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Feb 9

Wikimedia volunteers are always working behind the scenes to ensure all human knowledge can be found on

and beyond. Open the Knowledge: Stories spotlights the people making Wikimedia projects more equitable. Read their stories. #OpenTheKnowledge wikimediafoundation.org/otk-stories

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Two high schools in Japan hosted “Wikipedia Towns” last year – thematic edit-a-thons where students are invited to add information to

about specific cities. Take a look at the recap. ⬇️

First consecutive multi-school collaborative Wikipedia Editathon in Japan

Saitama Prefectural Omiya High School and Saitama Prefectural Fudoka High School in Japan collaborated to host Wikipedia Town in June and November 2022. This is the first initiative of its kind in …

Feb 10

By one estimate, about 40% of the globe lacks internet access as of 2023. That's where

@KiwixOffline

comes in: the app grants access to

to communities without internet connections—including schools. Here's a case study on how it works.

How Kiwix Could Enhance Equitable Access to Complementary Educational Resources in Africa Schools:...

Background The United Nations declared internet access to be a fundamental human right in 2016. In 2019, the 28th of September was designated as International Day for Universal Access to Informatio…

Wikipedia

Feb 10

To include the sum of all the world's knowledge on Wikipedia, volunteers are adding and improving information about people and topics that are often overlooked. Read the stories of those who are making

projects more equitable. #OpenTheKnowledge

Open the Knowledge: Stories

Wikimedistas de Bolivia

@wikimedia_bo

¿ Vas a festejar éstos carnavales en #Bolivia ? ¿Tienes fotos de otras festividades locales? Te invitamos al concurso #Wikimixtura, edición carnaval. Más detalles ▶️ w.wiki/6Hbe

The

community has lost one its most treasured contributors. Holger Ellgaard wrote many featured

articles about city planning, architecture, & more. He uploaded 50,000+ photos to Commons since joining the Wikimedia movement in 2007.

In memory of Holger Ellgaard

Holger Ellgaard as the recipient of the Swedish Wikimedia Award in 2017. Photo: Wikimedia Sverige-pristagare 2017 Holger Ellgaard 01.jpg by Bengt Oberger, CC BY-SA 4.0. Holger Ellgaard – the W…

Feb 8

Despite facing overwhelming hardship,

@wikimedia_ua

continues to work inside Ukraine for the benefit of

and all Wikimedia projects. These are the top ten projects the group accomplished in 2022. ⬇️

Wikimedia Ukraine’s work in 2022, in 10 projects

Wikimedia Ukraine has been supporting Wikipedia and its sister projects since 2009. The past year was the most difficult in the history of independent Ukraine as we faced Russia’s invasion, but the…

Feb 7

Lifting this ban means that the people of Pakistan can continue to participate in a global movement that strives to share verified, reliable, and free knowledge. (3/3)

Wikimedia Foundation urges Pakistan Telecommunications Authority to restore access to Wikipedia in...

Update: On February 6, 2023, the Wikimedia Foundation was made aware that the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) had been directed to restore access to Wikipedia in Pakistan. We hope to se…

Yesterday, we were made aware that the Pakistan's Telecommunications Authority had been directed to restore access to Wikimedia projects in Pakistan, after previously blocking us last Friday for failure to remove content deemed “unlawful” by the government. (2/3)

Wikipedia is no longer blocked in Pakistan. We are happy to say we have confirmed that traffic on

and other Wikimedia websites from Pakistan has resumed as before. Read the thread for more information 🧵⬇️ (1/3)

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Today,

turns 10! 🎉 Over the last decade, 226,000+ articles have been added to Minangkabau Wikipedia, a language spoken in different parts of Indonesia. 📷 Silek Lanyah, a martial art originating in the Minangkabau region.

Two men practicing Silek Lanyah on an open field. Behind them, the sky is cloudy.

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Feb 6

A joint tech effort between

@WikimediaIL

and the Israel Film Archive resulted in the addition of nearly 1,000 short films to Wikidata, opening up opportunities for researchers to make broader statements about Israeli film history ⬇️

Wikimedia Israel and the Israel Film Archive bring Short films from Israel’s History to Wikidata

Analysis of the amount of times cities in Israel appeared in historic short films (query by Keren Shatzman) A joint technological effort between Wikimedia Israel and Israel Film Archive resulted in…

Feb 5

Critical thinking about online sources and media literacy are vital skills for students to develop.

