💫 For those attending GLAM-Wiki Lisbon, Lucy Hinnie and I are delighted to
invite you to our collaborative, in-person workshop on 'GLAM and Gender -
Harnessing knowledge and practices to shape our collective future'
📆On Thursday, 30th October, from 1630-1745, in Room 3, we will work
together to address the challenges posed to gender equity in GLAM practice.
📆
🌏This session will be multilingual in EN, ES, PT 🌏
✅ You can sign up here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_Wiki_2025/Program/GLAM_and_Gender>. ✅
💙All best wishes and solidarity,
Tila Cappelletto and Lucy Hinnie.
Please circulate to anyone you think may be interested!
Hello again, amazing community,
Just a quick reminder that Cycle 1 of the Wikimedia Rapid Grants deadline
is approaching fast — July 1st, 2025!
If you’re planning to take part in this year’s #SheSaid campaign (running
from September 1st to December 31st, 2025), applying in Cycle 1 is your
best bet to receive funding before the campaign kicks off.
To help you get started, we’ve created a simple grant application template
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mzg-qIsuBXnjngQFjkSg5vYsGPI8goVlys6tYII…>
that you can adapt to your needs.
PS: Please make a copy of the template before editing, and customize it to
reflect your local context and planned activities.
-
Cycle 1 Deadline: July 1, 2025
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Cycle 2 Deadline: September 1, 2025 (Might be too late for a smooth
campaign start!)
If you have any questions, need help with your proposal, or want to
brainstorm ideas, just reply to this email or reach out to me on Telegram
<https://t.me/+V4gvV4HK_4RhZmI0>. I’m happy to support you!
Warmly,
Afek
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Women team
Forwarding. *“If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Menu”*
*How should the Wikimedia Movement distribute its funds? *The call for the
Global Resource Distribution Committee nominations closes on March 31st.
This decision-making body is looking to improve gender diversity among its
candidates.
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Hello everyone!
I’m not sure if you’re aware, but the WMF is currently looking for
candidates to form a new global committee – the Global Resource
Distribution Committee
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Global_Resource_Distribution_Committee/Prop…>
–
which will focus on designing the future resource distribution policy for
the Wikimedia Movement, regarding the Community Fund
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund>.
We hope this committee will help us answer questions such as how can the
Wikimedia Movement's grantmaking strategy best support our communities?,
define standards and principles for resource allocation in the Wikimedia
Movement etc. (among other roles that you can find here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Global_Resource_Distribution_Committee/Crea…>
)
We absolutely need gender diversity to help solve these challenges. For
years, women and non-binary people in this movement have been paving the
way for greater representation in decision-making and leadership spaces,
and I think this committee can be a great opportunity in this direction as
well.
I’d like to invite you to consider nominating yourself, or encouraging a
colleague to apply. We’ve already received over 20 nominations, but we miss
the gender diversity we need to build into this committee.
The call for nominations closes on March 31st. You can find more
information about the requirements here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Global_Resource_Distribution_Committee/Crea…>
(you
don’t need to meet all of them!). Feel free to reach out to me (Anna
Torres) on Telegram or via email at atorres-ctr(a)wikimedia.org if you have
any questions.
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Tila Cappelletto
Dear Wikimedia Gender Gap Community,
Wikimania 2025 is fast approaching! Join us in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6-9 (with a pre-conference on August 5), as we celebrate 20 years of Wikimania with the theme: "Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability."
We need your voices to make a difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to address gender equity in Wikimedia projects and beyond.
The Call for Program Proposals is ongoing and we strongly encourage you to submit proposals relevant to our theme on or before the 31 March 2025 deadline.
Proposals can be presented in various formats:
● Remote presentations from the comfort of your home or workplace.
● Pre-recorded sessions to share at the conference.
● Onsite presentations in Nairobi, Kenya.
To help spark ideas, here are a few topics that may align with the conference theme:
● Increasing Participation: Creative approaches to involve women and other gender in Wikimedia projects.
● Success Stories: Case studies of impactful gender equity initiatives.
● Tools & Strategies: Innovative methods to reduce the gender gap in Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia or Wikimedia Commons.
● Discussion or Workshops: Sessions or interactive discussions aimed at fostering inclusivity.
Read the guidelines and submit your proposal now at the Wikimania 2025 Program Submission Site : https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program .
For inquiries, comments, or assistance with your proposal, please email wikimania(a)wikimedia.org. Our team of dedicated volunteers will be happy to guide you.
