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Call for EOIs: ALAC Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program for ICANN87-ICANN89
by Heidi Ullrich Jan. 26, 2026

Jan. 26, 2026

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, this is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for persons to apply to be the ALAC Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the period ICANN87-89. The ALAC is requested to nominate one individual as a Mentor. Eligibility Criteria for Mentors: * Mentors must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30–40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for assigned fellows, and post-meeting support, where applicable. * Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN87. * Mentors are expected to adhere to the Fellowship Program guidelines<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-mentoring-guidelines-2018-…> to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. * Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). * Mentors cannot serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee while serving their mentor terms. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please visit the ICANN Fellowship page<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-mentoring-2018-10-15-en> for additional details about the mentorship program<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/fellowship-mentoring-2018-10-15-en> Interested At-Large Members are requested to send their Expression of Interest (EOI) to At-Large Staff no later than Friday, 23 January 2026 by 23:59 UTC. The ALAC Appointee Selection Subcommittee (AASC) will review the EOIs and notify the ALAC of their selections. The ALAC must submit the name of the individual selected to Fellowship Staff no later than 10 February 2026. Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/>

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Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 12 January 2026 at 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2026

Jan. 9, 2026

Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly call is scheduled for Monday, 12 January 2026 at 20:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=+NARALO+Monthly+C…> <https://tinyurl.com/2p9smvyy> <https://tinyurl.com/mumry4y7> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/m5myprwd> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBXKQ Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96745773843?pwd=BdxmDZp376v7TwWWSOT35z2DZlsxg3.1 Password: mDJ1^+wmC! 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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REMINDER / (EN, ES, FR) Invitation: At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Francais en dessous de l’anglais Español después del texto francés Please join us and spread the word! Unase a nosotros y comparta con su comunidad! Rejoignez-nous et partagez parmi votre communauté! Dear All, The ALAC periodically appoint individuals to represent the interests of the ALAC and the At-Large Community, to act on behalf of the ALAC or to meet other specific obligations, to various bodies within or outside of ICANN. Among such ALAC Appointees are our formal liaisons to the GAC, the SSAC, the GNSO, and the ccNSO. While equally strategic to the ALAC, these 4 Liaisons carry varying responsibilities, often demanding differing knowledge, skills and time commitments, and even the right temperament, to be successful in their respective roles. Whether you just want to better understand the scope of work for these 4 ALAC Liaisons, or are aspiring for selection as an ALAC Liaison in the future, please join us for a series of planned Fireside Chats which will continue into 2026. To kick off the series, two At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew, have been scheduled, to accommodate the various time-zones: * Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 13:00 UTC (60 minutes) * Agenda page with details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> These Fireside Chats form part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Français Chers tous, L'ALAC nomme régulièrement des personnes pour représenter ses intérêts et ceux de la communauté au sens large, agir en son nom ou remplir d'autres obligations spécifiques auprès de divers organismes, au sein ou en dehors de l'ICANN. Parmi ces personnes nommées par l'ALAC figurent nos interlocuteurs officiels auprès du GAC, du SSAC, du GNSO et du ccNSO. Bien qu'aussi stratégiques pour l'ALAC, ces quatre interlocuteurs ont des responsabilités différentes, exigeant souvent des connaissances, des compétences et un investissement en temps variés, voire un tempérament adapté, pour mener à bien leurs missions respectives. Que vous souhaitiez simplement mieux comprendre le rôle de ces quatre agents de liaison ALAC ou que vous envisagiez d'être sélectionné(e) comme agent de liaison ALAC à l'avenir, nous vous invitons à participer à une série de discussions informelles qui se poursuivront jusqu'en 2026. Pour inaugurer cette série, deux discussions informelles avec Justine Chew, agent de liaison ALAC auprès du GNSO, sont prévues afin de tenir compte des différents fuseaux horaires : * Jeudi 18 décembre 2025 à 13h00 UTC (60 minutes) * Page de l'ordre du jour avec