One Way to Fight Disinformation Is to Provide Something Better

can help with that. Learn more via

@HeidiTworek

@cigionline

. ⬇️

cigionline.org

While questions around illegal content are crucial, we also need to consider how to to create high-quality information online.

Feb 4

We hope that the Pakistan government joins us in a commitment to knowledge as a human right and restores access to

and Wikimedia projects promptly, so that the people of Pakistan can continue to receive and share knowledge with the world. (4/4)

Wikimedia Foundation urges Pakistan Telecommunications Authority to restore access to Wikipedia in...

Update: On February 6, 2023, the Wikimedia Foundation was made aware that the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) had been directed to restore access to Wikipedia in Pakistan. Our inte…

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We believe that access to knowledge is a human right. A block of

in Pakistan denies the 5th most populous nation in the world access to the largest free knowledge repository. If it continues, it will also deprive everyone access to Pakistan's history and culture. (3/4)

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On 1 February, we received a notification from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority stating “the services of Wikipedia have been degraded for 48 hours” for failure to remove content deemed “unlawful.” As of 3 February, our data shows this has extended into a full block. (2/4)

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Wikipedia has been blocked in Pakistan. Today, Pakistan’s Telecommunications Authority blocked

and other Wikimedia projects in the country. Follow the thread for more information 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

Wikimedia Foundation urges Pakistan Telecommunications Authority to restore access to Wikipedia in...

Update: On February 6, 2023, the Wikimedia Foundation was made aware that the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) had been directed to restore access to Wikipedia in Pakistan. Our inte…

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afrocrowd.org

@afroCROWDit

Feb 3

We're bringing back #AfroCROWDWikiTrivia! We excavated #Wikipedia for more about notable figures in #BlackHistory. How well do you know these personalities? What do you have in common? More in this space starting next week. #bhm

#BlackHistoryMonth #WikiTrivia #AfroWiki

How the Supreme Court ruling on Section 230 could end Reddit as we know it

Feb 3

“Without Section 230, Wikipedia could not exist.” Our Associate General Counsel, Jacob Rogers, explains how an upcoming decision by the US Supreme Court could jeopardize the ability of Wikimedia users to share free knowledge. Via

@techreview

⬇️

technologyreview.com

As tech companies scramble in anticipation of a major ruling, some experts say community moderation online could be on the chopping block.

Wiki Loves Earth

@WikiLovesEarth

Jan 20

In 2022, Wiki Loves Earth gathered over 50,000 photos of nature areas from 39 countries – and the international jury chose 20 winning photos. Explore Wiki Loves Earth 2022 international winners in this article by

Experience some of the world’s most beautiful places with Wiki Loves Earth 2022

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medium.com

Think about that feeling you get when you are walking through pristine nature. Do you think it can be captured in a single photo?

afrocrowd.org

@afroCROWDit

Feb 2

#AfroCROWD's celebrating the cultures and contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Join us! We may be highlighting a school near you! #hbcu #hbculove #ilovemyhbcu #hbcualumni #hbcubuzz #myhbcu #hbculife #hbcugraduate #hbcuexperience #Wikipedia

#RT

Wiki Loves Folklore

@WikiFolklore

Feb 2

Wiki Loves Folklore is an International photography contest which aims to document local Culture and Heritage on Wikimedia Commons. Contest timeline: 1st February to 31st March. Join now : w.wiki/_x3tR #WikiLovesFolklore2023 #WikilovesFolklore

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Feb 2

Partnering with us and

@UNHumanRights

, the worldwide photo competition

@WikiLovesEarth

opened up a special subcategory for #Wiki4HumanRights. Their goal: To raise awareness of nature protection and human impacts on nature. Here are this year's winners.

Wiki Loves Earth 2022 presents the winners of the special nomination “Human rights and environment”!

In 2022, Wiki Loves Earth international photo contest supported the initiative Wiki4HumanRights, in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human…

Yoruba Wikimedians User Group

@Wikimediayo

Hello folks, We are happy to share our proposed activities for the month of February 2023. If there are possible ways to collaborate on any of the projects, please feel free to contact us. Happy new month! Let's promote free access to knowledge in Yoruba via

projects.