We encourage you to share your unique perspectives and help shape meaningful conversations at the conference. Let’s make "Wikimania at 20", a landmark celebration of inclusivity, impact, and sustainability. We look forward to your contributions!
Warm regards,
Butch Bustria
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Organisers
Dear Africa Wikimedians, the wait is over!
The Celebrate African Women in Wikimedia event is here!
We invite all Wikimedians to join us today as we spotlight and celebrate
the incredible contributions of African women in Wikimedia.
It promises to be exciting and insightful. Hear from African women from all
over Africa who will be sharing their 3 minute inspiring pitch, story,
messages, poetry, and songs. We will also have the opportunity to network
and forge new collaborations. You don't want to miss this.
(NB:All men are invited as well, cos the women want to show you what they
are made of 🥳 😍)
*Don’t forget to register *-
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrating_Africa_Women_in_Wikimedia
📅* Today, Thursday, March 13, 2025*
🕒
*3:00 PM UTC📍 Zoom *-* https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83956406407
<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83956406407>*
*Don't forget to participate
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrating_Africa_Women_in_Wikimedia>
in the online edit-a-thon on meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrating_Africa_Women_in_Wikimedia>*
See you all!🎉
Best regards,
Ruby
On behalf of Africa Wiki Women
*To have an idea of what we do please visit our Metapage: *😃
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Wiki_Women
*Follow us on social media;*
*Tik Tok*- https://www.tiktok.com/@africa.wiki.women2?_t=8nWWt0GT44b&_r=1
*Facebook *- https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551565400200
*Twitter/X* - https://x.com/home @africawikiwomen
*LinkedIn* -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-wiki-women/?viewAsMember=true
*Instagram*-
https://www.instagram.com/africawikiwomen?igsh=MTZxOXIwY3U0bHE3aA==
*Spotify*-
https://open.spotify.com/show/6ErymARAjs1f73L1XUWylN?si=CNvpaUflSHiWKUBJAiX…
On Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM Ruby D-Brown <rubydbrown08(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Wikimedians,
>
> In celebration of International Women’s Day, Africa Wiki Women
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Wiki_Women> invites you to Celebrate
> African Women in Wikimedia
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrating_Africa_Women_in_Wikimedia>
> – a special online event and edit-a-thon dedicated to highlighting and
> celebrate the contributions of African women in the Wikimedia movement. As
> part of the virtual meetup, we will come together to share inspiring
> stories, exchange experiences and personal recitations, etc., and
> collaborate on a 3-week-long effort to update citizenship data on women's
> biographies.
>
>
> Why Does the Wikidata Update Matter?
>
> Updating citizenship statements on Wikidata is crucial because it directly
> impacts the accuracy and representation of women’s biographies across
> Wikimedia projects. Platforms like Hmaniki, which analyze gender gaps in
> Wikipedia biographies, rely on structured data from Wikidata to assess
> diversity and inclusion. Without accurate citizenship data, many women’s
> biographies may be underrepresented or misclassified, leading to skewed
> statistics on gender and regional representation.
>
> Who can participate?
> All are invited to join
>
> How can you participate?
>
> We have generated Wikidata queries
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrating_Africa_Women_in_Wikimedia>
> to get you started; just add your name and update citizenship data from the*
> 8th March to the 31st March, 2025*.
>
> 📆 Date: Thursday, 13th March 2025
> ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM UTC
> 📍 Venue: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83956406407
>
> ✍️ Register - https://w.wiki/DHZV
>
> Why join the online meetup?
>
>
> - Hear inspiring stories – Women in Wikimedia share their experiences,
> challenges, wins, and work in a 3-minute pitch.
> - Engage in a trivia challenge—test your knowledge of notable women in
> history and Wikimedia.
> - Participate in the edit-a-thon – Help improve the accuracy of
> women’s biographies by updating citizenship data on Wikidata (March
> 8th–31st, 2025).
>
>
> Want to Share Your Story?
>
> We’re inviting African women in Wikimedia to take the spotlight with a
> 3-minute pitch! Share your journey, experiences, a fun Wiki moment, or
> highlight the amazing work you’re doing. You can also perform a poem or
> song celebrating African women. This is a great opportunity to connect,
> collaborate, and showcase your impact within the movement.
>
> If you'd like to be featured during the 13th March event, book your spot :
> https://forms.gle/KNqC7GSWLhca5c9F7
>
> We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Ruby D-Brown
>
> Co-Founder Africa Wiki Women
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Wiki_Women>
>
>
>
>
>
>