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<div style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(191,63,47);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">TUESDAY:</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(207,143,18);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">"The UN, the EU, and Your Business, What Comes Next?" Webinar</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(207,143,18);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">NEXT WEEK</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(191,63,47);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">: </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(56,123,55)">NEW:</span><span style="font-size:12px"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Register for FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(207,143,18);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">REMINDER:</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"> ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(191,63,47);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">CLOSES MONDAY:</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(207,143,18)">NEXT WEEK:</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Community Input Needed: SSAD ODP Questionnaire</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(56,123,55)">NEW: </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">An Update from the NomComRIWG Chairs</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(56,123,55)">NEW: </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(207,143,18);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">NEXT WEEK: </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">On </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">, the ICANN org North America Engagement team will host a webinar related to deliberations on how the infrastructure layer of the Internet is governed that are happening at the United Nations (UN) and within the European Union (EU). These discussions and proposed actions could affect the business sector. </span>
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<div><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">The annual OP&B for the IANA functions has two components: a budget and operating plan for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), the ICANN affiliate that performs the IANA functions, which outlines the planned activities and resources to deliver the core IANA functions. The second component includes the PTI budget plus additional programs and costs that the ICANN organization incurs overseeing and enabling the IANA functions.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">The intended purpose of the Standing Committee is to support continuous improvement and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nominating Committee while enhancing the NomCom's transparency and accountability to the overall ICANN community. The Standing Committee will not oversee or participate in the daily work of the NomCom. However, recognizing that the membership of the NomCom changes annually, the Standing Committee is intended to provide continuity across annual NomCom cycles and build the institutional memory of the NomCom. The NomComRIWG is currently working on the next iteration of the Standing Committee charter to further refine the committee's purpose, scope, composition, and terms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The 2021 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtNKYp_lT2BpY-vNcCzpnOwVumFH7uGpZye0WsTB5AASw4BNZYWLSX67Dg6NH4f_yzcssW_o1NQN8QdBq-eALbyYgKZXlT7YM5PH9Zo54M75tQ7DShUHr_zJm4WvThM4U27iM6W7HG7BwsVnEq-8UPhJUzA3gQ95jVnESqGb2_hXvo2RM3kCqgbg1RgbtcN3i5fwMgtXaFEbhY3UhFZAlJa00H1T60JRSVMMphq_4iatLvQ3aggK_WEFMSBExyLmrc=&c=EbE_3dECyfHkdyGMwxZzWbeW8BbwlMC_ZckztMT3zq9Thz1YWlL7gQ==&ch=sdaPUWW4d0uBIZnrBc69pcClCdfCdFBAqYuXeJNVcMjLZH7OEnVj2A==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(54,138,156);font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">announced</a><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> its application period is now open for their virtual program, which will run from</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold"> Friday, 1 October through Tuesday, 30 November 2021</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">. Sessions will be held once or twice a week to accommodate the schedules of students and young professionals. Participants will be expected to complete preparatory work between sessions. The final day of the academy will be a hybrid event in South Korea.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Applications are due by </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold">Sunday, 8 August 2021</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">. Please note that a stable Internet connection is required for participation. The application procedure and more information on APIGA can be accessed </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtNKYp_lT2BpY-vNcCzpnOwW6w4N6o_ZDmKdlqx0n890z3FZ57jxTdd-a3hmlez07e9UVY4h7hUfFqQeZ8n816xBHFhyyzV6K4AFOZFxfGU2_dvEBXn8r1WwadQLL6t_atih-7T8_xbrwjZ267dKGNA&c=EbE_3dECyfHkdyGMwxZzWbeW8BbwlMC_ZckztMT3zq9Thz1YWlL7gQ==&ch=sdaPUWW4d0uBIZnrBc69pcClCdfCdFBAqYuXeJNVcMjLZH7OEnVj2A==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(54,138,156);font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(51,51,51)">.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(207,143,18);font-weight:bold">NEXT WEEK: </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold">Community Input Needed: SSAD ODP Questionnaire</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">ICANN org is looking for participation from community members who request nonpublic domain name registration data. The</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold"> </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtNKYp_lT2BpcvjNjcfo3LG8hc6sXyUauK-74EFzClhaNuxgC0mynNm0T8U4hgVn6nYbSNbShapqyTSp23xJ93OAafymNyRCG9cA4LhLsWUCn03i4hsWQusJYXNiRyIvwNfnYGd2DjsSA==&c=EbE_3dECyfHkdyGMwxZzWbeW8BbwlMC_ZckztMT3zq9Thz1YWlL7gQ==&ch=sdaPUWW4d0uBIZnrBc69pcClCdfCdFBAqYuXeJNVcMjLZH7OEnVj2A==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;color:#48a199;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">questionnaire</a><span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">will be open until </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold">Thursday, 22 July (23:59 UTC)</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">. For questions, please contact   </span><a href="mailto:jane.sexton@icann.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(54,138,156);font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">jane.sexton@icann.org</a><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> or </span><a href="mailto:isabelle.colas@icann.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(54,138,156);font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">isabelle.colas@icann.org</a><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">.     </span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">The ninth Africa DNS Forum will be held virtually </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Tuesday and Wednesday,</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">27-28 July 2021 </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">with the theme of "Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa." The Africa DNS Forum is organized by the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD), the Africa Registrar Association (AfRegistrar), and ICANN.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here: </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(54,138,156);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;text-decoration:underline"><a href="https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ</a>.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through </span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Tuesday, 31 August 2021</span><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found </span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtNKYp_lT2BpVWLNZKBDRHquYfGx6aOku-2Sd4Dkqp9o0oXECLljPUqLdYbJJspA_OzNirDB39Q4aJxAoAgGBVsZE6j8c9JnMkE7KRH3hTIjtFh0rJ5pB74L4Frrq3_NsHm47O_JHZ0pvzWBtBnIlfAcsV9iOyTWOVm6u5apv40jzyfzD6RSl2yPbA2vc4uyvmvcrsbOpUn8w==&c=EbE_3dECyfHkdyGMwxZzWbeW8BbwlMC_ZckztMT3zq9Thz1YWlL7gQ==&ch=sdaPUWW4d0uBIZnrBc69pcClCdfCdFBAqYuXeJNVcMjLZH7OEnVj2A==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(54,138,156);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">.</span>
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