détails : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Inscription Zoom : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Ces discussions informelles s'inscrivent dans le cadre des initiatives de développement des capacités At-Large pour l'exercice 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Merci, Cordialement At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Español Estimados todos: El ALAC designa periódicamente a personas para representar los intereses del ALAC y de la Comunidad At-Large, para actuar en nombre del ALAC o para cumplir con otras obligaciones específicas ante diversos organismos, tanto dentro como fuera de la ICANN. Entre estas personas designadas por el ALAC se encuentran nuestros enlaces formales con el GAC, el SSAC, la GNSO y la ccNSO. Si bien son igualmente estratégicos para el ALAC, estos cuatro enlaces tienen diversas responsabilidades, que a menudo exigen distintos conocimientos, habilidades y dedicación de tiempo, e incluso la actitud adecuada, para tener éxito en sus respectivas funciones. Ya sea que desee comprender mejor el alcance del trabajo de estos cuatro enlaces del ALAC o que aspire a ser seleccionado como tal en el futuro, únase a nosotros en una serie de charlas informales planificadas que continuarán hasta 2026. Para dar inicio a la serie, se han programado dos charlas informales generales con la enlace del ALAC ante la GNSO, Justine Chew, para adaptarse a las diferentes zonas horarias: * Jueves, 18 de diciembre de 2025 a las 13:00 UTC (60 minutos) * Página de la agenda con detalles: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Registro en Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Estas charlas informales forman parte de Iniciativas de Desarrollo de Capacidades de At-Large para el año fiscal 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Gracias. At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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NARALO Monthly
by ICANN Policy Calendar Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly call is scheduled for Monday, 12 January 2026 at 20:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=+NARALO+Monthly+C…> <https://tinyurl.com/2p9smvyy> <https://tinyurl.com/mumry4y7> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/m5myprwd> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBXKQ Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96745773843?pwd=BdxmDZp376v7TwWWSOT35z2DZlsxg3.1 Password: mDJ1^+wmC! 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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ICANN: Why the DNS and content moderation shouldn’t mix
by Glenn McKnight Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

https://www.article19.org/resources/icann-why-the-dns-and-content-moderatio… *As the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) embarks on a development of a **policy* <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…>* on domain name system (DNS) abuse mitigation, Michaela Nakayama Shapiro, Programme Officer in ARTICLE 19’s Global Team Digital, considers its possible implications for freedom of expression online. * ICANN oversees domain name system (DNS) infrastructure. The DNS acts like the internet’s phonebook, translating human-readable addresses (like article19.org) into the numbers computers use to communicate. The design, implementation, and management of internet infrastructure – specifically, the domain name system (DNS) – is critically important to ensuring the free and full exercise of human rights online. *The way these systems are managed has profound freedom of expression implications, and can, for instance, force domain providers to moderate and take down websites based on their content*. ICANN is currently developing a new set of policies, the outcome of which could either facilitate <https://www.article19.org/resources/icann-new-ceo-and-the-opportunity-to-re…> or hinder free expression online. *Where we are now* At the most recent ICANN meeting in October, nearly every session focused on one pressing question: *‘What should be done about DNS abuse?’* There were almost a dozen sessions dedicated to this topic, reflecting how urgent the community considers it. The term ‘DNS abuse’ refers to the threats to the security and the stability of the DNS Those discussions are not new to ICANN. But the community is reaching a turning point: impatience with the slow pace of policymaking is leading stakeholders to demand immediate action. There is a real concern that *without clear action from ICANN, governments might step in and impose their own rules, potentially disrupting how the global internet is governed.