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REMINDER-ICANN86 CROP Trip Opportunity
by Andrea Glandon March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Greetings Everyone, On behalf of the NPOC Executive Committee (EC), we are pleased to announce the Community Outreach and Participation (CROP) program for ICANN86, which will sponsor one community member to attend ICANN86, taking place in Seville, Spain, from 8- 11 June 2026 Remember that CROP only covers the following : * Airfare (most economical routing in Economy Class) * Hotel accommodation for a maximum of 4 days/3 nights * Per diem allowance for a maximum of 4 days How to Apply: 1. Complete the Application Form: Please complete the application form https://forms.gle/9zQizHM1oMoiEn4fA [forms.gle]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/9zQizHM1oMoiEn4fA__;!!PtGJab4!…> and ensure you read the procedures and guidelines linked on the form. 2. Check Eligibility: You are eligible if you reside in the following countries/territories Aland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France,French Southern Territories, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See (Vatican City State), Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom Also find link to the ICANN GSE Eligibility classification [drive.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/drive.google.com/file/d/14seX2l_Gq5rE97g…> Expectations of the Selected Candidate: * Active Participation: For the selected candidate, attendance at all NCSG, NPOC, and GNSO Council meetings will be mandatory. * Outreach and Other Responsibilities: The EC may delegate outreach and other responsibilities to the attendee during the event. Deadline: The submission form will be open until Monday, 23 March 2026, 23:59 UTC. Selection Process and Post-CROP Requirements: * Notification: The EC will notify the successful candidate as soon as deliberations are concluded. * CROP Trip Proposal: The successful candidate MUST complete the CROP Trip Proposal by 8 April 2026 or will be unable to travel to ICANN86. * Post-CROP Report: The successful CROP candidate will provide the EC with a standard CROP report, including all meetings attended. They will also be required to write a blog post sharing their experiences and how they contributed to NPOC outreach engagement. This report and blog post are due no later than a week after the meeting concludes. * CROP Travel Assessment Form: The successful candidate will be expected to complete the CROP Travel Assessment Form to evaluate the achievement of their expectations and goals. Questions: If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the EC. Regards, NPOC Executive Committee -- Caleb Ogundele Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com<mailto:muyiwacaleb@gmail.com>

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Welcome to ICANN 85 in Mumbai!
by Caleb Ogundele March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026

Dear NPOC Members, ICANN 85 is here, and we are so glad you are part of this community! Whether you are joining us on the ground in the beautiful city of *Mumbai* or tuning in from your corner of the world, you belong here, and your participation matters more than you know. This meeting is a real opportunity for NPOC to show up, speak up, and strengthen the connections that make our community so special. Let's make the most of it together. *📅 Sessions Worth Your Time* We've curated a list of NCSG and GNSO sessions that align closely with NPOC's mission. These are spaces where your perspective as a non-commercial stakeholder can genuinely shape outcomes — so please do come along, ask questions, and join the conversation. Browse the full schedule here: *https://icann85.sched.com/?searchstring=NCSG <https://icann85.sched.com/?searchstring=NCSG>* *📣 Let the World Know You're Here* One of the most powerful things you can do during ICANN 85 is simply show up online, too. When our community posts, shares, and engages on social media, we tell the world that non-commercial voices are present, active, and paying attention. *Snap a photo. Share your thoughts. Spark a conversation.* Whether you're in the meeting room or at your kitchen table, post a photo of yourself participating and help us build our ICANN 85 community gallery. Use these hashtags so we can find and celebrate each other: 👉 *#ICANN85 · #NPOC · #[YourCity]* *Other ways to engage:* - Share session highlights and key moments as they happen - Repost and celebrate great content from fellow NPOC members - Share livestream links so others can tune in - Ask questions, your curiosity is an invitation to others *Find us and tag us here:* - 🐦 Twitter/X: @NPOC_ICANN · @NCSG_ICANN · @ICANN_GNSO · @ICANN - 📘 Facebook: @NPOCICANN - 💼 LinkedIn: ICANN NPOC <https://www.linkedin.com/company/icann-npoc/posts/?feedView=all> Every post you make is a small act of advocacy. Let's fill the #ICANN85 feed with NPOC energy! *💻 A Few Tips for Remote Participants* Joining virtually is just as meaningful as being there in person — here's how to have the best experience: - *Keep Zoom links within the community* — please don't share them publicly on social media. YouTube Livestream links are great to share when available. - *Sign in with your full name* (First Name + Last Name) so that your participation is properly recognized in ICANN's multistakeholder process. - *Let's keep it kind and inclusive* — ICANN's Expected Standards of Behavior are there to protect everyone. Take a moment to review them: http://go.icann.org/3fchV1t *🌐 Interpretation Services* ICANN offers live interpretation in *English, French, and Spanish* through the Zoom app. Download Zoom ahead of time to make sure you can access this feature seamlessly. Mumbai or miles away — you are part of something meaningful. We can't wait to see, hear, and celebrate you at #ICANN85. 🌍✨ With warmth, *Caleb Ogundele* Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, NPOC ✉️ muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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ICANN86 CROP Trip Opportunity
by Caleb Ogundele March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026

