African-Wikimedians June 2024

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Kusaal Approved on Wikipedia
by musah fuseini 22 Jun '24

22 Jun '24

Dear all, I am glad to share that the Kusaal language has been approved on Wikipedia. This makes it the eighth language in Ghana and the fourth Mabia language (languages under Dagbani Wikimedians User Group) to obtain a live Wikipedia. Logon to to kus.wikipedia.org to see what the live Kusaal Wikipedia looks like. This feet was achieved through the dedicated efforts of the hardworking members of the Kusaal Wikimedia Community with support from the Team of Dagbani Wikimedians User Group. We say a big salute to the wider Wikimedia community for the assistance and support to achieving this milestone. This celebration is the moment to even start and intensify our article creation on Kusaal Wikipedia. Warm regards Kusaal Wikimedia Community

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Invitation to Celebrate Women Learning Debrief Session: 27 June, 12pm - 1:30pm UTC
by Masana Mulaudzi 20 Jun '24

20 Jun '24

Hello everyone Interested in learning about the work that was done across communities during International Women's Day/Women's History Month? We would like to invite you to this 90-minute *Celebrate Women <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celebrate_Women> 2024 learning debrief conversation* session to: - *Celebrate community efforts* - We will hear from gender organizers from three regions about their March campaigns' outcomes: - Dian Agustín from Wikimedia Indonesia sharing on their Women's Health campaign <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Indonesia/Bulan_Wiki_Perempuan_20…> with in partnership with UNFPA (ESEAP) - Vic Sfriso from Wikimedia Argentina sharing more on ¡Alto! Mujereshaciendo historia <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:%C2%A1Alto!_Mujeres_haciendo_historia> (LAC region), and - Bukola James from CodeforAfrica, sharing on the EmpowerHer campaign <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:EmpowerHer_Editathon_2024/Resources_a…>and Ruby-D Brown from Africa Wiki Women, sharing on the Inspire Inclusion 2024 campaign <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Wiki_Women_IWD_-_Inspire_Inclusion_2…> (Africa). - Hear from you on what your community did this last March during International Women’s Day! - Reflect on Celebrate Women global campaign results - Learn about *Wikipedia Needs More Women <https://wikimediafoundation.org/our-work/open-the-knowledge/wikipedia-needs…>* campaign results - Understand how the event registration tool <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event_Center/Registration#Event_Registratio…> helped you improve your event registration experience - Agree on how we want to work together for next year’s campaign and what's the support needed from the Wikimedia Foundation *REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women_2024_learning_debrief…>* *[ES] *TL;DR ¿Organizaste campañas y eventos para cerrar la brecha de género el pasado mes de marzo de 2024 durante el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer y el Día Internacional de la Mujer? Compartamos nuestros resultados y aprendamos juntos: únase a nosotros el 27 de junio a las 12:00 UTC (REGÍSTRESE PARA EL EVENTO AQUÍ <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women_2024_learning_debrief…>, enlace de Zoom disponible al registrarse). Habrá interpretación disponible en inglés, español, francés y portugués. *[PT] *TL;DR Você organizou campanhas e eventos para eliminar a disparidade de gênero em março de 2024, durante o Mês da História da Mulher e o Dia Internacional da Mulher? Vamos compartilhar nossos resultados e aprender juntos: junte-se a nós no dia 27 de junho às 12h UTC (INSCREVA-SE NO EVENTO AQUI <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women_2024_learning_debrief…>, link do Zoom disponível na inscrição). A interpretação estará disponível em inglês, espanhol, francês e português. *[FR] *TL;DR Avez-vous organisé des campagnes et des événements pour réduire l'écart entre les sexes en mars 2024, pendant le Mois de l'histoire des femmes et la Journée internationale de la femme ? Partageons nos résultats et apprenons ensemble : rejoignez-nous le 27 juin à 12h00 UTC (INSCRIVEZ-VOUS À L'ÉVÉNEMENT ICI <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women_2024_learning_debrief…>, lien Zoom disponible lors de l'inscription). L'interprétation sera disponible en anglais, espagnol, français et portugais. *[EN] *Did you organize campaigns and events to close the gender gap last March 2024 during Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day? Let's share our outcomes and learn together: join us on June 27 at 12:00 UTC (REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women_2024_learning_debrief…>, Zoom link on registration). Interpretation will be available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Hope to see you there! Masana *Masana Mulaudzi (She/Her)* Senior Manager, Campaigns Programs Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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Wikitongues Edit-a-thon
by lucyiwuala＠gmail.com 20 Jun '24

