FYI -ed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ICANN <icann.communications@icann.org> Date: Tue, Aug 18, 2020 at 1:23 PM Subject: Read ICANN's latest news in the August newsletter To: <eduardodiazrivera@gmail.com> <northamericaupdate@icann.org> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> Read the ICANN68 By the Numbers Report  The ICANN68 By the Numbers Report is now available, which contains information about participation in ICANN68 by session, location, and more. It also includes results of the ICANN68 Survey, which asked participants what worked best about ICANN’s second virtual meeting and what areas could be improved. Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> to explore the report. ICANN President & CEO Announces Goals for the 2021 Fiscal Year ICANN President & CEO Göran Marby has shared his FY21 goals. Each year, Marby works with the ICANN Board to develop goals for the next fiscal year, and then works with the ICANN organization Executive team to build a plan to achieve them. These annual goals help the ICANN organization work to prioritize, address new challenges, and execute on existing projects with a strategic focus. Read Göran’s recent blog to examine the goals <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> . <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> Note: The 2021 fiscal year runs from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. ICANN's Independent Review Process Seeks Panelists ICANN is seeking Expressions of Interest for panelists to serve on the omnibus Standing Panel for ICANN’s Independent Review Process (IRP). The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is extended to 31 August 2020 at 23:59 UTC. The IRP is an essential accountability mechanism to hold the ICANN Board and organization accountable. Candidates for the IRP omnibus Standing Panel should review the Expressions of Interest document before submission <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> . Expressions of Interest should be submitted to: IRP-Standingpanel-EOI2020@icann.org Nominations Now Open for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building  Do you know an ICANN community member who has significantly contributed to developing capacity in areas related to ICANN’s mission? Nominate them for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. The ideal recipient will have at least five years of experience contributing and developing: - National, regional, or global capacity-building programs related to ICANN’s Mission. - Capacity-building programs that positively influenced the multistakeholder model and diversified participation at ICANN. ICANN community participants and stakeholders may submit nominations using the nomination form. Entries must be received by 21 August 2020 23:59 UTC. The ICANN Board will review a shortlist of candidates. This year’s recipient will be announced at ICANN69 in October 2020. Learn more about the award and access the nomination form here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...>. Missed the ITI Webinars? Watch the Recordings.  The Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) has published links to two webinar recordings. The webinars provided a demo of some of the new content types and features that will be implemented on the improved ICANN.org. The webinars were held on 20 and 22 July. The improved website will be powered by a new content management system and document management system. It will also feature an improved multilingual user experience in the six U.N. languages and aim to adhere to W3C AA accessibility standards. Links to the webinar recordings are posted to the ITI feedback site ( https://feedback.icann.org/ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...>) under the Latest News section. If you have feedback, please email the ITI team at: informationtransparency@icann.org. New Government Engagement Publications Available Two new publications are available from the Government Engagement team: United Nations Update: Cyber-Related Discussions This publication <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> summarizes the proceedings of the United Nations General Assembly working groups where discussions of Internet and cybersecurity-related issues take place. Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> to learn more. Digital Services Act Update Paper This paper provides an update on the Digital Service Act initiative. In this paper, readers will find background and analysis of the initiative with the potential relevance to the ICANN community and to ICANN's technical role in the Internet ecosystem. The paper is available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> and the background on the paper is available on the Government Engagement publications page <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> .  