Greetings Everyone, On behalf of the NPOC Executive Committee (EC), we are pleased to announce the Community Outreach and Participation (CROP) program for ICANN86, which will sponsor one community member to attend ICANN86, taking place in Seville, Spain, from 8- 11 June 2026 Remember that CROP only covers the following : - Airfare (most economical routing in Economy Class) - Hotel accommodation for a maximum of 4 days/3 nights - Per diem allowance for a maximum of 4 days How to Apply: 1. Complete the Application Form: Please complete the application form https://forms.gle/9zQizHM1oMoiEn4fA and ensure you read the procedures and guidelines linked on the form. 2. Check Eligibility: You are eligible if you reside in the following countries/territories Aland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France,French Southern Territories, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See (Vatican City State), Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom Also find link to the ICANN GSE Eligibility classification <https://drive.google.com/file/d/14seX2l_Gq5rE97gbr38i1EuUbKRZ5GHl/view> Expectations of the Selected Candidate: - Active Participation: For the selected candidate, attendance at all NCSG, NPOC, and GNSO Council meetings will be mandatory. - Outreach and Other Responsibilities: The EC may delegate outreach and other responsibilities to the attendee during the event. Deadline: The submission form will be open until Friday, 22 March 2026, 23:59 UTC. Selection Process and Post-CROP Requirements: - Notification: The EC will notify the successful candidate as soon as deliberations are concluded. - CROP Trip Proposal: The successful candidate MUST complete the CROP Trip Proposal by 8 April 2026 or will be unable to travel to ICANN86. - Post-CROP Report: The successful CROP candidate will provide the EC with a standard CROP report, including all meetings attended. They will also be required to write a blog post sharing their experiences and how they contributed to NPOC outreach engagement. This report and blog post are due no later than a week after the meeting concludes. - CROP Travel Assessment Form: The successful candidate will be expected to complete the CROP Travel Assessment Form to evaluate the achievement of their expectations and goals. Questions: If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the EC. Regards, NPOC Executive Committee -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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Welcome our new NPOC Members.
by Caleb Ogundele Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

