[EURO-Discuss] EMEA Newsletter I ENGLISH I MARCH 2017

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Countdown to ICANN58 - Get Ready!
In just five days, ICANN58 kicks off in Copenhagen, Denmark. The meeting runs from
11-16 March. We have created a set of tools that will keep you informed before and
during the meeting.
Remote and On-Site Participants
* ICANN58 Mobile App. Manage your meeting experience -  access the meeting schedule,
network with fellow participants, view the venue map, find information about Copenhagen
and more. Download the ICANN58 mobile app, available in app stores.
*	ICANN58 Meeting Schedule. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnTlvo6U6EJGi7ZEV-9zyYovhjgBxBzrx0QyBDjjjeAePcGDFCaVgOBb7GkT2yDyOGCCr-LE3SKJiI2jjKqO3-rSfQpPgX2q91kfIujCHqbOU_wzpAedsI-tmZ1-mXjQ7GQ==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
Find out everything about the sessions at ICANN58. The meeting schedule lists all
sessions - with descriptions, dates, times and locations - plus information about
how you can participate remotely.
On-Site Participants

* ICANN58 Guide. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtf3naLdC2uIn1elMM0_Bu4pxDNSGMPEwyamzpGo6rNQiwk4h-QUxufxc8k6M8ZpGi6iGA63hBD3rVlOyN-RQm7uqferYVANRNgSQRUHuiWqS6nwD2evkkZpzgp7zIFEZzhCoMTj0RLkAjWYJY4M71PjNBc45GNXJPpyJvu_BGNT-WNHp6djgaT8_D-i32K2UXl4P5SDyFywzSVej3gS8W_IJa_YjnoElhN8D1Jz9S0slB8uo5mixBONzkJdw3PRFlu5GLQiWEdo4YLtqxqyl8x0qW3ELymQbQz38J6CtbQ7jP11TnRCKMEbW0fRheYCl9IhmnqFJiSMQs0_tqqGl52hkRkdiNWECrToQAE6N7lCsVdVLnBvA8aDwXr5EwJNSe4clIEiL5ujLcQF-dgzXNVTrgB7KQO7lzLFAIdzqaC4Zl-vtrs09dsjhJbNxQcb6gVZe04vEsf7XAO1ZWXG04dk_xG_yB7AjOQsFeZzPuw5ROORncajaPilnm9pENNgxEsIhwJFHvnesjcoUs_-qQE0YqM5EtrfEtrRwewyBYk4euaPNBAdPTcBJoORg9xNntvhZGBrrbOBpRdSkiUR2UL4pIq4RIoVzHqux1GafKO5IgCC5niGbUBc3D254ow9mwgd0Brv75hx8oOgr-zLorIh_1oETt89ehTti_XGrDXpoDCrh8D5Xvj_BV9DMg_I_ghcd65QOmrT6pKzCVPw-PkynVLdwc8Xq3EzOb4vUZ9Fu8zsExMWIUKrewZD4mdAQG2XWXqVtH-oP8eahpFIs0B-DRHYTGdRi41tmsiX2lmQk8Ae2XtqyAIWZl80iERa1xDWhn3-lK8VW4KXAsUM_9Ki9ng5WwFyyUDIa_4g6jMwS2zz5pSG6HgvF5frp1WHAsy-FHoAhmC0dweWmwx9bA7f21Qrq-pv-BFoqs80DH1NvHReXzOju6K234FmGGUnUAGKiOjwN478VtrFmQsNi5a0TV67yhSyEAvc2_ix-lOBUeZ29sCV-qEdXWvkMxt-Li5KH3AecUQM5eeOWWcLQJzg==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
Use this handy and comprehensive guide that contains a map of the Bella Centre, 
health and safety information, lists of notable and high interest sessions, schedule
of social events and more.
* Shuttle Schedule [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtAanckT5YSXYB4aX9WJsn4tGZiuAITGou7h2400nwRtD_a3MnrbaUXJwAsVLAiU8nkTdyxWShNif0V_WFit5OuZ5GUEZUILiuV6etbh7w2dN3XS4HAYkDFYZhIpo26zurCfGy0gP1d7vey6kuP9JgcRP0iNkLph44ASHMQ4-yfjJALURN9CgJuq8ylTmOCUzF2zzTsxT44_I=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
Plan your daily trip to and from your hotel and the Bella Center.
* Copenhagen Travel Pass [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENht7c9Z4IhyJAtbi1XYLzah_PG-GZjnLwzFATBSu_FGbPQsRKM1gNhL8Y7NyU8E2B8MmTIEnbLgIV0cCQGIvKY7KQidSSXRgI-y_44gXORTaC3RLWKY6-W7i4xXNgZEAOaB0-xxRn9HwClsvyJpCwOBO5e8M5Dye3t9&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
Take advantage of Copenhagen's reliable public transportation. All ICANN58 participants
can obtain a reduced fare for the Copenhagen Travel Pass, which covers all forms
 of public transportation for the duration of the meeting. The pass is good for 
metro, bus and train, including transit to and from the airport.
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Third Turkey DNS Forum Draws Participants From Across the Region

Turkey DNS Forum brings together leaders from various sectors.

