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FW: [Briefing] Internet Governance in January + 2020s Forecast | Tuesday 28 JAN 2020 | 12.00 UTC
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 26, 2020

Jan. 26, 2020

This webinar by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) might be of interest to some. It takes places on Tuesday 28 JAN 2020 at 12.00 UTC. Fahd Date: Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 12:17 PM Subject: [Ext] [Briefing] Internet governance in January + 2020s forecast Is this email not displaying correctly? View this email in your browser [mailchi.mp] [ Internet governance in January 2020 Tuesday, 28th January, 13:00 CET (12:00 UTC) Online What were the main Internet governance updates in January, and how will they shape future developments? Furthermore, what can we predict for the 2020s? Join us for our next monthly briefing Tuesday, 28th January at 13:00 CET (12:00 UTC), online for the now-customary discussion which will include a detailed analysis based on Jovan Kurbalija's 20 Keywords for the Digital 2020s: A Digital Policy Prediction Dictionary. You receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics. We receive them, too. We decode, contextualise, and analyse them. Then we summarise them for you. Register for the briefing Held on the last Tuesday of the month, the Internet governance briefings provide a 'zoomed-out' update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. The monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP), a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip(a)diplomacy.edu.

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IGF 2020 Call For Validation of Thematic Tracks
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 25, 2020

Jan. 25, 2020

https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2020-call-for-validati… Based on community input received during the open mic session in Berlin, the IGF 2019 Taking ‎Stock Process and Call for Issues<https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2020-first-open-consul…> that went out in December 2019, and discussion during the First IGF 2020 open consultations and face-to-face MAG meeting<https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2020-first-open-consul…>, the MAG agreed that the IGF ‎‎2020 programme should again be structured along main thematic tracks as in 2019 cycle. Input ‎received indicated that the Berlin themes of Data Governance<https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2019-themes>; Digital Inclusion<https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2019-themes> and Security, Safety, Stability, Resilience<https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2019-themes> were still relevant. Two additional themes were identified - climate change and environmental sustainability and digital economy ‎- as important issues that should be considered for the 2020 programme. A number of stakeholders felt that these topics ‎are at the centre of current global discussions and political ‎processes. ‎ Submissions can be made at the above URL. Deadline for submission is Thursday 6 February 2020 at 23:59 UTC. Fahd

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Re: [ME ICANN] FW: MENOG20 Fellowships Available
by MD Hanif Jan. 16, 2020

Jan. 16, 2020

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FW: MENOG20 Fellowships Available
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 15, 2020

Jan. 15, 2020

For those interested in the Middle East Network Operators Group (MENOG), there are some fellowship slots available. If interested, please read on and apply accordingly. Fahd Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 12:16 PM Subject: [menog] MENOG 20 Fellowships available Dear Colleague, We are pleased to announce that fellowship applications for the MENOG 20 Meeting and Peering Forum in Manama are now available. The MENOG Fellowship Program offers financial assistance to engineers from countries in the Middle East to attend MENOG Meetings and MENOG-sponsored events. Up to five fellowships are awarded to eligible applicants. The event consists of: - Two parallel Workshops (3 days) – 15,16,17 March 2020 - Plenary (2 days) – 18-19 March 2020 ------------------------- Deadline for Applications ------------------------- Applications for the MENOG Fellowship Program must be submitted by 1 February 2020. Full details about the MENOG Fellowship Program, including information about how to apply and eligibility criteria, can be found on the MENOG website at: www.menog.org/menog-fellowship-program We encourage you to pass this information to anyone involved in Middle East network operators’ groups, and to anyone who has a keen interest in the activities of MENOG. You might also consider acting as a reference for a fellowship applicant. For more information on MENOG 20, please visit: www.menog.org/meetings/menog-20 If you have any questions, please email <menog(a)ripe.net>. Regards, Sandra Gijzen RIPE NCC on behalf of the MENOG Secretariat #MENOG20 www.menog.org www.facebook.com/menog.org

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ME Space @ICANN67 in Cancun: Call for Topics
by Nadira Alaraj Jan. 14, 2020

Jan. 14, 2020

Dear All, Preparing for the ME Space in Cancun, the leading team Tijani Ben Jemaa, and Nadira Al-Araj would like to propose to the MEAC community the following timeline: *Date* *Days* *Action* 13-24 January 12 Call for Topics 25 January Announcement of the selected Topic 26 Jan- 2 Feb 8 Call for volunteers for the drafting team 03 February Announcement of the drafting team composition 04-18 February 15 Statement Drafting (Initial draft) 19 February Initial draft published 19-25 February 7 Comment period 26-29 February 4 Final Statement drafting according to the comments received 1st March Statement final draft published and sent to Staff for printing TBA Community discussion of the statement for final approval at ICANN 67 in Cancun Sending the final statement to ICANN concerning body. We therefore call on you to propose your preferred topic to be addressed at ICANN 67 in Cancun. The chosen topics should be current and of high interest at ICANN. Please provide your choice before Friday 24 2020 at 23:59 UTC. We appreciate if @Rafik can kindly forward this call to the members of the new MEAC Strategy Working Group. The leading team shall take notes and acknowledge receipt of the proposed topics. Best wishes, ME Space Leading Team

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New Course on ICANN Learn - DNS Fundamentals
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 8, 2020

