I also agree with Itzik and James. The chapters depend on the Wikimedia Foundation for a large part of their finances, so when something like this happens, the whole movement is concerned, not just Wikimedia Philippines. When one chapter of affiliate looks bad, everybody will get part of the backlash. Affcom has to make these tough decisions, but I also think they are necessary in order to keep a certain credibility.
Gabe
On Sun, Apr 23, 2017 at 3:41 PM, James Heilman jmh649@gmail.com wrote:
I second Itzik's comments. We need some degree of accountability. Hopefully this will encourage groups in the Philippines to become more active again.
James
On Sun, Apr 23, 2017 at 2:14 AM, Itzik - Wikimedia Israel < itzik@wikimedia.org.il> wrote:
Thank you Maor for the update.
We usually love to see our movement expend and welcome recognition of new organizations, but I strongly believe that we continuously need to check and evaluate our current organizations.
Our brand, name and reputation are part of our core assets - and while
it's
not an easy step, I appreciate Affcom efforts not only to recognize new ones but also to de-recognize organizations that are not longer active or non-compliance with our movement requirements.
Few weeks ago in Berlin we had a first meeting to start discuses what is
a
"movement accountability" and how we evaluate organizations who operate outside of the FDC process and I believe Affcom have a significant part
in
it.
*Regards,Itzik Edri* Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel +972-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment!
On Sat, Apr 22, 2017 at 9:49 PM, Maor Malul maor_x@zoho.com wrote:
Dear all,
**
*Recognition as a Wikimedia affiliate - a chapter, thematic
organization,
or user group - allows an independent group to officially use the
Wikimedia
name to further the Wikimedia mission, with certain duties and responsibilities. While most Wikimedia affiliates adhere to the basic compliance standards set forth in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation, a protocol has been developed to address the exceptional
cases
when a Wikimedia affiliate does not meet minimum compliance standards
and
their continued recognition as a Wikimedia affiliate presents a risk to
the
Wikimedia movement.*
On September 9, 2016, Wikimedia Philippines was notified of their suspension as a Wikimedia affiliate due to long standing and serious governance issues, as well as non-compliance with reporting
requirements
which go as back as 2014, has been sent multiple warnings regarding
them,
and on the date mentioned above, was provided with an explicit list of tasks and deadlines in order to return to compliance with their chapter agreement. The chapter failed to complete these tasks by the deadline
of
November 28, 2016, and was consequently notified that they would no
longer
be recognized as a Wikimedia chapter after the termination of their
Chapter
Agreement on March 1, 2017. It is important to make clear that the Affiliations Committee will continue to support other organized
Wikimedia
communities and their activities in the Philippines.
If you have questions about what this means for the community members
in
their region or language areas, we have put together a very basic FAQ, which may be found athttps://meta.wikimedia.org/ wiki/Wikimedia_movement_affiliate_de-recognition_FAQhttps:/ /meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_movement_affiliates/ Affiliate_derecognition_FAQ.*
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wayuukanairua
junain ekerolaa alümüin supüshuwayale etijaanaka. Ayatashi waya
junain."
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