[Npoc-discuss] Welcoming our New NPOC Members

Sat Apr 8 18:37:25 UTC 2023

 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_6Wc/edit
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-articles-18-and-19-icann-bylaws-08-03-2023-en.pdf

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 at 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-an-analysis-of-recent-attacks-and-recommended-strategies/

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 at 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-direction=asc&upcoming-sort-param=upcoming-date&upcoming-sort-direction=desc&open-sort-param=open-closed-date&open-sort-direction=asc&pending-sort-param=pending-report-due-date&pending-sort-direction=desc'' Caleb Ogundele 

On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 11:33 AM Arindam Bhattacharya <arindam.bhattacharya at 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 at 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:

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NPOC website: www.npoc.org

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NPOC DISCUSS list: https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/npoc-discuss

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NPOC Twitter: @NPOC_ICANN - Follow us and stay tuned!

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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]

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How to get involved: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/How+To+Get+Involved[community.icann.org]

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List of working groups and their members:

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https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Getting+Involved+in+Working+Groups[community.icann.org]

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Policy comments and statements:

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https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Policy+Development[community.icann.org]

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A one-stop page about ICANN's policy efforts:

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http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-efforts.htm[gnso.icann.org]

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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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Caleb OgundeleEmail: muyiwacaleb at gmail.com
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