ICANN 43

Dates:	11-16 March, 2012
Location:	San Jose, Costa Rica
Host:	.CR Internet Costa Rica
Venue:	Ramada Plaza- Herradura, San Jose, Costa Rica
Website:	ICANN 43 Website

ICANN 43 was held in San Jose, Costa Rica between 11 and 16 March, 2012. The meeting was hosted at the Ramada Plaza in downtown San Jose.

Key sessions

ICANN 43, GAC-GNSO Joint Meeting

In March 2012, the GAC had a joint meeting with the GNSO regarding the plan to extend special domain name protections for the Red Cross and the International Olympic Committee, the ongoing amendment negotiations to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement, and the Human Rights Council discussion on the freedom of expression over the internet. The GAC informed the GNSO that it supports the extension of domain name protections for the Red Cross and the Olympics but that it is not a consensus view. The Committee supported the issue on freedom of expression over the internet and acknowledge the progress of the RAA and requested a timelime.

Governmental Advisory Committee. Considers and provides advice on the activities of ICANN as they relate to concerns of governments, particularly matters where there may be an interaction between ICANN's policies and various laws and international agreements or where they may affect public policy issues (ICANN Bylaws).

Generic Names Supporting Organization. Develops and recommends to the Board substantive policies relating to generic top-level domains and other responsibilities set forth in the Bylaws (ICANN Bylaws).