July 2025 - Npoc-discuss - lists.icann.org

Fw: [Reminder][Call for Applications] NCSG Short-Term Policy Fellowship
by Juan Manuel Rojas July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

FYI Dear NCSG Members, The NCSG Executive Committee (EC) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for the NCSG Short-Term Policy Fellowship, a pilot initiative funded by the Public Interest Registry (PIR) aimed at strengthening the capacity, strategic planning, and communication of the non-commercial community within ICANN. This Fellowship is an 8-month, part-time, paid opportunity designed to support the development of NCSG’s strategic communication and policy engagement. The selected Fellow will work closely with the NCSG leadership and community to produce communication materials, summarize key policy positions, and assist in planning the future direction of the NCSG. Fellowship Goals: (i) Improve Communication: Develop clear and concise communication materials summarizing NCSG's ideas, principles, and ongoing activities to attract and engage newcomers; (ii) Strategic Planning: Assisting the leadership in formulating a strategic plan outlining NCSG's goals and objectives for the next 5 years, focusing on issues such as a) the privacy and other human rights of registrants, b) a more diverse registry ecosystem, c) consumers rights in the domain name industry, d) preserving ICANN’s remit while improving its transparency and accountability, e) holistic review (and other structural reviews), among others; (iii) Capacity Building: Identify potential newcomers' skills and interests, forwarding them to the policy priorities that will be identified, to contribute effectively to NCSG's work; (iv) Recognition from the community: Enhance the influence and representation of civil society organizations and individuals within ICANN's bottom-up policy-making processes and leadership selection; (v) Making the NCSG's policy dialogue more fertile, promoting thematic webinars, initiating discussion threads, setting meeting agenda with those topics etc. Duration: 8 months (part-time, 15 hours/week - the fellow will be accountable to the EC, and will have to demonstrate the work effectively done with results compatible with the time dedication) Monthly Stipend: USD 800 | Additional Support: USD 600 for design, tools, or technical resources Eligibility Criteria: (i) Be active NCSG members in good standing, having participated in mailing lists, WGs, IRTs, or similar roles within the past 6 months; (ii) Have voted in the last NCSG election; (iii) Demonstrate alignment with NCSG’s mission and commitment to the Fellowship’s goals; (iv) Provide evidence of similar research, planning, or communication-related work in the past two years. Desired Qualifications: (i) Proven experience in communication, policy research, or outreach; (ii)Familiarity with DNS policy, ICANN’s structure, and multistakeholder governance; (iii) Strong writing and summarization skills; (iv) Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate across a diverse community. The Fellow should not be in a current leadership position within NCSG, NCUC, or NPOC to avoid conflicts of interest and maximize collective benefit. Selection Process: Applications are open from Thursday, 17 July 2025 and will close on Thuesday, 31 July 2025 (2-week window). Please send your Statement of Interest, qualifications, and any relevant supporting documents to chair(a)ncsg.is and copy secretary(a)ncsg.is. Applications will be screened by the NCSG Policy Committee (PC). Evaluation will consider experience, expertise, and potential impact, with scoring based on clear criteria. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to interviews. The NCSG PC will submit a recommended shortlist to the EC. The NCSG EC will make the final selection within one week of receiving the PC’s recommendation. All applicants will receive feedback, and the process will be transparently documented. We encourage our members who fulfill the requisites and are passionate about strengthening the non-commercial voice in ICANN to apply and contribute to this strategic initiative. Best regards, The NCSG Executive Committee

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VSIG Group M course
by Glenn McKnight July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

Greetings All We are pleased to offer our next round of English course in September and here is the registration page . Space is limited so please pass onward to anyone in your network. https://www.virtualsig.org/2025/05/17/open-now-group-m-registration/ We like to talk Caleb and Stephanie as speakers in this cohort and the recording will be made available. FYI. Our Urdu, Bengali and French versions of the course are almost complete, and we are looking for a couple of reviewers of the course who speak and understand the language. We haven't decided on the dates for these courses but probably in the late fall. Our next Spanish group will be in the early fall as well and our last group had mainly Cuban students in the program. Thanks for your help 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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NPOC EC | Attendance & Zoom Recordings | Thursday, 10 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

Hello NPOC Community, The NPOC EC holds an EC meeting each month. Below are the details from the July meeting. All details are always posted on the public wiki listed below as well. Please see attendance and recordings from the NPOC EC call held on Thursday, 10 July 2025 at 20:00 UTC. These details can also be found here<https://community.icann.org/x/BIplAw>. Attendees: Bolutife Adisa, Emmanuel Vitus, Juan Manuel Rojas, Caleb Ogundele | ICANN org: Andrea Glandon Zoom Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/gI_mELR5Q7upCcKbvnn7VeXa6P--cOuLxDC0unN6Z1um…> Audio Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/9FW8AqKsydq4_H0ItFjB01BzabZ7quVn_Sha3Sdqz8_D…> Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Conclusion and Publication of Continuous Improvement Program Framework
by Caleb Ogundele July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

