[EURO-Discuss] ICANN59 is coming up! Read more in the EMEA May Newsletter

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ICANN59 Community Webinar
ICANN will be holding an informational webinar on Tuesday, 16 May 2017, at 1600 
UTC to provide the community with a full update on ICANN59. The webinar will go 
over logistics, accommodations and travel, as well as details of the meeting schedule.
The call is open for all to attend, and the presentation and recording will be posted
after the call.
For details on how to join, please click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2OI1XTjbkv9Eqd71KfBXmNuIyIL-9ONdmP0q_bkwmhwRuqb87QNqQY9fV7s6Pg1DEXZPJDIsTmhF7g7IeSMcvOZ4HHOjKfhvcjMrjPMB3feKcypXR9VXo9PVzPuHDNRzdfl-J--RTI1MuJgnO8Xe8MQ==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
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It's Time to Register for ICANN59
Johannesburg, South Africa, 26-29 June 2017
The ICANN59 Policy Forum is just six weeks away. The program will focus on policy
work and cross-community dialogue, with topics driven by ICANN's Supporting Organizations
and Advisory Committees.  Registration is now open. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2YvW5VySYkU7-WKQm7xx8G-iAJqudv7F9H7Mq7bgMrz0mVpmGmfkO7btEenZwS1v6SRa_c9qSEhA_Tm4zVM5nKw1dt1ms-8jxn263K3FNvAng9eLJeQwr1EMSNf6K8VxMpuaxTYDpRFA=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
Before booking your flight, check the ICANN59 home page [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTv0YAgww8I1BKwCu9iHaHsHzHWcB-Da2qNo2K5_T5bfp4q75Wihh939EG8aC_MX3V0WMm9_Y2Aq6Y1mIz9DUrcybjJ8e_9R6dHyEO9RoWCVlWb5Vj2wsDKaf3pd08tQgNkmZIVcdPazenW1quxLGxfE=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
to find out if you need to obtain a visa to travel to South Africa. This page links
to the immigration page on the Government of South Africa's official website. There,
you'll find detailed information about visa requirements, the application process
and deadlines.
Also, the ICANN59 mobile app is now available for download on the App Store, Google
play, Windows Store and BlackBerry World. You can use it to manage your meeting 
experience - access the meeting schedule, network with fellow participants, view
 the venue map, find information about Johannesburg and more.
We hope to see you in Johannesburg!
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ICANN's presence has been increasing at RightsCon, held in Brussels, Belgium, from
29-31 March. The 2017 conference marked the third year with ICANN sponsorship.

ICANN Sponsors RightsCon in Brussels
Göran Marby, ICANN CEO and President, staff and community participated in this year's
RightsCon [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTvWEilEH280zmF7vtwTD_yx_h-43Rz2eAk4JiQWD_rjNgDPcRBr_JrX7DQH72LJsw7TXmUoCnAAVUL_Stz7UpmIA1yaw-AxgPjcORBjfCE3KvPiS59RJCok7L97_n_v8Wg==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
Michael Oghia, Fellow from ICANN58, and Bastiaan Goslings, European Regional At-Large
Organization (EURALO) Board member, helped at the ICANN information booth. This 
was a true display of cooperation within ICANN's multistakeholder model.
Marby spoke on a panel called "Taking Forward the Multistakeholder Debate," organized
by UNESCO and supported by the Internet Society (ISOC) and ICANN.  Members of At-Large,
the Government Advisory Committee (GAC), and the Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns
Constituency (NPOC) took part in panels, and the Noncommercial Users Constituency
(NCUC) conducted a workshop. Various ICANN staff members spoke at sessions and helped
at the ICANN booth, where they informed participants about ICANN.
The event, with more than 250 sessions, attracted more than 1,500 participants from
civil society, startups, major tech companies, academia and governments.
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ICANN Supports Publication of Primer on Internet Policy
The primer on Internet policy [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2hvcpwQJKRdbmkQPZMQFvWkIy5widCRLUnAbbtiHw8b8sMR2_dnBJB7IWrealHY4zCDB-g-dqJVNHNXHFSM7NJYQpf9NPeiZX8t5uk3i6sOjHgciTK3R07PHIYo1alApgKoL1fy7t56eXbSpkCFjP-_ORRBEvIs1qWWQ2AH7nb0A8ll9QSmFZzLPyfIq90Joh1VJfklAHcU9kBqMuYsT4hDVCVtErBE9Gvu9CLaXPeW73zzjTS9Gteg==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
to be released in mid-May, is targeted at decision-makers from government, civil
 society, and businesses participating in G20 meetings in 2017.  Published by iRights
International [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2Ym4B-FZL-xPLzCmf2wlOIYoj8kdBvtreqViwmontWLVGLFwnxfYgflWqt4KxrAfXVJ_XQa_CUYW-9FmoDP4g9VohlGbdZKzqbtsu-Yd7Qcs=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
and Wikimedia Germany [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2wuMJtJ_okvrUP8OyE7FLssseYawYT4D2Bzroax_n-GjWQBiYjF6EEY6-8XJZgj6561e4TRGS0lCNjlOBprokg-2uorW6qdwRXBHva6tTeKAs0Y8pSMsJt4rsC4pikKUTsxzXh43Ih1k=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
the primer will provide an introduction to digital politics with articles introducing
policy concerns around cybersecurity, algorithms and artificial intelligence, privacy
and data protection, Internet of Things, role of intermediaries, copyright and Internet
access. Multistakeholder Internet governance is one of the common themes.
An overview of the key current topics, actors and forums that influence digital 
policy was shared at the G20 Multi-Stakeholder Conference on 6 April in Düsseldorf,
Germany.
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The event hosted speakers from the region, including ICANN's Michael Yakushev (third
from left).

