Red Cross or Red Crescent identifiers be revised in order to reflect A) The change in the official name of the “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” to “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” (as decided upon by the National Society’s Annual General Assembly on 8 September 2018). You will find attached a copy of the official notification from the President of the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society confirming the change. As agreed in past calls, we wish to request that the set of names already included in the reserved list (i.e. the variations of the “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society”) be maintained in the list, and thus, mindful of the fact that the National Society will continue to be known by its old name in the foreseeable future. A list of identifiers for reservation for the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society is attached herewith (this list corresponds to what we had previously communicated). We are also attaching herewith the cover pages of the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society’s Website and Facebook page illustrating that the National Society’s new name is in use. B) The change in the official name of the “Macedonian - or FYROM - Red Cross” to “Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia” (as decided by the Assembly of the National Society on 25 June 2019). You will find attached a copy of the official notification from the Secretary General of the Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia confirming the change. As agreed in past calls, we wish to request that the set of names and variations thereof already included in the reserved list (i.e. the variations of the “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society”) be maintained in the list, and thus, mindful of the fact that the National Society will continue to be known by its old name in the foreseeable future. A list of identifiers for reservation for the Red Cross of North Macedonia is attached herewith. We are also attaching herewith a page from the Red Cross of North Macedonia’s Facebook page illustrating that the National Society’s new name is in use. II. Titles of the different Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers Relating to the categorizations of Red Cross and Red Crescent names for reservation, I have reviewed the titles included in your presentation for the different categories. Might we propose some very slight revisions: quote Specific Names and Identifiers associated with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement 1. Red Cross and Red Crescent: Specific designations protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols Category 1 includes the designations protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols of 1977 and 2005 (“Red Cross”, “Red Crescent”, “Red Lion and Sun” and “Red Crystal”) - in the 6 UN languages. 2. Red Cross and Red Crescent: Acronyms of the International Committee of the Red Cross and of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Category 2 includes the acronyms of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC, CICR, MKKK, CICV) and of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC, FICR, МФКК). 3. Red Cross and Red Crescent: Specific identifiers of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and of its components Category 3 includes - the exact match names of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, of the International Committee of the Red Cross and of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - in the six United Nations languages; - the exact match names and relevant variations thereof of the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies recognized within the Movement – in English and in relevant national languages. III. Comments and query on the Draft public comment proceeding which you sent: I note in your document entitled Draft public comment proceeding, that the purpose of the public comment forum is defined as to gather community feedback on the proposed policy changes related to the 191 full names of the National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which are to be placed into the Reserved Names List. I remained a little unclear from the conversation yesterday and from the above-quoted paragraph regarding the scope of the Public comment proceeding. Has the Policy not been adopted and is the upcoming public comment period not intended to cover, rather, the implementation of the adopted Policy and therefore the technical outcomes of the IRT’s work? I may be misunderstanding, but would welcome a clarification on this point. I am attaching herewith a few proposed minor comments and revisions on the Draft public comment proceeding document. Please kindly note that I will be on mission in the next 10 days, but should have access to my E-mails. With kind regards, Stéphane Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross (Tel: ++41 22 730 2419) From: Stephane Hankins Sent: dimanche 21 avril 2019 17:13 To: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org> Cc: gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt(a)icann.org; Berry Cobb Mail <mail(a)berrycobb.com>; Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org>; Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org>; Jennifer Hauseman <jhauseman(a)icrc.org> Subject: FW: [Ext] RE: [Ext] RE: RC Reconvened IRT Dear Dennis, dear Berry, dear Mary, dear all, Further to Dennis’ request and in preparation for next Thursday’s Reconvened IRT call, please find below a few paragraphs of explanation and rationale for the proposed changes to be brought to the list of reserved National Red Cross or Red Crescent identifiers in order to reflect the change in the official name of the “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” to “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” (as decided upon by the National Society’s Annual General Assembly in 2018). Rationale for revisions to the Reserved National of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies identifiers list “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” Non-paper, ICRC, 22 April 2019 I. For memory, there are currently 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies recognized as components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRC) and admitted as members of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. To be recognized as a component of the Movement (by the ICRC), a National Society must be assessed to satisfy 10 Conditions of recognition defined under Article 4 of the Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The first of these Conditions is to be established on the territory of a High Contracting Party to the first Geneva Convention of 1949 – in the meaning of a State which instruments of ratification, accession or succession to the first Geneva Convention have been registered by the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation in its capacity as Depository of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. There are today 196 States party to the Geneva Conventions, which therefore leaves few States that have not established or recognized a National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society on their territory. A strict assessment procedure applies before an applicant National Society can be recognized as a component of the Movement by the