* But first, what exactly is DNS abuse and how does it relate to human rights? The answer is more complicated than one might think. *Why DNS abuse matters to freedom of expression* The entities responsible for managing domain name registration – whether as a *registry* at the top-level maintaining the database of all domain names for a particular top-level domain (such as .com, .uk., or .org) or as a *registrar,* facilitating the purchase and registration of domain names (the ‘article19’ portion of article19.org) – operate largely invisibly. Whereas social media companies are top-of-mind when it comes to content moderation,* registries and registrars also operate as gatekeepers for content,* whether through their own internal decision making processes or in compliance with requests from governments and other actors. Similar to the debate over the responsibilities of social media companies for the content posted on their platforms, an ongoing debate exists among regulators and policymakers regarding the responsibilities of registries and registrars for the domains they operate. The problem is that registrars and registries are often limited in what they can do. *If they wish to block a particular activity or content, often their only recourse is to take down the entire domain name. *Removing a domain can block all content, including lawful speech. For instance, suspending the entire NYTimes domain because of one disputed article would block access to everything else on the site, from recipes to election coverage. *Having a narrow definition for DNS abuse is one way of preventing overreach in mitigation that could infringe upon lawful speech and content online. *However, until recently,* ICANN had no definitive definition for the term ‘DNS abuse.’* Defining DNS abuse is trickier than it seems. But after years of consensus building, ARTICLE19 together with the ICANN community successfully advocated for the establishment of a clear and concise definition. At ICANN, DNS abuse now covers five categories <https://www.icann.org/en/icann-acronyms-and-terms/domain-name-system-abuse-…> : 1. *Phishing* – tricking people into giving sensitive information. 2. *Malware distribution* – spreading malicious software. 3. *Botnets* – networks of infected computers controlled remotely. 4. *Spam (as a means of abuse)* – unsolicited messages used for harm. 5. *Pharming* – redirecting users to fake websites. Yet, even with the categories outlined above, the line between what categorically constitutes DNS abuse and other online issues (like copyright infringement or general security threats) remains dangerously thin. There remains* a clear need to distinguish between technical abuse (as laid out in ICANN’s definition of ‘DNS abuse’) and ‘content’ abuse *– the definition of which varies across operators and jurisdiction. We are therefore left with the question: *what else can ICANN do to address the DNS abuse without overreaching and running the risk of censorship?* *What next at ICANN?* ICANN is in the early stages of developing a policy <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report…> on DNS abuse mitigation, which presents an opportunity for the forum to showcase the importance of the multistakeholder model of internet governance. It can also serve as a means of ensuring concrete human rights safeguards are integrated into DNS abuse mitigation policy. ARTICLE 19 recommends the following for any ICANN policy on DNS abuse mitigation: - Calls to ‘revisit’ ICANN’s definition of DNS abuse in light of technological advancements (such as the use of AI to aid in phishing attacks) *must be considered with extreme caution.* Currently, such advancements may be amplifying the *scale *of attacks, but they are not fundamentally different from the categories of abuse already defined by ICANN. - Regardless of the evolving abuse landscape, *there is a clear need to distinguish between technical abuse and ‘content’ abuse *– the definition of which varies across operators and jurisdictions. This would go far in ensuring that enforcement mechanisms do not lead to overblocking of legitimate online content. - Any ICANN policy on DNS abuse mitigation *must include clear due process elements *to ensure that those whose domains have been suspended (or otherwise blocked) have clear and accessible processes for seeking remedy or challenging decisions. A standard dispute and recourse mechanism would go far in protecting the rights of internet users and domain holders. Finding a solution that balances the safety and security of the DNS, and safeguarding the rights of all internet users to freedom of expression and privacy online is paramount. The good news is that these goals are not as contradictory as they may appear. This process is an opportunity for the ICANN community to demonstrate the strength of its consensus-building and show that it can develop comprehensive DNS abuse mitigation policy with strong human rights safeguards. McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655*

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REMINDER / (EN, ES, FR) Invitation: At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Francais en dessous de l’anglais Español después del texto francés Please join us and spread the word! Unase a nosotros y comparta con su comunidad! Rejoignez-nous et partagez parmi votre communauté! Dear All, The ALAC periodically appoint individuals to represent the interests of the ALAC and the At-Large Community, to act on behalf of the ALAC or to meet other specific obligations, to various bodies within or outside of ICANN. Among such ALAC Appointees are our formal liaisons to the GAC, the SSAC, the GNSO, and the ccNSO. While equally strategic to the ALAC, these 4 Liaisons carry varying responsibilities, often demanding differing knowledge, skills and time commitments, and even the right temperament, to be successful in their respective roles. Whether you just want to better understand the