Name: Mili Semlani Region of residence: Asia Pacific Gender: Female Employment: Journalist and Community Manager @e27 [e27.co] (tech startup publication in Southeast Asia); Founder and leader atYouth4IG [youth4ig.asia] Conflict of interest: None
Reasons for willingness to take on the position
I have been involved in the IG space since 2014 as a youth ambassador (Netmission). That has also given me insights into recognizing and addressing barriers to participate and stay engaged in regional, local, and international forums as a youth ambassador and fellow at local and regional IG forums.
After my first ICANN fellowship, I joined NCUC along with APRALO to advance my work in capacity building and understanding policymaking. Thanks to the support of the community and fellow NCUC leaders I was elected to the NCUC EC last year to represent APAC. I would like to use this term to use my deepened understanding of how to manage a community and also the participation gaps that persist for my fellow Asians.
Alongside, revising the mailing list and enhancing communication at NCUC APAC, I also steered youth in the APAC community over the past year by collectively submitting workshop proposals to regional IGF and public comments to ICANN, organizing capacity-building webinars, strengthening the youth voice in APAC and launching the mentorship program.
I also work as a multistakeholder steering group member of the Asia Pacific IGF and am a part of the Program and Fellowship Committee and also represented NCUC and introduced newcomers at APrIGF 2019 in Russia on Day 0. I plan to use my regional connections to spread the NCUC mission and activate the APAC membership at NCUC.
Qualifications for the position I am a tech, policy, and business journalist. I have reported in and about the Asian region with work assignments in India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Singapore and have a good understanding of our diverse region.
I hold a Masters degree in Journalism and worked as a consultant for the BPF Gender and Access at IGF. This experience also enhanced my knowledge in IG policies and divulged my interest deeper in topics related to gender and ICT with a special focus on how ICT can be used to fight gender issues in developing Asian economies.
Combining my skills as a journalist with my passion for public policy and interest in technology issues; it also gave me the ability to engage with various stakeholders of the multistakeholder process and formulate innovative programs to manage youth groups and volunteers leading change globally with a special focus on APAC.
In 2019, I started Youth4IG, Asia's largest youth and the only democratic youth movement in Internet Governance. It is a home for youth in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) to meet, share ideas, and contribute to the multi-stakeholder policy-making process for IG. This leadership experience has helped me grow as a community builder.
I have been a fellow at APrIGF 2017 and 2019 and ICANN 63 and 66, inSIG 2018. Since then I am an active MSG member and co-chair of the Program Committee that organizes APrIGF. As a part of PC, I work on the sub-themes, main themes, and workshop guidelines, and program evaluations each year. I am a member of the Drafting Committee at MSG and worked on the Synthesis Document presented at IGF each year.
Time commitment I have been part of various IG processes for over 6 years now and know it enough to get used to the workload, volunteer burnout, and working across time zones.
I work remotely and that aids my ability to join in meetings and spend the time and energy that is needed to serve on the Executive Committee, especially in such a complex environment as ICANN. Mostly, I am eager to offer my creativity to manage the various tasks in keeping the community active and going strong.
I am absolutely motivated to make the APAC presence at ICANN not just larger but also and more importantly vocal (undoing the shy Asian stereotype) and it will be my pleasure to contribute to NCUC development and growth in the upcoming year.
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Olga Kyryliuk
Candidate Statement, Olga Kyryliuk, NCUC EC-Europe position Name: Olga Kyryliuk Region of residence: Europe Gender: Female Employment: CEO & Founder, The Influencer Platform (Ukraine); Independent Researcher & Consultant for the Open Internet for Democracy Initiative, Freedom House, the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine Conflict of interest: None Reasons for willingness to take on the position I’ve been part of the ICANN community since 2017 when I attended my first ICANN58 meeting in Copenhagen as a part of the NextGen Program. Shortly after that I joined NCUC and since then remain an active member, which is proved by my continuous contribution to NCUC outreach activities, participation in working groups, and drafting of public comments. In 2019, I was serving as a member of the selection committee for the ICANN NextGen Program and currently represent NCUC at the NCSG Policy Committee. By now I am quite well aware of the concerns and challenges faced by non-commercial stakeholders within ICANN and am willing to invest my time and expertise to strengthen NCUC’s capacity and voice among other more powerful stakeholders.