ICRC’s highest Governance body, its Assembly. One National Society is today acknowledged as being in the process of recognition and admission. This is the “Bhutan Red Cross Society” which process of establishment is currently in progress. II. Two main occurrences would in principle require to materialize for the list of reserved National Societies’ names or identifiers to be revised: - The first is the case of recognition of a new National Society as a component of the Movement by the ICRC. This is as indicated above subject to strict conditions. - The second is the change in the name and identifiers of a National Society. This would in principle be determined or triggered by an official decision of the National Society (and of the latter’s supreme Governance body) to change the National Society’s official name and/or by the adoption of a national legislation formalizing the National Society’s change of name. In terms of process and in regard to the two instances described above, the ICRC would inform ICANN’s Secretariat of the proposed amendments to be brought to the reserved names’ list together with the rationale for such a change. This would in principle imply the addition of a new set of identifiers for protection, including either i) the official name of the newly recognized National Society and relevant variations thereof, or ii) the revised official name of the National Society and relevant variations thereof - and thus, in the official language or languages of the concerned State. It has been submitted in the past that 1. Such a request would have to be filed with ICANN’s Secretariat by the International Committee of the Red Cross in its mandate to recognize new National Societies and thus, from the time of i) recognition of a new National Society, or ii) the formal confirmation in the change of name of a National Society; 2. ICRC would in such an instance prepare and submit a list (or revised list) of identifiers to be added to the reserved National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies’ identifiers list, and thus, with a view to allow the reservation to become effective at the soonest possible date, whether i) from the date of recognition of a new National Society by ICRC; or ii) ii) from the time of confirmation of a National Society’s change of name - e.g. through the adoption of a change of name’s Act or legislation; a formal decision of the National Society’s General Assembly; or the registration of the new National Society name by the ICRC or the International Federation. 1. The list of new identifiers would be produced to meet the agreed criteria and therefore include o the official name(s) of the new National Society or the new official name(s) in the official language or languages of the given State; as well as o relevant variations of the National Society’s names and identifiers (i.e. with or without the word “Society”, with or without the article “the”, etc. 1. In the occurrence of a National Society’s change of name, the pre-existing names and identifiers of the concerned National Society would be kept within the list or reserved names, so as to prevent the risk of abusive or fraudulent registration of a National Society’s prior or pre-existing identifiers under which the National Society is likely to continue to be known. III. In the instance of the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society, the change in the name of the National Society was acted by decision of the National Society’s Annual General Assembly in September 2018. The change in the official name of the National Society from “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” to “Baphalali eSwatini Red Cross Society” follows the decision of the King of Swaziland to change the name of the State to “Eswatini”. The change in the name of the State was officially adopted by the Declaration of Change of Name Notice, 2018 (Legal Notice No 80 of 2018, published in the Official Gazette of 11 May 2018). (See the attachment herewith) We are told and understand however that the National Society is still in large measure operating under the name “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” and a complete change in the National Society’s practice will take time. This should involve in due time the adoption of a revised Act (Law) of recognition of the “Baphalali/Eswatini Swaziland Red Cross Society” and the adoption of a revised “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” Constitution – both processes that are expected to be completed in 2020. It is noted that the National Society already makes use of the name Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society in its public communication and representations, including on its website and on its Facebook pages (See the attachment herewith). Our recommendation is that - the current list of official and commonly used names of the National Society (“Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” and relevant variations thereof in line with the agreed criteria) remain in the list of reserved National Societies’ identifiers; and that - the reserved list be complemented with the new identifiers of the “Baphalali Red Cross Society”, including the official name “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” and relevant variations thereof. This would best satisfy, in our view, the objective sought of protecting the identifiers of Baphalali Swaziland/Eswatini Red Cross Society from registration as a domain name for abusive or fraudulent purposes. (See the proposed list of names and identifiers of the “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” proposed for inclusion in the reserved National Societies’ names’ list). +++++ Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Kind regards, Stéphane Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross (Tel: ++41 22 730 2419) From: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org<mailto:dennis.chang@icann.org>> Sent: mardi, 9 avril 2019 19:58 To: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org<mailto:shankins@icrc.org>>; Berry Cobb Mail <mail(a)berrycobb.com<mailto:mail@berrycobb.com>> Cc: Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org>>; Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org<mailto:mary.wong@icann.org>> Subject: Re: [Ext] RE: [Ext] RE: RC Reconvened IRT Dear Stephane, Glad to hear you can make the 25 April IRT meeting. We’d like to take the opportunity to walk through the Policy steps in adding new names to the reserved name list. Specifically, we will be working on adding the names for Swaziland-Eswatini to the definitive list following the policy process. If you could provide the rationale and supporting documents why these names should be added, we can prep better for the IRT meeting. With proper documentation, I think we can make the addition within our team and go straight to the public comment with the IRT support. Thanks Dennis Chang =============================================================================== The ICRC - working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Find out more: www.icrc.org This e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. Its contents are confidential and may only be retained by the named recipient (s) and may only be copied or disclosed with the consent of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 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IGO INGO Documents
by Andrea Glandon Aug. 29, 2019