MIT Technology Review

@techreview

How the Supreme Court ruling on Section 230 could end Reddit as we know it

Some experts say a repeal or reinterpretation of Section 230 could do away with the community moderation practices central to sites like Reddit and Wikipedia.

technologyreview.com

As tech companies scramble in anticipation of a major ruling, some experts say community moderation online could be on the chopping block.

afrocrowd.org

@afroCROWDit

Join #AfroCROWD all #BHM as we celebrate #BlackFuturesMonth! To participate, share your favorite #Wikipedia page on #Black contributors then and now. Don't forget to tag us, so we can #repost and #reshare! #BlackHistoryMonth

#Access4All #WhoTellsYourStory #AfroWiki #RT

How about celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by improving

articles about Black artists? To join

@BlackLunchTable

's contest, create articles about five Black artists from a Bingo card. Take a look at the rules, and join before 28 February: w.wiki/6H7P

Art+Feminism

@artandfeminism

Dagbani Wikimedians User Group and Rua Red Gallery

Mark your calendars and make sure you register for this week's events! Learn more by visiting artandfeminism.org/events

UTM Library

@UTMlibrary

This #BlackHistoryMonth, help us make the world of information more inclusive! Join us as we improve coverage of Black histories on

U of T Libraries and 6 others

and

@Wikidata

. 🙏🏿 Details: buff.ly/3kiVrUj 🔗 and below 👇🏿

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This #BlackHistoryMonth, everyone is invited to join

@WikiWomenInRed

in creating

Wiki Focus: Black Women in Food and Drink History

articles about Black women, helping to close information gaps on Wikipedia and beyond. Find out how to participate: w.wiki/6HMo

Don't miss the

edit-a-thon this Wednesday, 1 February, at 18:00 UTC, to create and edit articles about Black women in the history of food and drink. #SmithsonianFood #BecauseOfHerStory #BHM How to join online ⬇️

eventbrite.com

Join our third Wikipedia edit-a-thon to create and edit entries about Black women in food and drink history on the site.

Wikimedia Policy

@wikimediapolicy

Douglas Ian Scott and Ziski Putz

We finished a full week of debates on "A Right to Research in Africa?" hosted by

@SaRecreate

. Theme: Copyright laws structure access to knowledge in service of the public interest, including education, health, and culture. These laws need fit the digital age.

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Image of a poster which reads "A right to research in Africa?". The poster is of a young Black woman sitting at a desk that is piled high with stacks of books and papers. She is also shown googling terms like "fair use".

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National Museum of American History

@amhistorymuseum

Join us and the

@smithsonian

American Women’s History Initiative on February 1 for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to bolster the representation of Black women in food and drink history on the site! #SmithsonianFood #BecauseOfHerStory

Wikipedia

Tyre Nichols protests - Wikipedia

On 27 January, widespread protests began across the US following the release of video footage showing five Black police officers beating Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. Nichols died three days later in the hospital. (1/2)

en.wikipedia.org

Calling all plant lovers 🌵 You can help illustrate

articles about plants. Take a picture of a plant and submit it to the Wiki Loves Plants contest. Participants with the best photos can win multiple prizes. w.wiki/6F8b 📷 Sam Oth, CC BY-SA 2.5

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Jan 29

Sixty-five people came together and defined Wiki Movimento Brasil's (

@wmnobrasil

) strategy for the next three years. Take a look at what's in store for the future of the Wikimedia movement in the world's 7th most populous country.

Wiki Movimento Brasil Strategy 2023-2025: A one-year collaborative process

Wiki Movimento Brasil launched a new strategy for the next three years, the result of a process that involved 65 people from the Wikimedia Movement over a year Wiki Movimento Brasil (WMB) dedicated…

Jan 29

There is one week left to join the #1Lib1Ref (One Librarian, One Reference) campaign and make trustworthy information available on

and beyond with a few simple clicks. Start here: w.wiki/44X

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Subhashish Panigrahi (

@subhapa

) is a filmmaker with a passion for open access to cultural heritage. Learn about their two recent documentaries on the Odia language — created using openly-licensed media, as well as free and open-source software. ⬇️

Two Open Culture Films About Odia Language, Made With Volunteer Labor

As an Open Culture practitioner, I have often tried to create and use media licensed under Creative Commons (CC) Licenses. It is tricky in filmmaking since film production requires a massive media …

Lucy Crompton-Reid

@lcromptonreid

I recently had the chance to talk to Marti Johnson and others from

about equity, diversity and inclusion

@wikimediauk

in the light of our Wikimedian of the Year Affiliate Spotlight award. Marti and I wrote up the interview in a blog post here:

Equity, diversity & inclusion in affiliate governance

At Wikimania 2022, Wikimedia UK was honored through the Wikimedia Affiliate Spotlight Wikimedian of the Year awards for outstanding work to diversify their board of directors; ensuring knowledge eq…