scope of work for these 4 ALAC Liaisons, or are aspiring for selection as an ALAC Liaison in the future, please join us for a series of planned Fireside Chats which will continue into 2026. To kick off the series, two At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew, have been scheduled, to accommodate the various time-zones: * Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 19:00 UTC (60 minutes) * Agenda page with details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAD…> * Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0QUm7xY6AmQz3Aw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0Q…> * Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 13:00 UTC (60 minutes) * Agenda page with details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> These Fireside Chats form part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Français Chers tous, L'ALAC nomme régulièrement des personnes pour représenter ses intérêts et ceux de la communauté au sens large, agir en son nom ou remplir d'autres obligations spécifiques auprès de divers organismes, au sein ou en dehors de l'ICANN. Parmi ces personnes nommées par l'ALAC figurent nos interlocuteurs officiels auprès du GAC, du SSAC, du GNSO et du ccNSO. Bien qu'aussi stratégiques pour l'ALAC, ces quatre interlocuteurs ont des responsabilités différentes, exigeant souvent des connaissances, des compétences et un investissement en temps variés, voire un tempérament adapté, pour mener à bien leurs missions respectives. Que vous souhaitiez simplement mieux comprendre le rôle de ces quatre agents de liaison ALAC ou que vous envisagiez d'être sélectionné(e) comme agent de liaison ALAC à l'avenir, nous vous invitons à participer à une série de discussions informelles qui se poursuivront jusqu'en 2026. Pour inaugurer cette série, deux discussions informelles avec Justine Chew, agent de liaison ALAC auprès du GNSO, sont prévues afin de tenir compte des différents fuseaux horaires : * Mardi 16 décembre 2025 à 19h00 UTC (60 minutes) * Page de l'ordre du jour avec détails : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAD…> * Inscription Zoom : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0QUm7xY6AmQz3Aw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0Q…> * Jeudi 18 décembre 2025 à 13h00 UTC (60 minutes) * Page de l'ordre du jour avec détails : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Inscription Zoom : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Ces discussions informelles s'inscrivent dans le cadre des initiatives de développement des capacités At-Large pour l'exercice 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Merci, Cordialement At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Español Estimados todos: El ALAC designa periódicamente a personas para representar los intereses del ALAC y de la Comunidad At-Large, para actuar en nombre del ALAC o para cumplir con otras obligaciones específicas ante diversos organismos, tanto dentro como fuera de la ICANN. Entre estas personas designadas por el ALAC se encuentran nuestros enlaces formales con el GAC, el SSAC, la GNSO y la ccNSO. Si bien son igualmente estratégicos para el ALAC, estos cuatro enlaces tienen diversas responsabilidades, que a menudo exigen distintos conocimientos, habilidades y dedicación de tiempo, e incluso la actitud adecuada, para tener éxito en sus respectivas funciones. Ya sea que desee comprender mejor el alcance del trabajo de estos cuatro enlaces del ALAC o que aspire a ser seleccionado como tal en el futuro, únase a nosotros en una serie de charlas informales planificadas que continuarán hasta 2026. Para dar inicio a la serie, se han programado dos charlas informales generales con la enlace del ALAC ante la GNSO, Justine Chew, para adaptarse a las diferentes zonas horarias: * Martes, 16 de diciembre de 2025 a las 19:00 UTC (60 minutos) * Página de la agenda con detalles: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAD…> * Registro en Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0QUm7xY6AmQz3Aw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0Q…> * Jueves, 18 de diciembre de 2025 a las 13:00 UTC (60 minutos) * Página de la agenda con detalles: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Registro en Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Estas charlas informales forman parte de Iniciativas de Desarrollo de Capacidades de At-Large para el año fiscal 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Gracias. At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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REMINDER / (EN, ES, FR) Invitation: At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Francais en dessous de l’anglais Español después del texto francés Please join us and spread the word! Unase a nosotros y comparta con su comunidad! Rejoignez-nous et partagez parmi votre communauté! Dear All, The ALAC periodically appoint individuals to represent the interests of the ALAC and the At-Large Community, to act on behalf of the ALAC or to meet other specific obligations, to various bodies within or outside of ICANN. Among such ALAC Appointees are our formal liaisons to the GAC, the SSAC, the GNSO, and the ccNSO. While equally strategic to the ALAC, these 4 Liaisons carry varying responsibilities, often demanding differing