I am putting lots of efforts into improving civil society capabilities and facilitating multistakeholder cooperation at the national and regional levels, and would happily add on top of that raising awareness of NCUC and bringing more voices to the community. I am well aware of the specifics of the European IG community and its problems, have extensive professional network including representatives of different stakeholder groups. I highly appreciate the work that has been done on this position before me and will do my best to keep our region actively engaged in NCUC activities. Maintaining regular communication with the members, running outreach activities, fostering member’s active participation in WGs, and PDPs would be a priority for me. I believe it to be extremely important to strive for better diversification of the workload in terms of policy discussions and public comments, which is currently managed by very few people at the extreme of their human capabilities. For that more members should get involved in policy discussions and be able to support the NCUC/NCSG position when needed.
Qualifications for the position I hold a Ph.D. degree in international law and am CEO and founder of The Influencer Platform – a Ukrainian-based organization that trains and unites stakeholders who stand for digital rights, equal opportunities, communities’ empowerment, and the open Internet. I have over eight years’ experience in issues lying at the intersection of law and technology, including digital rights, data protection, privacy, artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, and content regulation, as well as four years in rights protection of internally displaced persons. Currently, I’m providing consultancy and expert support to the Freedom House, the Council of Europe, and a range of international companies working all over the world. Prior to establishing my own organization, I’ve been working with the government of Ukraine and the world’s leading humanitarian organizations – the International Committee of the Red Cross and Danish Refugee Council.
I am actively involved in regional and international Internet governance and human rights initiatives, serving on the Executive Committee of the South Eastern European Dialogue on Internet Governance (SEEDIG), and being a founding member of the Internet Freedom Network for Eastern, Central Europe, and Eurasia. Additionally, I’m a regular contributor to the agendas of SEEDIG, EuroDIG, IGF, RightsCon annual meetings, IFLA WLIC, and Internet Freedom Summit, where I’m also presenting as a speaker or a moderator.
Time commitment
I fully acknowledge how time and energy-consuming is to serve on the Executive Committee, especially in such a complex environment as ICANN, but it would be my absolute pleasure to contribute to NCUC development and growth in the upcoming year. I am equally aware that some weeks might be more hectic than others, but I’m part of various IG processes long enough to get used to the huge workload and permanent adjustment to time zones. I believe my legal background and experience in project management would be an asset to perform the duties expected from this position.
Best, Olga Kyryliuk
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Hago Dafalla
Name: Hago Dafalla Region of residence: Africa Gender: Male Employment: Faculty of Education, Computer Department, Zawia University, Libya
Conflict of interest: I have no conflicts of interest.1. Why do you want to serve on the EC? First, in order to represent the best representation of Africa in this position, and secondly in order to serve and possible all stakeholders to exercise good stewardship cemented in human dignity. We need a period of renewal for another blood in the veins of this organization until the election of new people to the benefit of everyone. To help my continental African and to raise the voice of African in ICANN. To try to support african people in the ICANN community. I’ve been part of the ICANN community since 2008 when I attended my first ICANN meeting in Egypt, Cairo. I joined NCUC since 2010 then remain an active member, which is proved by my continuous contribution to NCUC outreach activities, participation in ICANN working groups. I am quite well aware of the concerns and challenges faced by non-commercial stakeholders within ICANN and am willing to invest my time and expertise to strengthen NCUC’s capacity and voice among other more powerful stakeholders. 2. Provide a brief biography of recent experience, associations, and affiliations relevant to serving on the Executive Committee. Describe the relevance of your personal and professional experience to serve on the NCUC Executive Committee, and identify any conflicts of interests you might have. I am Electronics Engineer (System Administrator and Network) I completed a Master degree in Computer Engineering and Networks. I hold a Ph.D. degree in the Information Technology.
I am actively involved in regional and international Internet governance and human rights initiatives, serving on the Executive Committee of the Arab Dialogue on Internet Governance, and being a member of the Internet Freedom Network for Africa . Additionally, I’m a regular contributor to the agendas of Arab IGF, annual meetings, where I’m also presenting as a speaker or a moderator. I am regional director of East Africa for African ICT Foundation (https//africanictfoundation.org).
MY activities:
I am participating in many activities:
April To May 1996 : Training in E-Mail by Dr. Khursheed, McMaster University, Canada.
11 to 19 July 1998: Network Training workshop for Countries in the Early Stages of Internetworking,
Network Navigation and Services Track, Geneva, Switzerland, Using UNIX as Operating System.
20 to 21 July 1998: Developing Countries Networking Symposium, Geneva, Switzerland, Using UNIX as Operating System.
21 to 24 July 1998: INET’98 Conference, Geneva, Switzerland, Using UNIX as Operating System.