Around 150 participants attended the third Turkey Domain Name System (DNS) Forum
 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnZ-XQQuptSDF8oMWYq5G-ZKI4WiPB3P3vfId26WFRfoT-zgtozu1zYZBtUQeBcRDAn08v7PqlbHm3gFbjL9NtJ161W43LMhskYWTwieZVRhJF0JychOkmNM7goGcf1gnuQ==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==],
which took place 15-16 February 2017 in Istanbul. The event was opened by Dr. Ömer
Fatih Sayan, the Chairman of the Information and Communications Technologies Authority
of Turkey (BTK).
Under the theme "Building Bridges," the event covered trends in the domain name 
industry, DNS and cybersecurity, websites and social media in Turkey, legal aspects
of domain names and an introduction to ICANN. The forum offered two tutorials on
 the DNS - one on legal aspects and the other on technical aspects. Attendees engaged
in constructive discussions and debates with the panelists and speakers. Common 
themes were wanting to become more informed about DNS issues and about ICANN's Supporting
Organizations and Advisory Committees.
ICANN's FY17 Q2 Quarterly Stakeholder Call was held on the first day of the forum.
The call was broadcast during the event with real-time Turkish interpretation.
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Turkish
Türkiye DNS Forumu baŞlıyor! [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtKOneLiVUSCAPqS1MYVaCRPdIVcCP3iuvTYpe18mZdE7ngpznsko_BoPHkokPUiT6UYqO5FlyF2H3VgJD37Yxl9RGVPJc7NN_9IGcLOVWHD71B1m-zYVuhu85nMe_XbhK1wU-JSZvt43c1eWqgydvz9TSKRVLONcW&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
DNS'lerle ilgili de 5 yılda bir Şifrelerin değiŞtirilmeli
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENht0A2XzosuBOQxuu6MCgAKwovVZH7n-Wy97VT8T2WddlWOsX4YwOPs97WQZzo_30T1f6VKi31gaHC5DiCSb7pO09GhX9JUnyT-SDxnElngH80q2TD2Pp3K3iXFdn2H8DG6XsaBBtoST3NqBRWgZnMMpM8Psm5YzqfLdOySu7lwqTiDn4i_2CSFKVklqZ9Q1Vwuo161V9g-smc=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
German
Es gibt keinen Knopf zur Abschaltung des Internets [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtTLbXtwgjwzSMp8GihEKAGsVPkFMw7JlMRVZboafCrco51QYOjI9l6iVw5YRZQR28InUJ6t9DSs94DUft8bp6gWNECxcgIhcVTgeD-aDCJXylOFdI03fjiOaTwitMjNhGWMI1iO4ics-bvHeobZ3HwHA14SvvnibH4l5K9pBpO6Lyb1IGDND7K2NUE_oLlEzmppaIFgW1pzURh0PxmWZ8rw==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
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Cherine Chalaby addresses participants at Domain pulse 2017.

