NCUC

Noncommercial Users Constituency

A voice for noncommercial users at ICANN

NCUC represents civil society, academics, libraries and consumers in the policy decisions that shape the domain name system.

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Policy work

Help shape domain name policy

Track GNSO working groups, join calls for public comment and make sure noncommercial voices are on the record.

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Community

Join a global community

Subscribe to ncuc-discuss, find a mentor and meet members at ICANN meetings around the world.

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What we do

Policy advocacy

We file public comments and serve in GNSO working groups to keep domain name policy safe for noncommercial speech, privacy and consumer interests.

Policy updates

Global community

NCUC connects civil society, academics, libraries and NGOs from every region in ICANN’s policy process.

Membership

Capacity building

Newcomer starter packs, ICANN Learn courses, webinars and a mentorship programme help members contribute with confidence.

Learning resources

ICANN meetings

We organise NCUC caucuses and sessions at ICANN Public Meetings three times a year and help members attend.

ICANN meetings

Policy writing

Our policy writing course and statement templates help members draft position papers and public comments that get read.

Policy writing course

Volunteer

Join a working group, mentor a newcomer or help run NCUC sessions — every contribution moves the community forward.

Volunteer

Get involved

  1. Join NCUC

    Subscribe to the NCUC mailing list and apply for NCSG membership to join a global community of noncommercial users.

    Join

  2. Learn

    Start with the newcomer starter pack and ICANN Learn courses, then grow through webinars and one-to-one mentorship.

    Learn

  3. Take part

    Attend ICANN meetings, join policy working groups and stand for committee roles when you are ready to lead.

    Participate
Portrait of the NCUC Chair
NCUC Chair

From the NCUC Executive Committee

Chair message

The Noncommercial Users Constituency exists so that everyone who uses the internet for noncommercial purposes — civil society, academics, libraries, consumer groups and individual citizens — is heard when domain name policy is written.

Whether you are new to ICANN or a long-time contributor, there is a place for you in our community.

About NCUC

Stay in touch

Discussion lists, newsletters and updates

Our main mailing list, ncuc-discuss, is where members debate policy, share calls for comment and coordinate ahead of ICANN meetings. It is open to everyone interested in defending noncommercial users’ interests online.

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Four approaches How NCUC influences internet governance

Four approaches

How NCUC influences internet governance

  • Comment.

    We file public comments on GNSO proposals and working group outputs before they become policy.

  • Participate.

    NCUC members serve in working groups, caucuses and task forces across the GNSO.

  • Write.

    Position papers and statements give noncommercial users a clear, collective voice on record.

  • Build coalitions.

    We work with other ICANN stakeholder groups and civil society organisations beyond ICANN.

Featured

Spotlight on our work

From public comments to starter guides and fellowship reports, explore the statements and documents that carry NCUC’s work forward.

Key documents

How NCUC takes part in ICANN policy

From working groups to public comments

NCUC tracks the GNSO policy agenda — from name composition and rights protections to privacy, security and the future of the DNS. Members review draft reports, coordinate on open mailing lists and file comments that represent noncommercial interests.

Every position we take is developed in the open and approved by the community.

Policy updates

Capacity building

Learn, practise, lead

Newcomers start with the starter pack and ICANN Learn courses, then grow through webinars, our policy writing course and one-to-one mentorship. Fellowships and the Annual General Meeting prepare members to take on leadership roles.

Learning resources

Latest news

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Upcoming events

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Partners

  • ICANN
  • GNSO
  • ICANN Learn
  • ICANN Fellowship
  • NomCom

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