Welcoming our New NPOC Members
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ] 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_resources...> - How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> - List of working groups and their members: - https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> - Policy comments and statements: - https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> - A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: - http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> - 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@gmail.com
Hi Caleb, Please note that the NPOC Beginners' Guide link is not working. https://npoc.org/about/what-is-npoc/beginners-guide-to-npoc/ Best, Jean F. Queralt Founder & CEO - The IO Foundation <http://www.TheIOFoundation.org> Book a meeting <http://TIOF.Click/BookJFQ> (30 minutes) On Thu, 6 Apr 2023 at 08:14, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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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Thank you for the notification, Jean. The Beginners guide can be found here *https://npoc.org/beginners-guide-to-npoc/ <https://npoc.org/beginners-guide-to-npoc/>* On Wed, Apr 5, 2023 at 8:11 PM Jean F. Quéralt < JFQueralt@theiofoundation.org> wrote:
Hi Caleb,
Please note that the NPOC Beginners' Guide link is not working. https://npoc.org/about/what-is-npoc/beginners-guide-to-npoc/
Best, Jean F. Queralt Founder & CEO - The IO Foundation <http://www.TheIOFoundation.org> Book a meeting <http://TIOF.Click/BookJFQ> (30 minutes)
On Thu, 6 Apr 2023 at 08:14, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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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-- *Caleb Ogundele* Email: muyiwacaleb@gmail.com
Welcome new members. Wonderful to see so many great organizations join NPOC Joan Kerr <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_camp...> Virus-free.www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_camp...> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 1:41 PM Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Thank you for the notification, Jean.
The Beginners guide can be found here
*https://npoc.org/beginners-guide-to-npoc/ <https://npoc.org/beginners-guide-to-npoc/>*
On Wed, Apr 5, 2023 at 8:11 PM Jean F. Quéralt < JFQueralt@theiofoundation.org> wrote:
Hi Caleb,
Please note that the NPOC Beginners' Guide link is not working. https://npoc.org/about/what-is-npoc/beginners-guide-to-npoc/
Best, Jean F. Queralt Founder & CEO - The IO Foundation <http://www.TheIOFoundation.org> Book a meeting <http://TIOF.Click/BookJFQ> (30 minutes)
On Thu, 6 Apr 2023 at 08:14, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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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Thanks for the invite Caleb. Excellent and detailed intro. Well done! Warm regards, *Martha Omoekpen Alade* Founder and Executive Director, Women in Technology in Nigeria(WITIN) /////////////////////////////////////// Connect with me personally on: Facebook <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=2953...>, Twitter <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=948a...>. Instagram <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=3f0e...>, Linkedin <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=8b15...> /////////////////////////////////////// *OFFICIAL* Website <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=851f...> | Facebook <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=ea73...> | Twitter <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=6255...> | Linkedin <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=ba71...> | Instagram <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=57c8...> | Youtube <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=3624...> | Tiktok <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=82d2...> Register for one of Africa's biggest Women in Tech Summit : witin.org/summit <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=22ce...> On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 1:14 AM Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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 <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=5187...> )
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 <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=8ba4...> )
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 <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=e4d1...> ]
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 <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=62e2...> )
5. Understand the ICANN complex structure: start by checking the organizational structure <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=b67f...> for more information about the ICANN hierarchy, then go through ICANN free-of-charge certified courses, available on ICANN Learn <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=706f...> .
We also encourage you to follow our activity online:
-
NPOC website: www.npoc.org <http://ec2-52-33-3-241.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=30622509&l=fc35...> -
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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.
Dear Caleb, Thank you for the email and detailed informations. Best regards Le jeu. 6 avr. 2023 à 01:14, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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.
Greetings from Popenguine-Ndayane, republic of Senegal. Welcome on board to all the new members. Good job ! Wel done the team !!! Warm regards Olévié Le jeu. 6 avr. 2023 à 11:26, Esther Sandrine Ngom via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
Dear Caleb,
Thank you for the email and detailed informations.