Aug. 29, 2019

Dear all, Please find attached the slides, the draft public comment proceeding and the proposed changes to the policy language on ICANN. Please let me know it there are other documents needed. Andrea Glandon GNSO SO/AC Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: andrea.glandon(a)icann.org<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org> Skype ID: acglandon76 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/ Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…> See All SO and AC events on the ICANN Global Calendar [features.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__features.icann.org_cal…>

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Re: [Gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt] [Ext] RE: A message from Stéphane and IRT Action due by 26 June 2019.
by Dennis Chang July 5, 2019

July 5, 2019

Dear Stéphane, Good to hear from you. I see the confusion and can explain here. I think the page you are looking at is the old version we did for the first implementation in 2017. I’ve not set up the draft page for the new list yet. As of today, the IRT is reviewing the raw data with names and labels in the excel form to see if the labels are coming out as expected. You can find this in the wiki too under documentation. https://community.icann.org/display/IIPIRT/Documentation It’s the first document on the list. I will be setting up the Draft pages later but I’ve not done so yet. The sheer size of the list is of a concern and approaching this cautiously. Thanks Dennis Chang From: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org> Date: Friday, July 5, 2019 at 8:47 AM To: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org> Cc: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org> Subject: RE: [Ext] RE: A message from Stéphane and IRT Action due by 26 June 2019. Dear Dennis, Many thanks for your last message. I have just opened the list of labels you sent and appreciate the considerable work that has gone into this preparation. All our gratitude to you and to your teams for putting this together. This is not a matter of great concern of course, but I note that the titles and categories of “IGO and INGO identifier lists” for reservation at second level (as accessible on the “Draft page for IRT Use only”) appear to remain unchanged. For instance, the title of the category “Specific identifiers of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement” is somewhat problematic, as the names listed thereunder are actually the designations of the respective distinctive emblems (“red cross”, “red crescent”, “red lion and sun” and “red crystal”) and do not correspond to the names of the respective components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. They would hence require to best appear under a different title and categorisation. But I do realize that the intricacies of the file are very complicated… Did I understand correctly that a new meeting of the IRT was planned to be set in July? Else, I hope and trust that you will be taking a well-deserved Summer break. Best wishes to you and to Nigel, Stéphane Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross Tel: ++(41 22) 730 24 19 (prof.) From: Dennis Chang [mailto:dennis.chang@icann.org] Sent: samedi 22 juin 2019 11:25 To: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org> Cc: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [Ext] RE: A message from Stéphane and IRT Action due by 26 June 2019. Dear Stéphane, Understood of course. Perfectly ok since we do not have an official IRT meeting here. Nigel and I will see if there are other IRT members and convene an informal meeting if possible but otherwise, we’ll continue our progress as planned. Please do review the DNS Labels provided via the IRT wiki when you get a chance. https://community.icann.org/display/IIPIRT/Documentation I’ve attached it for your convenience. Thanks Dennis Chang From: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org<mailto:shankins@icrc.org>> Date: Friday, June 21, 2019 at 4:44 PM To: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org<mailto:dennis.chang@icann.org>> Cc: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org<mailto:nigel.hickson@icann.org>> Subject: [Ext] RE: A message from Stéphane and IRT Action due by 26 June 2019. Dear Dennis, Thank you for your message. We have a meeting of all legal advisers of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies next week and I’m afraid that I will not been able to plan a presence at the Marrakesh Meeting as I had hoped. I trust that ICANN 65 will be a great success. I am available to assist the IRT as would be required. Kind regards, Stéphane From: Dennis Chang [mailto:dennis.chang@icann.org] Sent: mardi 4 juin 2019 17:36 To: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org<mailto:shankins@icrc.org>>; gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt@icann.org> Cc: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org<mailto:nigel.hickson@icann.org>>; Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon(a)icann.org<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org>> Subject: A message from Stéphane and IRT Action due by 26 June 2019. Dear IRT, I received the following message from Stéphane today. “Dear Dennis, I apologise for last week, but I was on a mission to the Caucasus and Andrea’s messages were somehow not reaching my messaging system (first time this happens, but it is, as I understand, related to ICRC’s security systems). I do realise that I was expected to be on line and hope this was not too disturbing for the group. There is a chance that I could combine another mission with the Marrakesh ICANN meeting dates and we might in this case be able to meet in person with members of the IRT. Do let me know in any case if any questions were raised during the call or if any issues are emerging in the process of implementation of the Board’s decision on the Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers – and which we might be able to assist with.” I let him know that we discussed his proposed title changes with slight modification and asked him to review the meeting material on the IRT wiki. I remind the IRT to review the DNS Label conversion file on the IRT wiki. Please provide your feed back by 26 June 2019. As for the June IRT meeting, we’ll cancel it for now due to the ICANN65 Meeting. Please let me know if you will be in Marrakech and we’ll see if we can pull together a in-person meeting there. Thanks Dennis Chang From: Gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt <gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt-bounces(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt-bounces@icann.org>> on behalf of Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org<mailto:dennis.chang@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:34 PM