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SOACs Feedback on the Draft Gender Diversity & Participation Survey by 20 May
by Wolf-Ulrich.Knoben May 5, 2017

May 5, 2017

Colleagues, see below. ICANN Staff is preparing a community-wide survey on Gender Diversity and Participation. Before the survey launches, they are seeking feedback from SO/ACs on the draft (linked below). Please review, and submit any thoughts or comments you’d like to share on this upcoming survey. This can be done directly by clicking the related link. Deadline is 20 May. Thank you, Wolf-Ulrich *From: *<soac-leaders-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org> *Date: *Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 16:08 ** *Cc: *Sally Costerton <sally.costerton(a)icann.org>, Ergys Ramaj <ergys.ramaj(a)icann.org> *Subject: *[SOAC-Leaders] Fwd: SOACs Feedback on the Draft Gender Diversity & Participation Survey by 20 May Ergys Ramaj Dear Community Leaders: Please review this message from Sr. Director, Public Responsibility As you are aware, the ICANN organization is planning to launch a survey on Gender Diversity and Participation in the ICANN community. The purpose is to determine current perceptions of gender diversity within the ICANN community and to identify potential barriers to participation. The document has gone through several rounds of reviews and is ready to be shared with SOACs for additional input. One important point is to clarify how this survey is different and/or complements the work currently taking place in the Work Stream 2 (WS2) Diversity subgroup <https://community.icann.org/display/WEIA/Diversity>. The questionnaire recently sent to the SOACs by the WS2 Diversity subgroup focuses specifically on SOACs current processes and procedures. On the other hand, the Gender Diversity and Participation survey aims to assess perceptions about gender and participation across all of the ICANN community. It also focuses specifically on gender as one aspect of diversity, following community calls for data pertaining specifically to gender. Other elements of diversity are being discussed in the WS2 Diversity subgroup and may be explored with future surveys. Before we launch the survey, we would appreciate *feedback from the SOACs by 20 May 2017*. The current draft has benefitted from insights and input provided by members of the ICANN organization, Board, and WS2 Diversity subgroup. Here is a link to the survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kEd5LMwMiKau0skX-MGBOZd6BFgcQTq6qdvHA40… — Comments/suggestions/questions could be made on the document or emailed directly to me. Shortly following SOACs review, the survey will be advertised across the community. Responses will be anonymous, and survey responses will be used in accordance with ICANN’s Privacy Policy <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/privacy-2012-12-21-en>. The data will be analyzed to identify perceived gaps, trends, and potential next steps; a final report with the findings will be widely disseminated, and next steps will be up to the community. Looking forward to any thoughts you may have and many thanks in advance. Best, Ergys --- Diese E-Mail wurde von Avast Antivirus-Software auf Viren geprüft. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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ICANN News Alert -- Independent Examiner Issues Final Report on Review of the At-Large Organization
by Chantelle Doerksen May 5, 2017

May 5, 2017

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-05-04-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Independent Examiner Issues Final Report on Review of the At-Large Organization 4 May 2017 After extensive consultation with the At-Large and the broader ICANN community, including a formal public comment process[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>, and ongoing engagement and participation of the At-Large Review Working Party[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>, ITEMS International, the independent examiner for the review of the At-Large organization, has issued its final report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 4.08 MB]. This marks an important milestone in ICANN's commitment to continuous improvement, accountability and transparency. In the final report, the independent examiner states "Our Review findings are both encouraging and a call to action. Encouraging as there is clearly widespread support for the mission of At-Large to contribute to ICANN policy-making processes through the provision of advice that takes into account Internet end users' interests (few people doubt that the At-Large Community has a vital and continuing purpose within ICANN). But a call to action as the At-Large Community is often perceived to be run by an unchanging group of individuals whose commitment to upholding end-users' interests is sincere, but who have struggled to make contemporary end-user input into policy advice processes a reality….ITEMS International offers 16 recommendations that it believes reflect the needs of the At-Large community and for which there is sufficient community consensus. There were some cases where agreement with the current At-Large leadership was not reached, but which Reviewers strongly believe need to be implemented in the interests of the At-Large community and the ICANN organization as a whole." The At-Large Review Working Party will now provide their input on feasibility, focusing on prioritization of recommendations and alignment with other improvements already planned or underway, in preparation for eventual implementation of Board-approved recommendations. The ICANN Board is expected to take action on the findings and recommendations towards the end of 2017, after consideration of all community input. Final Report of Review of the At-Large is available here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 4.08 MB]; it also can be accessed from the At-Large Review web page[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. What is the significance of the At-Large Review? The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)[atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> has the duty to understand, represent, and advocate for the best interest of Internet end users worldwide by focusing on two general areas of work: policy advice development and organization building. Based on direction from the Board, the purpose of the Review was to determine 1) whether the organization, council or committee has a continuing purpose in the ICANN structure, and 2) if so, whether any change in structure or operations is desirable to improve its effectiveness, and 3) whether the organization, council or committee is accountable to its constituencies, stakeholder groups, organizations and other stakeholders. This review, like reviews of other structures within ICANN, is mandated by ICANN's Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. The Organizational Effectiveness Committee of the Board[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> is responsible for review and oversight of policies relating to ICANN's ongoing organizational review process. How is the At-Large Community involved? During the course of the review, ITEMS International conducted research, analyzed data and evaluated effectiveness of prior review recommendations working closely with the At-Large Review Working Party. The diverse, 22-member At-Large Review Working Party[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> was designated by the At-Large Advisory Committee as a liaison between the At-Large community, the Independent Examiner and the ICANN Board. Under the leadership of its Chair, Holly Raiche, this group has represented the voice of the At-Large community throughout the Review. At-Large Review by the Numbers [t-Large Review by the Numbers] For additional information, please visit: * At-Large Review web site[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> * At-Large Review Working Space[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> * Frequently Asked Questions & Answers for the At-Large Review[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> * At-Large web site[atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__atlarge.icann.org_&d=D…> * Organizational Reviews Information[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>

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