20 Jun '24

JOIN US! WikiData for Language Documentation Edit-a-thon The Wikitongues Community invites you to participate in documenting languages and linguistic diversity on Wikidata! Here's an opportunity to preserve and promote language heritage together! To participate: Register: https://w.wiki/ASHK Date: June 28, 2024 Time: 5pm UTC Venue: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88094648221 #Wikitongues #LanguageDocumentation #WikiData #LinguisticDiversity #LanguagePreservation

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Call for Proposals for WikiConference Nigeria is now open
by Ammar Abdulhamid 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

Hello everyone, The call for proposals for WikiConference Nigeria 2024 is now open. The theme for the maiden edition of the conference is: Empowering Knowledge Equity: Building a Stronger Nigerian Wikimedia Community We are looking for session proposals related to the conference theme as well as wide range of topics that constitutes the sub-themes of the conference including, but not limited to, diversity, collaboration, technology, languages as well as engagement & growth WikiConference Nigeria 2024 will be held from 12th to 15th September in Nigeria's capital Abuja. If you want to participate in presenting a paper or lead a discussion session, please submit your proposals at https://forms.gle/Lhtv48FNJ1e93mQ68 . The deadline for proposals submission is 5th July, 2024. Kind regards, Ammar for WikiConference 2024 Programs Committee

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WISCom is Hiring
by Bobby Shabangu 13 Jun '24

13 Jun '24

Dear all, [image: WhatsApp Image 2024-06-13 at 09.39.19.jpeg] 🚀 WISCom <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Indaba_Steering_Committee> is hiring! Join us as the WISCom Coordinator and help coordinate the Wiki Indaba Steering Committee. This remote role is a one-year contract, with potential for renewal. If you have experience in project coordination, admin support, and are passionate about Wikimedia's mission, apply by June 30, 2024! 🌍✨ 🔗 Details & Apply: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/We_Are_Hiring_-_WISCom_Coordinator Best regards,

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Wiki Mentor Africa (WMA) Hackathon - DR Congo
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

Wikimedia Igbo is hosting a Wiki Mentor Africa (WMA) Hackathon in DR Congo in partnership with Kali Academy and @GoInnovation. Join us if you are in Congo DRC and wish to become an Open source developer on MediaWiki. The event holds @GO Innovation, Goma, DRC from 5th to 7th June 2024 at 09H00, and is sponsored by Wikimedia Deutschland. See y'all there! FOR: Igbo Wikimedians User Group

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Call for Submissions: Wiki Indaba 2024
by WikiIndaba 2024 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

Hello Wikimedians, We are thrilled to announce the call for submissions for the tenth edition of Wiki Indaba, taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa from October 4-6, 2024. This year's theme is "!ke e: /xarra //ke" – United in Diversity. We invite you to share your knowledge, passion, and experiences with the global Wikimedia community by submitting a session proposal. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned contributor, your unique perspective is valued and will enrich the conference. Possible session formats include: - Individual presentations - Collaborative sessions with peers - Panel discussions We welcome proposals on a wide range of topics, including: - GLAM, heritage, and culture - Gender, equity, inclusion, and community health - Research, education, and technology - Movement governance (legal, advocacy, and risks) - Any other topic relevant to the Wikimedia community To learn more about the submission requirements and to submit your proposal, please follow this link: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2024/Submissions. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM (your local time <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1719780300>). Proposals can be submitted in either French or English. Please note: Only proposals submitted via the meta page will be considered. We are unable to accept proposals submitted via email or directly to the Conference Co-Chairs. We look forward to receiving your proposal and seeing you at WikiIndaba 2024! Sincerely, The WikiI ndaba 2024 Organizing Committee *Français * Bonjour les Wikimédiens, Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer l'appel à candidatures pour la dixième édition de Wiki Indaba, qui se tiendra à Johannesburg, en Afrique du Sud, du 4 au 6 octobre 2024. Le thème de cette année est *"!ke e : /xarra //ke" - Unis dans la diversité.* Nous vous invitons à partager vos connaissances, votre passion et vos expériences avec la communauté Wikimedia mondiale en soumettant une proposition de session. Que vous soyez un nouveau venu ou un contributeur chevronné, votre perspective unique est appréciée et enrichira la conférence. Les formats de session possibles sont les suivants: - des présentations individuelles - Sessions de collaboration avec des pairs - Discussions en panel Nous acceptons des propositions sur un large éventail de sujets, y compris : - GLAM, patrimoine et culture - Le genre, l'équité, l'inclusion et la santé communautaire - Recherche, éducation et technologie - Gouvernance du mouvement (juridique, plaidoyer et risques) - Tout autre sujet pertinent pour la communauté Wikimedia. Pour en savoir plus sur les conditions de soumission et pour soumettre votre proposition, veuillez suivre le lien suivant lien suivant : https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2024/Submissions. La date limite de soumission est fixée au dimanche 30 juin 2024 à 23h59 (heure locale <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1719780300>). Les propositions peuvent être soumises en français ou en anglais. Remarque : Seules les propositions soumises via la méta-page seront prises en compte. Nous ne pouvons pas accepter les propositions soumises par courriel ou directement aux coprésidents de la conférence. Nous nous réjouissons de recevoir votre proposition et de vous voir à WikiIndaba 2024 ! Cordialement, Le comité d'organisation de Wiki Indaba 2024

