<div dir="ltr">Hello Thilina,<div><br></div><div>I'll be happy to work with the group. I'm a board member from Internet Australia (ISOC-AU), in the Asia-Pacific region.</div><div><br></div><div>Regards,</div><div>Christopher Hawker</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, 3 Mar 2026 at 00:48, Thilina Pathirana via Chapter-delegates <<a href="mailto:chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org">chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Dear Chapter Leaders,<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>The code of conduct revision project requires help from global-leaders to revise the existing documents and gather information. For this purpose Internet Society staff need our help finding suitable candidates for a small focus group. Based on the discussion I had with the staff following is a call for volunteers. </div><div><br></div><div>Therefore, please check out the following description and reply if you are interested.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>Thilina Pathirana</div><div>ChAC-SC liaison for the Code of Conduct Revision Project</div><div><br></div><div>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><div><br></div><div>The Internet Society community brings together people from diverse regions, cultures, and lived experiences to advance our shared vision of an Internet for everyone. To support safe, respectful participation across in-person, hybrid, and virtual spaces, Internet Society staff has launched a project to r<b>eview and update the Internet Society / Internet Society Foundation Code of Conduct</b>, including clearer reporting, response, and enforcement guidance. <br><br>As part of <b>Phase 1 (listening & input)</b>, we are inviting chapter leaders to join a small focus group facilitated by consultant <b>Emma Irwin</b> to share perspectives and practical suggestions that will help shape the first draft. (The Internet Society staff has brought on the consultant Emma Irwin, who has deep experience in this space, to support the process.)<br><br>We’re looking for: One volunteer per region (first come, first served)<br><br>To ensure global representation, we will select <b>one eligible volunteer from each region</b> (up to 6 total)<br>If your region’s spot is already taken, you can still sign up to be on the waitlist in case a selected volunteer becomes unavailable.<br><br>What’s the commitment?<br><br>One focus group session (60–90 minutes) within the next ~2 weeks (scheduled to best fit time zones)<br>Optional: a brief follow-up if clarification is needed<br><br></div><div>Discussion topics may include:<br><br> * Awareness/experience with the current Code of Conduct<br> * Handling or reporting conduct issues (what worked / what didn’t)<br> * Feelings of safety, support, and empowerment in chapter/community roles<br> * What you’d like to see in an updated framework (process, clarity, training, accountability)<br><br>How to volunteer (reply with the following)<br><br>Please reply with:<br><br>* Name + Chapter<br>* Region (Africa / Asia-Pacific / Europe / LAC / North America / Middle East)<br><br>The first eligible volunteer per region will be confirmed by reply. Others will be placed on the waitlist.<br clear="all"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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