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Here's why I'm hosting a Wikipedia editing training this weekend: Wikipedia is one of the most-visited sites on the internet and is edited by volunteers. But there's a big gender bias in who actually edits: surveys show that only about 15-20% of editors are women.
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New resource alert ➡️ "Wikipedia and LGBTT+ biographies" is a new guide by with strategies and tools for writing more inclusive biographies on . Learn more and download the guide, available in Spanish on Wikimedia Commons 👇🏽
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"An online future through offline training" ➡️ WikiFundi is reaching people with little or no access to the internet and giving them the tools to write articles about their context, surroundings, and interests.
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"It is not enough for us to expect people to come to Wikipedia," say researchers and . "We should also ask Wikipedia to come to them." Read how Wikipedia's language geography has changed over the last decade.
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Our first-of-its-kind Universal Code of Conduct was launched one year ago to help volunteers address negative behavior on and other projects. As the code's Enforcement Guidelines move to a vote, hear four perspectives on their importance.
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The photo contest invites people across Africa to change the visual narrative, close the gaps, and alter global perceptions of the continent on and beyond. This year's theme is “Home and Habitat”. Learn how to participate 👇🏽
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The invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the senseless loss of life and has also been accompanied by information warfare online. The spread of disinformation about the ongoing crisis affects the safety of people who depend on facts to make life-and-death decisions.
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The Wikimedia Foundation joins those calling for a peaceful end to the conflict in Ukraine, and will continue to support the efforts of Wikimedia volunteers and others contributing to a strong digital commons that keeps knowledge open, neutral, and free. wikimediafoundation.org/news/2022/03/0
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The Wikimedia Foundation joins those calling for a peaceful end to the conflict in Ukraine, and will continue to support the efforts of Wikimedia volunteers and others contributing to a strong digital commons that keeps knowledge open, neutral, and free.
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On Today 👇 speaking at From advertising & misinfo to public health and human rights, online content moderation impacts much. How can we strike a balance btwn protecting speech online, upholding the rights of vulnerable groups, and creating a healthier Internet?
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Join us for #SOTN2022 as our expert speakers @JulieOwono, @Will_Duffield, @Adamkovac, @rmack and moderator @rebeccamkern lead the “What’s Next for Online Content Moderation?” panel on 2/28. Register here: sotn2022.eventbrite.com
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The Core Organizing Team (COT) for Wikimania 2022: Anton Protsiuk, Antoni Mtavangu, Evelin Heidel (Scann), Houcemeddine Turki (Csisc), Kayode Yussuf (Kayusyussuf), NANöR, Omar David Sandoval Sida (Omar_sansi), Richard Knipel (Pharos), Sandra Aceng, and Venus Lui.
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"Visuals are critical to sharing knowledge and illuminating untold stories." Wikimedia Creative Director chats with about the #WikiUnseen project and our efforts to close the visual knowledge gaps in history. Read it here 👇🏽
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