ICANN Participates in Russian Internet Governance Forum
On 7 April, Michael Yakushev, VP of Stakeholder Engagement in Eastern Europe and
 Central Asia, and Alexandra Kulikova, Global Stakeholder Engagement Manager of 
Eastern Europe and Central Asia, took part in the Russian Internet Governance Forum
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTvWEilEH280zKumMQglcjvcN7c38yCrLNSOr-ka5nNmbW1sI5EJaRP6c396A6GzgQhwXmMgY0_-DGVBEnuAbanJltDq5YgVPi2SiulOO3or9yujVMsw2eK8=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
(RIGF) in Innopolis, Tatarstan. The forum celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the
 delegation of the .ru top-level domain (TLD). Yakushev spoke at the opening session,
describing ICANN's role in the Internet ecosystem since the Internet Assigned Numbers
Authority (IANA) transition.
Unlike the preceding years, this year's event was hosted outside Moscow, in Innopolis,
a newly built town near Kazan, the capital of the Tatarstan Republic. The city is
expected to become one of the country's innovative technology hubs. Tatarstan, one
of the most technologically developed Russian regions, became an inspiration for
 the delegation of the new generic TLD (gTLD) .tatar.
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The round table sparked fruitful discussions on the new gTLD study.

ICANN Supports New gTLD Study by Higher School of Economics in Moscow
On 28 March, the Higher School of Economics (HSE) held a half-day round table in
 Moscow titled "Digital Transformation of Business on the Basis of Next Generation
ICTs [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2_JGs_8Tx39t2-_zVsqBr5rdZRkVGCLLn8SzZf2T3-CLl54mLnH3X77uADJt6hN9zJwbUMSIe2j1mBI3PewyPNee6TTM_c8-c3G82ZUAWRzA=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]."
The event's topics ranged from building a smart digital economy to 5G technologies
and outer space networks. HSE researchers presented the findings of a study on the
new gTLD marketplace supported by ICANN. The research was conducted during 2016 
and is now available in English [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2v2ilXs472usiaTpEwjpN95Uj26ccONGHa8HRp5_Rc_V7pqwBY9PZG_jmGZymH6biruCzzp-jbs5NevY9SIFD4pEYjrytueTNGgexcFheLWo78cP-QNSrQXSdUxFAHveIOTA70XWC3DzfpKT2VKWE77WwohUfVgju&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
The slides [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2hW4Uwf1LMHUG-NaKa_IRsih8xOGDUu70Jf5dWlV8Kdz70RdVCFAp-7y8_gcWS-v-yTzMck1G1fy1vMgjTUH1WtTznjQjK0Nk_EJsWWhM-2WGu8Jypcsep8T_lvpU_aSlZsRdpnItXm4PYVew0cQ0X-AHguxQ7q2LsYo8qYx6ysqfeMi9hQU1JTslnKYLMpnkcGlRvzP6zsdIDHeNfxqmHNlwbKvWwhTIcpM2kvleRTlLwptQQyP-XEFU2vrIuu9mDpX4XFSrp0X_AmcnbbgD6e2zClRiQi7AuSWnPUVDme6adz6FzLB-SRXHY0fYya2W1NxEo-_g2UcqMXwYiKj7WNOWRt1CFe6bU9mHSGC6jMQcoQuVR2hbJsqy6zHOQx3ScUdMVgDdV8E=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
of the presentation are available in Russian.
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Webinar on ICANN Fellowship: Why and How?
On 21 April, Michael Yakushev, VP of Stakeholder Engagement in Eastern Europe and
Central Asia, and Alexandra Kulikova, Global Stakeholder Engagement Manager of Eastern
Europe and Central Asia, held a webinar on the ICANN Fellowship Program for stakeholders
in the Eastern Europe and Central Asian region. Noting that the round of applications
for ICANN60 is still open, ICANN introduced the purpose and benefits of the program.
Siranush Vardanyan, ICANN Fellowship Coordinator, described the program and its 
benefits, both for individual participants and the ICANN ecosystem in general. Olof
Nordling, Head of the ICANN Brussels Office and VP of Policy Development and Governmental
Advisory Committee (GAC) Relations, greeted the audience in Russian. He gave some
great examples of how the Fellowship Program leads to "cross-fertilization" of policy
talent between the community and ICANN. ICANN58 Fellows Kateryna Oliinyk (Ukraine),
Alexander Isavnin (Russia) and Vladimer Svanadze (Georgia) shared their experiences
and impressions, hoping to motivate and inspire potential future fellows.
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ICANN Presents at Internet Governance Forum Afghanistan
The first edition of Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Afghanistan took place in Kabul
on 29-30 March. The event was organized by ISOC Afghanistan, and was supported by
local and international players. The highly interactive meeting attracted over 150
participants from across the Internet governance ecosystem, who discussed the most
pressing Internet governance (IG) issues pertaining to Afghanistan. Despite our 
remote participation, ICANN was a strong presence.
Baher Esmat, VP of Global Stakeholder Engagement in the Middle East, participated
in the opening session and gave an overview of ICANN and its role in the IG space.
Patrick L. Jones, Senior Director of Global Stakeholder Engagement, and Dave Piscitello,
VP of Security and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Coordinator,
led workshop sessions on ICANN's Security, Stability and Resiliency (SSR) team's
 involvement in mitigating Domain Name System (DNS) abuse. Lastly, Sarmad Hussain,
Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) Programs Director, provided an overview of 
the IDN Program [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTmvOkoNvs5fjEuqAFj3O3FQBguCpqyGZ3egyY4BhwwcZuqMJrZxfan1sGc-EJY4gtKgtXLOYP4W-h9MxSzJ_1z4yl1gRIzowlOj7dpXg3p29fANDUBox7bnQP9XnR3IE0T-uEBP-luK3K7SHf8ou6vNd2gVb6D3NWe_7hmTxmkbL&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
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Middle East Outreach Leading Up to ICANN60
On 26 March, Baher Esmat, VP of Global Stakeholder Engagement in the Middle East,
participated in a workshop in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on cybercrime and the
 digital economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The event was organized
by the Mohammed Bin Rashed School of Government (MBRSG). Baher talked about the 
ICANN SSR team's role in:

* Collaborating with partners to conduct DNS awareness and DNS abuse training around
the world
* Participating in efforts to prevent Domain Name Generation Algorithm (DGA) botnets
such as Conficker and domain name abuse cases such as the recent Avalanche takedown
On 10-12 April, Esmat also participated in the Commonwealth ICT Investment Forum
 in Dubai. He spoke about new gTLDs as an opportunity for innovation and business
growth.
Both events gave ICANN the opportunity to engage with policymakers, local and international
businesses.
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ICANN Leads Three-Day Workshop at Middle East Network Operators Group 17
ICANN had a strong presence at the 17th edition of the Middle East Network Operators
Group (MENOG) - marking MENOG's 10th year. The event was held 16-20 April in Muscat,
Oman, and attracted more than 200 physical attendees, in addition to another 200
 remote participants. Champika Wijayatunga, Regional SSR Engagement Manager of Asia
Pacific (APAC), and Fahd Bataneyh, Stakeholder Engagement Manager in the Middle 
East, participated in the event.
ICANN led a the three-day workshop on DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC). During the
plenary, ICANN updated participants on the root zone key signing key (KSK) rollover
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTvooB506CKa6fBrtIW3dcxHQp56NxTfDKJdEHdQEUd2eb_7DbWgrhhcg7RGxlyEZwtAO7Cvb1kgTObQWOSwTCvnQQWLjUPFkACQwC84gyUyFBHYh2lVJgXg2gPSE6qSP49h72O2f-rkVcYISICr7FU7GusPDyq-w9g==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
The event also provided a venue for networking with the regional technical community.
You can find slides and recordings of the event here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTv0YAgww8I1BJeqsG0ClTCTl6atij-fZJHFftaaX_jFKG-CC7l8QFEUf6U1N1YtG5BztCEztJW-FD0SNvU1hSHTy-o67k2_hC-mNwfV8HfzD-nxx1LudSCjvA56wpexjJ3YxrT1T0Wz2BPl8GSMj2Cs=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
The event was also covered by Oman Daily Observer; read about it here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2wuT4cv-19D2-gwQeoFFDTOxXoG8v4zKIuX78ai8aingbX_JTS_NSAjTvrwhnBFhaNShqlPuwoQItMEVco_eyMhWRpmNwF5hlbFUs3nXlUUs8m7MUPT0r4vQ04LaVKCWhrB0xoVtWMaz3GHrvrcorSelyT4Titzp0YgBOoRIFkZM=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
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ICANN Travels to Kenya for Connected Summit 2017
On 9-13 April, ICANN participated in the 9th Connected Summit [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2S6KMue4LFmyuMXw8QewexpfhRncbC447vGLDrWpdWWZ_BDGqSuoj4h6g8EMCRamzIQSWljJNQO1yhdC5cHW2gdQL4_Aj04D395qThJ8kXgaDq-3bDtotyA==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
in Diani, Kenya. The summit's theme was "Shaping the Future." Over 500 participants
attended the event - they came mainly from the business and government sectors and
global ICT businesses. Key topics at the event were the protection of citizens' 
data - lessons learned, best practices, policy and regulation - and how ICTs fit
 into the economic future of Kenya. In addition to making the most of networking
 opportunities, ICANN introduced participants to our multistakeholder model and 
mission.
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ICANN Presents at WACREN 2017 Conference in Côte d'Ivoire
The West and Central Africa Research and Education Network (WACREN) 2017 Conference
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2aKc363x-Pn6dcezbsxtWcGp3FGoLz57QW95GzXcYfY8zgDlSR6jSUUuv4_BCwx3vXBsrURIs0kL-Xd8AT9Pyg3pBXvDadVKqIYGpabb91ldbYX0LsdXMNsvxpawJ-ZqQ&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
took place in in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on 29 and 30 March. Attendees were mostly
members of African higher education institutions and key partners in WACREN projects,
which aim to foster information sharing within academia and improve access to the
Internet.
ICANN's presentation focused on how academia can play a role in the Internet ecosystem,
sharing the example of Addis Ababa University leading the label generation panel
 for the Ethiopic script. ICANN invited participants to volunteer for the label 
generation panel for the Latin script, as most African languages use the Latin script.
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ICANN Visits Republic of Congo for Two IG Events
In April, ICANN played an important role in two events in Brazzaville, Republic 
of Congo:

*
Central Africa IGF, April 10-12. Five countries were represented at the event. ICANN
called for improving the organization of the event, with more stakeholders participating.
*
OSIANE 2017 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2bFxjBKFgHMugCVY6mFhU0nBEMUnhUmeU6DaiUYG4xkUQweMMNzcXBw59SeV81WcADwA_QWVBqshzXNsqmG1eRHIRbpy9swQ2ix_gB7G8XKI=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
(Salon International sur les Technologies de l'Information et l'Innovation), 11-14
April.  ICANN partnered and participated in the events's first edition. Pierre Dandjinou,
VP of Global Stakeholder Engagement in Africa, delivered a keynote address during
the opening ceremony. ICANN was represented on three panels and led a two-day long
workshop. The workshop covered DNS business, general ICANN outreach, multistakeholder
model, role of the GAC and the KSK rollover.
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A new study by Analysys Mason shows that Universal Acceptance of Internet Domain
 Names is a $9.8 billion opportunity. The study has enjoyed wide media coverage 
in the EMEA region.
Arabic


Zawya

$ 9.8 Billion Investment Is Expected In The Ranges Of Size Of The Internet [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2KHNMr1E4AKqpoL8Oc3E0ee3jg30K8ErcjmwEBbSzBxKM1xcSvJE_NmbgztrDhZMucQ0nqsh-BRGjHup1kgslL3r852nTLbUpghXmXuXdYjFe1Av9sCIfTKo0Nr-iWj-O03C1zkTWGhsZrEvWnJKaBYK56dXErAK9YuOHjaHsibGBzov0vfwNfx54QqKBOvfXy4mECFf-kBnGLtb4IYt6x52_wDhyVc5mO4Ew0h9-yw4rZZwNJ2jZFcHi8oyOatSMmt1jCiIQ00NTXX5FL51qqNXA0gQstfe-lQvxjdgPIrQ5aKepFj7L33BkfdLl3oqK_TWXDMjgOOkdH0JofA10O53_YazHL_ewY305eDe3YsUbH2978Ca832W3UNs51mSBW4LgfzFryXVHp2NcnwGdc0RnKlAOWY9PLxu8MzUxmWKvVSRqSBeK61My7g3rJB8grUNevcjibYwLYy2LCpJxGF_hJQ0j2NF_zcHQYjp9KkzbdqpCZbuzbsfjI67XkE1brmJYZl2izvJnIZgS5MHau0YneRlt15dSG2ynqCDhtW3b2D-xsiuUrUEsQPnsvsnJIqStOf92ugamTQlx7s1nhW1PZ1gVBatwmoHNa9EX1UaGIiY8irj0SoN1tOYp_gxZiGB3ajtZLv2O7eD243TsOpgfwWjHuAYrMB2nY1G8dLGqTduQo1SoY6sh6f4HLEYVx7sDwDk0RlixaYKQJ_EYFZJ8y7nFD3N0vHW556cyRCY8C0UVn4VrC8yU-Q0qHZDCKusPh7oZj-EeAe31lc31ZA==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]