Jan. 8, 2020

Dear All, We’ve launched a very exciting course entitled “DNS Fundamentals”. Log on to ICANN Learn: https://learn.icann.org and check it out. The course is free of charge. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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FW: The Nov/Dec Digital Watch newsletter is now available
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 23, 2019

Dec. 23, 2019

This newsletter by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) might be of interest to some. Fahd Date: Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:53 AM Subject: The Nov/Dec Digital Watch newsletter is now available View this email in your browser [watch.us6.list-manage.com] The November & December issue of the Digital Watch newsletter is out! Highlights:Our cover story: Berlin 2019: The dawn of a new IGF? An overview of trends in November and December: Discussions on cyber issues continue at the UN; Internet companies take new measures to address online misinformation and deepfakes A look back at the data-breach landscape of 2019: How many were there, and which sectors were affected the most? Security; the Internet economy; digital rights; and, infrastructure were among the most prominent issues over the past two months A review of policy discussions in Geneva during November and December The calendar of upcoming events in January. The GIP Digital Watch’s revised version of REM's It’s the end of the world as we know it Read the newsletter [watch.us6.list-manage.com] [watch.us6.list-manage.com]

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[Reminder] ICANN66 Online Readout Session | Wednesday 11 December 2019 | 10.00 AM – 11.15 AM UTC
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 23, 2019

Dec. 23, 2019

Friends and Colleagues, We trust thins finds you well. You are cordially invited to the ICANN66 Online Readout Session. When: Wednesday 11 December at 10.00 AM – 11.15 AM UTC Where: Zoom at https://icann.zoom.us/j/234707966 Agenda: 1. Welcome Remarks | Baher Esmat [1 minute] 2. Update from the GAC | Manal Ismail [10 minutes] 3. Update from the GNSO (EPDP 2.0, SubPro, PDP 3.0…) | Rafik Dammak [10 minutes] 4. Universal Acceptance of TLDs | Sarmad Hussain [10 minutes] 5. Evolving the Multistakeholder Model of ICANN’s Governance | Nadira Alaraj [10 minutes] 6. Update from the NomCom | Hadia Elminiawi [10 minutes] 7. Updates on ATALS III | Hanan Alkhatib [10 minutes] 8. Q&A | All [8 minutes] 9. Closing Remarks | Baher Esmat [1 minute] We look forward to seeing you online. Thank you, Baher Esmat and Fahd Batayneh Global Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East ICANN

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Dec. 19, 2019

For those interested in the Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) debates, the below report curated by DiploFoundation for the Global IGF 2019 in Berlin might be of interest. Fahd Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 12:17 PM Subject: [Ext] IGF 2019 Final Report | Outcomes | Trends | AI | Cybersecurity | Children's Rights | Data analysis and more! Is this email not displaying correctly? View this email in your browse [diplomacy.us5.list-manage.com] IGF 2019 Final Report is out! The 16-page report includes: [diplomacy.us5.list-manage.com] Commentary: Reflecting on IGF 2019 Trends: Data governance, Cybersecurity, Digital inclusion, AI Summary of main discussions: Technology and Infrastructure, Human Rights, Legal and Regulatory issues, SDGs Reports and studies launched Data analysis Takeaways from IGF 2019 main themes....and more! The IGF 2019 Final Report is available online and in PDF version in the link below. Read the IGF 2019 Final Report Do you think this e-mail can be of interest to your friends or colleagues? Forward this email!

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FW: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 19, 2019

Dec. 19, 2019

The below leadership positions within ICANN might be of interest to some. If interested, please read on. And please do share with relevant people within your networks. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Date: Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 2:53 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions 18 December 2019 LOS ANGELES – 18 December 2019 – Today, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), an affiliate of ICANN organization. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is 18 February 2020 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). We are inviting applications for the following positions: Two members of the ICANN Board of Directors. One member of the PTI Board of Directors. Two regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one from the European region and one from the North American region. One member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council. Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's system of unique identifiers and, in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. The selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward the evolution of the Domain Name System as an essential global resource. Qualifications Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Other qualifications, skills, and time commitments vary depending on the position. For information, visit the NomCom webpage. Application Deadline and Process Candidates must submit applications through the online candidate portal. For full consideration, the NomCom must receive applications by 18 February 2020, 23:59 UTC. There will be no grace period for candidates to complete their application forms through the online candidate portal. Candidate applications that remain incomplete at the end of this period will not be considered. Candidates will receive an automated email from either no-reply(a)email.zenginehq.com or no-reply(a)webportalapp.com after creating an account. In addition, candidates can contact NomCom Staff Support at nomcom2020(a)icann.org if there are any questions. All applications are confidential. Selections are expected to be announced by August 2020. Successful candidates will assume their positions after ICANN's Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held during ICANN69, which runs from 17-22 October 2020. Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation These positions require regular participation in teleconferences and may involve significant international travel, including to ICANN's three annual Public Meetings. Meetings will be held in Hamburg, Germany (17-22 October 2020); Cancún, Mexico (20-25 March 2021); The Hague, Netherlands (14-17 June 2021); and Seattle, United States (23-28 October 2021). Reasonable direct and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service will be reimbursed. Each ICANN Board member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board on 30 July 2014, but it is not required. (See Board Member Compensation.) For More Information Learn more by visiting the 2020 NomCom website. If you have any questions or comments, email nomcom2020(a)icann.org. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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