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

Wed Mar 4 04:51:53 PST 2026

Bilyaminu Umar + Nigeria
Region + Africa

Bilyaminu Umar.   08068248381

On Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 1:48 pm Luis Martinez via Chapter-delegates, <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> Hi, I am happy to contribute.
> Best Regards
> Luis
> ISOC MX
>
> On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 06:31 Mark Oisera via Chapter-delegates <
> chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:
>
>> * 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.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> <https://about.me/thilina.pathirana?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_medium=email_sig&utm_campaign=gmail_api&utm_content=thumb>
>>>> Thilina Pathirana
>>>> about.me/thilina.pathirana
>>>> <https://about.me/thilina.pathirana?promo=email_sig&utm_source=product&utm_medium=email_sig&utm_campaign=gmail_api&utm_content=thumb>
>>>> *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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