ICANN Board Member Chalaby Speaks at Domain Name System Event in Vienna
The 13th Domain pulse [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtIQRaqM1bJ8ju3NvyG9lYPNVBwhKUsGBc_dKyvihzomVX9xnOvcJQVQZOpfLNH2M2V0lO-Fq1WyHgHQoQ5Y9FwVhtaMKGHAyuIMw6htSl12C9_XO3_UwbjA==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
conference was held in Vienna, Austria, on 16 and 17 February, and attracted over
300 participants. This meeting targets the German-speaking market and is hosted 
on a rotating basis by the three German speaking ccTLDs: .at (Austria), .ch (Switzerland)
and .de (Germany). This year's theme was "Networks in Networks." Cherine Chalaby,
Member of the ICANN Board of Directors, gave a speech on behalf of the ICANN Board
on key issues of the DNS today and tomorrow.
One topic of discussion was what ICANN looks like after the Internet Assigned Numbers
Authority (IANA) stewardship transition, specifically whether the new system will
be stable enough. Other sessions dealt with topics such as the current state of 
the domain name market, privacy and data protection, and challenges the DNS industry
faces.
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ICANN Participates in "Safer Internet Week" Events
The first week of February marks "Safer Internet Week" in Russia. This year, ICANN
experts participated in two key events: National Forum for Information Security 
(InfoForum-2017) [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtNK8n9D3U4TxzWaVvSBRsRC8oMJbHPkIL1Oeees64CT2NpP0xmiN26bPLLCaU1UBoDORqUbBOxoOOD-6lxjo-hf1npE5qwN0zhWB94xjoSYSXQRKOgCDOhYtAau7ydV35u7Wv_P6qtjZbJUbx-mYL7A==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
and Cybersecurity Forum [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtQOvP288EAPGaurI-KIZg7cAfPJThlgy0jFhe-1KYm2mkKtalKXERft4biJcukJyVjylCsJ6QXEWSqo4vu6WhtoZJmZGvc6O0ObyacoGAGaCcJHGp8JHIq9L8dF8fhvay&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
The annual InfoForum typically attracts participants from government agencies and
the technical community. At the event, Michael Yakushev, VP of Stakeholder Engagement
in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, gave a keynote speech on the trust factor in
 strengthening the security and safety of information systems connected to the Internet.
Trust, accountability and transparency are among the most important pillars of ICANN-led
ecosystem and policy-development procedures. Yakushev shared his views and ICANN's
role in policymaking for Internet standards and regulation. Other presentations 
focused on issues such as big data, the Internet of things and online data protection.
The second event, the Cybersecurity Forum, traditionally attracts a more business-oriented
audience. Discussions focused on how we can cooperate to make the Internet safer.
Yakushev greeted participants at the opening session and moderated a panel on Internet
security regulation.
The participation of Michael Yakushev and Alexandra Kulikova, ICANN's regional Global
Stakeholder Engagement Manager, showed ICANN's support for the security and resiliency
of the global Internet infrastructure. It also reinforced ICANN's positive relationship
with different communities from the region.
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Two-Day Capacity-Building Workshop Held in Lesotho
On 1-2 March, ICANN's Bob Ochieng, Stakeholder Engagement Manager of East Africa,
was invited by the Lesotho Network Information Centre (LSNIC), the newly formed 
national country code top-level domain (ccTLD) registry operator for .ls (Lesotho).
Ochieng gave a capacity-building workshop for the Board of Directors appointed to
run this new registry.
While the ccTLD is currently under the custody of the National University of Lesotho
(Admin Contact), the technical management (Technical Contact) was outsourced to 
Rhodes University in South Africa by mutual agreement.
With the support of the regulator, a national registry has now been set up to assume
the operations of the ccTLD, initially to be supported by the Universal Service 
Fund. The workshop was designed to introduce the new Board and management to the
 DNS ecosystem, the players involved and the principles of good corporate governance.
ICANN, KeNIC (.ke registry) and the Africa TLD Association (AFTLD) participated 
in the workshop. A special consultant was hired to cover corporate governance.
The Kingdom of Lesotho has a population of about 1.9 million, which is distributed
throughout ten districts. Almost two-thirds of the country is mountainous.
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Implementing ICANN's Africa Strategy: Quarterly Call on DNS Security
The DNS Security Extensions (DNNSEC) Roadshow is a key program in the ICANN Africa
Strategy. The DNSSEC quarterly call is an online meeting where participants share
experiences and get news about DNSSEC operations in Africa. This quarter's call 
took place on 7 February, with the participation of 13 ccTLD managers who have implemented
or in the process of implementing DNSSEC. Some of the African ccTLDs have proceeded
to signing their zone's files after completing this program's workshops on DNSSEC.
Other topics were the key signing key (KSK) rollover, business continuity and contingence
planning.
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Don't Forget Today's Pre-ICANN58 Policy Open House!

Monday, 6 March 2017
10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC
To prepare community members for the upcoming Community Forum in Copenhagen, the
 Policy Development Support Team is hosting a Pre-ICANN58 Policy Open House today.
Subject matter experts will provide brief updates on the policy and advice development
work of the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. The new interactive
format will also feature an open question-and-answer exchange and a general overview
of what to expect at ICANN58.
As usual, we will conduct two 60-minute sessions to accommodate participants from
different regions and time zones. We plan to publish all relevant documents and 
materials beforehand, giving community members time to review all materials before
the open house sessions.
Read the full announcement [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtsksBGgYXFvncg3bRkfJ9uS2SMrF1JhXpdLJBU7ILkzkAIHysMSCzf-GCvwI7uYi7MvOgxhZx53ivWEMHXqPV7l7UeVW76dn-ZEv2ISzfFpi3s8mR9e9w56sBSo0lXFPwB9tGJh6gS4wcYDHjcAHCqQ==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
and register now [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnRVcCUbTJ2TD3MtN4RGk59JQkHlYtMnewOYb2B-5MXOQSC6JCeHcCegRgBr1vSIlkmr_ZASelbbcZKz9mK4ou-4a0UH9FSYOM5VQfoK7w3f_T_ykN2NbRhI=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]!
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Read the Pre-ICANN58 Policy Report and GNSO Policy Briefing
Two reports are now available to help you prepare for ICANN58.
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Pre-ICANN58 Policy Report [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtPlz1iNWFIWSyTbOLSSPMT6kzDeiuft0Jm7ZIKFfganH2q2zi7gqRXKHfmXK7d1snyQYrNCH8R3mARts0ObvjzVNHThu2OPrb9G6YGLvoPv6O-Gu95PUKbIlY3kxy4HDZ5G1_jUPx6dft6A00zCTSfB2LPIzwEzw5qpdE6RzYoSI=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
The Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees update you on what to expect
for ICANN58. The report features information such as what to expect in policy and
advice development work, background information and issue briefings, as well as 
session details.

