Hello everyone,
It's happening tomorrow!
Join us for the third episode of the Wiki Women’s Capacity Building
Workshop, focusing on:
Writing Articles About Indonesian Women Figures
How to Use Non-English Sources Effectively in Wikipedia Articles
Learn best practices for researching and writing about notable Indonesian
women while improving the use of non-English sources to ensure accuracy and
credibility.
📅 Date: Friday 28th March, 2025
🕒 Time: 4:00 UTC
📍 Join via Zoom : Wiki Women’s Capacity Building Workshop –
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83221643445
Do well to Register:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:2025_WikiWomen%27s_Usergroup_Capacity…
Let’s work together to close the gender gap and elevate the stories of
remarkable women!
#WikiWomen #CapacityBuilding #Indonesia #Wikipedia #WomenInHistory
Hello Everyone,
We are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd edition of the *KWUG WikiConnect
Discussion Hour*, featuring our esteemed speaker, *Suyash Dwivedi
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Suyash.dwivedi>*!
In this session, we’ll explore an engaging discussion on *Wiki Commons*, *Photo
Walk Best Practices*, and much more.
The discussion hour is scheduled for *Thursday, 26 March 2025, at 19:30
IST *
📍 *Venue:* https://meet.google.com/rng-ysnp-thu
🔗* Save your spot here:* https://w.wiki/DaBu
We look forward to your participation in this inspiring conversation.
Warm regards,
*Bharathesha AlasandemajaluKaravali Wikimedians User Group*
Dear all,
Today is the 30th birthday of the wiki! On March 25, 1995, Ward Cunningham
launched the WikiWikiWeb (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WikiWikiWeb),
hosted on his site c2.com. Ward was interested in programming patterns. He
had earlier worked on HyperCard, a proto-internet technology that imagined
linked applications and databases, and was influenced by object-oriented
programming and by city planning, particularly the classic "A Pattern
Language". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language).
As those of us who are wiki editors know, the wiki brought two new things
to the table: a design of linked pages, and a user-editable interface.
(Remember, this was before Facebook, Twitter, Google docs... anything else
that we think of as the easily user-editable web).
Five years later, Wikipedia would be launched -- but before Wikipedia, and
continuing to this day, there were many other wikis on various topics as
well as many kinds of wiki software. Some of the earliest (and my
favorites) envisioned wikis as a community space - a new kind of thinking
about both information design and how people can participate online. For
instance, in the meatballwiki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeatballWiki),
we talked about how to use wikis as an organization tool for people and
about what the concepts are that make a successful wiki, which also means
the concepts for building a successful community.
Ward's ideas changed how we think of the "editable web" and what might be
possible to build among a decentralized, distributed group of people --
truly an optimistic idea not just about software but also about society
that I think we still need today, and maybe more than ever in these
troubled, fractious times. The idea that a distributed and diverse group of
people can come together under the umbrella of a wiki and build a community
through developing shared patterns - the barnraising, the hyperlink --
still brings me hope and joy. Thanks Ward, and happy birthday wiki! And if
you would like to join an editable birthday card, there's one here:
https://wikiindex.org/w/30th_WikiBirthday#WikiBirthdayCard
-- Phoebe
--
* I use this address for lists; send personal messages to phoebe.ayers <at>
gmail.com *
Greetings! 👋
Did you know that *over 80% of Central Notice banners come from community
requests*, making it essential for organizers to understand how to navigate
the process effectively? Central Notice is a powerful tool that helps
communities share important messages, promote global campaigns, and support
impactful initiatives across Wikimedia projects. Yet still, requesting for
banners hasn't always been a walk in the park.
For this reason, the Central Notice Admins supported an update to the *Central
Notice Guidelines*, to make the process clearer, and more efficient for
both requesters and Admins. Check out the updated guidelines here: CN
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*Join the Central Notice Requester Training! ☝️ *
To ensure you're fully equipped to use Central Notice efficiently, we're
hosting a *Central Notice Requester training on March 26, 2025, at 2pm
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volunteers who want to learn how to request banners that comply with the
new guidelines. If you're interested, please sign up here: Registration Link
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Don't
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Central Notice Support Specialist.
Dear Wikimedians,
We hope this email finds you well. We invite you to join the next episode
of WikiAfrica Hour "*Women Visibility: How Wikimedia Movement sheds light
on women*”
We are very excited to discuss this topic with the episode guests and your
joining is very valuable.
What can you expect from the episode?
March is International Women’s History Month, and in celebration, we’re
hosting inspiring women from across the Wikimedia Movement to discuss how
the Movement supports women, and if we could be doing more. In episode 44,
we’ll be thinking about:
How does Wikimedia’s 2030 strategy support women?
What roles do our community initiatives play in empowering women?
What would 50/50 representation across all settings mean? Are there any
disadvantages?