To: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org<mailto:shankins@icrc.org>>, "gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt@icann.org>" <gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt@icann.org>> Cc: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org<mailto:nigel.hickson@icann.org>>, Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon(a)icann.org<mailto:andrea.glandon@icann.org>> Subject: Re: [Gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt] [Ext] Lists of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers currently on line Thanks you Stéphane for the suggestion. I will add this to the agenda for our next IRT meeting. You should have received an invite from Andrea for 30 May 2019 1700 UTC. It’s good for us to discuss this now so that we understand why we have different lists for the Red Cross and why we title them the way they are. Hi Nigel, You are welcome to attend the IRT meeting. Please let Andrea know and she’ll send you the invitation. Thanks Dennis Chang From: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org<mailto:shankins@icrc.org>> Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:18 PM To: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org<mailto:dennis.chang@icann.org>> Cc: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org<mailto:nigel.hickson@icann.org>> Subject: [Ext] Lists of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers currently on line Dear Dennis, I hope this message finds you well. Many thanks once again for the opportunity to take part in the last IRT Meeting (and also for preparing the slide presentation). (1) As you requested, I have reviewed the categorizations and lists of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers as defined on ICANN’s website (https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/packages/reserved-names/ReservedN… [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_sites_de…>). These date back to the very early stages of the process and would indeed require to be replaced. It is my understanding that these lists still on-line (and the DNS labels attached thereto) will be replaced in accordance with our most recent submission and with the DNS labels’ list that you and your team are preparing. (2) Should you still wish, for the purpose of clarity, to already revise and amend the titles and lists of each of the three categories of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers which were included on-line several years back (and that are outdated and require to be replaced), I would suggest that: 1. The current title of Category 1 (“Specific identifiers of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement”) be changed to “Designations protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols”. Category 1 includes the designations protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 3rd Additional Protocol in the 6 UN languages (“Red Cross”, “Red Crescent”, “Red Lion and Sun” and “Red Crystal”). 2. Category 2 (“International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement - National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Names”) be dissolved in order v To delete the first 4 identifiers mindful that i) the names “Magen David Adom” and “Red Star of David” (in English and in Hebrew) are not internationally protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols (the criteria which ultimately grounds the protection and reservation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent names and identifiers). The various identifiers of the National Society of the “Magen David Adom in Israel” are on their part included in the protected National Society’s identifiers list we have submitted, and that ii) the internationally protected designation “Lion et Soleil Rouge” is already covered (albeit in the singular) under Category 1. v To incorporate the ICRC and IFRC acronyms/initials under Category 3 (which already includes the Russian acronyms/initials MKKK and MFKK). NB: This is mindful that, as we know, the acronyms/initials of the ICRC and the IFRC are not covered under the reservations recently approved by ICANN’s Board and will still require a separate consideration – this is not hence within the purview of consideration of the IRT. 3. The current title of Category 3 (“International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies”) be revised to “Names and identifiers of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its components”. Category 3 includes the identifiers and names of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and of its respective components including the exact match names of - the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation in the six United Nations languages (as well as the acronyms/initials ICRC and IFRC); and of - the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Please do let me know if this is not sufficiently clear. If this is helpful, I could also share this message with the IRT group – please let me know. I am copying this to Nigel from ICANN’s Delegation in Geneva. With thanks and kind regards, Stéphane Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross Tel: ++(41 22) 730 24 19 (prof.) ________________________________ The ICRC - working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Find out more: www.icrc.org [icrc.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icrc.org&d=DwMFAw&c…> This e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. Its contents are confidential and may only be retained by the named recipient(s) and may only be copied or disclosed with the consent of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). If you are not an intended recipient please delete this e-mail and notify the sender. ________________________________ ________________________________ The ICRC - working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Find out more: www.icrc.org [icrc.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icrc.org&d=DwMDaQ&c…> This e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. Its contents are confidential and may only be retained by the named recipient(s) and may only be copied or disclosed with the consent of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). If you are not an intended recipient please delete this e-mail and notify the sender. ________________________________ ________________________________ The ICRC - working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Find out more: www.icrc.org [icrc.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icrc.org&d=DwMDaQ&c…> This e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. Its contents are confidential and may only be retained by the named recipient(s) and may only be copied or disclosed with the consent of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). If you are not an intended recipient please delete this e-mail and notify the sender. ________________________________

