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1on1 with Sally Costerton
by Raoul Plommer April 20, 2023

April 20, 2023

Hello all, I'm meeting with Sally on Monday and would have liked to know, what do we want to ask her? Any suggestions? -Raoul

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Welcoming our New NPOC Members
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023

Dear NPOC Members, On behalf of the NPOC Executive Committee, Please join me in welcoming our new members below. *Organizational Members:* • *Advocacy Unified Network*- NCSG, NPOC represented by Bhattacharya Arindam • *Africa Media and Information Technology Initiative*- NCSG, NPOC-represented by Ibrahim Haruna Gazzali •* Cyber Crime Awareness Foundation (CCA Foundation)* - NCSG, NPOC represented by Mohammad Mostafizur Rahaman AP •* Digital Agenda for Tanzania Initiative*- NCSG, NPOC-represented by Peter Mmbando •* Finnish Internet Association (NCSG/NPOC)*-represented by Julf Helsingius • *Fundacao Estudar-* NCSG, NPOC-represented by Cindyneia Cantanhede • *India Internet Foundation* NCSG, NPOC represented by Anupam Agrawal • *Internet Society Cameroon Chapter-* NCSG, NPOC represented by Esther Sandrine Ngom AF • *Internet Society Ghana Chapter*- NCSG, NPOC-represented by Francis Acquah Amaning • *ISOC Benin Chapter*- NCSG, NPOC-represented by Harold Adjaho • *ISOC Palestine* (NCSG/NCUC)-represented by Zaher Qasssrawi •* ISOC Uganda* (NCSG/NPOC)-represented by Joan Katambi • *Lebanese Cyberspace Association-*NCSG, NPOC-represented by Amin Hacha AP •* Libyan Internet society*- NCSG, NPOC- represented by Omar Shuran AF • *Media Rights Agenda (MRA)*-NCSG, NPOC-represented by Idowu Adewale • *Nigerian Youth IGF*-NCSG, NPOC-represented by Morisola Alaba • *Organization for Digital Africa*- NCSG, NPOC- represented by Nazarius Kirama AF • *PPDC* (NCSG/NPOC)-represented by Simeon Favour • *West Africa ICT Action Network *(NCSG/NPOC)-represented by Peterking Quaye • *Women in Technology (WITIN)*- NCSG, NPOC-represented by Martha Alade As you are aware, Non-for-Profit Operational 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 Membership Committee Chair, 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 Membership Committee Chair on behalf of the Executive Committee Team -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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Draft review of Phase 1 Initial Report for Approval - by EOB Tuesday, 11 April
by Emmanuel Vitus April 7, 2023

April 7, 2023

Dear Listers, Please find attached herewith the IDNs EPDP's *Draft* Initial Report for Phase 1 that we intend to post for public comment by the end of the month. If you have time to review please do and let us know if you come across any typos or minor issues. However, please note that at this stage of the process the Leadership Team has agreed that it is too late for substantive changes. The report will be published for the minimum comment period of 42 days. *PS: This is a DRAFT so there is an embargo on it . Do not publish it anywhere outside this list. * You can send your comment/suggestions by EOB Tuesday, 11 April. Kind regards, Emmanuel

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Public comments opened
by Juan Manuel Rojas March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

Dear NPOC Community, On this mail I am sending to you some of Public Comments currently opened to make comments, suggestions and observations on the following topics: IANA Naming Function Review Bylaws Changes:(IFR) ICANN is in the middle of Bylaws Amendment Process specifically on Articles 18 and 19 of ICANN Bylaws where is defined ICANN obligations regarding IANA Function. You can read the proposed Amendments on this link: https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/additional-reviews/proposed-amendments-t… In this occasion ICANN is looking for clarification to language to avoid any change that could affect IANA Stewardship Transition. This opportunity will be open until April 18th. Be aware from next opening for public comments Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process: The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) charter revision process has been updated to reflect the continuous evolution of the ICANN community, ongoing implementation of Specific Review recommendations, and the review role of ICANN Board. These improvements will streamline charter revisions and allow GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to continue their focus on policy development. Phase 1 Initial Report of EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the EPDP Team's proposed recommendations regarding the definition and variant label management mechanism of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). NomComRIWG Proposed Changes to Bylaws and Standing Committee Charter Four (4) recommendations from the Nominating Committee Review require amendments to the ICANN Bylaws. For efficiency, they are grouped together with the draft NomCom Standing Committee Charter, so that the ICANN community and the ICANN Board can follow a single process for the entire group. Note: NomComRIWG is the Nominating Commitee Review Implementation Working Group. If anyone is interested on any of these topics to write or study a topic related please write me back and we will work on this together previously to uploading it to NCSG Policy Committee. Best Regards, JUAN MANUEL ROJAS P. Director - MINKA DIGITAL ColombiaNPOC Policy Chair - NCSG/GNSO Master IT candidate, UNAD Registered Linux User No.533108. Cel. +57 301 743 56 00 Instagram/Twitter: @JmanuRojas

