[Chapter-delegates] Call for Volunteers: Regional Chapter Leaders Focus Group (Code of Conduct Revision)

[Caleb Ogundele]

Dear Thilina,

Thank you for coordinating this. This sounds like something that will be
interesting for our ChAC. Having a revised Code of Conduct with clearer
reporting and enforcement guidance is long overdue, and I'm glad to see the
community being engaged in the process.

As a Board of Trustees member, even though I cannot participate in it due
to a conflict of interest, I'm also supportive of this initiative and
believe input from chapter leaders will be invaluable in shaping a
framework that is both practical and globally representative. I look
forward to the outcome.

Best regards,
*Caleb Ogundele*
Internet Society Board of Trustees

On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 7:48 AM Thilina Pathirana via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> Dear Chapter Leaders,
>
> 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.
>
> Therefore, please check out the following description and reply if you are
> interested.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Thilina Pathirana
> ChAC-SC liaison for the Code of Conduct Revision Project
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> 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*eview and update the Internet Society / Internet Society
> Foundation Code of Conduct*, including clearer reporting, response, and
> enforcement guidance.
>
> As part of *Phase 1 (listening & input)*, we are inviting chapter leaders
> to join a small focus group facilitated by consultant *Emma Irwin* 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.)
>
> We’re looking for: One volunteer per region (first come, first served)
>
> To ensure global representation, we will select *one eligible volunteer
> from each region* (up to 6 total)
> 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.
>
> What’s the commitment?
>
> One focus group session (60–90 minutes) within the next ~2 weeks
> (scheduled to best fit time zones)
> Optional: a brief follow-up if clarification is needed
>
> Discussion topics may include:
>
>   * Awareness/experience with the current Code of Conduct
>   * Handling or reporting conduct issues (what worked / what didn’t)
>   * Feelings of safety, support, and empowerment in chapter/community roles
>   * What you’d like to see in an updated framework (process, clarity,
> training, accountability)
>
> How to volunteer (reply with the following)
>
> Please reply with:
>
> * Name + Chapter
> * Region (Africa / Asia-Pacific / Europe / LAC / North America / Middle
> East)
>
> The first eligible volunteer per region will be confirmed by reply. Others
> will be placed on the waitlist.
>
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>
> *Doctoral Researcher - UiS*
> *President - LKNOG*
> *Board member Internet Society Norway Chapter*
> *Member Internet Society ChAC - Steering Committee *
> *Member IAENG | **IEEE | ACS** | CSSL*
> *SLCDL | CCNA | ICCSP*
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*Caleb Ogundele*
Email: muyiwacaleb at gmail.com
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