A public consultation on the DSA initiative has been currently launched by the European Commission and will remain open until 8 September 2020. ICANN org will submit a contribution to the open consultation and encourages the community to take this opportunity to contribute as well. The org will continue to monitor the DSA initiative and provide updates as relevant developments unfold. New ICANN Learn Course: Constructive Dialogue ICANN is built on a foundation of conversation and respect. Fundamental to those qualities is the ability to engage in constructive dialogue. It is not merely about speaking or listening; it’s about engaging in dialogue that enlightens, expands, and advances a goal. The new Constructive Dialogue course explores interpersonal communication techniques so that learners develop constructive dialogue skills. In this course, learners explore foundational concepts, work through examples, and have access to quick reference guides to put tools into action. Participants gain insight into ensuring all persons in the ICANN community feel heard, narrowing relevant issues, and facilitating productive conversations. Regardless of whether you’ve been involved with ICANN for a few months or a decade, we think this course will help everyone. You can access the course at https://learn.icann.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> . The EPDP Phase 2 Final Report is Now Available The Expedited Policy Development Process on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team (EPDP Team) finalized and submitted its Phase 2 Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> to the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council on Friday 31 July 2020. The Phase 2 Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> focuses on the deliberation of the creation of a system for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) to nonpublic registration data; issues noted in the Annex to the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data (“Important Issues for Further Community Action”); and, issues deferred from Phase 1 (also referred to as Priority 2 items), such as redaction of city field, etc. Following delivery of the Final Report to the GNSO Council, the GNSO Council is expected to consider it for adoption at its September meeting. GNSO Council Holds an Extraordinary Meeting on Work Prioritization On 16 July 2020, the GNSO Council held an extraordinary meeting to discuss its new method of work prioritization based on specific programs and timeframes. The Program Management <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> tool and Action Decision Radar <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> (ADR) aim to assist the GNSO Council in managing a multitude of projects, as well as prioritizing actions based on their importance and urgency. Materials from this meeting can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> . At-Large Updates  The At-Large Capacity Building Working Group (CBWG) will hold webinars <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> in August and September on the topics of new gTLD subsequent procedures; and DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) and DNS-over-TLS (DoT). The At-Large Unaffiliated Individual Mobilization Working Party has launched with the goal of reviewing At-Large unaffiliated individual membership criteria and participation. This group will guide At-Large leadership in how best to engage these members. ccPDP4 Begins  The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) working group to develop policy recommendations for the de-selection of Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) ccTLD strings (ccPDP4) will kick off its work at the start of September. The results of ccPDP4 will replace the IDN country code top-level domain (ccTLD) Fast Track Process, which has guided the selection process of IDN ccTLD strings since 2009. To stay informed about the work of this group, consult its <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> workspace <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> and the ccNSO website <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> . LACRALO Statement on Regional Strategic Plan for FY2021-2025 On 17 July 2020, the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) endorsed the Latin American and Caribbean Islands Regional At-Large Organization (LACRALO) statement <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...> on the Latin America (LAC) Regional Strategic Plan for FY2021-2025. LACRALO agreed that the LAC regional strategy is consistent with end user challenges in the region. The statement included specific comments on the following four subtopics: security of the Domain Name System, the ICANN multistakeholder model, unique identifier systems, and regional geopolitics. UASG Welcomes Six New UA Ambassadors The Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) has welcomed six new individuals into the UASG Ambassador Program for FY21 (July 2020-June 2021). These new ambassadors have a wide range of expertise and experience in the domain name industry, IT, engineering, software development, and technical research, and will help support UA efforts in Benin, India, Nigeria, South Africa, and Turkey. The UA Ambassador Program now has a total of 13 ambassadors from nine different countries representing the Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and North America (NA) regions. To learn more about the new ambassadors and the work they do, <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jKP1esr0MTCSeuKncZ3vBLauArNeuyBzArzL1EaEnDYLmht_JmQc46h7v84KdJNJWQmqWQyf0Xxn696LgqhNLbaPr_430bYPU9TuHir6c59H3hRyKEwNiobcLdo7ShMEdwzJKj8vwMXX2NMSu_V0yHvu3bmTO0V8=&c=P9GuNyTz9RkvmIbmDMixCpEtDaM6JOALxpusauaa2pSkcjqSpwZ2yA==&ch=ToOPUCy8mEhDtIpt0tshqvwxg9umh7dVTC42s_SxQpo4dVFg28M2FQ==>click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CXM7K8zo1ZlKPFTDs0YqH3lGMNC3BPOn0SQOvwXLLD2jK...>. 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