December 2023 - NA-Discuss - lists.icann.org

Welcome to ICANN At-Large!
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Dear Cristina and Miguel, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that (338) Instituto para el Desarrollo Humano, Inc.has been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's interest in involving individual users in APRALO and ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues. The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALSes, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated. It’s very important to keep the members of your organization informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and engaged in activities of interest. Here are a few of the tools members of At-Large find useful: The At-Large wiki space is where you can find most of the relevant information: The At-Large introductory page<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=2265510> help you navigate through the wiki contents. This is where you can find the latest announcements, and subscribe to the At-Large Google calendar<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Calendar> at the bottom of the page. This will ensure you never miss a meeting! From any chosen page in the At-Large wiki, you can find your bearings easily by navigating via the purple box at the top left hand corner of the page. It is very convenient to be able to consult the latest At-Large Policy Development Activity<https://community.icann.org/x/bwFO>, find out more about the Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs)<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Regional+At-Large+Organisations>, and about At-Large Working Groups<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Working+Groups>. For the most up to date information about At-Large meetings during ICANN Public meetings, it is worth bookmarking this wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ICANN+Meetings>! Regional wiki webpages also have been created to distribute information (including in local languages) on activities, events and issues of particular interest to people in each region. These are maintained by the community. They are: African Region: http://www.afralo.org<http://www.afralo.org/> Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: http://www.apralo.org<http://www.apralo.org/> European Region: http://www.euralo.org<http://www.euralo.org/> Latin America/Caribbean Region: http://www.lacralo.org<http://www.lacralo.org/> North American Region: http://www.naralo.org<http://www.naralo.org/> At-Large Mailing Lists. There are many At-Large email lists, for each region, you can sign up to them and manage your subscriptions at: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo. The primary and secondary points of contact you have identified in the application form will automatically be added to your region's list just for accredited ALSes to discuss regional issues and to the mailing list for Staff announcements (only Staff can post messages to that list); you are invited to join others as you wish. ALAC website. The ALAC website<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> is a good source for ICANN news and information of interest to individual Internet users. We encourage you to provide your members with a link. The ALAC relies on volunteers to translate information into multiple languages. Translations of documents on the website are welcome and should be sent to At-Large Staff.<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> ICANN website: The ICANN website<https://www.icann.org/> is where all announcements<https://www.icann.org/news> are posted, and where you can find practical information about ICANN Public meetings<http://meetings.icann.org/>. Skype chat: At-Large community members and staff use Skype group chats extensively. A group chat exists for most Working Groups and RALOs. So please don¹t hesitate to send At-Large Staff your Skype ID and we¹ll gladly add you to the relevant chats. Please click here <http://www.skype.com/en/> if you don¹t have a Skype account. It’s free and staff are available to help if you run into any trouble. Facebook: The At-Large community has its own Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge?fref=ts>. It’s useful to keep up with announcements and helpful information. Twitter: Members of At-Large tweet extensively and are particularly active during ICANN Public meetings. Follow At-Large on Twitter<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge?lang=fr%3E>! We will forward the At-Large Beginners’ guide shortly, as it is in the process of being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the latest NARALO Monthly Teleconference<https://community.icann.org/x/6o0i>. You may also like to refer to the NARALO wiki workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi> for further engagement opportunities. We look forward to working with you and your organization's members to advance individual Internet users' interests within ICANN. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Sincerely, The At-Large Advisory Committee http://www.atlarge.icann.org<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 08 January 2024 at 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2024

Jan. 8, 2024

Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly teleconference is now scheduled for Monday, 08 January 2024 at 20:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/3ksvbzs4 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/TIIvEQ Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93913121357?pwd=bkhMRjhCZVBDYWJ1SUNmODFINnRsQT09 Password: NARAJAN08* NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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Call for Expressions of Interest: Continuous Improvement Program Coordination Group (CIP-CCG
by Greg Shatan [NARALO] Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

All, ICANN is forming a Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG), to develop a framework to implement ATRT3 Recommendation 3.6. Recommendation 3.6 recommends that periodic Organizational Reviews should be evolved into a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP). The goals of the CIP-CCG include: - Developing a shared understanding of the meaning of "Continuous Improvement" - Considering a range of methodologies for an effective CIP - Formulating a CIP Framework to be used by the SO/ACs and by the NomCom Preferably, participants should have at least one of the following: - Experience with ICANN Organizational Reviews *OR* - Knowledge of Continuous Improvement work outside of ICANN The organizers would like to strike a balance between those with deep ICANN experience and those who may have fresh perspectives, to bring in new and innovative ideas for improving the effectiveness and accountability of different ICANN structures. NARALO will have a representative and an alternate on the CIP-CCG. Alan Greenberg will be the NARALO Representative. The representative and alternate should be prepared to coordinate with the other RALO participants and with the At Large OFB-WG, as well as with NARALO. This is a Call for Expressions of Interest to serve as the Alternate. *Please respond to this email ASAP with your interest and serving, along with a brief explanation of why you would be particularly suitable for this group, responding to the point mentioned above.* Please send your response to Greg and Adrian, cc'ing ALAC Staff. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you! -- *Greg Shatan* *Chair, NARALO*

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Volunteers wanted for NARALO UA (Universal Acceptance) Day Program Planning
by Greg Shatan [NARALO] Dec. 12, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023