How might recent policy changes across the globe that aim to discredit or
dismantle DEI initiatives affect the Open movement? Or Wikimedia?
Who are the guest speakers?
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Victoria Doronina <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Victoria>: She
started contributing to Russian Wikipedia in 2006, became an admin, and
twice served on the Arbitration Committee. In 2021, she was elected to the
WMF Board of Trustees and re-elected in 2024.
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Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>: certified
librarian. Sub-Saharan Liason of Let's Connect. Co-founder pf Africa Wiki
Women. Vice Chair of Wikipedia+Education User Group. Chairman of
Learnovation Network Foundation
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Franziska Heine
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Franziska_Heine_(WMDE)>: Executive
Director of Wikimedia Deutschland
Hosting them Isla Haddow-Flood
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Islahaddow> , a writer, editor and
project strategist who is passionate about harnessing communication
technology and media platforms for the advancement of open access to
knowledge; specifically, knowledge that relates to and enhances the
understanding of Africa via the Open Movement (and especially Wikipedia).
Isla is the chair and the co-leader of Wiki In Africa.
When and where will the episode take place?
Data: Wednesday 26th March
Time: 16:00 UTC
Join us LIVE on Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99kmmat73b8>.
You can also register in the event tool here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_44_-_Women_Visibility:_Ho…>
Looking forward to seeing you!
--
*Donia*
WikiAfrica Hour Production Coordinator
& Wiki In Africa Tools Community Facilitator
Dear Wikimedians,
We are excited to announce the Africa Wiki Challenge 2025 (AWC 2025)
<https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Africa_Wiki_Challenge_2025/Home>,
set to take place from May 25 to June 30, 2025! This year’s theme, "Reclaiming
Our Narrative: Justice for Africans and the Diaspora through Reparations,"
aligns with the African Union’s theme and seeks to document stories of
justice, restitution, and historical redress for African communities
worldwide.
To make this campaign a success, we are calling on Wikimedia communities,
affiliates, and volunteers across Africa and beyond to organize local events
in their respective countries. As a local organizer, you will play a
crucial role in mobilizing contributors, hosting edit-a-thons, and ensuring
that African histories and perspectives are well-documented on Wikipedia
and other Wikimedia projects.
Why Organize?
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Strengthen your local Wikimedia community.
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Contribute to closing knowledge gaps on African justice and reparations.
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Gain experience in event organization and community engagement.
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Be part of a movement that amplifies African voices and narratives.
How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in organizing an AWC 2025 event in your country,
please sign up [
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVZawS7g6bDvLjDJNn2zlSD--wzSjo9DQ…
] or send an email to info(a)ofwafrica.org with your interest. We will
provide organizers with resources, training, and guidance to ensure a
successful campaign.
Join us in reclaiming our narratives and making history visible on
Wikipedia! 🌍✊🏾
Best regards,
--
Jael Serwaa Boateng
Executive Director
Open Foundation West Africa
Hello | مرحباً بكم | Olá | Bonjour | Hola Wikimedia-I,
Let’s Connect
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect>would
like to invite you to participate in the learning clinic: Safe Spaces,
Strong Voices: Advancing Inclusion through the UCoC. This interactive
session will provide an understanding of the UCoC's role in creating a safe
and inclusive space across all WIkimedia projects. Participants will be
more aware of the gender equity gaps within the movement and how the UCoC’s
contribution to bridging these gaps and improving gender inclusion can
ensure safer spaces in our communities. The session will be in English and
simultaneously translated into Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Arabic.
Session date: Monday, March 24, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM UTC.
Location(zoom): Event registration link is here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd98eUNt-wrtxcq1zfD1p6sqD-3INdZ591…>,
and/or you can register on Meta here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Learning_Clinic_%E2%80%93_Safe_Spaces…>
. Once you register, the Google calendar invitation will be sent.
[image: 👉] Do you have a skills profile with Let’s Connect? Would you like
one? If you want to join the Let’s Connect community, please register here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiea87tSYmB2-1XHn_u8RLe7efMJifJBz…>
.
[image: 👉] What is this Learning Clinic for?
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Enhance awareness and practical understanding of UCoC in
gender-sensitive contexts.
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Encourage a collaborative and action-oriented approach to gender equity
in the Movement.
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Foster connections between Wikimedians and the UCoC team, exploring
opportunities for ongoing collaboration and support in advancing UCoC
adoption within their communities.
[image: 👉] What do you need to prepare? [image: 🧠]
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You are encouraged to explore the following:
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Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC) policy text
<https://policy.wikimedia.org/Universal_Code_of_Conduct>.
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UCoC Enforcement Guidelines.
<https://policy.wikimedia.org/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Enforcement_guidelin…>
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Information on the UCoC Coordinating Committee (U4C)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Comm…>
.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Let’s Connect
working group
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect/Team>at
Letsconnectteam(a)wikimedia.org <Letsconnectteam(a)wikimeida.org>
We look forward to seeing you!
