[NCSG-EC] Fwd: REMINDER-ICANN80 | Kigali | Supported Travelers Database Due | Friday, 09 February 2024

Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele muyiwacaleb at gmail.com
Wed Feb 7 19:17:29 EET 2024 

Yes, I will be going.
I worked in the East African region and can tell you it is safe + Rwanda is
one of the great IT hubs outside Nigeria and South Africa.


On Wed, Feb 7, 2024 at 10:52 AM Tapani Tarvainen via NCSG-EC <
ncsg-ec at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:

> Yeah. I'm not going to ICANN80, but I've traveled in Rwanda and Kigali
> is pretty much as safe as it gets, just about the only African capital
> where I'd feel safe walking around drunk at night.
>
> Tapani
>
> On Wed, Feb 07, 2024 at 11:23:02AM -0500, farzaneh badii via NCSG-EC (
> ncsg-ec at lists.ncsg.is) wrote:
> >
> > The Canada  advisory is actually more encouraging about going to Rwanda
> > than going to France recently! Rwanda is green:
> > https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/rwanda
> >
> > France is yellow:
> > https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/france
> >
> > (i am not going btw, because it’s David’s turn, I just would like to
> > correct the record when I get a chance)
> >
> >
> >
> > Farzaneh
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Feb 7, 2024 at 11:11 AM Stephanie E Perrin via NCSG-EC <
> > ncsg-ec at lists.ncsg.is> wrote:
> >
> > > I plan to come, although I must say the Canadian Foreign Affairs
> website
> > > is not very encouraging....
> > >
> > > cheer Steph
> > >
> > > On 2024-02-05 9:18 a.m., Johan Helsingius wrote:
> > > > Hi everybody,
> > > >
> > > > Could you, just to be sure, again confirm if you are coming to Kigali
> > > > in person or not?
> > > >
> > > >     Julf
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > > > Subject:     REMINDER-ICANN80 | Kigali | Supported Travelers Database
> > > > Due | Friday, 09 February 2024
> > > > Date:     Mon, 5 Feb 2024 13:55:46 +0000
> > > > From:     Andrea Glandon <andrea.glandon at icann.org>
> > > > To:     Johan Helsingius <julf at JULF.COM>, Benjamin Akinmoyeje
> > > > <benakin at gmail.com>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Dear all,
> > > >
> > > > In order to service your travel needs for ICANN80Kigaliin a timely
> > > > fashion, please submit your meeting database tognso-secs at icann.org
> > > > <mailto:gnso-secs at icann.org>by*Friday, **09February 2024. *It is
> > > > important all funded travel air booking is completed by due date
> given
> > > > in ICANN Travel emails.
> > > >
> > > > Please share with all funded travelers, the travel support guidelines
> > > > wiki space: https://community.icann.org/x/lgvxAg
> > > > <https://community.icann.org/x/lgvxAg>and highlight the
> communications
> > > > responsibilities section:
> > > >
> > > > ICANN Travel Support attempts to reach a supported traveler four
> times
> > > > before deeming the supported traveler unresponsive:
> > > >
> > > >  1. ICANN Travel Support sends “welcome email.”
> > > >  2. If there is no response after seven business days, ICANN Travel
> > > >     Support sends a second email, copying ICANN support staff.
> > > >  3. If there is no response five business days after the second
> email,
> > > >     ICANN Travel Support sends a third email, copying ICANN support
> > > >     staff and the community group chair.
> > > >  4. If there is no response five business days after the third email,
> > > >     ICANN Travel Support sends a fourth email, copying ICANN support
> > > >     staff and the community group chair.
> > > >
> > > > If there is no response three days after the fourth attempt to reach
> > > > the supported traveler, the community group may substitute another
> > > > traveler.
> > > >
> > > > A timely response would be appreciated in view of visa issues and the
> > > > OFAC review. The deadline for submissions is critical to allow for
> > > > confirmed reservation numbers as required for visa and travel
> > > > arrangements.
> > > >
> > > > *TRAVEL BOOKING PROCESS*
> > > >
> > > > In order for Funded Travelers to start booking travel, they MUST
> > > > complete Steps 1, 2, and 3.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *WHO*
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *WHAT*
> > > >
> > > > 1
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Funded Traveler
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Register for meeting using the Funded Traveler Registration Link
> > > > provided by ICANN Travel Support
> > > >
> > > > 2
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Funded Traveler
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Approved for Trade Regulations Review
> > > >
> > > > 3
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Funded Traveler
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Receive Travel Funding Confirmation Email from ICANN Travel Support