All, As mentioned at our recent NARALO monthly meeting, we are planning to once again put together a program for UA DAY (March 28, 2024). Building on last year's "awareness" event, this year we plan to focus on what needs to be done to implement Universal Acceptance. This will include technical and operational issues that organizations and individuals will face in making their websites and web presences UA-compliant, as well as more "high-level" policy and strategic concerns. Our first task will be to submit a proposal, which is due December 15. *We are forming a small group to plan the NARALO UA Program. Please respond by Tuesday, December 12. Send your response to At-Large Staff, me and Adrian. Thanks!* -- *Greg Shatan* *Chair, NARALO*

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Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 11 December 2023 at 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly teleconference is now scheduled for Monday, 11 December 2023 at 20:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4f5cmjnt The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/9AD8E Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/98777292975?pwd=Y3hTR05jVkF1alhtTUtkOExQT1Urdz09 Password: NARADEC11* NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 11 December 2023 at 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly teleconference is now scheduled for Monday, 11 December 2023 at 20:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4f5cmjnt The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/9AD8E Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/98777292975?pwd=Y3hTR05jVkF1alhtTUtkOExQT1Urdz09 Password: NARADEC11* NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_1255134580]

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CIP-CCG Terms of Reference
by Greg Shatan [NARALO] Dec. 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

All, Here are the Terms of Reference ICANN prepared for the CIP-CCG (see my prior email a few minutes ago). -- *Greg Shatan* *Chair, NARALO*

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Finally, after decades of waiting....
by Evan Leibovitch Dec. 10, 2023

Dec. 10, 2023

... there is finally a decent video out that explains Internet domains in plain, dare I say accessible, language. So ... at the Christmas or other holiday party or dinner(s) you attend this year, you can finally explain to your technophobic friends and family what this ICANN stuff is all about and why you spend time on it. Made by a British YouTube channel that normally talks (entertainingly) about maps, appropriately named Map Men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD4hxKkqR4E More than 800K views in its first two days. I agree with and everything said, especially their closing "nonsensical" thoughts from 10:01 to 10:52. -- Evan Leibovitch, Toronto Canada @evanleibovitch / @el56

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Announcement: NomCom Update
by Alfredo Calderon Dec. 6, 2023

Dec. 6, 2023

Staff, I kindly request two minutes to announce upcoming dates and the Open Leadership Positions Nominating Committee will be filling in 2024. Thanks, Alfredo Calderon eLearning Consultant https://aprendizajedistancia.blogspot.com calderon.alfredo(a)gmail.com | wiseintro.co/alfredocalderon | Alfredo_1212 | Virtual School on Internet Governance | https://virtualsig.org <http://facebook.com/calderon.alfredo> <http://pr.linkedin.com/in/acalderon52> <http://twitter.com/acalderon52> <http://www.pinterest.com/acalderon/> <http://www.slideshare.net/acalderon> <http://twitter.com/virtualschoolIG> <http://wiseintro.co/alfredocalderon> IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. Create your own email signature <https://www.wisestamp.com/create-own-signature/?utm_source=promotion&utm_me…>

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REGISTER & SHARE - Fourth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let's Talk About Internet Fragmentation" | Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 6, 2023

Dec. 6, 2023

Fourth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let’s Talk About Internet Fragmentation” Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC PLEASE REGISTER TO JOIN AND SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH ALL! Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf--tqzwvHNA-tylUrpJvFNqqK3sDpflV English only If you have any, please let us have your questions on this topic in advance. You can submit them by emailing staff or posting them as comments here: https://community.icann.org/x/pQK1E . Otherwise, just come along and ask your questions during the event. Dear All, You are invited to participate the fourth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let's Talk About Internet Fragmentation" on Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes, where Justine Chew, APRALO Policy Forum, will be chatting with her guest, Jia-Rong Low, ICANN Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director - Asia Pacific. Join us to learn about how Internet Fragmentation impacts us as Internet end-users, and share your points of view on this topic with us then. Internet Fragmentation continues to be a significant concern within Internet Governance spaces and a hot topic of discourse around the world. In Oct 2023, the Internet Governance community turned up in force in Japan for IGF 2023 Kyoto hosted by the United Nations, to discuss the topic through one of 8 themes: "Avoiding Internet Fragmentation." Digwatch<https://dig.watch/>, wrote in its report on IGF 2023, that, "Internet fragmentation would pose significant challenges to the global and interconnected nature of the internet. It would hinder communication, stifle innovation, and undermine the intended functioning of the internet", citing geopolitical tensions, misinformation, and digital protectionism as escalating threats pressuring the reshaping internet governance, potentially compromising the openness of the Internet. * What does Internet Fragmentation mean and how does it impact individual end-users? * What are some of the dimensions of fragmentation and who are some of the key infrastructural players in those dimensions? * What role does ICANN have or wish to have, as a multi-stakeholder model, in addressing Internet Fragmentation risks, given its "One World, One Internet" goal, and how can the At-Large Community support ICANN's endeavour? ZOOM Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf--tqzwvHNA-tylUrpJvFNqqK3sDpflV (you MUST register to join!) *** After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.*** And if you have any, please let us have your questions for our guest speaker on this topic ahead of the chat, you can submit them by emailing staff or posting them as comments here: https://community.icann.org/x/hQQVD. Otherwise, just come along and ask your questions during the event. Agenda and joining details: https://community.icann.org/x/pQK1E APRALO Fireside Chats Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TQ3CCw APRALO Policy Forum Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_929843719]

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