Dear Wikimedians,
I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to announce the launch
of Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2024_in_Uni…>
and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers and knowledgeable jury
members to join our team.
Wiki Loves Monuments is an international photographic competition where
participants capture images of historical monuments and cultural heritage
sites to share them with the world via Wikimedia Commons. This year, we aim
to highlight the rich cultural heritage of the UAE through photography.
Volunteer Roles: As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in organizing
and promoting the competition. Tasks may include outreach, social media
promotion, coordination with participants, and more.
Jury Members: We are also seeking jury members who are familiar with
Wikimedia Commons guidelines and have expertise in photography or cultural
heritage. Your role will involve evaluating and selecting the best
photographs submitted to the competition.
Links for Reference:
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Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 in United Arab Emirates
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2024_in_Uni…>
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Copyright Rules in UAE
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Commons:Copyright_rules_by_…>
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Specialty: Freedom of Panorama in UAE
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/COM:FOP_UAE>
How to Get Involved: If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a
jury member, please fill out this Google Form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX6--LlxeXoqn25ToIAkMbXAiGEhnuazl…>.
We welcome participation from both experienced Wikimedians and newcomers
passionate about cultural heritage preservation. Your support and
involvement are crucial to making Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 in the UAE a
success.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to your participation!
Best regards
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
Communications Lead
WLM 2024 UAE
Dear African Wikimedians
With a profound sense of loss and deep sadness, we mourn the unexpected
passing of our esteemed colleague, Wilson Kelechi Oluoha, who passed away
on 13th September in Nigeria due to a sudden deadly health emergency.
Wilson was a tireless advocate for Igbo, Nigerian and African culture and
voices on the global Wikimedia Projects, intrinsically involved with
several Wikimedia groups across Africa, including Wiki In Africa
<https://www.wikiinafrica.org/>, Igbo Wikimedians User Group
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Igbo_Wikimedians_User_Gr…>,
and Wikimedia Community User Group Nigeria
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Community_User…>
.
As the project and community facilitator of Wiki Loves Africa
<https://www.wikilovesafrica.net>, Wilson was a dedicated team member and,
as a Wikimedian, a passionate advocate for open knowledge and African
representation in the digital space. Wilson's leadership in the Nigeria
Wikimedia community and the Wiki In Africa projects was invaluable to the
expansion and development of the Wikimedia movement in Africa.
Wilson's passion for open access to knowledge, his skills as an amateur
photographer, and his dedication to the Wikimedia movement have left an
indelible mark on our organisations and the broader Wikimedia community.
Beyond Wikimedia, he was a passionate cyclist, public speaker, and lover of
jazz and the music of yesteryear.
His loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working alongside
him, both those who knew him personally and who worked with him remotely.
The untimely death of Wilson Kelechi Oluoha is a significant loss not only
for his family and loved ones but for the entire Wikimedia community. Our
sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies are extended to his wife,
Mercy, family, friends, and colleagues.
Wilson’s family has set up a memorial website for Wilson
<https://www.forevermissed.com/wilsonoluoha/about> where we encourage you
to leave a condolence message or share a tribute.
Wiki in Africa <https://www.wikiinafrica.org/>, Igbo Wikimedians User Group
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Igbo_Wikimedians_User_Gr…>,
and Wikimedia Community User Group Nigeria
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Community_User…>.
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Wiki In Africa <https://www.wikiinafrica.org/>
Dear Wikimedians,
The #SheSaid campaign aims to celebrate and recognize inspirational women,
ensuring that their achievements and voices are properly documented and
easily accessible to the audience worldwide.
Endeavour to Register for the event so that your contributions will count.
Join the online launch on 1st October 2024.
For more details and registration👇
https://w.wiki/BBBQ
Thanks and best regards,
Kingsley Nkem
FOR: Igbo Wikimedians User Group
Greetings Dear Wikimedians,
The #Shesaid campaign aims to celebrate and recognize inspirational women,
ensuring that their achievements and voices are properly documented and
easily accessible to audience worldwide.
Join our online launch on 1st October 2024.
For more details and registration👇
https://w.wiki/BBBQ
Thank you!