Best regards
Le jeu. 6 avr. 2023 à 01:14, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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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Dear Caleb Ogundele, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Advocacy Unified Network to express our gratitude for the warm welcome extended to us as new members of NPOC. We are honored to join the community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to advocating for the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance. As the Chairman of Advocacy Unified Network, I would also like to take this opportunity to share with you and the Membership Committee about our ongoing policy research works. We believe that these topics are important and timely, and we hope that they will contribute to the broader discussions on Internet governance. Our policy research works include: * The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies * Assessing the impact of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on privacy and security * Balancing user privacy and law enforcement access in DNS Records retention policies * The ethical implications of DNS manipulation for political purposes We look forward to sharing our findings with the NPOC community and engaging in productive discussions with fellow members. Thank you once again for welcoming us to NPOC. We look forward to collaborating with you and other members in advancing the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance. Best regards, --- Arindam Bhattacharya Chairman Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN) Fluwelen Burgwal 58 * 2511 CJ * The Hague * The Netherlands E-mail: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org Website: www.aunetwork.org [16] * KvK 85838969 * RSIN 863761653 ------------------------- LinkedIn [17] | Twitter [18] | Facebook [19] | Instagram [20] | YouTube [21] Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network [22]! On 2023-04-05 19:13, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss wrote:
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 [1])
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 [2])
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 [3]]
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 [4])
5. Understand the ICANN complex structure: start by checking the organizational structure [5] for more information about the ICANN hierarchy, then go through ICANN free-of-charge certified courses, available on ICANN Learn [6].
We also encourage you to follow our activity online:
*
NPOC website: www.npoc.org [7] *
NPOC DISCUSS list: https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss [8] *
NPOC Twitter: @NPOC_ICANN - Follow us and stay tuned! *
NPOC Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/txAQAg [9]
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] [10] *
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] [11] *
List of working groups and their members: *
Policy comments and statements: *
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] [13] *
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: *
To catch up with ongoing discussion see the mailing list archive: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/npoc-discuss/ [15]
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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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Thanks Caleb for the mail with details of new team. Congratulations and best wishes to all the team members. Sincerely Ganga
On 06-Apr-2023, at 10:03 PM, Arindam Bhattacharya via Npoc-discuss <npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear Caleb Ogundele,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Advocacy Unified Network to express our gratitude for the warm welcome extended to us as new members of NPOC. We are honored to join the community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to advocating for the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
As the Chairman of Advocacy Unified Network, I would also like to take this opportunity to share with you and the Membership Committee about our ongoing policy research works. We believe that these topics are important and timely, and we hope that they will contribute to the broader discussions on Internet governance.
Our policy research works include:
The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies Assessing the impact of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on privacy and security Balancing user privacy and law enforcement access in DNS Records retention policies The ethical implications of DNS manipulation for political purposes We look forward to sharing our findings with the NPOC community and engaging in productive discussions with fellow members.
Thank you once again for welcoming us to NPOC. We look forward to collaborating with you and other members in advancing the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
Best regards,
--- Arindam Bhattacharya Chairman Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN) Fluwelen Burgwal 58 • 2511 CJ • The Hague • The Netherlands E-mail: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org <mailto:arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org> Website: www.aunetwork.org <http://www.aunetwork.org/> • KvK 85838969 • RSIN 863761653 <8ebb0771.jpeg> LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/aunetwork/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/AUNetwrk> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/AUNforSDGs> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/aunetwrk/> | YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqDJZy8O-pzvbwj-FnkoUA>
Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network <https://aunetwork.org/aun-membership/>!
On 2023-04-05 19:13, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss wrote:
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...>]
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 <http://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_resources...> How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> List of working groups and their members: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> Policy comments and statements: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> 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@gmail.com <mailto:muyiwacaleb@gmail.com> _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org <mailto:Npoc-discuss@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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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I bring you warm greetings from Ghana.Caleb thanks a million for the information.Glad to be here 😄. Thank you. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, 6 Apr 2023 at 17:12, babul films society via Npoc-discuss<npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote: _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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.
@Arindam, An interesting body of work you are doing. Please note that we have a Policy Committee and a Chair @Juan Manuel Rojas <jumaropi@yahoo.com> whom we can all work together and make some policy comments on some of the work you are doing. Find on this URL interesting Public comments you can contribute to. https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment?sort-param=upcoming-date&sort-direct... '' Caleb Ogundele On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 11:33 AM Arindam Bhattacharya < arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org> wrote:
Dear Caleb Ogundele,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Advocacy Unified Network to express our gratitude for the warm welcome extended to us as new members of NPOC. We are honored to join the community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to advocating for the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
As the Chairman of Advocacy Unified Network, I would also like to take this opportunity to share with you and the Membership Committee about our ongoing policy research works. We believe that these topics are important and timely, and we hope that they will contribute to the broader discussions on Internet governance.
Our policy research works include:
1. The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies 2. Assessing the impact of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on privacy and security 3. Balancing user privacy and law enforcement access in DNS Records retention policies 4. The ethical implications of DNS manipulation for political purposes
We look forward to sharing our findings with the NPOC community and engaging in productive discussions with fellow members.