13 April 2017

English


BusinessPress24

Universal Acceptance of Internet Domain Names Is a USD 9.8 Billion Opportunity, 
New Study Shows [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2URTFC_190xOzP5pzTqqJ305qMC6sUyOyNR_VYBfR01HPF-heQF9jveHab_RE6bkdSxnNHwcls3RzEJDp7xsTgwTOnII1JqoJMn6I1mPbslYcIIZ8Z6ait4ekq-Nft2gT8C_vP3XbC0mzuXLRSsNpKU-GvxFcWeKLY1ZRQF0_97ZvoWIb0v3lVb1BqTiPZPQNdub5lG6d5g1X3hd_zYL6r99VbHp3WLuKEJDrcjDJJaQhwp51GIU7QvTty8pLEZ3YkhSQ3cAO4h0b8U0YXBCorg==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]

11 April 2017

Nigeria Communications Week

New Study Shows Domain Names Worth $9.8Bn Opportunity [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2XYBaFI3y0fT189Fj6wHYDQFbPcK9_s1uUWUP1drGupe8n78uaK37zTVxvsoouK0tcuPnDwFRS2BzOMqM53RaGbz_1yyZ3i-KpsOOXN8vqkIEozTPgN9rydteNABtMRaqELKdCbapx1z9HSYE7BgAd4UBahasZwES2P7pCjwL-GBnMdtOb6NsR8x8r9T_-AG2KIAS_jGAp6M07avcjKy_yE1sWdrMCPKD&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]

13 April 2017

In an interview at the Russian IGF, ICANN's Michael Yakushev spoke about ICANN's
 interest in the development of the Russian language on the Internet.

Telecom Daily

Михаил Якушев,
ICANN: «Мы очень заинтересованы
в развитии русского
языка в интернете»
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR27NCJG5UfyJ6jMeTx0RiK5QhbvutR1TsJeEggu5R7sxz1_SFPTid1VaqfZEueNq6OUF_L-w9cH8tgeWVAqLK_C0jsazJvYkRN-aMeYV96Hic3MqYEPIFA2QGLYu91UDXbav-ZqArfY1Q=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]

24 April 2017
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ICANN Organization: Complaints Office Update
The Complaints Office [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2I16pR8Rw51J9k3BNtIdL-XhGszLaWcxF1q9U-fI9GT6Nc2Chbykw9fpgdRjXEx2bIoVNHFM8yAhESKtGC_zRhceSbWOBL8usG3ip9nuL8o8Id-u4_gcqXD8KdlfADacn&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
is being established to help the ICANN organization with its effectiveness, and 
to provide additional transparency and accountability, all in service ofICANN's 
mission [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTlS31nqKSyGO6GRxdcGq9LLqbZ3m0zYTeYFi83wJ1xmh_-zTqiuuP9BPaTseExdwwrZmtXw23o6E99keLVufNBdqLXQB0lFE5YyDC0_lLpzrd2ZAsc1QDJxw7jmLZnxZRLDpk8xqHZ6_Va4_5aM4a50XEzyw3OmUiB0HjBp0m8BU&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
In a recent blog, Krista Papac, ICANN's Complaints Officer, discusses her plans 
for the office, the objectives, the process and the timeline moving forward, including
the news that the office is now accepting complaints. Any complaints related to 
the ICANN organization - for example, a process that appears broken or insufficient
handling of an issue - can now be submitted to the Complaints Office [mailto:complaints at icann.org].
Read Krista Papac's blog [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2ykWw-PPPZqJswfai5yVgb9-5vlZ111vMwJsyvIlmrSCiBOmOp7EaAaWyadvTQ7qDKeZHDCaTzcADv7nqoCVlVAx46xegjFzPRzKJa1wd7VR72Lo_gLSwG8-2uX7r-Urnku2mx6qj6ZpyiQ28F8LSIa8Y1BoTgp99SbKpoPl6e7_eiOTIRjLM5Uf_KIlnOxrL&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
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Capturing the Past: ICANN's History Project
The ICANN History Project is capturing the institutional memory of the organization,
community and Board through the posting of interviews, documents, pictures and videos.
We have recorded several conversations with key players in ICANN's past, which are
now posted on the new ICANN History Project [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2oWsfLg9uGLXdnGQL_DfIbhoDcrTXNzkhNb3WXvRDsBH36mup5dlqWfUOcFaGSvCIHdX7_FEyB8kInm1gP43qCHKV99-gqWaFXSV3i3yEoR07epoYwav03Q==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
microsite.
The project explores ICANN's past through various tracks or themes. The first one
- The U.S. Government's Historical Relationship with ICANN - will soon be supplemented
by additional interviews, while other historical themes are still being developed.
As such, the project will constantly be expanding and evolving.
Those who want to share their blogs, videos and pictures relating to ICANN History
Project tracks are encouraged to do so via Twitter using #ICANNHistory.
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New ICANN Learn Course in French: History and Evolution of Internet Governance

At-Large member Professor Aziz Hilali has created a new seven-part lecture series
called Histoire et évolution de la gouvernance de l'Internet, now available on ICANN
Learn's French platform. You can take this free course at any time, at your own 
pace, on any computer or mobile device. Register now. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2x2AjnJmmwiSoGXM1z3W2Tbt90EKzi1IDFKQP9H779u-RJThlveoasT0Qrp99zrSoC7oEHYErkrSejbj7vacMqvm9_EP4z-a89oEy0oXEDCewGlOeI8P-W1LZEZNgIGZAY8u7mrUSWx0VFd3LwwWrlQ==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
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ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy
A guiding goal of the anti-harassment policy is to "emphasize, encourage, and promote
the spirit of mutual respect expected within the ICANN community." This document
 explains the expected standards of behavior and the proceduring for reporting and
filing complaints. Download the document. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2mNFcai8xUbDWZOKTeUH96axpq1OQQooGK5IABLPN5k5up3OI3jAxWvuLm_VUHQv90nYL0_pXQXbrGKleqzo5rxkHiAc4ULOabDElU5nCtR4XzUHcAA3Ie9LK2JZCSX9ZxBWUJcvDEXlVGVBwSvg_TOO1CXpJqv8RMxt6pjR7cil4d8Am3XE8AzI4AMwvLs6nPb3dNO4GfHhjywYXSTEFfA==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
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FY17 Q3 Quarterly Stakeholder Call
Did you miss the ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Call that described the activities 
for the quarter ending 31 March? The presentation and recordings [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTnxy1OYgUVCBCNL_3ciCOe8igmR1WBndUAJkxqM9W49Twts90xNeJWexnlnWaPF5aRd2mB4bhCF8Om0P1x3XokmatAm4VXF74H7QQ9xB8sZxD3Ctz8Xp3Mi59Tb96E0w_x6FaAQyFD3O&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
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NextGen and Fellows Video