knowledge, skills and time commitments, and even the right temperament, to be successful in their respective roles. Whether you just want to better understand the scope of work for these 4 ALAC Liaisons, or are aspiring for selection as an ALAC Liaison in the future, please join us for a series of planned Fireside Chats which will continue into 2026. To kick off the series, two At-Large Fireside Chats with the ALAC Liaison to the GNSO, Justine Chew, have been scheduled, to accommodate the various time-zones: * Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 19:00 UTC (60 minutes) * Agenda page with details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAD…> * Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0QUm7xY6AmQz3Aw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0Q…> * Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 13:00 UTC (60 minutes) * Agenda page with details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> These Fireside Chats form part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Français Chers tous, L'ALAC nomme régulièrement des personnes pour représenter ses intérêts et ceux de la communauté au sens large, agir en son nom ou remplir d'autres obligations spécifiques auprès de divers organismes, au sein ou en dehors de l'ICANN. Parmi ces personnes nommées par l'ALAC figurent nos interlocuteurs officiels auprès du GAC, du SSAC, du GNSO et du ccNSO. Bien qu'aussi stratégiques pour l'ALAC, ces quatre interlocuteurs ont des responsabilités différentes, exigeant souvent des connaissances, des compétences et un investissement en temps variés, voire un tempérament adapté, pour mener à bien leurs missions respectives. Que vous souhaitiez simplement mieux comprendre le rôle de ces quatre agents de liaison ALAC ou que vous envisagiez d'être sélectionné(e) comme agent de liaison ALAC à l'avenir, nous vous invitons à participer à une série de discussions informelles qui se poursuivront jusqu'en 2026. Pour inaugurer cette série, deux discussions informelles avec Justine Chew, agent de liaison ALAC auprès du GNSO, sont prévues afin de tenir compte des différents fuseaux horaires : * Mardi 16 décembre 2025 à 19h00 UTC (60 minutes) * Page de l'ordre du jour avec détails : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAD…> * Inscription Zoom : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0QUm7xY6AmQz3Aw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0Q…> * Jeudi 18 décembre 2025 à 13h00 UTC (60 minutes) * Page de l'ordre du jour avec détails : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Inscription Zoom : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Ces discussions informelles s'inscrivent dans le cadre des initiatives de développement des capacités At-Large pour l'exercice 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Merci, Cordialement At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> Español Estimados todos: El ALAC designa periódicamente a personas para representar los intereses del ALAC y de la Comunidad At-Large, para actuar en nombre del ALAC o para cumplir con otras obligaciones específicas ante diversos organismos, tanto dentro como fuera de la ICANN. Entre estas personas designadas por el ALAC se encuentran nuestros enlaces formales con el GAC, el SSAC, la GNSO y la ccNSO. Si bien son igualmente estratégicos para el ALAC, estos cuatro enlaces tienen diversas responsabilidades, que a menudo exigen distintos conocimientos, habilidades y dedicación de tiempo, e incluso la actitud adecuada, para tener éxito en sus respectivas funciones. Ya sea que desee comprender mejor el alcance del trabajo de estos cuatro enlaces del ALAC o que aspire a ser seleccionado como tal en el futuro, únase a nosotros en una serie de charlas informales planificadas que continuarán hasta 2026. Para dar inicio a la serie, se han programado dos charlas informales generales con la enlace del ALAC ante la GNSO, Justine Chew, para adaptarse a las diferentes zonas horarias: * Martes, 16 de diciembre de 2025 a las 19:00 UTC (60 minutos) * Página de la agenda con detalles: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GADFJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GAD…> * Registro en Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0QUm7xY6AmQz3Aw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/SP7knIu0Q…> * Jueves, 18 de diciembre de 2025 a las 13:00 UTC (60 minutos) * Página de la agenda con detalles: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYDNJw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/QYD…> * Registro en Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5RuuWc7wFXYH5EQ [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N35VNN5R…> Estas charlas informales forman parte de Iniciativas de Desarrollo de Capacidades de At-Large para el año fiscal 2026 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99…>. Gracias. At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Meeting invitation: NARALO Monthly Call on Monday, 08 December 2025 at 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Dear All, The next NARALO Monthly call is scheduled for Monday, 08 December 2025 at 20:00 UTC 60 minutes. For other times: <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=+NARALO+Monthly+C…> <https://tinyurl.com/2p9smvyy> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/mumry4y7> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBHJQ Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94585350284?pwd=HLS78OxGSB6WVyBouaycZ0C9FJoML0.1 Password: M5.Rh7BWJ 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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**REGISTER** At-Large briefing sessions: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