Thank you once again for welcoming us to NPOC. We look forward to collaborating with you and other members in advancing the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
Best regards,
--- *Arindam Bhattacharya* Chairman *Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN)* Fluwelen Burgwal 58 • 2511 CJ • The Hague • The Netherlands *E-mail*: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org *Website*: www.aunetwork.org • *KvK* 85838969 • *RSIN* 863761653
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On 2023-04-05 19:13, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss wrote:
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com
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Thank you Caleb. I am also interested by the Policy Committee Le jeu. 6 avr. 2023 à 18:46, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss < npoc-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
@Arindam,
An interesting body of work you are doing. Please note that we have a Policy Committee and a Chair @Juan Manuel Rojas <jumaropi@yahoo.com> whom we can all work together and make some policy comments on some of the work you are doing.
Find on this URL interesting Public comments you can contribute to.
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment?sort-param=upcoming-date&sort-direct... ''
Caleb Ogundele
On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 11:33 AM Arindam Bhattacharya < arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org> wrote:
Dear Caleb Ogundele,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Advocacy Unified Network to express our gratitude for the warm welcome extended to us as new members of NPOC. We are honored to join the community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to advocating for the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
As the Chairman of Advocacy Unified Network, I would also like to take this opportunity to share with you and the Membership Committee about our ongoing policy research works. We believe that these topics are important and timely, and we hope that they will contribute to the broader discussions on Internet governance.
Our policy research works include:
1. The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies 2. Assessing the impact of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on privacy and security 3. Balancing user privacy and law enforcement access in DNS Records retention policies 4. The ethical implications of DNS manipulation for political purposes
We look forward to sharing our findings with the NPOC community and engaging in productive discussions with fellow members.
Thank you once again for welcoming us to NPOC. We look forward to collaborating with you and other members in advancing the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
Best regards,
--- *Arindam Bhattacharya* Chairman *Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN)* Fluwelen Burgwal 58 • 2511 CJ • The Hague • The Netherlands *E-mail*: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org *Website*: www.aunetwork.org • *KvK* 85838969 • *RSIN* 863761653
------------------------------ LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/aunetwork/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/AUNetwrk> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/AUNforSDGs> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/aunetwrk/> | YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqDJZy8O-pzvbwj-FnkoUA>
Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network <https://aunetwork.org/aun-membership/>!
On 2023-04-05 19:13, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss wrote:
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com
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Dear Caleb, Here is the link to the recently uploaded public policy research paper titled: The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies https://aunetwork.org/the-role-of-dns-security-in-mitigating-cyber-threats-a... Another one will be posted on Monday. Best regards, --- Arindam Bhattacharya Chairman Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN) Fluwelen Burgwal 58 * 2511 CJ * The Hague * The Netherlands E-mail: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org Website: www.aunetwork.org [1] * KvK 85838969 * RSIN 863761653 ------------------------- LinkedIn [2] | Twitter [3] | Facebook [4] | Instagram [5] | YouTube [6] Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network [7]! On 2023-04-06 12:46, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele wrote:
@Arindam,
An interesting body of work you are doing. Please note that we have a Policy Committee and a Chair @Juan Manuel Rojas whom we can all work together and make some policy comments on some of the work you are doing.
Find on this URL interesting Public comments you can contribute to.
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment?sort-param=upcoming-date&sort-direct...''
Caleb Ogundele
On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 11:33 AM Arindam Bhattacharya <arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org> wrote:
Dear Caleb Ogundele,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Advocacy Unified Network to express our gratitude for the warm welcome extended to us as new members of NPOC. We are honored to join the community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to advocating for the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
As the Chairman of Advocacy Unified Network, I would also like to take this opportunity to share with you and the Membership Committee about our ongoing policy research works. We believe that these topics are important and timely, and we hope that they will contribute to the broader discussions on Internet governance.
Our policy research works include:
* The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies * Assessing the impact of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on privacy and security * Balancing user privacy and law enforcement access in DNS Records retention policies * The ethical implications of DNS manipulation for political purposes
We look forward to sharing our findings with the NPOC community and engaging in productive discussions with fellow members.
Thank you once again for welcoming us to NPOC. We look forward to collaborating with you and other members in advancing the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
Best regards,
--- Arindam Bhattacharya Chairman Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN) Fluwelen Burgwal 58 * 2511 CJ * The Hague * The Netherlands E-mail: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org Website: www.aunetwork.org [1] * KvK 85838969 * RSIN 863761653
------------------------- LinkedIn [2] | Twitter [3] | Facebook [4] | Instagram [5] | YouTube [6]
Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network [7]!