GNSO Policy Briefing for ICANN58 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtJVdrAsWKsUd5IH9Sso6zN_xqct9Yj1KIIr2dRM6BOGoGbFATP-5gtWgaqnuZNmyUCHJ-zsInMTDIQjEAMTG-QObb-rnlWA4Mul6POo9bj3FOn6vY3rbW8tSChIA6aKyf1zsxfYm_pnREP_n1za4zEQ==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
The report describes relevant Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) policy
efforts, topics to be discussed, policy development processes, working groups and
implementation review teams. You will also find information about all GNSO sessions.
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Participate Remotely in ICANN58
Not everyone can travel to Copenhagen to attend ICANN58, but ICANN strives to create
an equal experience for everyone. We offer remote participation with livestream 
audio and video for all sessions. For some larger sessions, we also offer interpretation
and transcription. All public sessions are recorded, transcribed, translated and
 archived in the Meeting Calendar on the ICANN Meetings website [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtZZ-m9uEg2SImYtb2MsVB5zfHejqifqnHz5kJENuNdLJ58LpB34JsoLM292opLFgRPWellzCfbRmEB3rMLfbu8XG8x7ZgWMTdx4tLaC5lknAjZsdymxPPzw==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
ICANN has chosen Adobe Connect (AC) as our tool for remote participation. During
 the sessions, ICANN staff members oversee the AC technical services. The AC chat
rooms offer a  means for remote participants to interact with other participants,
ask questions in real time and alert staff to any technical issues.
How can you participate? On the ICANN58 Meeting Schedule [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnTlvo6U6EJGi7ZEV-9zyYovhjgBxBzrx0QyBDjjjeAePcGDFCaVgOBb7GkT2yDyOGCCr-LE3SKJiI2jjKqO3-rSfQpPgX2q91kfIujCHqbOU_wzpAedsI-tmZ1-mXjQ7GQ==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==],
on every session's page, you'll find a link to the AC "virtual room" - it has the
same name as the on-site room. Click this link to enter the AC room. If you need
 technical or operational support in an AC room, contact the participant named "RP,"
visible in the Participant pod.
See you online at ICANN58!
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What's New at ICANN's Development and Public Responsibility Department?
Recently, the ICANN organization has been taking stock of feedback from stakeholders
on how to improve existing programs and tools to better support the ICANN community's
work.A recurring theme is the need to clarify the role and scope of the Development
and Public Responsibility Department (DPRD). We must also better define the label
"development," which is often confused with involvement in political, social and
 economic development issues. To address this feedback and to better reflect the
 nature of our work, beginning 1 July 2017, the department will change its name 
to "Public Responsibility Support."
There is an increased demand from across the ICANN regions for capacity-development
opportunities. We are in the planning stages of scaling up ICANN Learn to serve 
as a space for skill building and knowledge sharing for all stakeholder groups. 
We will be expanding language capabilities to include non-U.N. languages. We are
 grateful to the community for this type of feedback and guidance.
Our flagship meeting programs - the Fellowship Program, Newcomers Day and NextGen at ICANN
- remain key to strengthening broad participation, knowledge and diversity across
ICANN. As ICANN58 nears, we look forward to continuing to work closely with the 
community to improve the quality of the tools and support needed to carry out ICANN's
mission.
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Missed the Quarterly Stakeholder Call?
On 15 February 2017, ICANN held its quarterly stakeholder call for the second quarter
of the 2017 fiscal year. If you couldn't attend live, you can access the presentation,
transcripts and recordings [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnXCZjIUDwuRc2wvfEN2GT9SszVMaNh9D_TRO4GG6G8mKPKeEw6EX1TOcBuKLjZxT0Jj0f7ZSWffSo4vB_f6MuqEruWZnbbtZoNF_WLjMXrznId6ngtChDGErApkS67GdHKP7kbH4f4vk&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
The Adobe Connect recording and presentation materials are posted in English. Session
transcripts and audio recordings are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French,
Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
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Get Involved with ICANN Reviews
ICANN reviews are crucial tools that assess the health of ICANN, its Supporting 
Organizations and Advisory Committees. Reviews indicate how well they operate, how
effective they are in achieving their purpose and how they are held accountable 
to the stakeholder community.  If you're interested, here are ways you can learn
 more and participate.


