<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear all, </div><div><br></div><div>I would like to carefully submit my candidate statement for the position of NCSG Chair below: </div><div><br></div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-77dde936-7fff-63f9-1340-afc556f5a5af"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Name: </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Bruna Martins dos Santos </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Declared region of residence:</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> EU, currently Based in Berlin</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="gmail-Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre">      </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><span class="gmail-Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">l </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Gender:</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Female </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Employment:</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> WITNESS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Conflicts of Interest: </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> none</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Reasons for willingness to take on the position: </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">I would be honored to return to the role of NCSG Chair, drawing on my extensive experience in administrative and leadership positions within the NCSG and NCUC, as well as my service as a GNSO Councillor. My candidacy is driven by a desire to address the current challenges our members face in policy engagement—whether due to limited knowledge of ICANN's PDPs and structures or a lack of resources for participation. I am committed to supporting the Policy Committee and our GNSO Councilors in communicating vital updates to the wider community. Furthermore, I remain dedicated to collaborating with our membership and other ICANN Stakeholder groups on critical issues, while strategically enhancing the NCSG's overall positioning.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Years spent in policy and leadership roles have provided me with a deep understanding of the unique obstacles our Stakeholder Group encounters as the primary voice for civil society within the GNSO. As a steadfast advocate for the Multistakeholder model and the essential role of civil society within it, I recognize the importance of the NCSG to this framework. I would welcome the opportunity to serve again as NCSG Chair and tackle the challenges ahead.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Qualifications for the position:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">I possess a Law degree and specialized expertise in International Law, Human Rights, and Internet Regulation. My involvement in digital policy began in 2011, when I contributed to the drafting team for the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet. Following this, I served as a legal advisor on social issues for the Brazilian government until 2016 and acted as an advocacy coordinator for various Civil Society Organizations and collectives in Brazil and Latin America. In these roles, I engaged in high-level dialogue with policymakers, politicians, and diverse stakeholder groups regarding various facets of the Internet. I am currently the Policy and Advocacy Manager at WITNESS, where I align our work on synthetic media and generative AI with policy frameworks and actors in the US, the EU, Brazil, and other regions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Regarding my work with ICANN, I have been an active participant in our stakeholder group since joining as a member in 2017 after several years of following discussions remotely. My leadership history includes serving as NCSG Chair, NCUC chair and vice-chair, and the NCUC EC representative for the LAC region. At present, I serve as a GNSO Councilor. Beyond these executive roles, I have actively contributed to the policy initiatives of the NCSG. I am currently a member of both the DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1, focusing on Associated Domain Checks, and the SSAD Supplemental Recommendations Team.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Furthermore, I am a member of the NetBeacon Institute Advisory Council and previously served on the IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group from 2022 to 2024.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Statement of availability for the time the position required: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">I confirm that I have the required availability to focus on the needed discussions and processes where the NCSG Chair is required. Despite working full time I have managed to successfully complete my terms both as NCUC and NCSG Chair, as well as my 2 terms at the GNSO Council, with a fair amount of time dedicated to the position's duties. The same is likely to happen if I'm elected. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Additional information: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Apart from my work at ICANN I am also one of the co-chairs of the IGF MAG Working Group on Strategy. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.9872;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Best, </p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><b><i>Bruna Martins dos Santos <br></i></b><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><p style="color:rgb(34,34,34);margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size:11px"></span></font></span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif">Policy and Advocacy Manager | </span><a href="https://www.witness.org/" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif" target="_blank">WITNESS</a><font size="2" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"></font></span></font></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt"><font size="2" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">German Chancellor Fellow 21' (</font></span></font><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">Bundeskanzler-Stipendiatin</font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif">) | <a href="https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/" target="_blank">Alexander von Humboldt Foundation</a><br></span></p><p style="color:rgb(34,34,34);margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">Member | <a href="https://direitosnarede.org.br/" target="_blank">Coalizão Direitos na Rede</a> </font></span></font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></span><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><br></font></span></font></p><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font size="1" color="#000000"><font size="2">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/boomartins" target="_blank"><font color="#1155cc">@</font>boomartins</a> // </font></font></span><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36)">Skype: bruna.martinsantos</span></div></div><div><font size="1">Email: <a href="mailto:bruna.mrtns@gmail.com" target="_blank">bruna.mrtns@gmail.com</a></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>