On 2023-04-05 19:13, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss wrote:
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 [8])
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 [9])
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 [10]]
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 [11])
5. Understand the ICANN complex structure: start by checking the organizational structure [12] for more information about the ICANN hierarchy, then go through ICANN free-of-charge certified courses, available on ICANN Learn [13].
We also encourage you to follow our activity online:
*
NPOC website: www.npoc.org [14] *
NPOC DISCUSS list: https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss [15] *
NPOC Twitter: @NPOC_ICANN - Follow us and stay tuned! *
NPOC Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/txAQAg [16]
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] [17] *
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] [18] *
List of working groups and their members: *
Policy comments and statements: *
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] [20] *
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: *
To catch up with ongoing discussion see the mailing list archive: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/npoc-discuss/ [22]
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 --
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Dear Arindam and all, Thanks for share your knowledge and work with us. We hope you can work together on the topics currently being discussed inside ICANN. We are waiting comments about Transfer Policy Review PDP, here: (until April 18th) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H2w9a9FvfSvFaVNeKMwcwKrfH9QcS1fesngxYvq_... Also we are accepting comments on the Draft about Phase 1 on Internationalized Domain Names PDP Initial Report (attached file). Open soon. Another public comment opened is the following: 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-to... 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. 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. Also let me invite you to join the GNSO WG opened to participate currently. 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 El jueves, 6 de abril de 2023, 04:46:52 p. m. GMT-5, Arindam Bhattacharya <arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org> escribió: Dear Caleb, Here is the link to the recently uploaded public policy research paper titled: The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies https://aunetwork.org/the-role-of-dns-security-in-mitigating-cyber-threats-a... Another one will be posted on Monday. Best regards, --- Arindam Bhattacharya Chairman Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN) Fluwelen Burgwal 58 • 2511 CJ • The Hague • The Netherlands E-mail: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org Website: www.aunetwork.org • KvK 85838969 • RSIN 863761653 LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network! On 2023-04-06 12:46, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele wrote: @Arindam, An interesting body of work you are doing. Please note that we have a Policy Committee and a Chair @Juan Manuel Rojas whom we can all work together and make some policy comments on some of the work you are doing. Find on this URL interesting Public comments you can contribute to. https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment?sort-param=upcoming-date&sort-direct...'' Caleb Ogundele On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 11:33 AM Arindam Bhattacharya <arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org> wrote: Dear Caleb Ogundele, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Advocacy Unified Network to express our gratitude for the warm welcome extended to us as new members of NPOC. We are honored to join the community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to advocating for the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance. As the Chairman of Advocacy Unified Network, I would also like to take this opportunity to share with you and the Membership Committee about our ongoing policy research works. We believe that these topics are important and timely, and we hope that they will contribute to the broader discussions on Internet governance. Our policy research works include: - The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies - Assessing the impact of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on privacy and security - Balancing user privacy and law enforcement access in DNS Records retention policies - The ethical implications of DNS manipulation for political purposes We look forward to sharing our findings with the NPOC community and engaging in productive discussions with fellow members. Thank you once again for welcoming us to NPOC. We look forward to collaborating with you and other members in advancing the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance. Best regards, --- Arindam Bhattacharya Chairman Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN) Fluwelen Burgwal 58 • 2511 CJ • The Hague • The Netherlands E-mail: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org Website: www.aunetwork.org • KvK 85838969 • RSIN 863761653 LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network! On 2023-04-05 19:13, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss wrote: 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) 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) 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] 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) 5. Understand the ICANN complex structure: start by checking the organizational structure for more information about the ICANN hierarchy, then go through ICANN free-of-charge certified courses, available on ICANN Learn. 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] - How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] - List of working groups and their members: - https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] - Policy comments and statements: - https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] - A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: - http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] - 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 OgundeleEmail: muyiwacaleb@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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). 