Dear NPOC Members, On behalf of the NPOC Executive Committee, Please welcome our new NPOC Members *Organization Members:* - One4All Alliance, Representative - Koami Messan Zankou - Girlhype - Women In Tech. Representative - Thoko Miya As you are aware, Non-for-Profit Organisational Concerns Constituency (NPOC), is the home for not-for-profits which have a domain name and want to participate in the making of policy that influences the current internet infrastructure. As the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, I am happy to provide any necessary help for our new and old members to become fully engaged within our Constituency and our Stakeholder Group to facilitate the onboarding process into our community - and you will find many members willing to do the same! To better understand how to do that, you need to first understand ICANN´s complex structure. As you already know from the application process, NPOC is part of the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG), which means that we represent the non-commercial interests of the internet community. Specifically, those of non-for-profits. We believe that non-for-profits have to play a central role in creating, discussing, and reviewing top-level domain names policy and so have outlined some key steps you can take to familiarize yourself with the process and get involved: 1. Understand what a domain name is: Learn more about the domain name system (DNS) and the problems, challenges, and opportunities they bring to the operation of organizations like yours. (Suggestion: read the Beginners Guides <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/beginners-guides-2012-03-06-en>) 2. Read the NPOC toolkit: Learn more about NPOC’s work within ICANN, the NPOC structure, current working groups, the role of the NPOC Executive Committee (ExCom), including a glossary of acronyms, which we know can be very tricky! (Suggestion: read NPOC Beginners Guide <https://www.npoc.org/about/what-is-npoc/beginners-guide-to-npoc/>) 3. Learn about the policy-making process: Understand how to help create and review policy, via the online working groups, public comments and open discussions; or at the ICANN Meetings that take place three times every year (Suggestion: Watch Policy Development Process Video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPS_0Ut2FRk&list=PLQziMT9GXafXm-5MHQ5YIcRNy…> ] 4. Get to know the other non-for-profits members of NPOC: You never know what opportunities for collaboration and conversation exist. (See our Members <https://npoc.org/our-membership/>) 5. Understand the ICANN complex structure: start by checking the organizational structure <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/chart-2012-02-11-en> for more information about the ICANN hierarchy, then go through ICANN free-of-charge certified courses, available on ICANN Learn <https://learn.icann.org/#/catalog>. We also encourage you to follow our activity online: - NPOC website: www.npoc.org - NPOC DISCUSS list: https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss - NPOC Twitter: @NPOC_ICANN - Follow us and stay tuned! - NPOC Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/txAQAg Besides this, here are a list of other resources which may be useful: - ICANN acronyms: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/glossary-2014-02-03-en[icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> - How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[com… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> - List of working groups and their members: - https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Wor… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> - Policy comments and statements: - https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[comm… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> - A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: - http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…> - To catch up with ongoing discussion see the mailing list archive: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/npoc-discuss/ I know that this can be overwhelming, so allow me to invite you to a short introductory discussion or our next membership meeting when the call is announced, where you can ask all your questions and discuss how you can get involved. If you have any questions, comments, concerns,s or feedback please don’t hesitate to contact me directly, we will gladly help you! Let’s start working together! Best wishes, Caleb Ogundele on behalf of the Executive Committee Team

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NPOC EC | Attendance & Zoom Recordings | Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 15:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon Feb. 25, 2026

Feb. 25, 2026

Hello NPOC Community, The NPOC EC holds an EC meeting each month. Below are the details from the January 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 Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 15:00 UTC. These details can also be found here<https://community.icann.org/x/BIplAw>. Attendees: Bolutife Adisa, Caleb Ogundele, Juan Manuel Rojas, Yao Amevi A. Sossou | ICANN org: Andrea Glandon Zoom Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/g74PZeltOYqotnMC9ny4IFnSmQx3NMYNH1_nITHsodVM…> Audio Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/IaO3WPnbsyr6LjRXOmLeg-pnmAmFxTOm51Yez4gVRu1v…> Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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NCUC Quarterly Webinar | Recordings
by Andrea Glandon Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

Hello all, Please find below the recordings from the NCUC webinar, From Policy to Practice: How DNS Abuse Mitigation Impacts Civil Society and End Users, held Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 15:00 UTC. This information is also available here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JYCmGg>. Zoom replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/Nv4k3iAjo6w9y1WtlNBnAhmJjyLLleBTdy6OHDGWHwP2…> Audio replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/QVe8MURjxKFP0PMhU3IYjoC8UTxdIp_44VnmR-S5_9nA…> Thanks! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Reminder: NCUC Quarterly Webinar – 11 February 2026
by Wisdom Donkor Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

[image: flyer banner.jpg] Dear NCUC / NCSG / NPOC Members, This is a kind reminder to join our upcoming *NCUC Quarterly Webinar next week*: *Title:* *From Policy to Practice: How DNS Abuse Mitigation Impacts Civil Society and End Users* 🗓 *Date:* 11 February 2026 ⏰ *Time:* 15:00 UTC 🕒 16:00 WAT | 17:00 CET | 10:00 EST | 07:00 PST 🌍 *Format:* Virtual | 80 minutes This session will explore how DNS abuse mitigation measures are applied in practice and what they mean for: - Civil society and end users - Due process and human rights - Regional experiences across the ICANN ecosystem The webinar will feature speakers from across ICANN regions, followed by an interactive Q&A. 🔗 *Registration link:* https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/R_xUKLZGSzOTOaNknOEhSw#/registration We encourage all NCUC and NCSG members to participate and contribute to this important discussion. We look forward to seeing you online. Kind 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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NPOC EC | Attendance & Zoom Recordings | Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 12:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

