[NCUC-EC] Fwd: Conduct at ICANN Meetings

[Rafik Dammak]

Hi Farzaneh,

Thanks for the comments,
the more we suggest as examples, the more we can drive the draft to some
direction.

best,
Rafik
2016-05-05 4:53 GMT+09:00 farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii at gmail.com>:

> Thanks Rafik.
>
> Good that we all agreed on the same approach. I am unsure about BC's
> recommendation that staff with consultation with experts draft the
> document. Unless some of the experts are from the community and can update
> the community etc. But it might be a good way to get it done and then
> during the public comment we can make changes if we want to.
>
> And using IGF code of conduct as exemplary is a joke! It is brief and has
> nothing detailed on harassment. and RIPE for that matter but at least they
> have contact points, which is a good approach. I looked over NTEN ( not any
> other orgs) and I think something similar to that might be good. Haven't
> had the time to look at others.
>
> Best
>
> Farzaneh
>
>
>
> On 4 May 2016 at 21:29, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> an update about the discussion on anti-harassment policy.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Rafik
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Community Leaders:
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for continuing to provide ICANN with your and your respective
>> group’s (SO/AC/SG/Constituency/RALO) input concerning the appropriate
>> approach for ICANN’s development of standards, policies and processes
>> regarding allegations of harassment at future ICANN meetings. It would seem
>> that most community groups prefer the third option that I had suggested
>> following our last call on 12 April, i.e.:
>>
>>
>>
>> *“Do not convene a formal group, but leave it to each community
>> (SO/AC/SG/Constituency/RALO) and individual participants to provide
>> suggestions to, and comment on possible recommendations from, the Board as
>> a result of further Board discussions and expert consultations on the
>> topic.”*
>>
>>
>>
>> The Business Constituency (BC), in supporting this option, nevertheless
>> suggested refining it such that the process will be for ICANN staff, in
>> consultation with experts, to draft recommendations that are posted for
>> public comments. Following a review of public comments received, the
>> proposal will be sent to the Board for its approval.
>>
>>
>>
>> If there are no objections, ICANN will proceed along the lines of the
>> third option as refined by the BC. We will also inform the Board that this
>> is the community’s preference.
>>
>>
>>
>> A number of specific exemplars that can be looked at by ICANN in drafting
>> the proposal has been provided by various Community leaders and members,
>> either as part of group calls on the topic or individually. These include:
>>
>>
>>
>> ·       The Ada Initiative:
>> https://adainitiative.org/continue-our-work/ada-initiative-event-anti-harassment-policy/
>>
>> ·       The IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force):
>> https://www.ietf.org/iesg/statement/ietf-anti-harassment-policy.html
>>
>> ·       The Internet Governance Forum:
>> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/aboutigf/igf-code-of-conduct
>>
>> ·       The NTEN (Nonprofit Technology Network) :
>> http://www.nten.org/ntc/about-the-ntc/code-of-conduct/
>>
>> ·       RIPE (Réseaux IP Européens):
>> https://ripe72.ripe.net/on-site/code-of-conduct/
>>
>> ·       The United Nations and its specialized agencies’ anti-harassment
>> staff policies (some of these are collected here:
>> http://www.ficsa.org/component/sobipro/?task=download.file&fid=37.1329&sid=1266&Itemid=0
>>
>>
>>
>> In addition, the GNSO Chair and Vice Chairs sent a letter on behalf of
>> the GNSO Council to Akram Atallah, our President and CEO, on 27 April 2016.
>> The letter suggested a number of considerations to be taken into account in
>> developing an anti-harassment policy and procedure for the Community. A
>> copy of the letter can be viewed at:
>> http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/bladel-to-atallah-25apr16-en.pdf.
>>
>>
>>
>> I expect that these, and other similar resources, will provide a starting
>> point for ICANN to begin work on a draft proposal, for which we will seek
>> expert advice as recommended by the Community, as well as Community input.
>> The Board is expected to discuss this matter during its workshop in
>> Amsterdam on 13-15 May 2016.
>>
>>
>>
>> In addition, and in parallel, the Board is looking at enhancements to the
>> language in ICANN’s Expected Standards of Behavior, so as to ensure an
>> overall awareness that ICANN does not condone harassment or other
>> inappropriate conduct by or directed at members of the Community.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>>
>>
>> With best regards,
>>
>>
>> David
>>
>>
>>
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> Farzaneh
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