* Meet the members of the Security, Stability and Resiliency of the Domain Name 
System (DNS) Review Team (SSR2 Review Team [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtCAfiuzjICtQvm-U2IK3JcCHANuzuKMGK4yl1W4gu7JuTa-wYJxkrUhJph-d8AP6XdBRpqssFO-Sq5KclAq-MQD7g8qrDPmyEEmpq0Ik_cgCdpn_SLyxqX0JV6kj0BT8xeEyocw6X6JNUeCuWggAjwA==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]).
Share your input on the scope of this review at the open session at ICANN58 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtDf0rGg7gbFTdsFmQql9IkbRBV7bdHFDQYGU7qaf0GU8XjZjtuHtRjNvttCYJvF6-MSTlqHJSaDgpGJJGYCu-nFEqrFbqW1iy_o3s0-RILtJGBCtnuUvaKq6Mvd7CQsfCaNzrwz7wfd6bFUGfuFXSsAKFgtuGu8o-Ih1bzTWC188=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
* Apply to be considered [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnaY7wsSVUuZDcwEtaAfpUTGZ-omLUFT96AKl5NB37n-aNurOTu4LPDGPWxAfvyzjZFU4GHH8MvTVuFJsxNmw-cPotoT8JJgCVjXGWg2qIKmg2r4dsZTYP5CjqtyyRbpnac0Xk9e6MROAIiFnlMRxBcNf0Sc0wDcIqw==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
for the team that will conduct the Third ICANN Accountability and Transparency Review
(ATRT3). Deadline: Friday, 21 April 2017, 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

* Learn about the work of the Registration Directory Service (RDS) Review [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtU5gvcn_jgqnvn1FgM0NEYzarl9eOnlISKQRoWifNmcVOJ-f2PKv5B6mLPXSe5lkiJxxTf069tgG5OT_z_6L-vwkcpk1EXpb-Molwc6nNfD3sfTFRqGW7WAiBV2yiJ1FFkxo4KaZDaPrYIjEMOdzFdawHMG49rt7inLb1s9EjzFU=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
(formerly WHOIS). Share your views on the effectiveness of recent improvements to
WHOIS at the public session at ICANN58 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtMLlFOZwYochwjaDaUxtC5Hwkp_XuW8Z9pST_-q8i2BP0ulxJaHORou6ict3nG7f3I1oGCpcwcWgjBHgWIUHUt1_QpyKjdjv20pW6_WsC5EeQCFHZbwwHtUJhwH7Ch43-oPAWrCNVwntGgZK5J_xuvC6agtnBntup&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
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Calling All Students and Academics: RACI Applications Open
The Réseaux IP Européens (RIPE) Academic Cooperation Initiative (RACI [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtSUj20HurnDYaYUiEer2zuyAs-fWRs8tBJYF2rdKqZPa9g9DKIL4x0V42dO-iKxoSISeSKUTokw2pDeHppjiBO13r_m1Bx7IPs93IYjM5enU=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==])
is looking for talented researchers in the field of Internet technology to share
 their research with the RIPE community. Successful applicants will receive complimentary
tickets, travel and accommodation for meetings. They'll have the opportunity to 
present their work to some of the leading technical figures in the Internet world.
Applicants can submit presentations in the field of network measurements and analyses,
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) deployment, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing,
network security, Internet governance, peering and interconnectivity or the Internet
of Things (IoT).
Application Deadlines