Hello NPOC Community, The NPOC EC holds an EC meeting each month. Below are the details from the January 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 Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 12:00 UTC. These details can also be found here<https://community.icann.org/x/BIplAw>. Attendees: Bolutife Adisa, Yao Sossou, Juan Manuel Rojas, Caleb Ogundele | ICANN org: Andrea Glandon Zoom Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/4dGMH3YuUwdOZw2cB6jIHw87SQLxS2PZKV5wYSo5HcK0…> Audio Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/PPGonJ0LWa-CAuFy3ThclpycmSPeiB67JH--S3JShQLc…> Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Call for Input: ongoing ICANN Public Comments
by Yao Amevi A. Sossou Jan. 21, 2026

Jan. 21, 2026

Dear colleagues, On behalf of the NPOC Policy Committee, we kindly invite you to contribute to the ongoing ICANN Public Comment proceedings. Several important consultations are currently open, and your expertise and perspectives are essential to strengthening NPOC’s collective input. We encourage you to: Review the relevant public comments listed in the shared input document; Add your contributions directly using suggestion mode. If you have already contributed, please add your name in the “Penholders” column for the relevant item You can access the working document here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DnGVQVpHaNNU3N6yUair1jGPVHSVluHTiju… Please also support the current penholders by reviewing and strengthening draft inputs where possible. We still have several public comments that would benefit from additional NPOC input. Thank you very much for your continued engagement and support. Kind regards, On behalf of the NPOC Policy Committee ............................................................. Yao Amevi A. Sossou ............................................................. Digital Transformation Advocate | Design & Innovation Evangelist | Human centered Entrepreneurship| SDG Advocate | Internet Governance | Policy Advocate ............................................................. Email: soyames(a)gmail.com Twitter: *https://twitter.com/_amevY2 <https://twitter.com/_amevY2>* LinkedIn: Yao Amevi A. sossou | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameviy/> ............................................................. To promote respect for the environment, thank you to only print this email only when necessary

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NCUC Quarterly Webinar (Q1 2026): From Policy to Practice – DNS Abuse Mitigation and Its Impact
by Wisdom Donkor Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

Dear NCUC, NCSG, NPOC Members, Happy New Year to you all. I hope 2026 has started well for you. I am pleased to announce and invite all NCUC members to our quarterly webinar for the first quarter of 2026, titled: *“From Policy to Practice: How DNS Abuse Mitigation Impacts Civil Society and End Users.”* 📅 *Date:* Wednesday, 11 February 2026 🕒 *Time:* 15:00 UTC ⏱ *Duration:* 80 minutes 🌐 *Format:* Online (Zoom) 🕰 Click to check your time zone: <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=NCUC+Quarterly+We…> DNS abuse mitigation has become a central focus within the ICANN ecosystem, with growing expectations on registries and registrars to take proactive enforcement actions. While these measures are essential for maintaining trust and security in the DNS, their real-world implementation has raised significant concerns for civil society and end users, including transparency, due process, over-enforcement, and unintended impacts across different regions. This webinar will examine how DNS abuse mitigation policies are applied in real-world contexts across both developing and developed regions. It will highlight lived experiences, regional disparities, and policy gaps, while exploring safeguards and best practices that can ensure effective abuse mitigation without undermining fundamental rights. *Key objectives include:* · Examining the real-world impacts of DNS abuse mitigation on civil society and end users · Identifying transparency, accountability, and due process gaps in current practices · Elevating perspectives from developing regions alongside challenges faced in developed contexts · Strengthening NCUC’s policy advocacy through evidence-based insights The discussion will feature a diverse, multi-stakeholder panel, comprising civil society and digital rights advocates, technical and security experts, representatives of contracted parties, and regional voices. 👉 *Please click to register here to receive the Zoom details <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/R_xUKLZGSzOTOaNknOEhSw>* NCUC members are also encouraged to recommend speakers, particularly individuals with relevant experience or case studies from developing and developed regions who can contribute to a balanced and insightful discussion. Details of the moderator and speakers will be shared soon. I am sharing with you the draft concept note for additional information. We also encourage members to help share this announcement broadly on other platforms to reach a wider audience. For further enquiries, kindly reach out to Andrea Glandon at: andrea.glandon(a)icann.org The NCUC EC looks forward to your participation. Kind 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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