Dear Wikimedians,
We’re excited to invite you to the WikiWomen’s User Group Capacity-Building
Workshop, designed to empower contributors in creating and editing women’s
biographies on English Wikipedia. Whether you’re new to Wikipedia or an
experienced editor, this session will provide essential tips and tricks for
writing your first women’s biography and getting it to stick.
Join volunteer Lucy Moore, who has written a biography for at least one
woman from every country in the world, as she shares her expertise. In this
session, Lucy will cover the fundamentals of notability, citation, and
other essential skills she’s learned along the way.
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Date: 19th November 2024
Time: 3:00 PM UTC
Topic: Fundamentals for Editing Women’s Biographies on English Wikipedia
Facilitator: Lucy Moore
Register: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiWomen_Usergroup_Capacity_Building…>
#Up_coming_Training
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiWomen_Usergroup_Capacity_Building…>
We hope you’ll join us for this exciting opportunity to enhance your
editing skills!
Best regards,
On behalf of WikiWomen Usergroup Cordinators
Dear Wikimedians,
Each year, several movement committees seek new volunteers, typically from
October to December. This year, the appointment cycle is open for the
Affiliations Committee (AffCom), Ombuds Commission (OC), and Case Review
Committee (CRC) as of 14 October 2024.
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Affiliations Committee (AffCom): Applications close on 18 November 2024.
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Ombuds Commission (OC) and Case Review Committee (CRC): Applications
close on 2 December 2024.
You can find more information about each committee on their Meta-wiki pages:
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Affiliations Committee (AffCom)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee>
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Ombuds Commission (OC)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ombuds_commission>
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Case Review Committee (CRC)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Trust_and_Safety/Case_Review_Committee>
Details on how to apply are available on the appointment page on Meta-wiki
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation/Legal/Committee_appoin…>.
For any questions related to appointments, please feel free to post on the
talk page or contact us via email at cst(a)wikimedia.org.
Best regards,
Manav
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*Manavpreet Kaur* (She/Her)
Senior Governance Committee Support Specialist
Hi di ho Gendergappers!
Just a friendly fyi that in case you want to organize something for
International Women's Day, 8 March 2025 and you need some financial
support, the next rapid grant deadline
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Cycle_3_(Deadline:_Dec…>
is coming up on December 1st!
The project start date for this grant is on or after 7 February 2025. Key
campaigns mentioned for this cycle are Wiki Loves Folklore, African Film &
Cinema. Those applying for activities related to Women's Month and
International Women's Day (8th March) will need to apply in Cycle 3.
If you have any questions, please contact your regional grant officer
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Contact_us>.
Best,
Ciell
Dear Art+Feminism Community,
As a collective committed to justice and equity, we’re reaching out to
share an opportunity to support one of our own. Anthony Diaz, an
Art+Feminism Network Organizer in the Philippines and head of Wiki
Advocates Philippines UG, has been directly impacted by Typhoon Kristine.
The storm has brought record-breaking rainfall, causing the worst flooding
in Bicol in over five decades. It has displaced nearly 50,000 people,
destroyed homes, and left entire areas submerged, with major roads
impassable and communities cut off from essential resources.
Despite facing his own losses, including the flooding of his home, Anthony
and a team of volunteers have continued their relief efforts, providing
bottled water and food to stranded passengers along the highway. This
crisis is a stark reminder of how climate change and environmental
disasters disproportionately impact marginalized communities—an issue that
aligns deeply with our mission at Art+Feminism. Supporting Wiki Advocates
Philippines UG’s relief work is one way we can put our values into action,
standing in solidarity with communities facing immediate and urgent needs.
To help sustain these efforts, we’re launching a fundraiser that will run
until November 14. All donations will go directly to Wiki Advocates
Philippines UG
<https://35df92cb.streak-link.com/CLk8vYY3N2S0Xc482gYZGc4Y/https%3A%2F%2Fwik…>,
supporting their work in providing essential supplies to those affected in
Bicol. Your support will help sustain their relief effort, allowing us to
stand in solidarity with communities facing urgent challenges.
Donate here
<https://35df92cb.streak-link.com/CLk8vYYISO_OWZFR6wTBGUJz/https%3A%2F%2Fwww…>
through our secure PayPal link, or click the button below to make a
contribution.
As always, we’re grateful to be in community with you. Together, we’re
showing up for one another and embodying the power of collective action.
Please consider donating and sharing this fundraiser within your networks.
Thank you for standing with us in compassion and solidarity.
--
info(a)artandfeminism.org
www.artandfeminism.org
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Hi everyone,
I'm writing to introduce you all the @Bridgit Kurgat
<bridgitk-ctr(a)wikimedia.org>, the incoming Gender Lead at Wikimedia
Foundation based in the Community Growth team.
Bridgit is from Nairobi, Kenya and joins us from Days for Girls
International, where she was the Global Advocacy Manager. She holds a
degree in Gender and Development Studies from Kenyatta University and a
Masters in Public Policy and Management from Strathmore University Business
School. She is also an alumnus of the NYU Robert Wagner and a recognized
feminist practitioner and community builder. In her own words, "I am
passionate about gender mainstreaming and my career path radiates a
commitment to gender equity within communities through community
engagements, advocacy, and application of gender intelligence in community
projects."