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A message from Stéphane and IRT Action due by 26 June 2019.
by Dennis Chang June 4, 2019

June 4, 2019

Dear IRT, I received the following message from Stéphane today. “Dear Dennis, I apologise for last week, but I was on a mission to the Caucasus and Andrea’s messages were somehow not reaching my messaging system (first time this happens, but it is, as I understand, related to ICRC’s security systems). I do realise that I was expected to be on line and hope this was not too disturbing for the group. There is a chance that I could combine another mission with the Marrakesh ICANN meeting dates and we might in this case be able to meet in person with members of the IRT. Do let me know in any case if any questions were raised during the call or if any issues are emerging in the process of implementation of the Board’s decision on the Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers – and which we might be able to assist with.” I let him know that we discussed his proposed title changes with slight modification and asked him to review the meeting material on the IRT wiki. I remind the IRT to review the DNS Label conversion file on the IRT wiki. Please provide your feed back by 26 June 2019. As for the June IRT meeting, we’ll cancel it for now due to the ICANN65 Meeting. Please let me know if you will be in Marrakech and we’ll see if we can pull together a in-person meeting there. Thanks Dennis Chang From: Gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt <gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:34 PM To: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org>, "gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt(a)icann.org" <gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt(a)icann.org> Cc: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org>, Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [Gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt] [Ext] Lists of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers currently on line Thanks you Stéphane for the suggestion. I will add this to the agenda for our next IRT meeting. You should have received an invite from Andrea for 30 May 2019 1700 UTC. It’s good for us to discuss this now so that we understand why we have different lists for the Red Cross and why we title them the way they are. Hi Nigel, You are welcome to attend the IRT meeting. Please let Andrea know and she’ll send you the invitation. Thanks Dennis Chang From: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org> Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:18 PM To: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org> Cc: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Lists of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers currently on line Dear Dennis, I hope this message finds you well. Many thanks once again for the opportunity to take part in the last IRT Meeting (and also for preparing the slide presentation). (1) As you requested, I have reviewed the categorizations and lists of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers as defined on ICANN’s website (https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/packages/reserved-names/ReservedN… [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_sites_de…>). These date back to the very early stages of the process and would indeed require to be replaced. It is my understanding that these lists still on-line (and the DNS labels attached thereto) will be replaced in accordance with our most recent submission and with the DNS labels’ list that you and your team are preparing. (2) Should you still wish, for the purpose of clarity, to already revise and amend the titles and lists of each of the three categories of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers which were included on-line several years back (and that are outdated and require to be replaced), I would suggest that: 1. The current title of Category 1 (“Specific identifiers of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement”) be changed to “Designations protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols”. Category 1 includes the designations protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 3rd Additional Protocol in the 6 UN languages (“Red Cross”, “Red Crescent”, “Red Lion and Sun” and “Red Crystal”). 2. Category 2 (“International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement - National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Names”) be dissolved in order v To delete the first 4 identifiers mindful that i) the names “Magen David Adom” and “Red Star of David” (in English and in Hebrew) are not internationally protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols (the criteria which ultimately grounds the protection and reservation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent names and identifiers). The various identifiers of the National Society of the “Magen David Adom in Israel” are on their part included in the protected National Society’s identifiers list we have submitted, and that ii) the internationally protected designation “Lion et Soleil Rouge” is already covered (albeit in the singular) under Category 1. v To incorporate the ICRC and IFRC acronyms/initials under Category 3 (which already includes the Russian acronyms/initials MKKK and MFKK). NB: This is mindful that, as we know, the acronyms/initials of the ICRC and the IFRC are not covered under the reservations recently approved by ICANN’s Board and will still require a separate consideration – this is not hence within the purview of consideration of the IRT. 3. The current title of Category 3 (“International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies”) be revised to “Names and identifiers of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its components”. Category 3 includes the identifiers and names of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and of its respective components including the exact match names of - the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation in the six United Nations languages (as well as the acronyms/initials ICRC and IFRC); and of - the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Please do let me know if this is not sufficiently clear. If this is helpful, I could also share this message with the IRT group – please let me know. I am copying this to Nigel from ICANN’s Delegation in Geneva. With thanks and kind regards, Stéphane Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross Tel: ++(41 22) 730 24 19 (prof.) ________________________________ The ICRC - working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Find out more: www.icrc.org [icrc.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icrc.org&d=DwMFAw&c…> This e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. Its contents are confidential and may only be retained by the named recipient(s) and may only be copied or disclosed with the consent of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). If you are not an intended recipient please delete this e-mail and notify the sender. ________________________________