* ENOG 13 (23-24 May, St. Petersburg, Russia): Apply by 19 March 2017.
* SEE 6 (12-13 June, Budva, Montenegro): Apply by 9 April 2017.
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African GAC Members Participate in First Capacity-Building Workshop
ICANN and the Communication Authority (CA) of Kenya hosted a four-day capacity-building
workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, in late January. The workshop was held in collaboration
with law enforcement agencies and the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Underserved
Regions and Public Safety Working Groups.
The first two days focused on raising awareness and assisting African GAC members
on how they can effectively participate in and contribute to policy development 
at ICANN. The workshop covered topics such as understanding the ICANN ecosystem,
 the policy development processes, new gTLDs and the role of the GAC.
The last two days featured capacity building with law enforcement agencies on topics
such as the definition and mitigation of abuse in the domain name system. Participants
discussed how these issues can be addressed through processes and contracts at ICANN
and how law enforcement agencies can better engage with ICANN.
Documentation and reports from the workshop can be found on the following webpages:
GAC Underserved Regions Working Group [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENht92k_MItI6km14jDZHGuLDHLs8HhOLuMqvrJFGkocnIgK2oxdzCWB7ZPp9oSAG8ooHJcFfqZZXwZKQdCL2PDZyA1pqmpkW77nSy0TUnKlruH0UR9kPmy7QBSqeU57Ci96L9KZVaw5rpRZvuZ4sO0lSRZtulynad44Qvc1402R-pc4ih69H0gdDm9bFZZsgqy_HKI4Q1eqbF0=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
and GAC Public Safety Working Group. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnaWtk194OmHv20oLcUEcLJXUbnAIN1VzABMy2hHd9YKR4IISN02ID2yTlKwbnbwmABpp6If9THDwuJvw6UY7RyPi983EagLHwXllgLekKKa3vRFO2qhww0ykzfYwfAVzlOSYop3HqAng0sRi26E8qKn8z-CqcMCayRS0eBHf3vQsgFfT5F1vDPEMT-urgNtfMlyA52VKjO2c&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
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At-Large Review Workshop Planned Ahead of Public Comment Deadline
A public workshop on the At-Large review will be held at ICANN58 on Wednesday, 15
March, from 15:15-16:45 local time. It will follow up on the topics covered in a
 webinar [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtY72n7BxCgiFFeZL0LVI7EAatoKNYYVUjWHTSbol-OeQEAxeircmtJCdUvAdGvRLR-hVQHy_DEMBf0Lso03nbuChaTtcELRA45op_ChsvM-sN2WxW6TH5C8T8g7HWE_2L&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
held 27 February. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for a community-wide
discussion on the findings and proposed recommendations, with the goal of developing
useful and implementable final recommendations.
ITEMS International, the independent examiner, has been conducting the organizational
review of the At-Large community. Its draft report [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnaY7wsSVUuZDCQIkDpoKVGSjjt6EcsUvCzwUu-fgcwrbkykLuTHW2-0PqMq1rqPFpQgK1mAqvpPE0CqI_ouP3UYa_mjq0hPOCN9AoDsYFCw2hynWSawo_pZ9R-m5cLQujxJW5QOCT3XDmN2ChBpl27VwURSoFLgCJfzchh6eIoRe9ZK0lq8W4B-cZ_agOyO_XyOkGcOSa7zQ8egEkCSpUoIfh6IMMrJDIRiNkECpLXBLoph7EegO3WYnmRhc2DP3mw==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
proposes 16 recommendations that ITEMS believes will help improve the At-Large community's
structure and effectiveness, regional and global meetings, funding regime and support
staff.
The draft report is available for public comment for three more weeks. Provide your
feedback by 24 March! [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtH0ap1rtBHMS2xAJJOiDXAHL8lKTHX6VAEUUAF6X-6F-xmq1iuPdcTxtLlim1fvjX-NKghwUY5F6q5-fXImC9I2XXUs_48TN_yFQ5uoDnXGYCF0k6TfWJ91cvmUFkFLAODlhDFL_cwCQFhaWjCszVMDsLpCwiOMBro9yo3HSW-gzvacgM2QQq6Q==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
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CCWG-UCTN Publishes Interim Paper for Public Comment
The Cross-Community Working Group on the Use of Country and Territory Names as TLDs
(CCWG-UCTN [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtuVZvCF3oTUe-wAPr_eJfau9kklXl_Pb2OvxCDRLLqo-DGYYSQzF-A-4khx4Lb5Cpc70KfBeTNuhsvc0N0Rh9JKKjQGl66ik-ZMOJ1sWu09ZcrEZ94rTfTS5SDPmtcGmfpQ8Ix3TU_detipFXwhH43w==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==])
has decided that two-character codes (in ASCII) should remain reserved for country
code top-level domains (ccTLDs), which adheres to the ISO 3166 standard. After analyzing
community feedback on three-character codes, the CCWG-UCTN discussed a proposal 
during and after ICANN55. The CCWG-UCTN also held a broad cross-community session
at ICANN56. Since ICANN57, the CCWG-UCTN has been developing its interim report 
for public comment, including its consensus views, issues faced, and its conviction
that a harmonized framework for the use of country, territory and other geographic
names is not feasible. This was the first task for the CCWG-UCTN, as outlined in
 its charter [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhttWiYnfeJBiIpU34g-wb90gSbVGf8-h89P1EpPDTcJDyGjc5yAlH85Kvzi-xjHs5QzvyS-sp8q7EkOQeJldTBwDZfIH23ZG4HCilgtnkeMxbAy0n6GBNiCkU4ouVmjRC3B2cvmrrwqP4yMuSpKjvHucIN8xf1LYGAC8hyWJOtiOhTbqqGOIydsw==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
The public comment proceeding [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENht1eQhzcTCoOAmrd4jdyAWGaEDwTViHa8tS6-xyReCub3hM--QPNfFiZu1sxT7TY6SMq_kXRWEqUFB4rk6lt0vsD-7k011SR4UOOgM5uUn5ypubV3uOZDpmtg2RBdwUeiX5gwroFYImR5vdecoxSmtp1ZonsSts-TmQFnO100O8l-1Kl0GsvbCHA==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
will remain open until 21 April 2017.
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ICANN Board Accepts the GNSO Review Implementation Plan
On 3 February, the ICANN Board accepted the GNSO Review Implementation Plan [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnRLj6JepIz0UoGl6sHxcFjY-yBQ-8VTef5Md87BKSqlA7yEo_LZ3zbduBwQuSH0HuAIJejb4gCe8Vka9eA8coPJp37nOYqMLXgkpFXFh7Nb-jsCO_LCAXPmKaAC13wUaV7-1z9PWpfsrjJdSHOzxyFVjsHpMYsKtZXq9CKSSpFVEk6wb8nl5vcnw_Jq8yVp-CvHYUFkFN-JadvAMXjSYZ0c=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