Going forward, Bridgit will be leading the Foundation's support to
contributors looking to advance gender equity in our movement. In practice,
this will see me taking more of a step backwards over time as Bridgit
becomes acquainted with the needs of our movement in the gender gap space
(I'll still be working and supporting in the background, but not leading).
One way to facilitate this process of connection is for Bridgit to get to
know you! So if you'd like to set up a call with Bridgit, share more about
your gender gap work, and build connection, please feel free to connect
with her on her Talk Page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bridgitk>or
by setting up a call through Calendly.
<https://calendly.com/bridgitk-ctr-wikimedia>
Welcome Bridgit!
Thanks,
Masana
*Masana Mulaudzi (She/Her)*
Senior Manager, Campaigns Programs
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
Hello a reminder of this event happening today
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From: Nitesh Gill via Wikimedia-l <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 at 20:24
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Join Us for Upcoming Wiki Women Collective Calls:
South Asia and Global Calls
To: <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Cc: Nitesh Gill <nitesh(a)cis-india.org>
Dear Wikimedians,
I hope this email finds you well.
We are writing to update you on our ongoing initiatives to enhance support
for female-related projects or ideas or programs within the Wikimedia
community. The concept of the Wiki Women Collective
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Women*_Collective> group originated
at the Wiki Women Camp 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiWomenCamp_2023> and has been an
ongoing discussion ever since. Recently, the Wiki Women Collective was
officially announced during the Women Summit
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2024:Program/WikiWomen_Summit> at
Wikimania 2024 in Katowice, Poland.
While we have received some nominations on Meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Women_Collective/Nominations>, it
seems there may be some gaps in understanding regarding the support groups
and the Wiki Women Collective. To ensure everyone has a clear
understanding, we are extending the deadline for Wiki Women Collective
nominations, which was originally set for August 31. This extension will
give women Wikimedians more time to consider how they can contribute to and
support this initiative.
To further clarify the purpose and goals of the Wiki Women Collective, we
are organizing two calls to engage and inform female Wikimedians:
South Asia Nomination Call:
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Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Time: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM IST
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Google Meet Link: South Asia: Wiki Women Collective Nominations Call
Thursday, August 29 · 6:00 – 6:45pm
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dcu-krcf-xvu
Global Call:
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Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
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Time: 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM IST
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Google Meet Link: Global Call: Wiki Women Collective Nominations
Saturday, August 31 · 7:00 – 7:45pm
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qvi-kczc-nif
We look forward to your participation in these calls and to hearing your
thoughts on how we can collectively support and empower women within the
Wikimedia movement.
Best regards,
Nitesh Gill (CIS-A2K)
On behalf of the Support Team
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Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Join Us for Upcoming Wiki Women Collective Calls:
South Asia and Global Calls
To: <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Cc: Nitesh Gill <nitesh(a)cis-india.org>
Dear Wikimedians,
I hope this email finds you well.
We are writing to update you on our ongoing initiatives to enhance support
for female-related projects or ideas or programs within the Wikimedia
community. The concept of the Wiki Women Collective
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Women*_Collective> group originated
at the Wiki Women Camp 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiWomenCamp_2023> and has been an
ongoing discussion ever since. Recently, the Wiki Women Collective was
officially announced during the Women Summit
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2024:Program/WikiWomen_Summit> at
Wikimania 2024 in Katowice, Poland.
While we have received some nominations on Meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Women_Collective/Nominations>, it
seems there may be some gaps in understanding regarding the support groups
and the Wiki Women Collective. To ensure everyone has a clear
understanding, we are extending the deadline for Wiki Women Collective
nominations, which was originally set for August 31. This extension will
give women Wikimedians more time to consider how they can contribute to and
support this initiative.
To further clarify the purpose and goals of the Wiki Women Collective, we
are organizing two calls to engage and inform female Wikimedians:
South Asia Nomination Call:
-
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
-
Time: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM IST
-
Google Meet Link: South Asia: Wiki Women Collective Nominations Call
Thursday, August 29 · 6:00 – 6:45pm
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dcu-krcf-xvu
Global Call:
-
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
-
Time: 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM IST
-
Google Meet Link: Global Call: Wiki Women Collective Nominations
Saturday, August 31 · 7:00 – 7:45pm
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qvi-kczc-nif
We look forward to your participation in these calls and to hearing your
thoughts on how we can collectively support and empower women within the
Wikimedia movement.
Best regards,
Nitesh Gill (CIS-A2K)
On behalf of the Support Team
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From: Nur Fahmia <nfahmia.id(a)gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 6, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Join Us for the WikiWomen Summit - Wear Something
Blue!
To: <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Dear Wikimania Participants,
We are thrilled to remind you about the upcoming *WikiWomen Summit
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2024:Program/WikiWomen_Summit>*, an
important event that serves as a pivotal opportunity to unite contributors
passionate about addressing the gender gap within Wikimedia projects.
*Event Details:*
- *Date:* 7 August 2024
- *Time:* 09:00–16:45 local time
- *Room:* Voore, Room # 19, 26 and 25
- *Format:* Livestream and onsite, with interpretation
- *Branding:* We encourage attendees (onsite and online) to wear blue on
this day.
Thank you and see you tomorrow!
Best regards,
Nur Fahmia on behalf WikiWomen Summit Core Organizing Team
(User:Kunirasem) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Kunirasem>
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