English, Espanol, Francais Please join us and spread the word! Unase a nosotros y comparta con su comunidad! Rejoignez-nous et partagez parmi votre communauté! Dear All, The At-Large Community participates in ICANN policy-making and governance issues predominantly by engaging community members in a bottom-up process to build consensus on positions addressing individual end-user interests that need to be communicated by the ALAC. This communication could take the form of an ALAC Statement for a public comment proceeding, or ALAC correspondence, or ALAC Advice to the Board. Whatever the form of communication, the process by which such an output is developed is normally a bottom-up one and built around informed consensus. Whether you're keen to commence or deepen your participation in this process, or just interested to observe how the At-Large Community develops such outputs, please come join us at one of the two At-Large briefing sessions: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development, scheduled for: * Tuesday, 02 December 2025 at 19:00 UTC * Agenda page with details (to include zoom registration): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB…> * Thursday, 04 December 2025 at 14:00 UTC * Agenda page with details (to include zoom registration): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCYJQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Thank you. Kind regards, *************** ESPANOL: La Comunidad At-Large participa en la formulación de políticas y la gobernanza de la ICANN principalmente mediante la participación de sus miembros en un proceso ascendente para generar consenso sobre las posturas que abordan los intereses individuales de los usuarios finales y que el ALAC debe comunicar. Esta comunicación puede adoptar la forma de una Declaración del ALAC para un procedimiento de comentarios públicos, correspondencia del ALAC o un Asesoramiento del ALAC a la Junta Directiva. Sea cual sea el formato de comunicación, el proceso mediante el cual se desarrolla dicho resultado suele ser ascendente y se basa en un consenso informado. Si desea comenzar o profundizar su participación en este proceso, o simplemente le interesa observar como la comunidad At-Large desarrolla dichos resultados, le invitamos a asistir a una de la dos sesiones informativas de At-Large: Consenso Informado: Un Enfoque para el Desarrollo de la Posición de At-Large, programadas para: * Martes, 2 de diciembre de 2025 a la 19:00 UTC * Agenda con detalles (incluido el registro por Zoom): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB…> * Jueves, 4 de diciembre de 2025 a las 14:00 UTC * Agenda con detalles (incluido el registro por Zoom): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCYJQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Gracias. Saludos Cordiales, *************** FRANÇAIS La Communauté des utilisateurs finaux participe a l’élaboration des politiques et a la gouvernance de l’ICANN principalement en impliquant ses membres dans un processus ascendant visant a dégager un consensus sur les positions qui défendant les intérêts individuels des utilisateurs finaux et qui doivent être communiquées par le Comité Consultatif des utilisateurs finaux (ALAC). Cette communication peut prendre forme d’une déclaration de l’ALAC ou d’un avis de l’ALAC au Conseil d’Administration. Quelle que soit la forme de cette communication, le processus d’élaboration est généralement ascendant et repose sur un consensus éclaire. Que vous souhaitez vous impliquer d’avantage dans ce processus ou simplement observer comment la communauté des membres émancipés élaboré des documents, nous vous invitons a participer a l’une des deux séances d’information qui lui sont destinées: Consensus éclaire: une approche pour l’élaboration des positions des membres émancipés, preuves aux dates suivantes: * Mardi 2 décembre 2025 a 19h00 UTC * Page de l’ordre du jour avec tous les détails (y compris l’inscription Zoom): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB6JQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQB…> * Jeudi 4 décembre 2025 a 14h00 UTC * Page de l’ordre du jour avec tous les détails (y compris l’inscription Zoom): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCYJQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Merci beaucoup! Salutations cordiales, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Short reprieve
by Glenn McKnight Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

Hi Folks It looks like I got a very short reprieve on my cancer treatment. This lasted a little more than a month and now I start on a series of Chemo sessions as my CT scan and Ultrasound has shown evidence of spread of the cancer cells. The 18 sessions of Immunotherapy has been generally easy but Chemo is another story. G Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655*

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