The NextGen at ICANN and Fellowship programs are both aimed at bringing people to ICANN
Public Meetings. ICANN has created a short video that walks you through each program
- what sets it apart and who should apply. Explore your options and opportunities!
Click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2VFP63sDbho70nQ6P1MBg0YO5DFt-_gOStHPGeypCsckMP8Ft35XjbL_MVWHBfd9GwFspNi2njQCDN8ZQQAk416y3AbW7JPPLJWlW0_QOeDC2d4cnw6Bj3g==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
to start your journey with ICANN.
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Empowered Community Powers infographic

We've created a new infographic to help explain the Empowered Community Powers -
 a process for raising concerns about the ICANN Board or organization. The infographic
is available in all six U.N. languages at: https://www.icann.org/community [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTs10EluD-0fv8KGnluPxWRMnL8N1aJalNxSjn9uJj_FKbbskHcGJpz767ool6OQGEnGSMwynJl7nMvj-4mkxEARhx5oVAr3upp-Ep0q5BsfB2I0SeWh7ou6UMW-T91xkbw==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
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KSK Rollover
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Translations Available for KSK Quick Guide

These materials help you understand the upcoming root zone key signing key (KSK)
 rollover. The KSK Quick Guide is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French,
 Russian and Spanish. Japanese and Korean translations are coming soon.  Download
the KSK Quick Guide [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTvooB506CKa6fBrtIW3dcxHQp56NxTfDKJdEHdQEUd2eb_7DbWgrhhcg7RGxlyEZwtAO7Cvb1kgTObQWOSwTCvnQQWLjUPFkACQwC84gyUyFBHYh2lVJgXg2gPSE6qSP49h72O2f-rkVcYISICr7FU7GusPDyq-w9g==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].

New KSK Rollover Video Available in Four Languages
We've created a short video that explains in plain, accessible language how to prepare
your systems for the KSK rollover.
Watch the video:
English [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR29cVpmZp55TTiC7T8zr970fifIplRvLcscFlYvKGlZb2nisnyw99JeUc76zsljW-6313IOQfU5EjIDQSa2p8QCjOa48tge0p6TeBoPAoyCkA4Pkal2ZFYSqvjX2-5xT4O79EFd1YeiudkiA4VjPE_fEqOLzOz_YYi2N452nLp7GWA09L3yk7TI6AQzBBPxunqcf_sVf7ohA1wp8H26tmKqg==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
 |  French [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2-KXknN0eZu1bhBah8I2j7KEFDxPQ5bVzThvjBliY5eGHzq9-MheInMhbV35oJesDfOb_W7dhTEfFcdk3Oz9eqlBD-u8SCOkzAoVJ8NFBm-jqbmZgU60podKJaDc01gvHet9oMFBoAz4kLswfda0rbY_GXN_c99m6zR22gS6NI343SfwlT5oAq7cdIcswhjXQjuWuiAXH9bVm1OyFUUhO9Q==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
 | Portuguese [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2MwOmcSxZi_7DiebfJpPJwOwTA3qiE21X2u_pmOjbSljMyIsUIjKnzFapQZMrw_NB23tPZcuauno7wg2pqc5g3jM_ux8pn2BVaBu31fP9NfgOKUmInhY4x-9JBQK5z25pxN_J3oJIFead4H3Bfk6P-HECy_wjno6hMuEB8qK1CG_ouusmJHoC7ZraRrZ4X59qhDKqcvn-aYyOs7WJx8m2-w==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
 | Spanish [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2zHuWAU1hFWOqv-8YqxSNSiiAJrLCmmYyvCkkoBHzti3Ox4RYkJG4UrnJpCaJ3wx3c8ehY9nrETVIavxnvW_ouxkzsrPxBRE48SUd6292mhWf5BQXzIH8diKiyQhVzb2rcl0VdFp60Rduq1C3Oj5MfJxaLBXPpHLCmjYrOuc_t5Ipae4GAr8sdsajoXP4ghpu8KEI0rU8g30xPtRNMArYHg==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
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ICANN58 By the Numbers
Just published, this report uses easy-to-read graphics and charts to present data
on a range of topics, including: attendees, most popular sessions, remote participation,
use of the mobile app and website, and the technical infrastructure of the meeting.
Download the report (in English). [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2s8VDU8yv_9GRaw2ulUmXHMgVpy1sFI393m1RzsCLI0bF7B-eumcHlsRnKH0v69-npu7MEuGFH1rDFv_Vp6-4FTceJSyqzHug3MQoPAHgq9GS8P0J10qaIbFSFY5D0OsXh1Bh1JAA9FGbnm8UyKsu44aEo46UqXDa3YihGvX4SntUrS5N0YvbBP8lDrpRg5gbVAZD3ZoIb8I=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
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Post-ICANN58 Policy Report - Translations Available
Last month, the English version of this report was published. Translations are now
available [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTv9LT1K0-EXnD4WzG2-RzeoaeAPeVb5Kly5pN_svlp3wrI3An12GnyXz22QGW4vwJFEqN64ubBhp0D4Aiz7RZC1YNSnGHga7Ti41zza4Nc9fnsgQXxZj0vHS1M8_g6f8bt3uALpPZANGYs7VtoEJfKS2Hly_UWO6tN7d95Iz0VrHVResiEXpIbY=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
in Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian and Turkish.
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Participate in ICANN Reviews
ICANN Specific and Organizational Reviews are of vital importance to the ICANN community
and how we operate.  They only work with your participation, and you can play a 
big role in  driving continuous improvement through the findings and recommendations
that Reviews deliver. Theresa Swinehart has written about the latest opportunities
to get involved [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2-gRbsJvDSK9iI6T9cZUov4yCM8fvSvd1ajP1Fv0dyGZQA6RMZGi6ucCRFvu5qEPCF1DHX0Qx5GUkXaF1nZKzazCOY5BojrVFd7IbF1WmKm75-3aYS22-Rh7zmpReJXdi0YJ5CMYYA6SW4AfBdNLbY_Gr0OqNuftNTeCyu9c7DR8=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
Find out how you can:

* Participate in shaping the future of the new gTLD marketplace
* Help improve ICANN transparency and accountability
* Provide input as to whether the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO)
Review should be deferred
* Follow the progress of the At-Large Review and the Second Security, Stability,
 and Resiliency of the Domain Name System Review (SSR2)
For more information on all reviews, please click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTiIFT9V28lEuCllxZMUGCUAjwQ4dKsPr_HwMzEgAiwM1rcHWny3zRpTXhk5RdP2GyJgXJ517p3MqMAZM0jACvlyvmx492BCrInINYLe2Tz9mSeQchrsEKzOEPiOM90jMaZWw4x_wzMk6&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
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Deferral of ccNSO Organizational Review
During its meeting at ICANN58, the Country Codes Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO)
Council requested a deferral [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2UeEZmiCvk9KkFatc2yktNuzOXzm_cQ3clXctdEuELSdWa4z4dPQJgzcNgLYYa1eTIimH0-g0IEYuXjWdQFPGaPplnT2feY6Gf8T9vm149Eb4MHfLacTRAqTilnv1v05NUelQwZm9vnN4-u07QnrGbDriHmpwslwndEN3sMRjIjQ=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
of 12 months for the start of the ccNSO Organizational Review. The decision was 
in response to a letter [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2YcvPp04KntluwHuuQk1oaXfcwuQMlcCBrdID5Susk4tI-Hp8nkY_QO2oyddvX20lNtg4F0DhKpqPGWUDr-MS2KdR_3EdxQnoj7vMeJuVLWU2CJkyfLwjMDQ4_W1GQUB4CgvIxKmjXZ37Exk0u2qql_jcvrjYYhqwdz5Unm1Sh-I=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
from the chair of the ICANN Board Organizational Effectiveness Committee (OEC) to
the ccNSO Council. The ccNSO is currently reviewing and updating its internal documents
to ensure that they capture current practices, recommendations from the previous
 review, and the requirements as set in the new ICANN Bylaws.
A public comment proceeding [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTiIFT9V28lEu0cp3xiBnClSx_8DyVngD5qEtPi4A8w8XjDClM1uMWg2g1mPRZcaiNcRa4S3F4mYntxOArgQWNQfKtYeHOedTPubKmjYpNQ5dc4S1GjA0ZNvCT_0LsfBq_vXiRekX-7dmncYy_GiZ-cMpTXS_o6_fW_4YOWihfOJ5d8GvmHpmgNbl7GE8-bqNjw==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
aimed at gathering community feedback about the proposed deferral closes on 19 May.
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New GAC Website Coming Soon
The new website of the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) will launch shortly
 after ICANN59. The website team held two webinars for GAC members on 3 May to walk
through new features, answer questions and capture any additional feedback. Some
 of the new features include the ability to extract and import content for translations;
notifications; news articles; and restructured content that highlights important
 work, advice, and meetings through consistent navigation.
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ALAC and RALO Election Cycle Underway
The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs)
started their election cycle to fill leadership positions that will begin at the
 end of ICANN60. The positions up for election include five ALAC member positions
selected by RALOs, as well as the chair, vice chair, and secretariat positions within
the RALOs. Some of these positions have term limits. In addition, the Nominating
 Committee will select three ALAC members this year. The nomination period ends 
on 12 May and regional elections, if needed, will take place 22-26 May. Read more.
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2r6lTRA3BYR0YoZcEslHlGhYCfXNy15y2GpKGgwNsDxerTJCcEehcr3E6IirwQDIUdPUsYe4_qNUddUg9D7nVahSD8KhUzAbaUnianK-gDsAKk7m3PS0bcqNRvxXDNnbR&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
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At-Large Community Responds to the Independent Review Draft Report
Following the publication of the At-Large Review Draft Report by ITEMS, the ALAC
 and the At-Large Review Working Party (WP) submitted one comprehensive response
 as an ALAC statement [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2iLSb-1u69ry7GoQMA1i5HAhLilSCaC8fE6lvrJ4w7Kzfj63QC1KU_F9eZ28UlGrje3xhO2iB30zf8dokS9gw-dqnrvfX9sgghA9Y_YOv3Yfv3QoO37_VYf4j-f1PuEtRA1SiZv9d7eKQmlqv4WzaQA==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
in late March.
The ALAC fully supports 8 of the 16 recommendations proposed by ITEMS, partly supports
5, and rejects 3. The recommendations that the ALAC supports are generally about
 its roles in outreach, awareness raising, and participation in ICANN policy and
 processes. The ALAC believes many of these recommendations are already being implemented.
A strong focus of the ITEMS recommendations and implementation suggestions involve
significant structural changes to the At-Large Community. The ALAC believes that
 these proposals do not recognize existing policies that allow and support individual
members.
Holding views similar to the ALAC and the WP, the five RALOs jointly submitted a
 separate statement [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2FSu-QB2PoLS58WsrxJjbv39nF_kOdbX0teQuMR4t-o0hmCBism5p76inmTOJXYPJg5xGR9lHzzWGZPv8WDHWePfmOJAWqvl5IKQPJrF3QHdmuwBbq-58cjqmpyBeW3scRv4ztfyyftJ0-XfGsoZ_dQ==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
focused on the issues and recommendations particularly relevant to them. Notably,
73 At-Large Structures (ALSes) participated directly in online ratification votes
on the RALO statement, which resulted in overwhelming support.
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GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group Engages
with the ICANN Community
Starting in February 2016, the GNSO New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent
Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group (WG) has been evaluating the
 experiences of the 2012 round of the New gTLD Program and identifying possible 
areas for future GNSO policy development. To help the broader ICANN community gain
insights into its important and complex work, the WG has been issuing a monthly 
newsletter [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2fEpVbFDqUymVsL7VasWWnyk4YB_2FmaS3YhAxOJO0zZwDMRpy3DP8KGAccFIcVc5vNuXr6U-N3VyevPW2QWwO10bYbBMHssEz3Rhckd8biFry97kAUfPwPO_zj_7TmBR2Z4xOcC4_KRchyVDgMvEynzY4E1Jcw-c&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
since March 2017, providing detailed updates on its overall work progress and the
development within its four work tracks.
Furthermore, as part of its efforts to engage the ICANN community on the issue of
geographic names at the top-level, the WG held two webinar sessions [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTjNjG6hxCLFhA6-zCtT_v72578lnaPAVvme5E6y3YXF_nFA128gs62Lp47CAt5_SCRuYOd2Ng1PwgdOXQiWXs3lOugJbzNWHWGAeBH_1hrMqjvck38wiojtfoI4xDrLlIWmD3yLsCTvu&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
on 25 April 2017. Various organizations and individual ICANN community members presented
their positions on the treatment of geographic names. The webinars served as the