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Hi all,
The March Research Showcase will be live-streamed this Wednesday, March 19,
at 9:30 AM PT / 16:30 UTC. Find your local time here
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1742401800>. March is Women's History Month
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_History_Month> in many parts of
the world, making it a good time to discuss the latest research on *Gender
Gapsֹֹ*- our theme for this month.
We invite you to watch via the YouTube stream:
https://www.youtube.com/live/zRTdu-Ku1FU. As always, you can join the
conversation in the YouTube chat as soon as the showcase goes live.
For this showcase we’re excited to feature three presentations, including a
full-length talk and two presentations of research supported by the
Wikimedia Research Fund:
Online Images Amplify Gender Bias
By *Douglas Guilbeault (Stanford University)*
Each year, people spend less time reading and more time viewing images,
which are proliferating online. Images from platforms like Google and
Wikipedia are downloaded by millions every day, and millions more are
interacting via social media like Instagram and TikTok that primarily
consist of exchanging visual content. In parallel, news agencies and
digital advertisers are increasingly capturing attention online through the
use of visual content, which people process more quickly, implicitly, and
memorably than text. In this paper, we show that the rise of images online
significantly exacerbates gender bias, both in its statistical prevalence
and its psychological impact. We examine the gender associations of 3,495
social categories (such as nurse or banker) in over one million images from
Google, Wikipedia, and IMDb, as well as in billions of words from these
platforms. We find that gender bias is stronger and more prevalent in
images than text for both female- and male-typed categories. We further
show that the documented underrepresentation of women online is worse in
images compared to not only text, but also public opinion and US census
data. Finally, we conducted a nationally representative, pre-registered
experiment which shows that googling for images rather than textual
descriptions of occupations amplifies gender bias in participants’ beliefs.
Addressing the societal impact of this large-scale shift toward visual
communication will be essential for developing a fair and inclusive future
for the internet.
Measuring the Gender GapBy *Tianwa Chen (The University of Queensland)*In
this presentation, I would like to present our three research works aimed
at measuring the gender gap on Wikipedia through data-driven strategies.
Our first study explores the estimation of gender completeness within
Wikipedia, offering a new methodology for assessing content gaps. The
second study analyses the evolution of gender diversity, employing
visualizations to track the gender distribution in Wikipedia articles
categorized under ‘Person’ over time. The third and ongoing study delves
into the gender balancing efforts among Wikipedia editors. We are currently
conducting interviews within the editor community and planning to develop a
dashboard through a co-design approach. These studies collectively advance
our understanding of gender representation and provide actionable insights
to foster gender equality in the Wikipedia community.Addressing Wikipedia’s
Gender Gaps Through Social Media AdsBy *Reham AL Tamime (University of
Strathclyde)*Wikipedia’s well-documented gender gap remains a persistent
challenge, with women underrepresented among contributors. While past
efforts—such as Edit-a-thons, workshops, and social media campaigns—have
aimed to bridge this gap, more targeted approaches remain under-explored.
In this talk, I will present our project, which explores the use of social
media advertising to reach and recruit women as Wikipedia editors. I will
share preliminary findings from our targeted advertisements on LinkedIn,
where we designed a survey to assess the effectiveness of the reach of the
advertisement. Building on these insights, I will discuss how we have
expanded our approach to include multiple social media platforms, refined
targeting strategies, and developed various messages to increase reach and
eventually participation in Wikipedia.
Best,Kinneret
--
Kinneret Gordon
Lead Research Community Officer
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
*Learn more about Wikimedia Research <https://research.wikimedia.org/>*
Greetings,
Did you know that over 80% of Central Notice banners come from community requests? Making it essential for organizers to understand how to navigate the process effectively? Central Notice is a powerful tool that helps communities share important messages, promote global campaigns, and support impactful initiatives across Wikimedia projects. Still, requesting for banners hasn't always been a walk in the park.
That's why the Central Notice Admins supported an update to the Central Notice Guidelines, to make the process clearer, and more efficient for both requesters and Admins. Check out the updated CN Guidelines here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CentralNotice/Usage_guidelines
Join the Central Notice Requester Training!
To ensure you're fully equipped to use the Central Notice efficiently, we're hosting a Central Notice Requester Training on March 26, 2025, at 2 pm UTC. This session is designed for organizers, affiliates, and volunteers who want to learn how to request banners that comply with the new guidelines. If you're interested, please sign up here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Central_Notice_Requester_Training
For more details on the guideline updates and why they matter, check out our latest blog post: https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/03/17/learn-more-about-updates-to-the-centr…
Don't miss this opportunity to make the most out of Central Notice! For any questions, feel free to reach out to campaigns(a)wikimedia.org
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Best,
Sheila Wangari.
Central Notice Support Specialist.