Work Stream 2 – Recommendation for a Framework of Interpretation for Human Rights
Work Stream 1 of the Cross-Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) recommended, and ICANN subsequently inserted in its Bylaws, a new Core Value stating that decisions and actions of ICANN shall, "within the scope of its Mission and other Core Values, respect[] internationally recognized human rights as required by applicable law." This Core Value did not come into effect until Work Stream 2 developed, and the ICANN Board approved, a Framework of Interpretation within ICANN.
The high-level framework outlines how the bylaw language should be interpreted and applied to ensure that ICANN accomplishes its Mission consistent with its core values and operates within law applicable to its operations.
The implementation of this recommendation is co-owned by ICANN org and the community, with ICANN org supporting the community's discussions and activities.
Rec | Description | Implementation Status |
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3.1 | The CCWG-Accountability WS2 recommends the adoption of the Framework of Interpretation it developed for the ICANN Bylaws dealing with Human Rights, which can be found in Annex 3. |
Org implementation: Completed in Q2 2022. See Implementation documentation. Community implementation: Completed in Q2 2024. Implementation documentation in progress. |