Thank you so very much for your work on this. I do think it is very important that the NCSG speak on this issue and build upon the statements already issued by the NCUC Executive Committee and the GNSO Council.
I'll be happy to help as things proceed (on the road at the moment) but the one thing I noticed missing is a call for a conference harassment policy. I do think there is a need for one (indeed ICANN is unusual among conferences I attend in not having one) and would recommend we explore this going forward. I will note for those attending the Helsinki meeting that harassment is currently a highly salient issue in Finland and police are now empowered to issue on the spot fines for low level cases ( http://www.citymetric.com/politics/finnish-police-officers-can-now-issue-spot-fines-sexual-harassment-1889 ). It would be great to take some momentum on this issue into the meeting.
Thanks again Niels. I look forward to working with everyone on this public comment in the hope the NCSG will lead the way in helping to create a working environment in which all attendees are comfortable, feel welcome and are able to contribute to the discussion to the best of their ability without fear of any unwelcome conduct that inhibit their participation. A professional ICANN working environment for working professionals of all races, ethnicities and gender identities.
From: "Niels ten Oever" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 11:02 AM
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Subject: Re: Public Comments - Revisions to ICANN Expected Standards of Behaviors
It might not have been totally clear, but I would like to discuss this
as being an NCSG statement.
Best,
Niels
On 05/31/2016 09:27 AM, Niels ten Oever wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I hope this email finds you all well. As you might have seen, the public
> comments to the Revisions to ICANN Expected Standards of Behaviors have
> been opened.
>
> https://www.icann.org/public-comments/expected-standards-revisions-2016-05-16-en
>
> I have drafted an initial response here:
>
> https://pad.riseup.net/p/icannharassment
>
> Looking forward to discuss.
>
> Best,
>
> Niels
>
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