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Dear Juan, I am sending my comments and suggestions about Transfer Policy Review PDP here, as I am facing some connection problems in editing the document provided through the link of your mail. F1) Is additional data needed to support evaluation of the effectiveness of the TEAC mechanism? Yes, additional data is needed to support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the TEAC mechanism. The TEAC mechanism is an essential part of ensuring the stability and security of the DNS system in emergencies. While some information is available on the TEAC mechanism's effectiveness, there is certainly room for improvement in evaluating its performance. One key area where additional data could be helpful is in measuring response time. It would be useful to track how quickly the TEAC mechanism is activated in response to an emergency situation and how quickly the relevant parties can provide assistance once they have been contacted. This information could identify areas where improvements can be made, such as streamlining the process for activating the mechanism or improving communication between the parties involved. Another crucial area to consider is the quality of the response. It would be helpful to evaluate the effectiveness of the response provided by the TEAC mechanism in terms of its ability to address the emergency situation at hand. This could include looking at whether the response was timely, whether it was effective in mitigating the threat, and whether any additional support was required. Finally, it may be helpful to look at the percentage of solitudes made to evaluate the effectiveness of the TEAC mechanism. This would involve tracking the number of times that the mechanism was activated but could not provide adequate support, either due to a lack of available contacts or other factors. By monitoring this metric, it may be possible to identify areas where additional resources or support are needed to improve the mechanism's effectiveness. Overall, while some data is already available to evaluate the effectiveness of the TEAC mechanism, there is certainly room for improvement. By tracking response time, evaluating the quality of response, and monitoring the percentage of solitudes made, it may be possible to identify areas where improvements can be made to better support the stability and security of the DNS system in emergency situations. What data is needed? The data needed to activate the TEAC mechanism, if Registries and Registrars already have accurate contact information for the Registration Name Holder, then no additional data is required. If the contact information is unavailable, the Registration Name Holder's phone number and e-mail address should be sufficient to activate the TEAC mechanism. It is also worth noting that ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the TEAC mechanism could provide valuable data to inform future improvements and ensure that the mechanism remains effective in addressing emergency situations. F3) To what extent should the 4-hour time frame be revisited in light of these concerns? Are there alternative means to address the underlying concerns other than adjusting the time frame? I suggest that any changes to the 4-hour time frame should be made with careful consideration of the potential impact on the effectiveness of the TEAC mechanism, as well as the potential cost and burden on registries, registrars, and other stakeholders involved in the process. One alternative means to address the underlying concerns could be to enhance the quality of the information provided by domain name registrants at the time of registration. This would enable registries and registrars to more quickly and accurately identify the appropriate contacts for the TEAC mechanism, reducing the response time required. Another alternative means could be to develop more automated tools for the TEAC mechanism, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms that can quickly and accurately identify and contact the appropriate parties in the event of an emergency. F4) Section I.A.4.6.2 of the Transfer Policy states that "Communications to a TEAC must be initiated in a timely manner, within a reasonable period of time following the alleged unauthorized loss of a domain." The Transfer Policy Review Scoping Team noted that this timeframe should be more clearly defined. Is additional guidance needed to define a "reasonable period of time" after which registrars should be expected to use a standard dispute resolution process? Additional guidance is needed to define a "reasonable period of time," after which registrars should be expected to use a standard dispute resolution process. Currently, the Transfer Policy does not provide a specific timeframe for when a TEAC must be initiated. It is up to the registrars to determine what is considered a reasonable period of time. This lack of clarity can lead to inconsistent policy application and potential abuse. To address this concern, ICANN could provide more specific guidance on what constitutes a "reasonable period of time" to initiate a TEAC. This guidance could consider factors such as the nature of the alleged unauthorized loss, the complexity of the case, and any extenuating circumstances that may affect the timing of the TEAC initiation. In addition to providing more guidance, ICANN could consider implementing a process for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Transfer Policy. This could include regular audits of registrar practices, as well as penalties for non-compliance. By holding registrars accountable for adhering to the Transfer Policy, ICANN could help ensure that the TEAC mechanism is used appropriately and promptly. F5) According to section I.A.4.6.2 of the Transfer Policy, the TEAC may be designated as a telephone number, and therefore some TEAC communications may take place by phone. The Transfer Policy Review Scoping Team flagged this provision as a potential item for further consideration. Do telephone communications provide a sufficient "paper trail" for registrars who may later wish to request a transfer "undo" based on failure by a TEAC to respond? Such a request would require the Registrar to provide evidence that a phone call was made and not answered, or a call back was not received within 4 hours. Noting this requirement, should the option to communicate by phone be eliminated? Is an authoritative "system of record" for TEAC communications warranted? If so, what are the requirements for such a system? The use of telephone communication for TEAC may raise concerns about the ability