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ICANN 76 Outreach Engagement with LACRALO
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

Dear Colleagues, During the ICANN 76, we had an engagement session with LACRALO leadership teams on how we can collaborate, improve relationships and consolidate with Not-For-Profit Organisations in Latin America and the Caribbean region. The Agenda used is seen below. 1. Welcome by Chairs of LACRALO and NPOC 2. Outreach Coordinators of both Constituency discuss the overview of the meeting and expectations 3. Differences between LACRALO and NPOC 4. Cross-Community Policy Collaboration and Joint Webinars 5. Release of Joint Communique 6. Members' Engagement and Feedback In conclusion, the meeting agreed that we should: - Have joint webinars on topics of Interest - Work on Translation materials to support potential NPOC Members in LAC region - Spanish, Portuguese, and French. - Have Cross-Community Policy Conversations on topics of Interest. [image: image1.jpeg] Regards -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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EPDP IDNs update and consolidated recommendations for Phase 1 Report
by Emmanuel Vitus March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

Dear All, Thank you for joining the IDNs EPDP sessions during ICAN76. It was unfortunate that time did not allow us to present during the NCSG session. Below is a summary of what is going on so far. For those who are not familiar with this EPDP, the GNSO Council initiated this EPDP on IDNs in 2021 to address additional issues related to IDNs not discussed in the SubPro report, including how to securely and stably define and manage variant gTLDs and how to update IDN guidelines in the future. The scope of this work is defined in the EPDP charter for those who are familiar with it or interested in knowing more. The EPDP Working Group plans to publish two final reports. The first report will include top–level domain recommendations and the second report will include the second-level domain recommendations. The two-phase approach will allow the EPDP Working Group to deliver the first set of recommendations to the GNSO Council and then the ICANN Board while the work on recommendations for the second-level domains continues. The EPDP Working Group also shared the initial report with ICANN org requesting initial input, which was received in November 2022. So far, the EPDP team has worked on deliberations on the String Similarity Review Hybrid Model for the first phase report. Input was requested from us, and we replied to these requests. We made contributions regarding recommendations on String Similarity Basis for Comparison for gTLD labels and corresponding variant labels. We continued the deliberations in Cancun last week. The team is working toward publishing the Phase 1 Initial Report focusing on top-level IDN gTLD definition and variant management. The phase 1 report of this EPDP will be published on Monday 24 April 2023. Once the phase 1 report is published next month; I encourage you to read it and participate actively in the public comment. You will see attached to this email a draft table that provides a consolidated view of the draft Phase 1 recommendations the EPDP Team has developed so far. Thank you for your support and I look forward to hearing your views. Kind regards, Emmanuel ------------- *Mr. Emmanuel Agbenonwossi* *Tech Policy Researcher* - Working for a Free, Open & Inclusive Internet| Ex Coms & Research Lead @ParadigmHQ <https://twitter.com/ParadigmHQ> | Ex @Google <https://twitter.com/Google> Policy | Twitter <https://twitter.com/emmavitus> | Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmavitus/> | Mobile: +33 7 63102234My WiFi connects automatically in France, Ghana & Togo

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We need your Feedback | Membership Survey
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele March 18, 2023

March 18, 2023

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the NPOC EC, we will like to get your kind feedback on how we can make improvements on how our members engage in NPOC. We believe our members are the backbone of what NPOC is all about and we will like to let our flag fly high within ICANN ecosystem with your engagement feedback. In light of this, we will like to hear your voice via our annual membership survey <https://forms.gle/3EMYRGceXxMfo8tP7> form <https://forms.gle/3EMYRGceXxMfo8tP7> via the link below. *https://forms.gle/3EMYRGceXxMfo8tP7* <https://forms.gle/3EMYRGceXxMfo8tP7> We urge our members to kindly complete these forms on or before April 15th as it takes less than 5 minutes. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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Get to Know the ICANN Community: NCSG, NCUC, NPOC
by Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele March 12, 2023

