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Thank you to the WikiProject India Community for your support during the WMF Board of Trustees Election
by Ashwin Baindur - User AshLin 01 Sep '21

01 Sep '21

Dear friends, I wish to thank all WikiProject India Wikipedians for your support during the WMF BOT elections which concluded early this morning. My best wishes to all the candidates who stood for this election. A special shout-out to Krishna Chaitanya Velaga for all his hard work in South Asian community to make this election a success. :) I hope that this election throws up at least one candidate from India. Regardless of outcome, I am honoured to have represented the WikiProject India community to stand its candidate. Warm regards, stay safe and happy editting!

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Tag& Assess 2021 commences on WikiProject India (English Wikipedia)
by Ashwin Baindur - User AshLin 29 Aug '21

29 Aug '21

Hello friends, This is to announce Tag & Assess 2021 drive for assessing the class and importance of WikiProject India articles (on English Wikipedia) that haven't been assessed so far, a total of about 10,800 articles. The drive is planned for the period from 0001 hrs on 1st September to 2359 hrs on 30th September 2021. The landing page for the drive is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_India/Assessment/Tag_%2… On this page, you can find : * a place to add your name; * information about the drive; * guidance about how to participate in the drive; * the running score of how many articles we have collectively assessed, * the individual tallies of the participants; * the rewards; * and userboxes. Editors will be classified into two groups, less than 3000 edits and editors with 3000 or more edits. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals for those with the highest tallies in each group of editors . In addition, barnstars will be awarded for those who cross 200, 400, 600, 1000, 2000, 300 or 4000 total articles assessed. For those interested in automated edits, the script '''Rater.js''' has been tested and found to work on WikiProject India articles. All are welcome to participate in the drive, including those who are not part of WikiProject India :) . Expect to find periodic updates on this talk page and on <wikimedia-india> and <wikimedia-in-en> mailing lists :) Happy editing, Ashwin Baindur (User:AshLin)

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[Reminder] Wikimedia Foundation elections 2021: 3 days left to vote
by Krishna Chaitanya Velaga 29 Aug '21

29 Aug '21

Dear Wikimedians, As you may already know, Wikimedia Foundation elections started on 18 August and will continue until 31 August, 23:59 UTC / 1 September 2021, 5:29 am IST i.e. ~ 3 days left. Members of the Wikimedia community have the opportunity to elect four candidates to a three-year term. Here are the links that might be useful for voting. - Elections main page: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021 - Candidates for the election: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Candida… - Q&A from candidates: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Candida… - *Voting: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Voting <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Voting>* We have also published stats regarding voter turnout so far, you can check how many eligible voters from your wiki has voted on this page <https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Stats> . Please let me know if you have any questions. -- Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (he/him) Movement Strategy and Governance, Wikimedia Foundation

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The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees Election is open: 18 - 31 August
by Krishna Chaitanya Velaga 18 Aug '21

18 Aug '21

Dear Wikimedians, Voting for the 2021 Board of Trustees election <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…> is now open. Candidates from the community were asked to submit their candidacy. After a three-week-long Call for Candidates, there are 19 candidates for the 2021 election <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Candida…> . The Wikimedia movement has the opportunity to vote for the selection of community and affiliate trustees. By voting, you will help to identify those people who have the qualities to best serve the needs of the movement for the next several years. The Board is expected to select the four most voted candidates to serve as trustees. Voting closes 31 August 2021. Learn more about candidates <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Candida…> . Learn about the Board of Trustees <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_of_Trust…> . *Vote* <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…> Read the full announcement and see translations on Meta-Wiki <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…> . Please let me know if you have any questions regarding voting. -- Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (he/him) Movement Strategy and Governance, Wikimedia Foundation

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Call for Research Associate: Access to Knowledge Programme
by jayantanth1＠gmail.com 16 Jul '21

16 Jul '21

Dear All, The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) is seeking applications for the position of Research Associate, to support its Access to Knowledge (A2K) Programme. The research associate is expected to support the larger goals of the programme, which include growth of Indian language Wikipedias, related Wikimedia projects and the contributor communities. Your primary responsibility will be to undertake research on selected topics relevant to key areas of programmatic work. For the present year, the focus will be on studying challenges and efforts to bridge the gender gap/bias on Indian language Wikimedia projects, exploring possibilities of collaboration with organizations working on building resources related to gender and sexuality, and assisting with a baseline study on Wikisource in India. Given present restrictions on movement due to the pandemic, this would be a remote, full-time position until further notice. We encourage applications from individuals identifying as women, LGBTQIA+ and of gender non-conforming identity and sexual orientation. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 6, 2021. Please read the detailed call for applications here: https://cis-india.org/jobs/call-for-research-associate-access-to-knowledge-…. & https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Team/Join. Thanks and Regards, Jayanta Nath Programme Officer (Wikisource) Access to Knowledge Programme The Centre for Internet & Society

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[Wikimedia Foundation elections 2021] Candidates meet with South Asia + ESEAP communities
by Krishna Chaitanya Velaga 15 Jul '21

15 Jul '21

Dear Wikimedians, As you may already know, the 2021 Board of Trustees elections are from 4 August 2021 to 17 August 2021. Members of the Wikimedia community have the opportunity to elect four candidates to a three-year term. After a three-week-long Call for Candidates, there are 20 candidates for the 2021 election <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Template:WMF_elections_candidate/2021/candi…>. This event is for community members of South Asian and ESEAP communities to know the candidates and interact with them. The event will be on 31 July 2021 (Saturday) from 4 pm to 6:30 pm (IST). For registration and other details, please visit the event page at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Meeting… Let me know if you have any questions. Please share this in your communities. -- Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (he/him) Movement Strategy and Governance, Wikimedia Foundation