26 July 1998 to Now: Internet Society Memberships (ISOC).
12 Oct. to 7 Nov. 1998: Fifth College On Microprocessor-Based Real-Time System in Physics, in the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, Using LINUX as Operating System.
-1 To 19 Feb. 1999: Second ICTP-URSI-ITU/BDT School on The Use of Radio for Digital Communication in
Developing Countries, in the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP),Trieste, Italy,
7 to 11 May 2001: African Network Operators’ Group (AFNOG) Workshop for Internetworking in
Scalable Network Infrastructure, Accra, Ghana.
12 to 13 May 2001: African Network Operators’ Group (AFNOG) Meeting, Accra, Ghana.
8-13 June 2003: African Network Operators’ Group (AFNOG) Workshop for Internetworking
In Scalable Internet Services. Kampala, Uganda, Using UNIX as Operating System.
14 to 15 June 2003: African Network Operators’ Group (AFNOG) Meeting, Kampala, Uganda.
- ICANN Meeting in Cairo, Egypt 2008.
- ICANN Meetingin Sydney, Australia 2009.
-ICANN Meeting in Belgium.
-ICANN Meeting in Costa Rica.
- I am a Member of Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings PDP WG Working Group, ICANN.
- I served as a Member of The Inter Register Transfer Policy Part C working Group, ICANN.
- I am participated in the 3rd Euro-Africa Cooperation Forum On ICT Research, Scandic Marina Congress Centre - Helsinki, Finland ,2010.
-I am participated in the 2010 Euro-Africa E-Infrastructures Conference, Scandic Marina Congress Centre -Helsinki, Finland.
-I am participated in the 6thInternational Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
-I am participated in the AFRINIC Meetings, 2001,2003,2006,2011 and 2012.
- I served as NomCom 2011and 2012, AfriNic.
-I am participated in the African Peering Coordinate Forum (AFPIF), Peering Coordinators Day, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
-I am participated in the EGM on the Roadmap for Internet Governance in Arab Region,United Nations House, Beirut, Lebanon.
-I am participated in the first and second, seventhAfrican Internet Governance Forum.
-I am participated in the First and Second Arab Internet Governance Forum.
-I am participated in the Internet Governance Forum, Bali, Indonesia, 2013.
3. The EC performs several functional responsibilities for the Constituency. What level of time commitment can you bring to your EC role on a weekly and overall basis? Describe any concerns or limitations on your ability to attend online meetings of the Executive Committee and ICANN Meetings in person.
I have dedicate about 14 Hours a week and more if there are some more meetings available. I will perform my duties and responsibilities perfectly . Also to increase my contribution in ICANN Meetings in person and online meetings .
4. Communication with the membership is critical. How would you keep members apprised of your EC-related activities?
The Communications for the memberships is very important and it can be available through mailing list and regular announcements.
5. How do you foresee NCUC’s function, scale, or role changing in the future? What areas of ICANN policy, if any, need more attention and why?
I promise to continue to raise issues with NCUC policy and rules. I need to raise the issues in Cyber security, especially in Social Security ( protections of children from the dangers of Internet). We need tocontinue engaging more youth people in ICANN Process and to hear their voice and their contributions. We have to continue engaging in the GNSO PDP process.
I shall pressure to see new faces in ICANN Board Members especially in developing countries. More about me see my C.V. attached here
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Franco Giandana
Dear NCUC Community,
I would like to present my nomination to continue as the NCUC LAC representative.
During this ending period, I have serve as the NCUC LAC representative and the experience has been great in terms of understanding the ecosystem and improving my participation within the whole ICANN community. Even though there was much more that could be done, I feel this first term has served me well to improve my perspective on the challenges and processes our constituency face.
I would like to continue serving on the EC to help maintain the NCUC outreach as active as possible and to make sure we can navigate these difficult global times without loss of participation or enthusiasm by the LAC region community. For the upcoming period and, in case the community feels I shall continue representing the LAC region within the NCUC EC, I would like to strengthen the community links to bring more people to the important discussions currently in agenda and to come. Starting with the Policy Writing Course for non-native speakers (if you haven't take the first stage of the course, I highly recommend you do), which is having a new chapter soon to be launched, to the community efforts that was and will be needed in order to raise the voice and concerns of those we represent, and to help that community presenting their points of view in a proactive and constructive efforts, there is much still to be done.
I can only hope to receive your support to continue serving in the best way I can, and I look forward to the upcoming calls to present candidates or you can always reach me via email to answer any questions you may have, I will always be a pleasure.