for the 34 recommendations of the GNSO Review Final Report [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnRLj6JepIz0UPW-Q7aTvq2ooW_hHUxNz1siIGIWfuJHksJ_bYXxll_KfeUTjWf0Lysx4mP8k38Bl0fUkH66LVdLjevaYsLJJ5I5Tfg72MzvV_J3OJs-NNt9exKY9X-YNW2nW5srqh4XnpIx7Qekt5qaPBJ-y4TfeFP8hRDWq5crgUsKK9Oun8VRXKGp9gP1CNURu8zuVdLU6KcjhHxMhBtY=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
In particular, the ICANN Board supports the three-phased prioritization approach
 laid out in the implementation plan and indicated it would welcome more implementation
details for Phases 2 and 3 regarding the high, medium and low priority recommendations.
The ICANN Board directed the GNSO Review Work Party to provide updates - detailing
progress and measurability - to its Organizational Effectiveness Committee (OEC)
 every six months. Any budgetary implications of implementing the GNSO review recommendations
will be part of the ICANN Board's annual budgeting process. Read more [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtZMxsQcXJkd2zKDDjUA_xfV7vYGYd2i7o4Cns6JuhQyAQJKwMnvTvp4FworKgVlNlqEm_Mq8G1-KaFwIhdjes-dsmBzL2S3fSCld6En7I5H2HqdcNbbj0hSxrVb20uABWpPpaSrJ0CmGTEtPS9EHG4gOBE7rzgOKW9aM4h9ODIWF7mFkVtMzXxOujpFs_yxpE&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
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Available for Comment - Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Draft Report
ICANN has published a draft report of findings and initial recommendations from 
the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice review. The report examines 
the extent to which the introduction of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) has
promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice in the domain name system.
It also assesses the effectiveness of the safeguards ICANN has implemented to mitigate
issues related to the introduction new gTLDs. Read the draft report [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnWH7mB2vqzGW9c-rUQF4kp0haDqElBUv9Me6vYfNgqtt1ODdIR0RXkj0UoqvtkjMIg8_p_nMDywqJUPdvAFi6m7j4o0Qtd2TKsxehrS6nSsfz28ZhEXNNy0iYe5s6h4vvVJLaGKXPQha&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
or submit a comment. Additionally, you can join the CCT Review Team engagement session
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENht9JHBfNB0vrQ3gDT5AnYGix9GTa-ea1eKAdXYQlxpyhDpwL1BgXibt2Mf4baRa3ZOW3ei9yDfUGfXvmDHVhwU8N4YQ_-5nxnhEW3hxL1_ULssWoMLSVo3hreg8oVaGVH9ZSiuLYR28dyZPTNtG5iIL3Zo1-SJhKDKHXFOvy50qQ05ht0FWpImwecT4P1BtwXMPsIobfM6t6jSWw9k2rdYu5tlK7IlJ0wwFOyRWrCYfaHihFUM1JrR1g==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
at ICANN58, where the team will discuss its findings.
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Universal Acceptance: New Resources Available
The Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) has made significant progress in 
the last year toward its goal of helping software developers and website owners 
understand how to update their systems to keep pace with an evolving domain name
 system. The group has launched a dedicated website that hosts a comprehensive collection
of educational resources, such as quick guides for developers - available in multiple
languages - on Universal Acceptance in general and Email Address Internationalization
in particular. The guides include key terms and recommended steps to becoming Universal
Acceptance-ready. The website also hosts case studies that highlight how organizations
are raising awareness of Universal Acceptance and ensuring their systems are accessible
to everyone. Visit www.uasg.tech [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtAjzhpXVgtmM6_sNMaUYM4GkT4AokbF4oQx9-mJPCYK5YFEkGrw3P9VyI5RvADCny5AtnlzYx_40ZhoruBahImXlvpU73peMNZVApSdMDjIY=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
to learn more.
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Voting Now Open - Global Amendment to the Base New gTLD Registry Agreement
Applicable registry operators are now able to vote on the Global Amendment to the
base New gTLD Registry Agreement. Voting is open until 10 April 2017 at 23:59 Coordinated
Universal Time (UTC).
The proposed amendment is the result of discussions between ICANN and a working 
group established by the Registries Stakeholder Group. If applicable registry operators
approve the proposed amendment, it will go to the ICANN Board of Directors for approval.
If the Board approves the amendment, it will become effective 60 days after ICANN
notifies registry operators of Board approval. If applicable registry operators 
do not approve the proposed amendment, the current Registry Agreement will remain
in full force and effect.
Visit the Global Amendment webpage [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtebTNoADvlNAcCK5cgqfmFT6TfWMFlNIxYlr8rBObwmlO7SaqlT2eKC8b24rt8OVpSROUmOCYNJbXizBxuw5ql1uHjzVrAqfW4Kq3ZiKRz0zNBMVzwpTk7NHUvfx4_t9CW4ijUadDsYaqBbaUk7O_PfIhrD2jAjgsw3rxS4oJLQx3_oznMDdjO57326hTT7-TQJaxyliO5NeuL88fL0Pw9Q==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
to access resources such as a summary of proposed changes, webinar recordings and
answers to frequently asked questions.
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Now Available: Revised Report of the Independent Review of the Trademark Clearinghouse
An independent review of the Trademark Clearinghouse was conducted by Analysis Group,
a third-party consulting firm, as part of the New gTLD Program reviews. The firm
 examined whether domains that relate to (but do not exactly match) trademarks should
be considered for use in the Sunrise and Claims periods of a new gTLD's life cycle.
The review also explores if extending the number of days of the Claims service would
be of value. The revised report is expected to help inform discussions and policy
development regarding Rights Protection Mechanisms in the New gTLD Program. Read
 the report. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtLUP1KgCHxx5cPtPZ4gN4_ALrJVlmFY42GwJl3WQNHaeVKmVk15e_fzigy3NIjTVzM6GAKEgJN82ChZnUCNvzR0PeBO1YigyeB8bKN-ettSrNvf0bfZ98ugBdGZLSbdGnzXXDSGx7BScJiSsB-VC-1g==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
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Thick WHOIS Registration Data Directory Services Requirements to Take Effect
On 1 February 2017, ICANN announced that gTLD contracted parties must update their
registration data directory services to comply with:

*  Thick WHOIS Transition Policy for .COM, .NET and .JOBS

*  Registry Registration Data Directory Services Consistent Labeling and Display
 Policy

The policies require all gTLD registrations to be "Thick" with a consistent labeling
and display of WHOIS output. Learn more. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtZoq591QwwAJsg2s_YyKvfRJM63DSGlkOVLKcb9rT_F-xBGpm0QWFGBNV9idw1NNSMBneIF8VpV5vT1SWnl0ZA4Bm-DZL4GMLtuaWPYfGdJcPwB75b2KjQK6L3qoLugH-DlHEG_O2th1oAa83_c6OQw==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
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1 new gTLD and 1 ccTLD delegated in February

africa

پاکستان, "Pakistan", /pakistan/

See the full list here. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnTNJVwgY2a3nR9pfJH00ZqOFAcOiFH4qLwJdlTTSX548K4j6qw5GyhDGxq21Zqr90XuS84_824TcxRbADLLMb1DvSfMh1NEYIjMycXYkGjJgzJNjtAkN_v1dkoH6vas6MPZ9IiLXDR_vXHFnZIaLDe16vhx2savTcRe1Xhxt_Ko1-kAh8kye8tw=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]
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Join us at these upcoming EMEA events:

* 6-10 March, Internet      Freedom Festival [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnZg8VgIH-SYCIIsd6wq1wJNm0d6HlyBcwRSUvQYC-O1OG7Pi8iXh3kONb9pK08DxVz-1JTF_lDNBHI7AFd9-yY74uBedzKXjFOflCKiPpMdM_TkWZG37vjcJhmTmDgxXvNJa2yGmgUNu&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==],
Valencia, Spain
* 11-16 March, ICANN58 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDndYm2hETtRN5Y2pB0tfIUXVpuTSDSJM52OKpJfZxK_Kkcln3XSlFwT03stiTTKl5eirckYBSM21yxzPMYHzstLXqAsh0Scu4SkD_P6X6yz-_kGDm-6cBYcrWefHBSxyRDlMfqHJVp0XPKVcvc_61JoU=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==],
Copenhagen, Denmark
* 25-31 March, World Hosting Days [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtkhWcZRsCXh7osThvKzS3V_CHaLRYHIAtLcyuBkbcPyrox9g4daQDis5Ql9uph1JznqRyragac4wfqTNXkPqmJNViRMqLutDehbxBPkI43RaCu73G4lvFbhimcs8aHXZj&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==],
Rust, Germany
* 29-31 March, RightsCon Brussels [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnaQOfimPdw4f-xOMKFdF9QsRySlJrTbVEdrwjCa2nc2dt-DZc5Mz0ffJUUJj3DfcsB8rPYKh7yUAVAxm761bVS36PpLbPMfGr8f3dwNEd5rn4qy9pcuuna-iu12o4Ha7Qg==&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==],
Brussels, Belgium
* 31 March, West and Central African Research and Education Network Conference (WACREN
2017 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDncEUnXOeENhtrVRL33fCIyrOm3B_8CIYlQI6bylTEacmqHUhgRbo5BcpkwQ4Ad4Bs_gK-3mnlhg_8ZVHiFNrvsBrGisuCryEWVj32feDApSNxtnpBcAVQJM=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==]),
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Learn more about how ICANN will be participating in regional events near you [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lrvWIaIw7bhwQHio6lFcwyHQ6_2Qa6V6EEBs9HzmOb7pIZ8TnNVDnSFAy8viIoveIGp9q1ctcJbNLW7SK0E1h2rX8z2TDJkVztnzhgQ4sF_B-f4JU6lzjZdqNMnbmYvfWyRVn6nJLo8elHuo2qnW7icIfdqhm1hdr5_JQqTOWUnMMs8TxRra7EBwcG_I-9wDk2kJ3uZo_mA=&c=zEaKHm_4XRtkp5DdxOiSvDI9TAoLkZtKAdVErhymYLNouZSJe_K1FA==&ch=4NYqVy8uEuvvsZy8qbz230AjnZrE0rMSCKRhOIVAX0DPopTnzHfTvw==].
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