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

[Mark Oisera]

* Mark Orina + ISOC Kenya
* Region Africa

On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM Caleb Ogundele via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> 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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>>
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>> Thilina Pathirana
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>> *Senior Engineer specialised in data networking*
>>
>> *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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