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Passing of Muriel Alapini
by Yao Amevi A. Sossou Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

Dear colleagues, It is with great sorrow, we regret to inform you of the passing of our colleague Muriel Alapini. The burial has already taken place in the privacy of the family. Initiatives are currently underway within the community to honour her memory, and you will be informed in due course. Muriel was a committed and respected member of the Internet governance community, and her contributions will continue to be remembered. There are two pages in memory of Muriel. You are warmly invited to share your messages of condolence and the memories you hold of her. These tributes can be found at the following links: https://waigf.ecowas.int/in-memoriam-muriel-alapini/ and https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/in-memoriam-muriel-alapini/. 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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Meeting Invitation | NCUC Webinar | Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 15:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

Hello all, Please join NCUC for their quarterly webinar, From Policy to Practice: How DNS Abuse Mitigation Impacts Civil Society and End Users. Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 15:00 UTC for 80 min. Check your time zone here<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=NCUC+Quarterly+We…>. Please register here<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/R_xUKLZGSzOTOaNknOEhSw> to receive the Zoom details. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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NCUC Quarterly Webinar-From Policy to Practice: How DNS Abuse Mitigation Impacts Civil Society and End Users.
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

Please join NCUC for their quarterly webinar, From Policy to Practice: How DNS Abuse Mitigation Impacts Civil Society and End Users. Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 15:00 UTC for 80 min. Check your time zone here<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=NCUC+Quarterly+We…>. Please register here<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/R_xUKLZGSzOTOaNknOEhSw> to receive the Zoom details.

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Call for volunteer to NPOC Policy Committee
by Yao Amevi A. Sossou Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

Dear all, In line with our charter, we are setting up the NPOC Policy Committee. What is it? The NPOC Policy Committee will: - Track ICANN policy issues that affect NPOC; - Help draft NPOC input (public comments, statements, briefings); - Support our GNSO Council representatives and NPOC leadership with policy analysis; - Coordinate NPOC positions with the NCSG Policy Committee, which remains the central policy body for all NCSG constituencies. The aim is not to duplicate the work of the NCSG Policy Committee, but to organize NPOC’s contribution into it and make sure our members’ voices are reflected there. Who can join? Any NPOC member who: - Is willing to read, discuss, and give input on documents, and - Can regularly join online meetings. - Experience in policy work is welcome but not required – commitment and curiosity are enough. If you would like to join, please add you name affiliation email to the document( https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DnGVQVpHaNNU3N6yUair1jGPVHSVluHTiju…) on tab "NPOC-PC" by 20.12.2025 with your name and affiliation; Thank you in advance for contributing to NPOC’s policy voice within NCSG and the wider ICANN community. Yao Amevi A. Sossou NPOC Policy Coordinator

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ICANN85 CROP announcement
by Juan Manuel Rojas Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Dear NPOC Members, I am writing, on behalf NPOC Executive Committee, to provide an important update regarding the Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) slot for the ICANN85 Policy Forum in Mumbai (March 7–12). Regrettably, the opportunity dedicated to the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has been declared vacant due to a lack of eligible applicants from the region. We encourage all members to actively participate in future CROP efforts and other community initiatives. Your engagement is vital for ensuring we can utilize these valuable opportunities to attend ICANN meetings. Sincerely, JUAN MANUEL ROJAS, M.Sc. Director - MINKA DIGITAL ColombiaNPOC Chair - NCSG/GNSO M.Sc. Information Technology Registered Linux User No.533108. http://www.jmanurojas.com -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----Version: 3.1 GIT d- s: a+ C+++ UL P+ L+++ !E !W+++ !N !o K+++ w-- !O M- V PS+ PE-- Y+ PGP+ t+ 5 X++ R tv+ b+ DI D G e+++(+++)>+++ h+ r++ y+ ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------

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NPOC EC | Attendance & Zoom Recordings | Wednesday, 10 December 2025 at 12:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

Hello NPOC Community, The NPOC EC holds an EC meeting each month. Below are the details from the December 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, 10 December 2025 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/7lCBhlEZc0oppVBL17l9bHvJD1euRPM0hxQ65tJ5p4KX…> Audio Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/g7mjx2-yrmX1m4TTY3TNRXuRZxGmiaa7iWLf6nqc6U-4…> Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN86 Seville, Spain
by Amin Hacha Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

Dear all, ICANN’s NextGen programme has now opened its application period for ICANN86 8-11 June 2026, in Seville, Spain. The NextGen programme is for university students 18-30 years old, living and studying in the *European region* who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the public meeting. ICANN fully funds accepted NextGen@ICANN participants’ travel to the meeting location, lodging and provides a stipend. ICANN staff and community members offer guidance and know-how to join the ICANN community. See https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/call-for-applications-nextge… and https://www.icann.org/public-responsibility-support/nextgen Applications are welcome until 9 January 2026. Please, forward this information to anyone you think might be interested! Regards, Amine Hacha

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ICANN85 CROP Trip Opportunity (Mumbai, India from 7-12 March 2026
by Caleb Ogundele Nov. 21, 2025

Nov. 21, 2025

Greetings Everyone, On behalf of the NPOC Executive Committee (EC), we are pleased to announce the Community Outreach and Participation (CROP) program for ICANN85, which will sponsor one community member to attend ICANN85, taking place in Mumbai, India from 7-12 March 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> *https://forms.gle/4SjLV8F9jdxMrvGXA* <https://forms.gle/4SjLV8F9jdxMrvGXA> 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.*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, 05 December 2025, 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 Friday, 16 January 2026 or will be unable to travel to ICANN85. - 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. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the EC. Regards, Caleb Ogundele Outreach and Engagement Coordinator For NPOC Executive Committee

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NPOC EC | Attendance & Zoom Recordings | Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 12:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

Hello NPOC Community, The NPOC EC holds an EC meeting each month. Below are the details from the November 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, 12 November 2025 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/WKjakbh5NhWeEzhPPAITadhWhIfz2mwbmxU_qXn40Yzd…> Audio Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/hitGGOgVOtwIRKRbzt5gnR3biHBeQN-cGkcEk_V26pr0…> Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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Introducing our Yao - NPOC Policy Coordinator
by Caleb Ogundele Nov. 2, 2025

Nov. 2, 2025

Dear NPOC Community, At the conclusion of the recent ICANN meeting in Dublin, *Yao Amevi A. Sossou* has assumed the role of Policy Coordinator for NPOC. Yao brings extensive expertise in internet governance, digital transformation, and multi-stakeholder engagement to this critical position. As Coordinator of the Youth IGF Benin and an affiliated member of the Internet Society Benin Chapter, he has demonstrated strong leadership in advancing digital inclusion and policy development across Africa and beyond. You can read more about him here https://npoc.org/team/yao-amevi-a-sossou/ On behalf of our Chair @Juan Manuel Rojas, we warmly welcome Yao to this role and look forward to his collaboration with NPOC Members as we continue to strengthen NPOC's voice in the ICANN community and advance our policy priorities. Kindly engage with him on all our NPOC policy conversations. At the same time, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Emmanuel Agbenonwossi for his excellent service as our immediate past Policy Coordinator. Emmanuel's dedication, insight, and hard work have been invaluable to our organization, and we are grateful for the strong foundation he has built for our policy engagement. Please join us in welcoming Yao and thanking Emmanuel for his contributions. Best regards, -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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