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Re: [Gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt] [Ext] Lists of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers currently on line
by Dennis Chang May 9, 2019

May 9, 2019

Thanks you Stéphane for the suggestion. I will add this to the agenda for our next IRT meeting. You should have received an invite from Andrea for 30 May 2019 1700 UTC. It’s good for us to discuss this now so that we understand why we have different lists for the Red Cross and why we title them the way they are. Hi Nigel, You are welcome to attend the IRT meeting. Please let Andrea know and she’ll send you the invitation. Thanks Dennis Chang From: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org> Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:18 PM To: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org> Cc: Nigel Hickson <nigel.hickson(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Lists of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers currently on line Dear Dennis, I hope this message finds you well. Many thanks once again for the opportunity to take part in the last IRT Meeting (and also for preparing the slide presentation). (1) As you requested, I have reviewed the categorizations and lists of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers as defined on ICANN’s website (https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/packages/reserved-names/ReservedN… [icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_sites_de…>). These date back to the very early stages of the process and would indeed require to be replaced. It is my understanding that these lists still on-line (and the DNS labels attached thereto) will be replaced in accordance with our most recent submission and with the DNS labels’ list that you and your team are preparing. (2) Should you still wish, for the purpose of clarity, to already revise and amend the titles and lists of each of the three categories of Red Cross and Red Crescent identifiers which were included on-line several years back (and that are outdated and require to be replaced), I would suggest that: 1. The current title of Category 1 (“Specific identifiers of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement”) be changed to “Designations protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols”. Category 1 includes the designations protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 3rd Additional Protocol in the 6 UN languages (“Red Cross”, “Red Crescent”, “Red Lion and Sun” and “Red Crystal”). 2. Category 2 (“International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement - National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Names”) be dissolved in order v To delete the first 4 identifiers mindful that i) the names “Magen David Adom” and “Red Star of David” (in English and in Hebrew) are not internationally protected under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols (the criteria which ultimately grounds the protection and reservation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent names and identifiers). The various identifiers of the National Society of the “Magen David Adom in Israel” are on their part included in the protected National Society’s identifiers list we have submitted, and that ii) the internationally protected designation “Lion et Soleil Rouge” is already covered (albeit in the singular) under Category 1. v To incorporate the ICRC and IFRC acronyms/initials under Category 3 (which already includes the Russian acronyms/initials MKKK and MFKK). NB: This is mindful that, as we know, the acronyms/initials of the ICRC and the IFRC are not covered under the reservations recently approved by ICANN’s Board and will still require a separate consideration – this is not hence within the purview of consideration of the IRT. 3. The current title of Category 3 (“International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies”) be revised to “Names and identifiers of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its components”. Category 3 includes the identifiers and names of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and of its respective components including the exact match names of - the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation in the six United Nations languages (as well as the acronyms/initials ICRC and IFRC); and of - the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Please do let me know if this is not sufficiently clear. If this is helpful, I could also share this message with the IRT group – please let me know. I am copying this to Nigel from ICANN’s Delegation in Geneva. With thanks and kind regards, Stéphane Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross Tel: ++(41 22) 730 24 19 (prof.) ________________________________ The ICRC - working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Find out more: www.icrc.org [icrc.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icrc.org&d=DwMFAw&c…> This e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. Its contents are confidential and may only be retained by the named recipient(s) and may only be copied or disclosed with the consent of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). If you are not an intended recipient please delete this e-mail and notify the sender. ________________________________

