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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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Welcome to ICANN 84 in Dublin!
by Caleb Ogundele Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Dear NPOC Members, As usual, ICANN 84 is here again! A warm welcome to *Dublin*, both physically and virtually. I'm sure you might have received emails on sessions to look out for on NCSG list but I wanted to highlight it again here with more information on the outreach strategy during this meeting, which you can engage with during the meeting. There are lots of exciting sessions during this *#ICANN84* meeting that you can participate in. Find a few sessions that might be of interest to you. You can find below the list of NCSG and GNSO sessions that you can attend: *Saturday, 25 October* Community Sessions Time (UTC+1) Title Room 09:00-10:00 GNSO: NCSG Discussion on DNS Blocking and Human Rights Liffey A-Level 1 10:30-12:00 GNSO: NCSG Policy Committee Work Session (1 of 2) Liffey Hall 1-Level 1 10:30-12:00 Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG (1 of 2) Liffey Meeting Room 2-Level 1 13:15-14:30 GNSO: DNS Security Without Sacrificing Rights: HRIA on RDRS Liffey A-Level 1 13:15-14:30 Latin Script Diacritics PDP WG (2 of 2) Liffey Meeting Room 2-Level 1 15:00-16:00 Get to Know the ICANN Community: NCSG, NCUC, NPOC Liffey B-Level 1 15:00-16:00 RDRS Standing Committee Work Session (1 of 4) Liffey A-Level 1 15:00-16:00 GNSO: RDRS Standing Committee Work Session (1 of 4) Liffey A-Level 1 16:30-17:30 RDRS Standing Committee Work Session (2 of 4) Liffey A-Level 1 Sunday, 26 October Community Sessions Time (UTC) Title Room 09:00-10:00 Joint Session: ALAC and NCSG Forum 2-Ground Floor 09:00-10:00 GNSO Working Session (1 of 2) All Councilors Liffey A-Level 1 10:30-12:00 GNSO: DNS Abuse Work Session Liffey A-Level 1 13:15-14:30 GNSO Working Session (2 of 2) All Councilors Liffey A-Level 1 15:00-16:00 Joint GAC and GNSO Council All Councilors Forum 1-Ground Floor 16:30-17:30 Joint Session: CPH and NCSG Liffey A-Level 1 16:30-17:30 RDRS Standing Committee Work Session (3 of 4) Liffey Meeting Room 2-Level 1 Monday, 27 October Community Sessions Time (UTC) Title Room 09:00-10:15 Welcome Ceremony Auditorium-Level 3 10:45-12:00 Geopolitical Forum: WSIS+20 Focus Auditorium-Level 3 13:15-14:30 Review of Reviews-Session 1 of 2 Auditorium-Level 3 16:30-17:30 Joint Session: ICANN Board and GNSO Council All councilors Auditorium-Level 3 Tuesday, 28 October Community Sessions Time (UTC) Title Room 09:00-10:00 GNSO: NCSG Welcome Session Ecocem-Level 2 10:30-12:00 GNSO: NCSG Policy Committee Work Session (2 of 2) Wicklow Hall 1-Level 2 13:15-14:30 GNSO: NCSG Constituencies Session Ecocem-Level 2 15:00-16:00 GNSO: NCSG Membership Work Session Ecocem-Level 2 16:30-17:30 GNSO: Civil Society and ICANN on WSIS+20 Ecocem-Level 2 *Wednesday, 29 October* Community Sessions Time (UTC) Title Room 09:00-10:00 Joint Meeting: GAC and NCSG Forum 1-Ground Floor 10:30-11:30 Joint Session: ICANN Board and NCSG Auditorium-Level 3 13:15-15:15 GNSO Council Meeting (Part 1 of 2) Liffey A-Level 1 15:30-16:00 GNSO Council Meeting (Part 2 of 2-Admin Meeting) Liffey A-Level 1 16:30-17:30 GNSO: Accuracy: Can We Have Anonymity and a Secure Internet? Wicklow Hall 1-Level 2 16:30-17:30 RDRS Standing Committee Work Session (4 of 4) Liffey A-Level 1 Thursday, 30 October Community Sessions Time (UTC) Title Room 09:00-10:00 Q&A with ICANN org Executive Team Auditorium-Level 3 09:00-10:00 GNSO Council Wrap-up Liffey A-Level 1 10:30-12:00 ICANN Public Forum Auditorium-Level 3 13:15-14:30 Review of Reviews-Session 2 of 2 Auditorium-Level 3 15:00-16:00 GNSO: NCSG Wrap-up Ecocem-Level 2 16:30-17:30 ICANN Board Meeting-ICANN84 Auditorium-Level 3 *NPOC on Social Media:* Please note that it is important that NPOC's social media presence is felt with your tweets and Facebook posts. This is a very good way to engage and try to influence NPOC's mission in all the ongoing conversations and let our voices be heard. For those participating remotely, you can create awareness by posting a photo of yourself attending ICANN84 Virtual Meeting sessions from your location and sharing it using the *#ICANN84* hashtag and *#NPOC* and the hashtag of the city you are participating from. Help us create a virtual meeting photo gallery. Look forward to seeing you all in *Dublin* and online! Don't forget that the schedules are already online here: *https://icann84.sched.com/?searchstring=NPOC <https://icann84.sched.com/?searchstring=NPOC>* *Twitter handles to follow:* - @NPOC_ICANN - @NCSG_ICANN - @ICANN_GNSO - @ICANN *Facebook:* - @NPOCICANN *LinkedIn:* - https://www.linkedin.com/company/icann-npoc/posts/?feedView=all *What to do:* - Draft catchy phrases - Share pictures - Retweet awesome tweets - Share remote meeting links, updates, and summaries - Ask questions - Share useful links and tips *Some Remote Participation Tips:* To help reduce session disruptions, please do not share Zoom participation links on social media. However, we encourage you to share YouTube Livestream links (when available) on social media. To ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, please remember to sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name (e.g. First Name + Last Name/Surname). It's essential to be aware of the *#ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior*. Together, we can foster a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants. Review the guidelines here: http://go.icann.org/3fchV1t *Interpretation Service:* - *Languages Available:* English, French, Spanish - *Zoom Interpretation:* ICANN provides interpretation within the Zoom application. To use this feature, please download Zoom. -- *Caleb OgundeleOutreach and Engagement* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: [wsis20] NCSG and
by Caleb Ogundele Oct. 13, 2025