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unblock or account creation request
by Titi Plys 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

im just asking, recently, someone has been using my IP to vandalize and do sockpuppetry on wikipedia, i want to know if i can make a account to be able to edit, i really want to edit things about my country, especially recent events like this year's protests, and also some wars i know like the second boer war, please, if there's a way, i really want to know how to do it. have a good day. -me

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2021 WMF Board of Trustees elections - Call for Candidates
by Krishna Chaitanya Velaga 14 Jun '21

14 Jun '21

Hello all, The 2021 Board of Trustees election[1] is coming soon. Candidates from the community are needed to fill the available seats. The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees oversees the Wikimedia Foundation's operations. Community trustees and appointed trustees make up the Board of Trustees. Each trustee serves a three-year term. The Wikimedia community has the opportunity to vote for community trustees. Wikimedia contributors will vote to fill four seats on the Board in 2021. This is an opportunity to improve the Board's representation, diversity, and expertise as a team. For potential candidates: - *Traits:* Wikimedia is a global movement and seeks candidates from the broader community. Candidates should think about what experiences and perspectives they will bring to the Board. Ideal candidates align with the Wikimedia mission and are thoughtful, respectful, and community-oriented. The Board would like to find perspectives and voices that are under-represented and essential for our movement. They should bring what Wikimedia needs from a new Trustee. - *Commitment: *Trustees serve a three-year term and can serve up to three consecutive terms. The time commitment is about 150 hours per year, excluding travel. This time is not evenly spread throughout the year. The time is concentrated around meetings. The expectation is that Trustees serve on at least one of the Board’s committees. - *Requirements*[2]: English is the language of business for the Board. Candidates need a basic understanding of English, but support and training are part of onboarding. Candidate applications will be translated into several languages to reach a broad audience of voters. - *Apply*[3]: Candidates from all projects and communities who meet the needs of Wikimedia Trustee are welcome. If you know someone who could be a good trustee, encourage them to run for election. Candidates can find information and submit their nomination on the Apply to be a Candidate page. - *Resources*[4]: A toolkit has been developed for community members who are considering submitting their candidacy for the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees, and who want to better understand what to expect and how to prepare for the role. Thank you for your support, The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele… [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele… [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2021/Apply_t… [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/Candidate_Re… -- Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (he/him) Board Governance Facilitator, Wikimedia Foundation

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Stay Safe Stay Connected: Session II: Wikisource community discussion
by Jayanta Nath 30 May '21

30 May '21

Hello, The second session of Stay Safe Stay connected, a lightweight interaction zone for the Wikimedians in India, will take place on Saturday 5 June 2021 at 5 pm to 6:30 pm IST (11:30 am to 1:00 pm UTC). Please see the event page here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Stay_safe,_stay_connected#Session_II This will be a Wikisource community fraternity meeting where Wikisource editors can meet and talk to each other. We may speak about the ongoing and upcoming Wikisource projects, share interesting news and updates around Wikisource. Wikisource editors from all around India are expected to be attending the call. User:VIGNERON, French Wikisource editor, and User:Samwilson, from English Wikisource, will be attending. If you are a Wikisource editor or enthusiast, please join this Wikisource community call. Please fill this short form, if you are interested to attend: https://forms.gle/e85k84tX4oroKkjx7 For any query, please email wmwm(a)cis-india.org Stay safe, stay connected. Regards, Jayanta Note: 1) The session will be hosted on Zoom and this session will be recorded. 2) Please feel free to speak in your native language during the call. That's cool. We'll try to translate. 3) In the open session or during the discussion, you may speak about your/your community's Wikisource work. If you want to show any page/project keep the link handy.

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Join the new Regional Committees for Grants
by Julia Brungs 21 May '21

21 May '21

Dear all, We hope this email finds you well and safe. The COVID 19 situation continues to affect many of us across the globe and our thoughts are with everyone affected. We are also aware that there are several processes currently in progress that demand volunteer time and we do not want to add more work to anyone's plate. We do want to draw your attention to our new Regional Committees for Grants though as they are an opportunity for you to have an active say in the future of our Movement! 📣 So today, we invite you to join our new Regional Committees for Grants! 📣 We encourage Wikimedians and Free Knowledge advocates to be part of the new Regional Committees that the WMF Community Resources team is setting up as part of the grants strategy relaunch [1]. You will be a key strategic thought partner to help understand the complexities of any region, provide knowledge and expertise to applicants, to support successful movement activities, and make funding decisions for grant applications in the region. 👉Find out more on meta [2]. Regional Committees will be established for the following regions: - Middle East and Africa - SAARC [3] region (Includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) - East, Southeast Asia, and Pacific (ESEAP) region - Latin America (LATAM) and The Caribbean - United States and Canada - Northern and Western Europe - Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) 👉All details about the Committees and how to apply can be found on meta [4]. Applications have to be submitted by *June 4, 2021*! If you have any questions or comments, please use the meta discussion page [5]. Please do share this announcement widely with your Network. Best wishes, Julia on behalf of the Community Resources Team [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Resources/Grants_Strategy_Relaunc… [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Resources/Grants_Strategy_Relaunc… [3] https://www.saarc-sec.org/index.php/about-saarc/about-saarc [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Resources/Grants_Strategy_Relaunc… [5] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Community_Resources/Grants_Strategy_Re… -- *Julia Brungs* Senior Community Relations Specialist Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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