 beginning of a discussion that will continue at ICANN59. In Johannesburg, the WG
leadership team will hold an extended session to evaluate the positions presented
in the webinars and to propose solutions on how to establish common ground.
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GNSO Council Comments on the ICANN FY18 Budget and Operating Plan
In response to the public comment proceeding on the proposed ICANN Budget and Operating
Plan for FY18, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council approved
 and submitted the comments prepared by a small drafting team. At the request of
 the GNSO Council, the ICANN Finance team conducted a webinar [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2NhkN2P525zoibLWk7i--HFM3ToZhCk8X6WrgPh4cDgZBkG6us9gB7IBEqtY7szZp1kFAdElfCKFQhbjzzc9556crLayejulGObXO1Bc_GnsWujmDPuyu358HdUxAkbAK4zWRjFs91v7WA_m0alp7dvABNNj_9s6a-CEZnUPJPPuTbZoxUN3SlQ==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
covering aspects of interest to the GNSO community. As a Decisional Participant 
within the new Empowered Community (EC), the GNSO Council recognizes the power of
the EC to veto budgets adopted by the ICANN Board and the importance of fully understanding
the funding and expenses of ICANN operations. Read the GNSO Council comments [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2wMGtv110mqwCKwTCaiM--8yaej6Fglu1cS-fZFbAGG7gScTsmc_VwBnSI0Mzhcyai4hYJxeHDeQzOo5apbG0snmMRUyK5s0LyNG6mQEUpzP3Dm-eGrZIdLyzOTuqiyKZNGtBORHGIIDVvjs39S-Bgglo_eJHbusgWPw1w0_GNkoV6vhDqttzbw==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
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GNSO Council Endorses GNSO Candidates for the Registration Directory Service Review
Team
On 20 April 2017, the GNSO Council unanimously passed a motion [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2XhHYVqVQRwgf5LRIsmBvVEinLFdAw8ZyHLwNvy-dDJ-YvnDPDlmkld65KE8ca910M6JDWi1peFMR6S1pFP9sH2mb0Cx4_mtXaHLnEh7tg6j-JNU8OlRA0PT_EwraGHTN44lEKK-_7K7DUbzcaWBErpV6LmsioBcI2kFgjJ0zmMjAhZ6zhVpxtrkHcL4ZCUXB&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
to nominate Susan Kawaguchi, Erika Mann, Stephanie Perrin, and Volker Greimann as
its four primary candidates for the Registration Directory Service Review Team (RDS-RT).
Furthermore, the GNSO nominated Marc Anderson, Stefania Milan, and Timothy Chen 
to be considered for inclusion in the RDS-RT, should additional places be available.
These 7 candidates were among the 14 that requested [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR27m5Do7iBDGkmkJNnV_5o4efoJqLK3RVCQs2Wq0BfDgZrF09Z4aBeCw5qbAN4DHpKsuYLIlLU2wh_QSuYqMzl6yz0TMJ1kodHqdrNnyudCFV5_PrCLt4Ao1ej9A9BjdKt&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
GNSO endorsement for their participation. The GNSO Standing Selection Committee 
(SSC) [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR25LXKE0VqV52uSc4wdd5ZcDozL_BnL-__6CkBdpyFCSJ60azyKTPBX592zAL2RvFqILmEC5vuQdnLFvqQtdEKDdgVjBU9rfzfVfbLFpWPMHkuqDVgduH73SzDp7OVk5wc&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
carried out the review and selection of the candidates, and submitted its full consensus
recommendations and the ranking of the candidates to the GNSO Council.
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GNSO Council Confirms Liaison Appointments
The GNSO Council confirmed [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2XhHYVqVQRwgf5LRIsmBvVEinLFdAw8ZyHLwNvy-dDJ-YvnDPDlmkld65KE8ca910M6JDWi1peFMR6S1pFP9sH2mb0Cx4_mtXaHLnEh7tg6j-JNU8OlRA0PT_EwraGHTN44lEKK-_7K7DUbzcaWBErpV6LmsioBcI2kFgjJ0zmMjAhZ6zhVpxtrkHcL4ZCUXB&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
the appointment of councilors as liaisons to several cross-community working groups,
GNSO working groups, and implementation review teams. The appointees and their respective
groups are: Susan Kawaguchi, Thick WHOIS Implementation Review Team (IRT); Rubens
Kuhl, Translation and Transliteration of gTLD Registration Data IRT; Ed Morris, 
GNSO Rights and Obligations under the Revised ICANN Bylaws Drafting Team; and Julf
Helsingius, Cross-Community Working Group on Internet Governance. These appointments
stem from the resignations of previous liaisons or the end of a council member's
 term.
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New Report: Universal Acceptance Represents $10 Billion Opportunity
The Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG), in partnership with ICANN, recently
published a white paper documenting the benefits of Universal Acceptance (UA). The
report, prepared by technology consulting and research firm Analysys Mason [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2fZNrq3-6wJA7ZYVHs0YV1HTZvmG_9zU_PcAESIcBUWhadxuEVRXx_rMoNgcwKbzFeJL5hTsZgHX1-zoPTvfF5XLdOWqnkZXySkByygkLugpKT6J9YY2ebQ==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
underscored the economic, social and cultural benefits of becoming UA-ready. The
 findings highlight a nearly $10 billion opportunity for organizations that update
their IT systems to accept all domain names and email addresses.
"Our analysis shows that the main impediment to Universal Acceptance is a lack of
awareness issue, rather than any technical challenges," said Andrew Kloeden, Principal
at Analysys Mason. "This is not a heavy lift. The efforts required by software and
application owners to implement UA are not particularly onerous; in fact, most companies
treat UA issues simply as 'bug' fixes."
Download the white paper. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2M8Qbq1y6_ngzF5O-B7fNW0AFh4SLNUQ51PEBMZ6WJoAkupiLK_oQ977449Dez0Q8e8b97Lj0l9UogXvgfgaHQsDNosfV1bHA_2Gzr7rLA5NFrvMM1a7wwQ==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
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New Procedure Published: Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law
On 18 April 2017, ICANN published the updated Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts
with Privacy Law.  This revision, which incorporates an additional trigger to invoke
the Revised WHOIS Procedure, was effective immediately. Now a registry operator 
or ICANN-accredited registrar can invoke the procedure by providing ICANN with a
 written statement, from the applicable government agency, that indicates that an
ICANN-contractual WHOIS obligation conflicts with applicable national law.
Read the announcement [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2U9SKRl6uzigApQBMzT_myw_evY5Mh-usc3TIJ_CbwguxoZ0LlcLr8DF6xlpHg0hOwOl1OM2FzT_EiwxKK19L31T9jH_M75Wi0iz2KyxGP_y6WKQd7aIbnJkyycqkcZffeM83BLy8rFhBNuybzO7ueA==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
and the revised WHOIS Procedure [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2kVLJeiO-YoeeVDQLVH0GI7lZcyAaq7djIBnyVaGrJh8hZvJipg8qMNBKHoNWOlTsNibRfgY-Xs5ZFX4ZljuXJFnKkK6kIn_bM3eqhbY29X3msHVrcrGFfz6glhEFPLkMzACYN1hj8s5rjm8S9n-erJqSiQLdd2A4wEOYJe3LMvLfUWNjA-RsvpGg_bgl0yIB&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
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Two New gTLDs Were Delegated in April