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IRT: Red Cross update
by Dennis Chang April 24, 2019

April 24, 2019

Please note, this has been updated with our Zoom information. Also Date in the message below corrected to match the meeting date. Dear All, Please find the details below for the Registration Data Policy Implementation - pre-IRT Meeting scheduled for Thursday, 25 April 2019 at 17:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yxl4cjl4 Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/3289522752 One tap mobile +19294362866,,3289522752# US (New York) +16699006833,,3289522752# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 328 952 2752 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/argOCaEda Agenda to be provided on the IRT wiki: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56136339

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IRT: Red Cross update
by Dennis Chang April 24, 2019

April 24, 2019

Please note, this has been updated with our Zoom information. Dear All, Please find the details below for the Registration Data Policy Implementation - pre-IRT Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April 2019 at 17:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yxl4cjl4 Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/3289522752 One tap mobile +19294362866,,3289522752# US (New York) +16699006833,,3289522752# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 328 952 2752 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/argOCaEda Agenda to be provided on the IRT wiki: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=56136339

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Red Cross names update for Baphalali Eswatini - Re: [Ext] RE: [Ext] RE: RC Reconvened IRT
by Dennis Chang April 22, 2019

April 22, 2019

Thank you Stéphane for the documentation for the additional names for Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society. Dear IRT, Please review the submission from Stéphane prior to our IRT meeting on Thursday this week. We will step through the process of adding the proposed names at the IRT meeting together. If you have questions, please feel free to ask Stéphane as replies to this email so that we all can benefit from the dialog. Thanks Dennis Chang From: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org> Date: Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 8:17 AM To: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org> Cc: "gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt(a)icann.org" <gnso-igo-ingo-ip-irt(a)icann.org>, Berry Cobb <mail(a)berrycobb.com>, Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org>, Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org>, Jennifer Hauseman <jhauseman(a)icrc.org> Subject: FW: [Ext] RE: [Ext] RE: RC Reconvened IRT Dear Dennis, dear Berry, dear Mary, dear all, Further to Dennis’ request and in preparation for next Thursday’s Reconvened IRT call, please find below a few paragraphs of explanation and rationale for the proposed changes to be brought to the list of reserved National Red Cross or Red Crescent identifiers in order to reflect the change in the official name of the “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” to “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” (as decided upon by the National Society’s Annual General Assembly in 2018). Rationale for revisions to the Reserved National of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies identifiers list “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” Non-paper, ICRC, 22 April 2019 I. For memory, there are currently 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies recognized as components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRC) and admitted as members of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. To be recognized as a component of the Movement (by the ICRC), a National Society must be assessed to satisfy 10 Conditions of recognition defined under Article 4 of the Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The first of these Conditions is to be established on the territory of a High Contracting Party to the first Geneva Convention of 1949 – in the meaning of a State which instruments of ratification, accession or succession to the first Geneva Convention have been registered by the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation in its capacity as Depository of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. There are today 196 States party to the Geneva Conventions, which therefore leaves few States that have not established or recognized a National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society on their territory. A strict assessment procedure applies before an applicant National Society can be recognized as a component of the Movement by the ICRC’s highest Governance body, its Assembly. One National Society is today acknowledged as being in the process of recognition and admission. This is the “Bhutan Red Cross Society” which process of establishment is currently in progress. II. Two main occurrences would in principle require to materialize for the list of reserved National Societies’ names or identifiers to be revised: - The first is the case of recognition of a new National Society as a component of the Movement by the ICRC. This is as indicated above subject to strict conditions. - The second is the change in the name and identifiers of a National Society. This would in principle be determined or triggered by an official decision of the National Society (and of the latter’s supreme Governance body) to change the National Society’s official name and/or by the adoption of a national legislation formalizing the National Society’s change of name. In terms of process and in regard to the two instances described above, the ICRC would inform ICANN’s Secretariat of the proposed amendments to be brought to the reserved names’ list together with the rationale for such a change. This would in principle imply the addition of a new set of identifiers for protection, including either i) the official name of the newly recognized National Society and