Kind regards,
Kingsley Nkem
FOR: IGBO WIKIMEDIANS USER GROUP
Hi everyone,
A rerun of the Wikidata Open Online Course
<https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Open_Online_Course> will kick off
on October 1, 2024, and will be available for the following 5 weeks. The
previous iteration of the course saw a great turnout, with positive
feedback from learners, including GLAM professionals and students. Here’s
what you can expect:
*📚 Course Structure*
- Chapter 1: The Wikimedia Movement and the Creation of Wikidata
- Chapter 2: Understanding Knowledge Graphs and Queries
- Chapter 3: Discovering Wikidata, Open Data, and the Semantic Web
- Chapter 4: Contributing to Wikidata, the Community, and Data Quality
- Chapter 5: Bonus Resources on Scientific Bibliography from Wikidata
Head over to Wikidata 101: An Introduction
<https://learn.wiki/courses/course-v1:Wikimedia-Deutschland+WMDE001+2024_2/a…>
to enroll, and don’t hesitate to share it with your friends and colleagues.
The course is hosted on learn.wiki, and you can sign up using the same
credentials you use for Wikimedia projects.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me directly.
Cheers,
--
Mohammed S. Abdulai
*Community Communications Manager, Wikidata*
Wikimedia Deutschland e. V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0) 30 577 116 2466
https://wikimedia.de
Grab a spot in my calendar for a chat: cal.com/masssly.
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WikiIndaba Preconference Day 1
Thursday 26 Sept 2024 ⋅ 6pm – 9pm
East Africa Time
Location
Link: https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/85423729114 Meeting ID: 854 2372
9114
https://www.google.com/maps/search/++++Link:+https:%2F%2Fwikimedia.zoom.us%…
Join with Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/hbr-otno-toj?hs=224
Join by phone
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PIN: 8556856130612
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Meeting details :Link: https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/85423729114 Meeting
ID: 854 2372 9114 We are excited to invite you to WikiIndaba 2024
pre-conference day 1 (and you can invite your community too)The Indaba 2024
program Orientation on using EventyaySpeakers clinicResources you
need : 2024 speaker handbookRecording of our last Wikimania speaker
training training (password: xxZy24$X)Speakers who are interested in
feedback on their presentations or slide decks should come with specific
questions, so the COT and WMF staff can provide real-time feedback during
the session (find the Indaba 2024 slide deck here).
Organiser
WikiIndaba2024 Programs
wikiindaba2024programs(a)wikimedia.org.za
Reply for african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org and view more details
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=VIEW&eid=NmNxaWdnbW1raHFy…
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The hour is now!
Join us for the Future of WikiForHumanRights Africa Regional Conversations.
We stand at a pivotal moment to shape the future of this campaign in the
Africa region.
Your voice count!
When: today
Time: 3:00 PM UTC!
Where: Zoom using this link:
https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/81826559931?pwd=wKzEYS2agz0XLdgoAD2CZoaQB4IpwE.1
Best,
Ruby
onbehalf of
WFHR Team
Dear Wikimedians,
We're excited to invite you to the WikiIndaba Pre-Conference Days,
happening tomorrow and Friday on Zoom! These sessions are designed to help
you get the most out of the upcoming WikiIndaba conference.
*Here's what you can expect:*
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*Thursday, September 26th (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1727362800>):*
- Program Launch
- Eventyay Orientation
- Speakers Clinic
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*Friday, September 27th (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1727445600>):*
- Conversations around the Afrika Agenda
- Steps towards Implementing the Afrika Agenda
- Proposed Changes to Resource Distribution: Inviting Feedback and
Output
Whether you're a seasoned Wikimedian or new to the community, these
sessions offer valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute.
*Join us on Zoom:*
- *Link:* https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/85423729114
- *Meeting ID:* 854 2372 9114
We look forward to seeing you there!
Resources
- 2024 speaker handbook
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File%3AWikimania_2024_Speak…>
- Indaba 2024 slide deck here
<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bkCHske9a5zHaPZbGUxuNvvVfF1AWtcAh-n…>
.
Sincerely,
The WikiIndaba 2024 Organizing Team