Oct. 13, 2025

*Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Adam Peake via wsis20 <wsis20(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 1:04 PM Subject: [wsis20] NCSG and To: WSIS+20 ICANN <wsis20(a)icann.org> Dear WSIS+20 Outreach Network, One behalf of ICANN's Noncommercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG), I would like to share this invitation to a webinar "Forging ways forward in the WSIS+20 review process through multistakeholder collaboration", October 16th, 13:00 - 14:30 UTC (90 Mins). Please register at this link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/jTsUIYaVRSOF2OhItC2NnA The webinar will gather representatives from the technical community and civil society to identify shared priorities, strengthen cross-stakeholder relationships, and will also be a preliminary discussion for an NCSG event at ICANN84 – please see https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QOu/gnso-civil-society-and-icann-on-wsis+… Speakers from: - NCSG - Representatives of the ICANN grant programs supported " Shaping the WSIS+20 Review for a Unified Internet Multistakeholderism (SWUIM)" project https://www.icann.org/en/grant-program/first-cycle-funded-projects#shaping-…, - The Global Digital Rights Coalition https://www.gp-digital.org/global-digital-rights-coalition-for-wsis/ - Technical Community Coalition for Multistakeholderism, TCCM (TBC) https://www.tccm.global/ Over the 90 minutes, NCSG and partners welcome discussion to achieve three key objectives: - Explore opportunities to leverage existing work from various communities at the upcoming ICANN84 meeting in Dublin - Identify areas of common interest between civil society and the technical community that can be leveraged for future engagement in the WSIS+20 process - Build linkages between national-level civil society in the Global Majority and the broader ICANN community, thereby supporting ICANN’s aims of an open, global, and interoperable Internet Warm regards, Adam Adam Peake ICANN GSE Europe _______________________________________________ Learn more about the WSIS+20 Outreach Network and review relevant resources: https://go.icann.org/wsis20 Read the public archives for this mailing list: https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/wsis20/ _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Fwd: [council] Fwd: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Tomslin Samme-Nlar and Nacho Amadoz
by Caleb Ogundele Sept. 17, 2025

Sept. 17, 2025

Hello Everyone, I know some of us might not be on the Council mailing list but this is one of the topics we track and might be of interest to you. Caleb ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tomslin Samme-Nlar via council <council(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM Subject: [council] Fwd: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Tomslin Samme-Nlar and Nacho Amadoz To: Council(a)icann.org <council(a)icann.org> Dear Councilors, Please find below a letter from the board regarding their stance on protections for IGO/INGO Identifiers in future gTLD rounds. Remain blessed, Tomslin ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Wendy Profit <wendy.profit(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, 17 Sept 2025, 03:47 Subject: [CORRESPONDENCE] Tripti Sinha to Tomslin Samme-Nlar and Nacho Amadoz To: gnso-chairs(a)icann.org <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org>, GNSO-Secs < gnso-secs(a)icann.org>, nacho(a)amadoz.cat <nacho(a)amadoz.cat>, mesumbeslin(a)gmail.com <mesumbeslin(a)gmail.com> Cc: tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org>, Correspondence <correspondence(a)ces.icann.org>, Secretary < secretary(a)icann.org>, Board Ops Team <board-ops-team(a)icann.org> Dear Tomslin Samme-Nlar and Nacho Amadoz, Please find the attached letter from Tripti Sinha regarding protections for IGO/INGO Identifiers. Thank you and best regards, Wendy Profit Board Operations Senior Manager ICANN _______________________________________________ council mailing list -- council(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to council-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. -- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb(a)gmail.com

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NPOC EC | Attendance & Zoom Recordings | Monday, 15 September 2025 at 23:00 UTC
by Andrea Glandon Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

Hello NPOC Community, The NPOC EC holds an EC meeting each month. Below are the details from the September 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 Monday, 15 September 2025 at 23:00 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/feaDiOX_CWrD7aCbr8Do72SCBmOtlPl-KfTV12_RA3Ef…> Audio Replay<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/ux-Z7ABUMjoekgwCx-x4hAw4EYGCv_u4dEjtNXCcZDgg…> Thank you! Andrea Glandon Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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