relevant variations thereof, or ii) the revised official name of the National Society and relevant variations thereof - and thus, in the official language or languages of the concerned State. It has been submitted in the past that 1. Such a request would have to be filed with ICANN’s Secretariat by the International Committee of the Red Cross in its mandate to recognize new National Societies and thus, from the time of i) recognition of a new National Society, or ii) the formal confirmation in the change of name of a National Society; 2. ICRC would in such an instance prepare and submit a list (or revised list) of identifiers to be added to the reserved National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies’ identifiers list, and thus, with a view to allow the reservation to become effective at the soonest possible date, whether i) from the date of recognition of a new National Society by ICRC; or ii) ii) from the time of confirmation of a National Society’s change of name - e.g. through the adoption of a change of name’s Act or legislation; a formal decision of the National Society’s General Assembly; or the registration of the new National Society name by the ICRC or the International Federation. 3. The list of new identifiers would be produced to meet the agreed criteria and therefore include o the official name(s) of the new National Society or the new official name(s) in the official language or languages of the given State; as well as o relevant variations of the National Society’s names and identifiers (i.e. with or without the word “Society”, with or without the article “the”, etc. 4. In the occurrence of a National Society’s change of name, the pre-existing names and identifiers of the concerned National Society would be kept within the list or reserved names, so as to prevent the risk of abusive or fraudulent registration of a National Society’s prior or pre-existing identifiers under which the National Society is likely to continue to be known. III. In the instance of the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society, the change in the name of the National Society was acted by decision of the National Society’s Annual General Assembly in September 2018. The change in the official name of the National Society from “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” to “Baphalali eSwatini Red Cross Society” follows the decision of the King of Swaziland to change the name of the State to “Eswatini”. The change in the name of the State was officially adopted by the Declaration of Change of Name Notice, 2018 (Legal Notice No 80 of 2018, published in the Official Gazette of 11 May 2018). (See the attachment herewith) We are told and understand however that the National Society is still in large measure operating under the name “Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” and a complete change in the National Society’s practice will take time. This should involve in due time the adoption of a revised Act (Law) of recognition of the “Baphalali/Eswatini Swaziland Red Cross Society” and the adoption of a revised “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” Constitution – both processes that are expected to be completed in 2020. It is noted that the National Society already makes use of the name Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society in its public communication and representations, including on its website and on its Facebook pages (See the attachment herewith). Our recommendation is that - the current list of official and commonly used names of the National Society (“Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society” and relevant variations thereof in line with the agreed criteria) remain in the list of reserved National Societies’ identifiers; and that - the reserved list be complemented with the new identifiers of the “Baphalali Red Cross Society”, including the official name “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” and relevant variations thereof. This would best satisfy, in our view, the objective sought of protecting the identifiers of Baphalali Swaziland/Eswatini Red Cross Society from registration as a domain name for abusive or fraudulent purposes. (See the proposed list of names and identifiers of the “Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society” proposed for inclusion in the reserved National Societies’ names’ list). +++++ Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Kind regards, Stéphane Stéphane J. Hankins Legal adviser Cooperation and coordination within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross (Tel: ++41 22 730 2419) From: Dennis Chang <dennis.chang(a)icann.org<mailto:dennis.chang@icann.org>> Sent: mardi, 9 avril 2019 19:58 To: Stephane Hankins <shankins(a)icrc.org<mailto:shankins@icrc.org>>; Berry Cobb Mail <mail(a)berrycobb.com<mailto:mail@berrycobb.com>> Cc: Steve Chan <steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org>>; Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org<mailto:mary.wong@icann.org>> Subject: Re: [Ext] RE: [Ext] RE: RC Reconvened IRT Dear Stephane, Glad to hear you can make the 25 April IRT meeting. We’d like to take the opportunity to walk through the Policy steps in adding new names to the reserved name list. Specifically, we will be working on adding the names for Swaziland-Eswatini to the definitive list following the policy process. If you could provide the rationale and supporting documents why these names should be added, we can prep better for the IRT meeting. With proper documentation, I think we can make the addition within our team and go straight to the public comment with the IRT support. Thanks Dennis Chang =============================================================================== The ICRC - working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Find out more: www.icrc.org This e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. Its contents are confidential and may only be retained by the named recipient (s) and may only be copied or disclosed with the consent of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 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