to provide a sufficient "paper trail" in case of disputes between registrars and the TEAC. Registrars may need to provide evidence that a phone call was made and not answered or that a call back was not received within 4 hours to request a transfer "undo." Given this requirement, it is worth considering whether telephone communication is appropriate for TEAC communications or whether an alternative method should be used to provide a more evident record of the communication. An alternative approach could be establishing an authoritative "system of record" for TEAC communications, for which e-mail is very suitable. This system could be designed to capture all TEAC communications and ensure that they are logged in a way that can be used to support subsequent disputes. The TEAC and the Registrar could use the system to ensure that all communications are accurately captured and stored, which could help mitigate any concerns about the sufficiency of telephone communication as a "paper trail." Requirements for such a system could include capturing all communications between the TEAC and the Registrar, including any relevant metadata such as time and date stamps. The system should also be designed to ensure that the captured data is tamper-proof and cannot be altered after the fact. In addition, the system should be easily accessible to both the Registrar and the TEAC, with appropriate security controls in place to ensure that only authorized personnel can access the system. Using telephone communication for TEAC may not provide a sufficient "paper trail" for registrars who may later wish to request a transfer "undo." Given this concern, it may be worth considering alternative methods of communication, such as establishing an authoritative "system of record" like e-mail for TEAC communications, which would capture all TEAC communications and provide a tamper-proof record that could be used to support subsequent disputes. f6) The Transfer Policy Review Scoping Team indicated that there are several factors that make a Registry Operator's obligation to "undo" a transfer under Section 6.4 of the Transfer Policy challenging: * Registry Operators do not have access to the designated TEACs for each Registrar, making validation of an undo request nearly impossible. * There is no way for Registry Operators to independently verify that a Registrar did not respond within the required time frame or at all since Registry Operators are not a party to, or copied on, communications between the Registrar TEACs. * Transfer "undo" requests associated with the failure of a TEAC to respond are unilateral so there is no validation required prior to a Registry Operator taking action. This has, on occasion, led to a "he said", "she said" scenario. * Follow on to f6 iii., if the policy were to be updated to allow for some level of validation by the Registry Operator prior to taking action, the requirement to "undo" a transfer within 5 calendar days of receiving an TEAC undo request leaves little to no time to attempt to validate the request prior to taking the action To address these challenges, revisiting the Transfer Policy and considering potential changes may be necessary. One possible solution could be to require Registrar TEACs to copy Registry Operators on all TEAC communications, providing them with visibility into the process and allowing for better validation of "undo" requests. Another solution could be establishing an authoritative system of record for TEAC communications, ensuring that all parties have access to the same information and reducing the likelihood of a "he said" or "she said" scenario. Additionally, it may be necessary to revisit the time frame for "undo" requests and consider whether a more extended period of time is needed to validate requests properly and avoid erroneous transfers. F7) To what extent are changes to the policy needed to address these concerns? Are there other pain points for Registry Operators that need to be considered in the review of the policy in this regard? The concerns the Transfer Policy Review Scoping Team raised regarding the challenges Registry Operators face to "undo" a transfer under Section 6.4 of the Transfer Policy are significant and require careful consideration. While it is clear that changes to the policy may be needed to address these concerns, it is also essential to consider other pain points for Registry Operators that may arise in the review of the policy. One potential solution to address the concerns raised by the Transfer Policy Review Scoping Team could be to require Registrars to provide Registry Operators with access to the designated TEACs for each Registrar. This would enable Registry Operators to validate "undo" requests and independently verify that a Registrar did not respond within the required time frame or at all. It would also provide an authoritative "system of record" for TEAC communications that could be used as evidence to support transfer "undo" requests. Another potential solution could be establishing a mechanism for validation by the Registry Operator before taking action on a transfer "undo" request. This would help ensure the request is legitimate and prevent the "he said" or "she said" scenario that sometimes arises. However, given the tight time frame for "undo" requests (5 calendar days), it may be challenging to implement a validation mechanism that does not unduly delay the process. In addition to these potential solutions, it is essential to consider other pain points for Registry Operators that may arise in reviewing the policy. For example, Registry Operators may face challenges related to the availability of technical resources to manage transfer "undo" requests or the potential for abuse of the "undo" process by Registrars who may use it to circumvent legitimate transfers. Changes to the policy will likely be needed to address the concerns raised by the Transfer Policy Review Scoping Team. However, it is important to carefully consider the potential impact of any changes on all stakeholders, including Registry Operators, Registrars, and domain name holders, and to work collaboratively to develop appropriate, effective, and sustainable solutions. g1) Is there enough information available to determine if the TDRP is an effective mechanism for resolving disputes between registrars in cases of alleged violations of the IRTP? If not, what additional information is needed to make this determination? The effectiveness of the Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy (TDRP) in resolving