I would not single out specific countries publicly, but maybe discuss
them privately with GAC leadership.

	Julf

On 05/03/2024 02:25, farzaneh badii wrote:
> Hi all
> 
> Here is wht i am going to say we have three minutes: but very important 
> to tell me if it’s ok to mention the recent Internet disruption in 
> Pakistan and continuous Internet disruption in Northern Parts of India.
> 
> Text:
> 
> 
> 
> The purpose of the Noncommercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG) is to 
> represent, through its elected representatives and its Constituencies, 
> the interests and concerns of noncommercial registrants and 
> noncommercial Internet users of generic Top-level Domains (gTLDs). We 
> defend human rights such as privacy and freedom of speech at ICANN. Our 
> members include promineny digital rights advocates, not for profit 
> technical community, academics. We bring diversity of opionion, 
> expertise and region to ICANN.
> 
> 
> We are concerned that the GAC’s request for a total confidentiality of 
> law enforcement access to domain name registrants personal sensitive 
> data, introduce untransparent practices and make it difficult to hold 
> law enforcement agencies accountable in case of potential abuse of the 
> registration data system.
> 
> 
> We believe DNS abuse first and for most we should focus on fair 
> processes not to violate human rights.
> 
> 
> For public interest commitments we urge GAC to work with the community 
> to understand the human rights implications.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Farzaneh
> 
> 
> On Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 2:42 AM Shahzad Ahmad <[log in to unmask] 
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
> 
>     …and if there is someone on the GAC from Pakistan… give them even
>     more. They are playing havoc here!
> 
>     Shahzad
> 
> 
>     —
> 
>     Shahzad Ahmad
>     Country Director, Bytes for All, Pakistan
>     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BytesForAllPakistan
>     <https://www.facebook.com/BytesForAllPakistan>
>     Twitter: @bytesforall | @sirkup
>     Office Landline: +92 51 8437986 | Cell: +92 333 5236060
>     PGP Fingerprint: 1004 8FDD 7E64 A127 B880 7A67 2D37 5ABF 4871 D92F
> 
>     On Feb 29, 2024, at 6:57 AM, Mueller, Milton L <[log in to unmask]
>     <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
> 
>     Give ‘em hell, Farzy____
>     __ __
>     *From:*NCSG-Discuss <[log in to unmask]
>     <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>*On Behalf Of*farzaneh badii
>     *Sent:*Tuesday, February 27, 2024 9:20 AM
>     *To:*[log in to unmask]
>     <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>     *Subject:*Re: ICANN79 GAC Open Mic____
>     __ __
>     Hi everyone,
>     ____
>     __ __
>     I signed up for this in personal capacity but if NCSG wants to give
>     me their blessing I can say a few things representing the group (I
>     have to resubmit the form, so I need your blessing soon):____
>     1) what NCSG does and its values____
>     2) Registries Voluntary Commitments and Human Rights ____
>     3) Law enforcement agencies, confidential RDRS requests and human
>     rights ____
>     Or we can have somebody on the council to bring up the issues and I
>     say things in my personal capacity. ____
>     __ __
>     Let me know, soon and quick, after I fill in the form I will send
>     you what I am gonna say. ____
>     __ __
>     Farzaneh ____
>     __ __
>     __ __
>     On Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 9:04 AM Andrea Glandon
>     <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:____
> 
>         Hello all,____
>         ____
>         On Tuesday, 05 March the GAC will host an open mic session to
>         offer the opportunity for members of the ICANN Community to
>         gather in the GAC meeting room to share their news and views
>         with committee delegates in person and online. This session will
>         be at 09:00 local time.This session will serve as an ‘open hour’
>         where individuals from different constituencies across the ICANN
>         community are invited to register for a short remark time slot
>         and "take the mic" to present questions or comments to the GAC.
>         The GAC will be in "listening" mode during this session and may
>         then reflect on any particular points raised in a subsequent
>         session at ICANN79 or at a future ICANN Public Meeting.____
>         ____
>         Please use the form below to sign-up.____
>         ____
>         https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI-WLSl-uC6bQ_42vGMDkUV4HDwz3_O5tddZgyMpvVf5EpaQ/viewform <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI-WLSl-uC6bQ_42vGMDkUV4HDwz3_O5tddZgyMpvVf5EpaQ/viewform>____
>         ____
>         Thank you.____
>         *Andrea Glandon*____
>         Policy Operations Coordinator____
>         Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)____
>         *Skype ID:*  acglandon76
> 
>