Dear African Wikimedians,
As we celebrate *International Women's Month*, we are excited to invite you to the official launch of the *second edition of the Shine Her Light Writing Contest https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Shine_Her_Light_Writing_Contest_2025*, an initiative by *Open Foundation West Africa https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Open_Foundation_West_Africa* to amplify the voices and achievements of African women on Wikipedia.
This year, under the theme *"Women Leading Change: Stories of Strength and Progress,"* we are spotlighting the remarkable contributions of African women across various sectors. Through this contest, we aim to bridge the gender gap in online knowledge by creating and expanding articles about inspiring African women.
The contest begins on *March 8, 2025,* and ends on *March 31, 2025*. To mark the launch of this exciting journey, we are hosting a *webinar.* In celebration of International Women's Day and in line with our commitment to advancing gender equity, we invite you to join us for a special panel discussion on *March 5th at 15:00 GMT*. During the webinar, you will hear from guest speakers, learn more about the contest guidelines, and discover how you can participate and make an impact.
đ * Webinar **Date:* March 5, 2025 â° *Time:* 3:00 PM GMT đ *Venue:* Online via Zoom đ *Join here:* https://zoom.us/j/98360596257
*Register via the event page here:*
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Shine_Her_Light_Writing_Contest_2025
Whether you are a seasoned Wikipedia editor or new to contributing, this event is the perfect opportunity to get involved and help shape a more inclusive representation of African women in digital spaces.
We look forward to having you join us in shining a light on the untold stories of African women. Warm regards,