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Fwd: [Wikimedia-l] Invitation to attend the WikiForHumanRights 2024 Expert Panel, June 13th at 14:00 UTC
by Alex Stinson 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Since the #WikiForHumanRights campaign is very active in African Wikimedia Communities, I wanted to make sure you saw this upcoming event. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <talktohumanrights(a)wikimedia.org> Date: Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 3:57 PM Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Invitation to attend the WikiForHumanRights 2024 Expert Panel, June 13th at 14:00 UTC To: <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Cc: talktohumanrights <talktohumanrights(a)wikimedia.org> Dear community members, We would like to invite the Wikimedia communities and collaborators to a Panel hosted by Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) representatives, UN Human Rights, and UNEP. The panel will include stakeholders in the field of science, human rights and technology. The event aims to highlight critical issues surrounding access to scientific knowledge and technology, the right to benefit from science, and the accessibility of data on environmental matters. The discussion will explore the links between science and human rights, including the rights to benefit from science and its applications, to access information, and to meaningful and informed participation. The meta page of the event can be found here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiForHumanRights_2024_Expert_Panel> . Wikimedia communities and projects are one of the most important platforms for gathering the knowledge we need to address our current environmental crises while building a just and sustainable future for all. Wikimedians who participate in the panel will better understand how they can be part of enhancing global access to scientific data and technology, and to advance the collaboration between scientists, policy-makers, Indigenous Peoples, and the public via platforms like Wikipedia. The event is part of the larger #WikiForHumanrights Campaign <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiForHumanRights> hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, where volunteer communities around the world improve Wikipedia content related to human rights. The 2024 theme for the campaign is “Knowledge for a Sustainable Future”. Other community events can be found here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiForHumanRights/Join_Community_Events>. This event will take place on June 13th at 14:00 UTC, hosted on the Zoom platform. Please register using the Registration link <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiForHumanRights_2024_Expert_Panel> from the meta page. The event will be held in the English language, translation will be provided in the following languages: Spanish, Russian, French and Arabic. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at talktohumanrights(a)wikimedia.org. We will share the Panel participants soon! _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list -- wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l Public archives at https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org… To unsubscribe send an email to wikimedia-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org -- Alex Stinson Lead Program Strategist Wikimedia Foundation Learn more about how the communities behind Wikipedia, Wikidata and other Wikimedia projects create calls to action to invite new contributors through campaigns: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Campaigns

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WikiConference Nigeria 2024 scholarships application now open
by Ammar Abdulhamid 01 Jun '24

01 Jun '24

Dear Wikimedians, Scholarship application for WikiConference Nigeria 2024 is now open. Wikimedians can now apply for a scholarship to attend the maiden edition of the conference which will take place in September in Abuja, Nigeria. More details about the scholarships and all questions in the application form can be found on the scholarship page on Meta-wiki: https://w.wiki/AFzW To apply for a scholarship, fill out the application form on: https://forms.gle/VvXav52CasbkFCfG7 The deadline for submitting a scholarship application is June 15. Applicants will be notified of decisions in July. Best, Ammar On behalf of the Conference Scholarship Committee

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WikiFranca new board members
by Aristide KOUAME 01 Jun '24

01 Jun '24

Hello everyone, I hope this email finds you well. We are excited to announce that a new board was elected at the *WikiFranca* General Meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The new board members are : *Chair* : Georges Fodouop (Cameroon) *Secretary* : Afek BEN CHAHED (Tunisia) *Treasurer *: Diallo Mamadou Falilou (Guinea) *Deputy Secretary *: Michael David Miller (Canada) *Vice-treasurer *: Rency Inson Michel (Haiti) Best regards, *WikiFranca Communications Team*

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