March 12, 2023

Hello Everyone, We are having a Fellowship Outreach engagement going on and you can join via zoom or in person at the Great Cancun 3-5 Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94790785689?pwd=QlhqelErdmQxYUpadUQ1V01wR2RpQT09 • Zoom Session ID: 947 9078 5689 • Zoom Session Passcode: #V4tM3+U*@ • Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a1IvAoalW • Zoom Phone Passcode: 612 452 6964 -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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Last NPOC EC meeting minutes | Procès-verbal de la réunion du CE
by Emmanuel Vitus March 12, 2023

March 12, 2023

Hello Listers, Please find attached herewith the minutes from the last NPOC Executive Committee Meeting. It includes the announcements the Chair made this afternoon during ICANN76 in Cancun. Best Regards, Emmanuel ******** Cher.e.s membres de la communauté, merci de trouver ci-joint le procès-verbal de la dernière réunion du comité exécutif du NPOC. Il comprend les annonces que le président a faites cet après-midi lors de l'ICANN 76 à Cancún. Cordialement, Emmanuel

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Re: [Npoc-discuss] Questions to ICANN board
by Raoul Plommer March 12, 2023

March 12, 2023

Thank you for all these suggestions, we have enough now. I passed these to Julf for final consideration. -Raoul On Wed, 1 Mar 2023 at 20:43, Jean-Louis Ecochard (NH) < jean-louis.ecochard(a)nethope.org> wrote: > Dear Raoul, > > > > Thank you for your leadership. > > > > I support “*When will NPOC finally get its seat at NomCom?”* > > I do not support the administrative question on the CEO hire – despite > curiousity > > Here are a few questions that ICANN ought to ponder: > > - *How might ICANN facilitate digital protection (e.g. privacy and > cybersecurity) of nonprofits?* This is because the NGO sector, > particularly humanitarian nonprofits, are the 2nd most targeted. > - As for carbon, I think being NetZero or Carbon Neutral is not > aspirational – today, it is a must have. I think that our question must go > beyond mitigation (a must for ICANN) to adaptation and resilience – > something ICAN facilitates through DNS. The question I propose is thus: > - *How can ICANN support and accelerate the adaptation and > resilience of communities impacted by a changing climate? * > > > > With the wish that the above helps, > > JL > > > > *Jean-Louis (JL) Ecochard *(Pronouns: he/him/his) > > *Senior Director of The NetHope Center for the Digital Nonprofit* > > *Global Head of Innovation * > > Email: Jean-Louis.Ecochard(a)NetHope.org > > Tel: +64 (0) 220 939 545 (New Zealand UTC +12) > > US Tel: +1 703 212 3999 (New Zealand UTC +12) > > Click here to check my availability to have a conversation > <https://calendly.com/jl-nh> > > > > *NET**HOPE.org* <http://www.nethope.org/> > > > > > > *From: *Npoc-discuss <npoc-discuss-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Raoul > Plommer via Npoc-discuss <npoc-discuss(a)icann.org> > *Reply-To: *Raoul Plommer <plommer(a)gmail.com> > *Date: *Wednesday, 1 March 2023 at 03:18 > *To: *NPOC Discuss <npoc-discuss(a)icann.org> > *Subject: *[Npoc-discuss] Questions to ICANN board > > > > Dear members, > > > > The ICANN board wants some questions from us. Can you think of some > relevant ones? > > > > I think 2-3 questions would suffice. If we can only come up with a couple > of NPOC relevant questions, I think I might include a question about ICANN > becoming carbon neutral. It would be great if I could receive these > suggestions by Friday. > > > > -Raoul > > > *Disclaimer* > > The information contained in this communication from the sender is > confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others > authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby > notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in > relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may > be unlawful. > > This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been > automatically archived. We have implemented *HAVEN™*, from *Corvid > Cyberdefense* which protects our networks, data, email and endpoints with > leading edge threat prevention controls and *24x7x365* threat detection > and monitoring. To find out more Click Here > <https://www.corvidcyberdefense.com>. >

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