Dear Aarti,

Thanks for your question.

The aim of this group is in two parts : 1. to create awareness about the various ways in which ICANN is impacting human rights, and 2. to visualise, document and map cases for the same.

We are therefore, trying to raise awareness on how these priority areas connect with human rights and will produce fundamental research on these topics first, and in addition to that we are also looking to provide in depth research to other sub groups on urgent PDPs.  

As discussed during our working session as well, human rights are indivisible, and so to exclude any work might be difficult.

I hope this answers your question. If not, please do get in touch :)

----- On Apr 7, 2016, at 2:31 PM, Aarti Bhavana via cc-humanrights-research <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi, 

I'm a little confused about the division between groups. I thought the research subgroup will be working on topics that aren't bound by any ongoing policy process or timeline, in order to give the group more research freedom. Wouldn't topics 3 and 4 be dealt with by the PDP subgroup? If not, what will the PDP subgroup be doing? 

Best,

Aarti 

Aarti Bhavana | Research Fellow

Centre for Communication Governance | National Law University, Delhi | Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078 | Fax: (+91) 11-280-34256 | www.ccgdelhi.org . www.ccgtlr.org . ccgnludelhi.wordpress.com| 

On 7 April 2016 at 12:06, Padmini <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi

I'd like to work on the WHOIS PDP please.

Thank you

On Apr 6, 2016 23:38, <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi everyone,

We had the first call for the CCWP-HR Research Sub Group on the 4th of April. It was a productive call, where we decided how to go ahead with our work and mandate.

The aim of this sub group is two fold. The first is visualizing, mapping and documenting cases in which ICANN is, and potentially will, impact human rights. The second is creating awareness about the various ways in which ICANN is impacting human rights.

As one can imagine, this is a complicated task and so the group decided it was best if we begin by looking at the following areas as they are of the highest priority as of now. This sub group will focus on providing research that raises awareness and breaks down the human rights impact of ICANN.

The priority areas as of now, with present volunteers are:

1. Visualizing and developing the table prepared for the Marrakech meeting (attached) : Niels, Marillia
2. PDP new gTLD Subsequent Procedures : http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/new-gtld-subsequent-procedures
3. WHOIS PDP
4. New gTLDs (focussing on angles of freedom of expression, economic aspects) : Gangesh, Marillia

In case you would like to work on a specific issue that is not listed above, you are more than welcome to do so :) Please indicate what specific area you will be looking into as that would help with coordinating tasks within the group.

I'd encourage all those interested in human rights work at ICANN to get involved by volunteering to work on one of the focus areas mentioned above. We will divide micro tasks within each area so there is a clear understanding of responsibilities and timelines.

Please respond to this email by the 8th of April. The next Sub Group Call in on the 29th of April and we are hoping to have preliminary findings circulated between groups by the 20th.

In case of any further questions or clarifications, please feel free to get in touch with me.

Best wishes,

Vidushi
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