disputes between registrars in cases of alleged violations of the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) is a subject of debate. While some information is available regarding the TDRP's use and outcomes, it is unclear whether this is sufficient to determine its overall effectiveness. Additional information that may be useful in evaluating the TDRP's effectiveness includes: The number of disputes that have been resolved through the TDRP compared to those resolved through other means, such as court proceedings or arbitration The average length of time it takes for disputes to be resolved through the TDRP Feedback from registrars and other stakeholders regarding their experiences with the TDRP, including whether they believe it to be an effective mechanism for resolving disputes. Furthermore, it may be beneficial to examine whether any systemic issues contribute to disputes between registrars and, if so, to identify ways to address these issues. While some information regarding the TDRP's use and outcomes is available, additional data and stakeholder feedback may be needed to determine its effectiveness. g2) The ADNDRC reported to the IRTP Part D Working Group that in some of the cases it processed, appellees and appellants failed to provide sufficient information to support arbitration. Is this an issue that needs to be examined further in the context of the policy? * Are the existing informational materials about the TDRP sufficient to ensure that registrars understand the process and the requirements for filing a dispute, including the information they need to give to the dispute resolution provider The issue of registrars failing to provide sufficient information to support arbitration is a concern that may need further examination in the context of the policy. It may be necessary to evaluate whether the existing informational materials about the TDRP are sufficient to ensure that registrars understand the process and the requirements for filing a dispute, including the information they must provide to the dispute resolution provider. If registrars are unaware of the information required to support their case, it could lead to delays and inefficiencies in the dispute resolution process. It may be necessary to provide additional guidance and training to registrars on the TDRP process and the types of information required to support their claims. Additionally, it may be necessary to evaluate whether the TDRP rules and procedures need to be updated to provide more clarity on the types of information that must be provided by the parties to the dispute. This could help ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of the evidence required to support their case and can provide it promptly and efficiently. Additional examination and potential updates may be necessary to ensure that the TDRP is an effective mechanism for resolving disputes between registrars in cases of alleged violations of the IRTP. g3) If the TDRP is considered to be insufficient: * Are additional mechanisms needed to supplement the TDRP? * Should the approach to the TDRP itself be reconsidered? If the TDRP is found to be insufficient, additional mechanisms may need to be considered to supplement it. For example, an alternative dispute resolution mechanism could be developed, or existing tools could be enhanced. It may also be necessary to reconsider the approach to the TDRP itself, such as revising the criteria for eligibility to use the TDRP, providing more detailed guidance on the types of disputes that may be resolved through the TDRP, or increasing the role of ICANN in the TDRP process. Ultimately, the effectiveness of the TDRP will depend on how well it is designed and implemented and whether it adequately addresses the needs of registrars and the wider community. g4) Are requirements for the processing of registration data, as specified in the TDRP, compliant with data protection law? The answer to this question depends on the specific data protection laws in question, as requirements for processing registration data may vary by jurisdiction. However, the TDRP does include provisions related to data protection, such as requiring that all personal data be processed following applicable laws and regulations and providing for the redaction of specific personal data in documents submitted during the dispute resolution process. If a specific jurisdiction has data protection laws that are more stringent than those outlined in the TDRP, it may be necessary to make adjustments to ensure compliance. Additionally, as data protection laws continue to evolve, it may be required to review and update the TDRP to ensure ongoing compliance periodically. Warm regards, --- Arindam Bhattacharya Chairman Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN) Fluwelen Burgwal 58 * 2511 CJ * The Hague * The Netherlands E-mail: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org Website: www.aunetwork.org [3] * KvK 85838969 * RSIN 863761653 ------------------------- LinkedIn [4] | Twitter [5] | Facebook [6] | Instagram [7] | YouTube [8] Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network [9]! On 2023-04-08 13:37, Juan Manuel Rojas wrote:
Dear Arindam and all, Thanks for share your knowledge and work with us. We hope you can work together on the topics currently being discussed inside ICANN. We are waiting comments about Transfer Policy Review PDP, here: (until April 18th) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H2w9a9FvfSvFaVNeKMwcwKrfH9QcS1fesngxYvq_...
Also we are accepting comments on the Draft about Phase 1 on Internationalized Domain Names PDP Initial Report (attached file). Open soon.
Another public comment opened is the following: 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-to... [1]
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.
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. Also let me invite you to join the GNSO WG opened to participate currently.
Best Regards,
JUAN MANUEL ROJAS P. Director - MINKA DIGITAL Colombia NPOC Policy Chair - NCSG/GNSO
Master IT candidate, UNAD Registered Linux User No.533108.
Cel. +57 301 743 56 00 Instagram/Twitter: @JmanuRojas [2]
El jueves, 6 de abril de 2023, 04:46:52 p. m. GMT-5, Arindam Bhattacharya <arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org> escribió:
Dear Caleb,
Here is the link to the recently uploaded public policy research paper titled:
The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies
https://aunetwork.org/the-role-of-dns-security-in-mitigating-cyber-threats-a...