RUGBY

HOTELS

See the full list here. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTiH7lKTCm29KopGYQZYbMUbigWNM7o9Sdpk1S2xt103siOWu1aXyEMrZlCOjmNnFRm-S4vBQgeBG5xw2br-ucEGkQYMw4At3mBEotjUsThdMvtE_jTf4OeuRQVs0Fzg-pct7KqQp86zhiLxPiAtC1NwVPGVW_OCFn8rvdFRScV-SpBy9hwYsqOo=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==]
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Join us at these upcoming events in the EMEA region:

* 15-18 May, World Cities Expo Istanbul 2017 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR25DilyxuVefB2dwPD-MAypw7dI-wAXBE_5Llk-qhNRMTF1TULxYgXKT68Jeu6Ysec8aQizQSdsG0YcoahSHPBYZjlbgLuT0d3jelFUYd_GeR3y0oU2a3Rr2Xm1FWG9dXk&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
Istanbul, Turkey
* 16-18 May, DNSSEC Workshop, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
* 22-23 May, Middle East DNS Forum 2017 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR20lqSuRb41qXGItm-T58Tr7USRzJSl_OOo9wG0fNvSVnHeiLcaCY-K4I8WX-JR-75mN0cQNFedxoJBWSI2jWIwpx-adnVbi_z6-k0eq-0wfx6xS0PUqoEog==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
Cairo, Egypt
* 24-25 May, SEEDIG 2017 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2tsQfY63VznijhSFRtK0BNTT2UIL7KVSmAo4ju5IAmJxfGe28lCR56OeDlmc4Wjtb8kXaL8IlgOWaxXnoc1PDMRylv6gG8hD5iV35T3KPqHwkYxgNNNkFgtjR8Jh_2T1N&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
Ohrid, Macedonia
* 27 May - 2 June, Africa Internet Summit '17 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTv0yyGrOyhii4zsD61fF9OrcuhvsGmumpOCOGAbmqzKJfpZkfoyCGtwXoFiQDmppfcUINfAlbYL9GxoOufh4T7URUvSJJCNxW0-1qBitcJmiuRy98Urh0VKkowJZl3s6lw==&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
Nairobi, Kenya
* 5-8 June, Association of African Universities General Conference [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2zSZ1e_p752-b-owYvKq5QKqHo0unZRcDtWwUWI29j2gbV7qDWdYX62x9cBVfTiuw7tle5IDigVXJ37d9EnbnWCY1rw66LlEvZl2vnmHPGbjFAr-51bs5tCl9ZPig36PU&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
Accra, Ghana
* 6-7 June, EuroDIG 2017 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTk0DUuDGEGR2rJFKS-1j7xzebUjrz9d_LlFi-mMqhmTntbfji3A_DkG0azFVyAt1slpSl12PWMfJ6xSuJi2FYQbsin9YeYF791Oq4jjiixO_rxUV-WYjYxiYjKKsql2zUfESaqmoR5Ph5j3G7f0SDdM=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
Tallinn, Estonia
* 26-29 June, ICANN59 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTv0YAgww8I1BKwCu9iHaHsHzHWcB-Da2qNo2K5_T5bfp4q75Wihh939EG8aC_MX3V0WMm9_Y2Aq6Y1mIz9DUrcybjJ8e_9R6dHyEO9RoWCVlWb5Vj2wsDKaf3pd08tQgNkmZIVcdPazenW1quxLGxfE=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==],
Johannesburg, South Africa
Learn more about how ICANN will be participating in regional events near you [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PXtQk0kUjDDBRCATVfoaNZnJ6mWgXby8RbEvAOpuSn7iLXnxgCgoTj89-5ikVSCT6ZAI5tsKPYozRP83fDggkxtsQEWU_oMnSEaSwiuisR7ZQB2Uue7zRrp2-si_QmzVLg5d_IIuNmbFl58Zw1kBwKOxtPzF6qOi5lVPGPNABZ3UzYYZsdLx2V349tS1rl86R8rVJur3fbA=&c=q_zwL-8Qu2JYpMBioLbLS2fYR3S1rMd-m96i4bvY4xUU7lJRz2NI0A==&ch=i5OSCXs-OQH5lLOBr7sjwqqHe82_w4ULIZ0EkdHgG_4c9qwVafUaUQ==].
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