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🎉 Leadership Update at NPOC!
Following ICANN84 in Dublin, we're excited to welcome Yao Amevi A. Sossou as our new Policy Coordinator!
Yao brings deep expertise in internet governance, digital transformation, and multi-stakeholder engagement. As Coordinator of Youth IGF Benin and a member of Society Benin Chapter, he's been a champion for digital inclusion across Africa.
Learn more: https://npoc.org/team/yao-amevi-a-sossou/
We also extend heartfelt thanks to Emmanuel Agbenonwossi for his outstanding work as our immediate past Policy Coordinator. Your dedication built a strong foundation for NPOC's policy engagement! 🙏
Welcome Yao, and thank you Emmanuel!

🆕 New on the NPOC blog: CROP Report for ICANN83 by Yao Amevi Amessinou Sossou!
Insightful reflections from in Prague youth engagement, DNS abuse and New gTLDs.

https://npoc.org/crop-report-for-ica in Prague on youth engagement, DNS abuse, and New gTLDs.Ds.

CROP Report for ICANN83: A First-Time In-Person Attendance Experience By Yao Amevi Amessinou Sossou: Attending the ICANN83 Policy Forum in Prague was an energizing and insightful experience. I returned with a renewed sense of purpose and valuable takeaways from the c…

📢 NPOC ICANN82: One Week in Review

We had a dynamic and engaging Day 1 with NCSG sessions. For Day 2 on Sunday, we successfully navigated GNSO working sessions and several NCSG meetings.

🔥 Highlights from the Event:

🌐 Outreach and Discussion with GAC (30 min): Strengthened our relationship with GAC members and clarified NCSG positions.

🤝 Joint Meeting with ALAC: Covered HRIA on DNS abuse, the applicant support program, and continuous improvement initiatives.

🕒 Session Recap (All times local PST, UTC -8):

📌 NPOC Membership

✅ 09:00 – 10:00: NPOC Membership

✅ 09:30 – 10:00: NCSG/GAC in GAC Room

✅ 15:00 – 16:00: NCSG/At-Large in At-Large Room

✅ 16:30 – 17:30: NCSG with Newcomers

📌 GNSO Council

✅ 09:00 – 10:00: GNSO Council Working Session (1 of 3)

✅ 10:30 – 12:00: GNSO Council Working Session (2 of 3)

✅ 13:15 – 14:30: GNSO Council Working Session (3 of 3)

✅ 15:00 – 16:00: Joint GAC and GNSO Council

📝 NPOC Agenda Recap

ICANN82 NPOC Membership Session | Sunday, 09 March | 09:00 – 10:00 PST

👋 Welcome from Juan / Attendance update ✅

📊 What is NPOC? ✅

🛡️ ICANN82 sessions relevance for NPOC members: Update and EC distribution ✅

📚 CROP recipient lecture: Latin Script Diacritics / UAD on Indigenous Language ✅

⚙️ Administrative matters

📱 Social Media Accounts ✅

💻 Skype closing: What tool should we use? ✅

🎯 Thank you to all participants for making ICANN82 a success!

📍 NPOC ICANN: Reflecting on a Successful Day

Last week, we had an engaging and productive day filled with insightful discussions and collaborative sessions. Here's a recap:

🔹 09:00 - 10:00: Met with our colleagues in the GNSO Contracted Party House (Registries and Registrars). We discussed Human Rights Impact Assessment on DNS abuse and the accuracy of registration data.

🔹 10:30 - 12:00: Participated in the NCSG session on Human Rights Impact Assessment on DNS abuse. This was a follow-up from the Istanbul meeting, focusing on various use cases.

🔹 13:15 - 14:30: Held a joint session with the Non-Contracted Party House, the Commercial Stakeholder Group. We continued discussions from the Day 0 meeting in Istanbul, covering administrative planning for the Oman meeting, Board Seat 14 procedures, DNS abuse, input to ICANN CEO, and WSIS+20.

🔹 15:00 - 16:00: Concluded with the final NCSG meeting with the policy committee to prepare for joint GNSO sessions with GAC and the Board.

Other sessions that provided valuable insights:

✅ 13:15 - 14:30: Latin Script Diacritics PDP Working Group
✅ 16:30 - 17:30: Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI), chaired by our GNSO councillor Manju Chen.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to these fruitful discussions! 🌐

Some pictures from our Membership session in .

🗓️ The Public Comment proceeding to gather input from the community on proposed language for selected sections of the New gTLD Next Round Applicant Guidebook closes 7 February 2025. Share your input and help shape the rules for the next round! Learn more >> go.icann.org/42bVeWZ

https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-pti-fy26-operating-plan-and-budget-17-12-2024

📑 Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget

The Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget is now open for public comment! This is a crucial opportunity to shape PTI’s financial and operational priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. 📊✨

🔗 Read the draft: PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget

🗓️ Deadline: 14 February 2025 – Only 41 days remaining!

This consultation directly impacts PTI’s activities and strategic plan for the years ahead. Let’s engage and provide valuable insights to help guide its future direction. 🙌

💼 ICANN FY26–30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets

The public comment period for ICANN's critical Operating & Financial Plans and Budgets is now open! These plans are key to shaping ICANN's priorities and activities for the years ahead. 📊✨

🔗 Explore the details: ICANN FY26–30 Plans & Budgets

🗓️ Deadline: 14 February 2025 – Only 41 days remaining!

This consultation is essential for influencing ICANN’s budget, operating planning, and strategic priorities. Let’s ensure our insights contribute to shaping the foundation for the coming years. 💡

📑 Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget

The Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget is now open for public comment! This is a crucial opportunity to shape PTI’s financial and operational priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. 📊✨

🔗 Read the draft: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-pti-fy26-operating-plan-and-budget-17-12-2024

🗓️ Deadline: 14 February 2025 – Only 41 days remaining!

This consultation directly impacts PTI’s activities and strategic plan for the years ahead. Let’s engage and provide valuable insights to help guide its future direction. 🙌

🌐 Third Proceeding: Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB

The latest public comment period is open! This comprehensive draft raises critical issues, particularly in Privacy Policy and Dispute/Objection Procedures. 📜✨

🔗 Read the draft here: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/third-proceeding-for-proposed-language-for-draft-sections-of-next-round-agb-19-12-2024

🗓️ Deadline: 07 February 2025 – Only 34 days remaining!

We’ve engaged with previous proceedings, but this one is larger in scope and needs input from both newcomers and experienced voices familiar with similar topics. Let’s collaborate and make a meaningful impact. 🙌

🔄 Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews

ICANN has opened the public comment period for updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. This is a chance to revisit and refine standards that shape review processes! 📜✨

🔗 Review the details: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-updates-to-the-operating-standards-for-specific-reviews-23-12-2024
📄 Our previous comments (2019): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pEKINvc1ltbvYKEDGtgZ1FHrvttZFI3mXBhZsTOg1G8/edit?tab=t.0

🗓️ Deadline: 10 February 2025 – Only 37 days remaining!

Let’s build on our earlier contributions and collaborate to ensure robust updates. Your expertise is vital! 💡



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