Another one will be posted on Monday.
Best regards,
--- Arindam Bhattacharya Chairman Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN) Fluwelen Burgwal 58 * 2511 CJ * The Hague * The Netherlands E-mail: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org Website: www.aunetwork.org [3] * KvK 85838969 * RSIN 863761653
------------------------- LinkedIn [4] | Twitter [5] | Facebook [6] | Instagram [7] | YouTube [8]
Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network [9]!
On 2023-04-06 12:46, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele wrote:
@Arindam,
An interesting body of work you are doing. Please note that we have a Policy Committee and a Chair @Juan Manuel Rojas whom we can all work together and make some policy comments on some of the work you are doing.
Find on this URL interesting Public comments you can contribute to.
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment?sort-param=upcoming-date&sort-direct...''
Caleb Ogundele
On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 11:33 AM Arindam Bhattacharya <arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org> wrote:
Dear Caleb Ogundele,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Advocacy Unified Network to express our gratitude for the warm welcome extended to us as new members of NPOC. We are honored to join the community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to advocating for the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
As the Chairman of Advocacy Unified Network, I would also like to take this opportunity to share with you and the Membership Committee about our ongoing policy research works. We believe that these topics are important and timely, and we hope that they will contribute to the broader discussions on Internet governance.
Our policy research works include:
* The role of DNS security in mitigating cyber threats: An analysis of recent attacks and recommended strategies * Assessing the impact of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on privacy and security * Balancing user privacy and law enforcement access in DNS Records retention policies * The ethical implications of DNS manipulation for political purposes
We look forward to sharing our findings with the NPOC community and engaging in productive discussions with fellow members.
Thank you once again for welcoming us to NPOC. We look forward to collaborating with you and other members in advancing the interests of non-commercial organizations in Internet governance.
Best regards,
--- Arindam Bhattacharya Chairman Stichting Advocacy Unified Network (AUN) Fluwelen Burgwal 58 * 2511 CJ * The Hague * The Netherlands E-mail: arindam.bhattacharya@aunetwork.org Website: www.aunetwork.org [3] * KvK 85838969 * RSIN 863761653
------------------------- LinkedIn [4] | Twitter [5] | Facebook [6] | Instagram [7] | YouTube [8]
Are you a changemaker looking for connection and collaboration to have a say in the policy-making system? Become a member of the Advocacy Unified Network [9]!
On 2023-04-05 19:13, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss wrote:
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 [10])
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 [11])
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 [12]]
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 [13])
5. Understand the ICANN complex structure: start by checking the organizational structure [14] for more information about the ICANN hierarchy, then go through ICANN free-of-charge certified courses, available on ICANN Learn [15].
We also encourage you to follow our activity online:
*
NPOC website: www.npoc.org [16] *
NPOC DISCUSS list: https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss [17] *
NPOC Twitter: @NPOC_ICANN - Follow us and stay tuned! *
NPOC Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/txAQAg [18]
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] [19] *
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] [20] *
List of working groups and their members: *
Policy comments and statements: *
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] [22] *
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: *
To catch up with ongoing discussion see the mailing list archive: http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/npoc-discuss/ [24]
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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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Thanks Caleb Let me join you in welcoming our new members. Feel free to reach out for any clarification as he said. Best regards to NPOC On Thu, 6 Apr 2023, 01:14 Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss, < npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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.
Thanks Chair for the warm welcome, I look forward to making impact and working with the NPOC members. Warm regards, Idowu Adewale. On Thu, 6 Apr 2023, 1:14 am Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss, < npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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
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Hi Caleb, Thank you for the warm welcome. I am looking forward to the work ahead Warm regards, Morisola Alaba On Thu, 6 Apr 2023, 1:14 am Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele via Npoc-discuss, < npoc-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
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-5MHQ5YIcRNy5...> ]
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:
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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:
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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_resources...> -
How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
List of working groups and their members: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
Policy comments and statements: -
https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_dis...> -
A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts: -
http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gns...> -
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@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Npoc-discuss mailing list Npoc-discuss@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss _______________________________________________ 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.
participants (13)
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Arindam Bhattacharya -
babul films society -
Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele -
Esther Sandrine Ngom -
Francis Amaning -
Idowu Adewale -
Jean F. Quéralt -
Joan Kerr -
Juan Manuel Rojas -
Martha Alade -
Morisola Alaba -
Olévié A. A Kouami -
Remmy Nweke