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Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions

Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions

ICANN’s Nominating Committee is now accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, the ICANN Board of Directors, and the Public Technical Identifiers Board of Directors. Those selected will help ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. The application deadline is 23 March 2023 at 23:59 UTC.

ICANN Blog: ICANN Unveils New Community-Focused ‘I Need Help’ Pages

ICANN Blog: ICANN Unveils New Community-Focused ‘I Need Help’ Pages

As a part of ICANN's continuing efforts to build the Information Transparency Platform, ICANN is pleased to announce the launch of new global support pages, called "I Need Help.” These pages are intended to provide guidance and direction to anyone who may have questions, concerns, or complaints about ICANN organization or Domain Name System-related matters. Click the title to learn more.

ICANN Blog: Kicking Off a New Year at ICANN Org

ICANN Blog: Kicking Off a New Year at ICANN Org

The new year has begun, and ICANN is back to work on implementing key consensus-driven policies and fulfilling its core mission. This new year will feature many exciting programs and constructive projects, including January’s Board Workshop and the formal establishment of the ICANN Grant Program. Click the title to learn about all this and more from Sally Costerton, ICANN’s President and CEO.

ICANN Blog: Previewing the January Board Workshop

ICANN Blog: Previewing the January Board Workshop

As 2023 gets underway, the ICANN Board is eager to continue its work in furtherance of ICANN's mission, beginning with a Board Workshop taking place from 19–22 January in Los Angeles, CA. ICANN wanted to share some highlights of its agenda for the workshop, which includes many of the topics that are priorities for the Board and for ICANN this year. Click the title to learn more.

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Draft FY24–28 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY24 Operating Plan & Budget

ICANN org is seeking community feedback on the Draft ICANN FY24–28 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft ICANN FY24 Operating Plan and Budget. The Draft FY24–28 Operating and Financial Plan continues to define and demonstrate how ICANN org will implement the Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021–2025. The Strategic Plan enables ICANN to continue to fulfill its Mission and to meet new and continuously evolving challenges and opportunities.

Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs

ICANN org is seeking input on the five policy recommendations from the Generic Names Supporting Organization’s (GNSO) Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on Specific Curative Rights Protections for International Governmental Organizations (IGOs). If adopted by the ICANN Board, these community-developed consensus recommendations will result in several procedural changes to ICANN’s existing second-level domain name dispute resolution processes.

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