> > > >
> > > > 4
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *Funded Traveler*
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *Book Air Travel for meeting*
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *Approved dates of Arrival and Departure*
> > > >
> > > > *ARRIVAL DATE*
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *DEPARTURE DATE*
> > > >
> > > > *Sunday, 09 June*
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *Friday, 14 June*
> > > >
> > > > For air, this must be booked using either via our online booking
> > > > platform (Concur) or official travel agency (FCM). ICANN org does not
> > > > allow self-booking.
> > > >
> > > > Please note that when requesting travel support, in the interest of
> > > > fairness and in light of budget restrictions we would like you to
> take
> > > > the following into consideration:
> > > >
> > > > 1.Respond timely to ICANN Travel regarding your upcoming travel and
> > > > book by deadline given in email.
> > > >
> > > > 2.If you require a visa to enter the country, please make sure to
> > > > acquire your visa immediately.Follow link here
> > > > <https://community.icann.org/x/fSfxAg>for assistance.
> > > >
> > > > 3.Friday, 26 April 2024*(45 days before travel)*is the last day to
> > > > submit additions/replacements.
> > > >
> > > > 4.Requests past the deadline will be handled on a case-by-case basis
> > > > by ICANN. All additional travelers added after the 90-day deadline
> are
> > > > subject to availability, may NOT be placed in the same hotel as their
> > > > funded traveler groups, and may not be able to attend due to visa
> issues.
> > > >
> > > > 5.If possible, please book direct travel requests. Detours and
> > > > multi-stop trips are unfortunately not guaranteed.
> > > >
> > > > 6.If travelers want to extend their stay this must be done at their
> > > > own expense and should contact the hotel directly once the ICANN
> hotel
> > > > confirmation has be sent to them.
> > > >
> > > > 7.*Privately Booked Reservations*: ICANN will not refund or take over
> > > > accommodations directly booked by the funded traveler. If a
> > > > replacement has an existing hotel reservation, they will need to
> > > > cancel their reservation and ICANN will not be able to take over
> their
> > > > reservation.
> > > >
> > > > Reminder:
> > > >
> > > >   * GNSO supported traveler with a designated hotel accommodation
> > > >     funding, a hotel room is automatically secured for you, please
> *DO
> > > >     NOT* book your own hotel as it is un-reimbursable.
> > > >   * All personal data provided to ICANN org in for purposes of
> providing
> > > >     travel support for participants related to ICANN events will be
> > > >     processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy [icann.org
> ]
> > > >
> > > > <
> > >
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_privacy_policy&d=DwMFAg&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=DRa2dXAvSFpCIgmkXhFzL7ar9Qfqa0AIgn-H4xR2EBk&m=A_rkvV7hcBAIOU12pQX6fSkWBC6-P-bPaQDowX2oR_A&s=WwqcPGGS1mvkGHO5BjVc3E9ewPva_WoF-Snq25kq0OM&e=
> >.
> > >
> > > >
> > > >     Should you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy
> Policy
> > > >     and our privacy practices, you may contact us at
> privacy at icann.org
> > > >     <mailto:privacy at icann.org>.
> > > >   * As a reminder, for the AGM meeting only, incoming Councilors get
> > > >     funding, as well as the then-incumbent Councilors.
> > > >   Many thanks for your cooperation!
> > > >
> > > > Thank you.
> > > >
> > > > With kind regards,
> > > >
> > > > *Terri*
> > > >
> > > > *            ---*
> > > >
> > > > *Terri Agnew*
> > > >
> > > > Policy Team Supporting the GNSO
> > > >
> > > > Policy Operations Specialist (GNSO)
> > > >
> > > > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
> > > >
> > > > *Skype ID:*  terri.agnew.icann
> > > >
> > > > Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/
> > > > <
> > >
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwMGaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=DRa2dXAvSFpCIgmkXhFzL7ar9Qfqa0AIgn-H4xR2EBk&m=jLNFXvpu9gNdUeHi-G6sjWNCF9w4_AwhzzUDFZy2elE&s=o7Auz997kA-HPv9PHJCjFVZw7Pgo8krw4MxfqCwBrIU&e=
> >
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO
> > > > <
> > >
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events
> > > > are located on the GNSO Master
> > > > Calendar<
> > >
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_group-2Dactivities_calendar&d=DwMGaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=DRa2dXAvSFpCIgmkXhFzL7ar9Qfqa0AIgn-H4xR2EBk&m=jLNFXvpu9gNdUeHi-G6sjWNCF9w4_AwhzzUDFZy2elE&s=-L6chFfv0OperrXHHpTF722WnH3FZIutn4cS16IvpOg&e=
> > > >
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-- 
*Caleb Ogundele*
Email: muyiwacaleb at gmail.com
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