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Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy

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Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - ICANN Business Constituency (BC)
20 December 2024

Submission Summary:

Amendments to the Anti-Harassment Policy must not overlap with, or contradict, the Expected Standards of Behavior. While the latter governs behavior, the former should govern procedure. The BC strongly agrees that all members of this professional community must act in accordance with these Standards.

ICANN is a professional environment, where all should feel welcome and safe. By the same token, rumor and unfounded allegations can have ex...


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - Noncommercial Stakeholder Group
20 December 2024

Submission Summary:

NCSG’s Comments on ICANN's Revised Anti-Harassment Policy

The Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group (NCSG) submitted comments on ICANN's proposed revisions to its Community Anti-Harassment Policy. Key recommendations include:

Timeframes: The policy lacks clear deadlines for submitting or processing complaints. Defining specific timelines would enhance clarity.

Harm-Based Approach: NCSG supports t...


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - CleanDNS, Inc.
19 December 2024

Submission Summary:

General support for improvements to the process. Raising an issue, however with the purported removal of the ability of ICANN staff from direct access of ICANN staff from the Ombuds process, in matters of the behaviour of community members, contrary to the terms of the community policy.



Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - RrSG
19 December 2024

Submission Summary:

The Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) welcomes the opportunity to provide a comment on the Proposed Revisions to the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy and Terms of Participation.


Setting community standards of behavior is a very important aspect of how ICANN fosters the multistakeholder model of policy development. The RrSG appreciates the dedication of the ICANN Board Anti-Harassment Working Group in addressing this mat...


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - Tucows
19 December 2024

Submission Summary:

Tucows appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions to ICANN’s Community Anti-Harassment Policy. This is an important revision and we commend the ICANN Board’s Anti-Harassment Working Group for making progress on this issue. 

Personal safety at ICANN is a matter that Tucows cares deeply about both for our own employees going to ICANN events and for all participants at ICANN events. One cannot properly achieve pro...


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - (RySG), Registries Stakeholder Group
19 December 2024

Submission Summary:

The RySG appreciates the Board’s efforts to improve on current Community anti-harassment practices and  work to ensure the ICANN Community is safe for all participants. Policy and Terms of Participation, Definition of Harassment and Examples Provided, Reporting and Complaints Procedure, and the Waiver of Liability of ICANN in-person participants.


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - Alexander, Bree
18 December 2024

Submission Summary:

The Australian Government in its capacity as a member of the GAC acknowledges and gives thanks to the ICANN Board Anti-Harassment Working Group for their work on the proposed revisions, and welcomes the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed revisions.

This submission supports the proposed additions and outlines opportunities to further strengthen the policy, including alignment with global best practice such as the


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - Policy staff in support of the At-Large Community, At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)
17 December 2024

Submission Summary:

Please find attached (PDF) the ALAC Statement on the Proposed Revisions to the ICANN Community Anti-Harrasment policy. Ratification information is included on the cover page.


Kind Regards,

ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

Website: atlarge.icann.org

Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge

Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge



Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - Calderon-Serrano, Alfredo
04 December 2024

Submission Summary:

The revised ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy aims to foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for its stakeholders. By proposing a name change to "ICANN Community Dignity and Respect Policy," the focus shifts from merely addressing harassment to promoting positive values such as mutual respect and inclusivity. The policy acknowledges evolving societal norms and diverse cultural contexts, ensuring global applicability. It adap...


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - ICANN Fellowship Alumni, Data Analyst-Airtel
24 November 2024

Submission Summary:

Dear ICANN community,


I support the proposed ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy and recommend a larger term, such as "ICANN Community Respect and Inclusion Policy," to better represent the emphasis on encouraging dignity, mutual respect, and inclusion. This would better correspond with ICANN's purpose of valuing all participants and preventing harassment.


Thank you for taking the time to evaluate my input....


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - Kariuki, Samwel
19 November 2024

Submission Summary:

I strongly support the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy and its emphasis on mutual respect and dignity within the ICANN community. While the policy effectively emphasises these ideals, I recommend incorporating a mechanism for regular training and awareness sessions. This provision ensures that all participants are continuously educated about acceptable conduct and complaint procedures, significantly improving the policy's implementation...


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - Opilli, Felix
05 November 2024

Submission Summary:

The proposed updates to the "ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy" aim to promote a more inclusive and respectful environment. Renaming the policy to the "ICANN Community Dignity and Respect Policy" highlights ICANN's dedication to fostering a positive culture that values diversity and collaboration. This change aligns with similar initiatives by organizations such as IEEE and the UN.

The policy's clarity on professionalism and respect...


Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy Submission - Laprise, John
04 November 2024

Submission Summary:

Insufficiency of revision