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Public Comment

Public Comment is a vital part of our multistakeholder model. It provides a mechanism for stakeholders to have their opinions and recommendations formally and publicly documented. It is an opportunity for the ICANN community to effect change and improve policies and operations.

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Name: Enoch Singano
Date: 3 Jun 2026
Email: [email protected]
Original Public Comment: Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates
Other Comments

I support the development and publication of the additional Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) and related updates for Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). These efforts are important for strengthening a more inclusive, multilingual, and globally accessible Internet.

From my perspective as a cybersecurity and Internet governance practitioner from Malawi, expanding support for diverse scripts and languages helps underserved and underrepresented communities participate more meaningfully in the digital ecosystem. IDNs can improve accessibility, digital identity, and local participation online, especially for communities whose languages and scripts are often less represented on the Internet.

I appreciate the collaborative work of ICANN org, Generation Panels, and language experts in balancing technical stability, security, and linguistic diversity. I support continued community-driven efforts that advance Universal Acceptance and strengthen trust in a globally inclusive Internet.

Summary of Submission

This submission supports the development and publication of additional Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) and related updates for Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). These efforts are important for strengthening a more inclusive, multilingual, and globally accessible Internet.

It highlights the role of IDNs in enabling underserved and underrepresented communities to participate more effectively in the digital ecosystem through improved accessibility, digital identity, and local language representation. From a Malawi and Sub-Saharan African perspective, where linguistic diversity and digital inclusion remain important considerations, such developments can help bridge gaps in Internet accessibility and usability.

The submission also acknowledges the collaborative work of ICANN org, Generation Panels, and language experts in balancing technical stability, security, and linguistic diversity.

Overall, it supports continued community-driven efforts that advance Universal Acceptance and strengthen trust in a secure, stable, and globally inclusive Internet.