Hello NCSG, I'm reporting on a significant development in ICANN's Continuous Improvement Program that Ben mentioned to us during Monday's Policy call. The Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) has officially concluded its framework development work, having successfully incorporated all recommendations gathered during the consultation phases. ICANN announced the publication of the finalized framework yesterday: *https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-announces-publication-of-continuous-improvement-program-framework-08-07-2025-en <https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-announces-publication-…>* This completion represents the successful conclusion of the 18 months collaborative effort. among community volunteers from across ICANN's structure from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, and the Nominating Committee who brought diverse perspectives and specialized knowledge to the framework development process. With the framework now published and the CIP CCG's mandate fulfilled, the program transitions into its implementation phase. Each Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, and the Nominating Committee will now begin developing their individual assessment plans and executing their respective CIP evaluations. The full announcement and framework details are available through the link provided above for you to look over and refer to. That concludes my report on this development. -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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Announcing NCUC Quarterly Webinars – Call for Regional Speakers
by Wisdom Donkor July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Dear Members, We are pleased to announce the launch of the NCUC Quarterly Webinar Series, an initiative by the NCUC Executive Committee (EC) aimed at expanding outreach, deepening engagement, and amplifying non-commercial voices in ICANN and global Internet governance. The webinars will provide a regular platform for discussion, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, focusing on current ICANN policy developments, DNS policies across the regions, and Internet governance topics that matter most to civil society and non-commercial stakeholders. Each session will also serve to promote the mission and work of NCUC while fostering global participation across all ICANN regions. The *first edition of the NCUC Quarterly Webinar is tentatively scheduled for the first (1st) week of August, 2025*. The date and time will be communicated before the end of this week. *Call for Regional Speakers* We are inviting nominations (including self-nominations) for five regional speakers, one from each ICANN region, to give first-hand reports and understanding of Internet and digital policies in their regions: ● Africa ● Asia-Pacific ● Europe ● Latin America & the Caribbean ● North America Speakers may be NCUC members or external experts with a deep understanding of Internet Infrastructure, ICANN policies, human rights, DNS Abuse, intellectual property, internet technologies, and internet governance. We welcome diverse voices and encourage participation from underrepresented regions and communities. Each speaker will be invited to discuss specific digital policies and other internet-related issues within their region, based on a central policy question that will be developed and communicated in advance by the Executive Committee. To submit a nomination, please send the following to Andrea Glandon at email: andrea.glandon(a)icann.org by 13th July 2025 ● Full Name ● Region ● Short Bio (max 100 words) ● Relevant Expertise or Experience ● Suggested Topic(s) or Area of Focus After nominations are received, the NCUC Executive Committee will promptly review and select five speakers, one from each region, who will then receive formal invitations to participate in the upcoming webinar. The EC will also appoint a moderator for the session from within the NCUC leadership or wider community. The discussion topic and session concept note will be shared by the end of next week. Also, we encourage members to suggest topics on this list to help shape the broader focus of the discussions. *About the Webinar Series* Frequency: Quarterly (every 3 months before an ICANN meeting) Duration: 70 minutes Format: Virtual, open registration Features: Thematic presentations, interactive Q&A, real-time polling, and member engagement segments Target Audience: NCUC members, civil society actors, academics, NGOs, researchers, technical communities and broader Internet governance stakeholders *Each webinar will:* ● Highlight regional perspectives on DNS and internet policy ● Feature expert insights from civil society and technical communities ● Provide updates on ICANN and NCUC policy work ● Include a dedicated segment on NCUC membership benefits and opportunities *Member Engagement and Outreach * As we prepare to launch this exciting initiative, I encourage all EC members to take a keen interest in reaching out widely to their regional communities and members to help identify strong speaker candidates and ensure broad participation. Your support is critical in making this series diverse, inclusive, and impactful. We look forward to your nominations and participation as we work together to build a stronger, more connected NCUC community. Warm regards, *Wisdom Donkor (CASP+, CISM, CEH Certified)* *NCUC, Chair,* Tel: +233 20 812 8851 Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom | Twitter: @wisdom_dk _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ICANN GNSO Council Member | ICANN transfer policy review working group Member | Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI) | UN IGF MAG Member | IGF Support Fund Association Executive Committee Member, World Bank Independent Consultant | AU AFIGF Member | Ghana OGP Advisory Committee member | GSS SDGs Advisory Committee Member ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Specialization: E-government Network Infrastructure and E-application, Internet Governance, Open Data policies platforms & Community Development, Cyber Security, Geospatial Technologies, Open Source Technologies, Domain Name Systems, Human Resource Planning and Development, Software Engineering, Event Planning & Management,

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Begins in 15 min-Meeting Invitation | NCSG ICANN83 Readout | Thursday, 03 July 2025 at 11:30 UTC
by Andrea Glandon July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

Dear all, Please join the NCSG for an ICANN83 Readout scheduled for Thursday, 03 July 2025 at 11:30 UTC for 60 minutes. Check your time zone here [timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime…>. Join details are attached and noted below for your convenience. Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98878189584?pwd=ZVpkSVVuaXVqeGRMelNEWW1LMkxQUT09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/98878189584?pwd=ZVpkSVVu…> Meeting ID: 988 7818 9584 Passcode: i!y7.qx+11 One tap mobile +13017158592,,98878189584#,,,,*7740925615# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,98878189584#,,,,*7740925615# US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 988 7818 9584 Passcode: 7740925615 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/ajz2OnZm6 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/ajz2OnZm6__;!!PtGJab4!92…> Thanks! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Reminder-Meeting Invitation | NCSG ICANN83 Readout | Thursday, 03 July 2025 at 11:30 UTC
by Andrea Glandon July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Dear all, Please join the NCSG for an ICANN83 Readout scheduled for Thursday, 03 July 2025 at 11:30 UTC for 60 minutes. Check your time zone here [timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime…>. Join details are attached and noted below for your convenience. Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/98878189584?pwd=ZVpkSVVuaXVqeGRMelNEWW1LMkxQUT09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/98878189584?pwd=ZVpkSVVu…> Meeting ID: 988 7818 9584 Passcode: i!y7.qx+11 One tap mobile +13017158592,,98878189584#,,,,*7740925615# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,98878189584#,,,,*7740925615# US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 988 7818 9584 Passcode: 7740925615 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/ajz2OnZm6 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/ajz2OnZm6__;!!PtGJab4!92…> Thanks! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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