This is one of the best articles about how Wikipedia works that I have ever seen:
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What does diverse representation look like in the Wikimedia movement?
Let's discuss this topic together with during a virtual session on 15 December from 17:00-18:30 UTC.
Register here. ⬇️
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Mark your calendars! Singapore is calling...
2023 will run from 16-19 August, in person and online. This year's theme is “Diversity. Collaboration. Future.”
Get to know more about the Wikimedia movement’s flagship event. ⬇️
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Calling all Wikimedia editors: We need your help to select a 📣 sound 📣 that will be heard whenever people listen to content from and the other Wikimedia projects on smart devices and more.
Play your part now: w.wiki/65Xf
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It's the sound of facts. Inspiration. Knowledge.
We're looking for a sound that will be heard whenever people listen to content from Wikimedia projects, such as @Wikipedia, on smart devices and more.
Help us find it. Play your part: soundlogo.wikimedia.org
#WikiSoundLogo
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Aged around 50 at the time of his death, Volodymyr is survived by his 7-year-old son and his parents. If you would like to support Volodymyr’s family financially in helping care for his son, please contact info@wikimedia.org.ua. cc: (3/3)
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Author of 13 published books, Volodymyr has received multiple literary awards. Since 2010, he created around 100 articles on Ukrainian Wikipedia, which have been viewed more than 150,000 times. He also contributed almost 4,000 edits. (2/3)
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We are sad to share that, last week, we received confirmation that Ukrainian writer, activist, and longtime volunteer Volodymyr Vakulenko had been killed by the Russian army during its invasion of Ukraine. (1/3)
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Join us Fri. December 16, 11AM-1:30PM EST to celebredit on #BlackPioneers, especially those who started their notable work young (you decide what age that is!) and issues important to the world's #youth in support of #WikiVibrance 2022.
Sign up: bit.ly/YGABACWikiVib2
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A dramatic entrance to an island cave in Portugal, a camouflaged seahorse in Indonesia, and a star-filled sky over a volcanic crater lake Turkey. 🤩
These are just some of the stunning scenes captured by this year's photo contest winners.
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New features on are making it easy for everyone to edit, especially those contributing for the first time. Learn more – and get started!
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FYI: The Tuesday after the US Thanksgiving holiday is a date for “unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.”
Read more about Giving Tuesday on , and please consider making a donation. ⬇️
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We are grateful to be listed by in alongside 17 other organizations in the open source community. #GivingTuesday has passed, but you can support free knowledge any time.
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Este martes 6/dic, compartiremos nuestra experiencia en el registro de las acciones por el #25N
Transmisión en vivo desde el canal de youtube de @wikimedistasuy desde las 4 pm (hora Perú) y 6 pm (hora Uruguay).
@WhoseKnowledge @wikimedia_cl
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Dear Wikimedia contributors: #WikiSoundLogo voting is open now!
You will be selecting a sound that will play whenever people listen to content from and other Wikimedia projects on smart devices and more.
Play your part and vote now.
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founder was on to discuss the UK Online Safety Bill, which will be debated in the House of Commons this week.
"The internet is bigger than just the handful of major social media platforms. Internet regulation needs to reflect that reality."
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Türkçe Vikipedi 5 Aralık 2002'de yayımlanmaya başladı🧑💻🖥️🧠📚. Gönüllülerin emeği ile 500bindenfazla Türkçe Vikipedi maddesi üretildi❤️. Türkçe Vikipedi'nin 20. yaşı kutlu olsun!🥳
#türkçevikipedi #vikipedi #türkçe #ansiklopedi #gönüllü #doğumgünü #20yıl #kutluolsun
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Happy 20th birthday, Turkish Wikipedia!
Since 5 December 2002, volunteers have added more than 529,000 articles to Vikipedi, the Turkish language edition of Wikipedia.
celebrated this incredible milestone last week with the community and, obviously, cake.
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At the end of November, Wikimedia volunteers held a edit-a-thon at Japan's OYA Soichi Library, which specializes in the cataloging and collection of various magazines.
Check out what they learned. ⬇️
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The Latin American and Caribbean Wikimedia community has been a part of the free knowledge movement for over a decade. The 42 countries in the region are home to 38,000 editors, five chapters, and eight user groups. ⬇️
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“There is no such thing as done when it comes to inclusive product development.” (11/12)
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“It was important for us to not be anecdotal or provide made-up benchmarks numbers without understanding the context of each team’s available metrics capabilities and relevant platform audiences.” (10/12)
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“Seven beta teams at varying phases in their development lifecycle agreed to adopt the Playbook and, for at least one stage of their development, attempt to complete each task in the framework and provide feedback on obstacles, successes, and learnings.” (9/12)
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“Community and stakeholder engagement is always key, but it’s especially critical in open source environments like the one in which Wikimedia operates.” (8/12)
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“Process. Strategy. Incentives. Structure. Talent. Tools. With these organized findings, and inspiration from industry leaders, the double diamond and agile methodologies, we were positioned to develop the first draft of our Inclusive Product Development Playbook.” (7/12)
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“It is everyone’s shared responsibility to advance DEI. However, to do this work thoughtfully and effectively, there is a responsibility to consult those with professional DEI expertise.” (6/12)
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“Teams craved cohesion and tangible guidance on how to intentionally build products in an inclusive way, and the permission to take more time to build for a more equitable outcome.” (5/12)
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“No matter the eagerness to implement, it cannot be impactful without doing the work up front in understanding context.” (4/12)
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“Achieving a DEI-centered software development process requires commitment from those who are at the top of the organization. This work entails tough calls of choosing equity over speed.” (3/12)
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Our Lead Product Manager shares her journey to develop the framework and the ten things she and the framework working group learned along the way. (2/12)
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Over the last two years, we have developed a unique framework for equitable and inclusive open source product development – which puts diversity, equity, and inclusion at the center of the technology behind Wikimedia projects, like . 🧵⬇️ (1/12)
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A program which attempts to groom leadership skills, Wikimedia projects refreshing training, and build soft skill sets among the Fante Wikimedians Community members
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Today and presented at the European Parliament. Here's what stood out:
1?"Producing information is, and always has been, a political act. So is speaking truth to power"
2?" is one of the marvels of the modern world"
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There are several Wikimedia communities in Indonesia working to expand access to free knowledge in the country and beyond.
How have they evolved in recent years, and what is coming next? shares highlights. ⬇️
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Está chegando a XX Oficina Wikimedia & Educação! A última oficina do ano será na próxima quarta-feira (30/11), das 14h às 16h, via Google Meet. Participe e traga suas experiências para esse espaço dedicado a educadores interessados no uso das plataformas Wikimedia em sala de aula
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Participants and organizers share their perspectives of Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom in Morocco, a program held by that helps educators and students to develop vital media and information literacy skills for the 21st century.
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Learn how self-organised online communities in Ukraine and Czechia counter disinformation.
⚠️RSVP by tomorrow, Nov. 30
👉Dec. 1 @ 12:00
👉Brussels, European Parliament, Room ASP 5E1
👉 , , @Wikimediaukr
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war in Ukraine. Two epicenters of massive spread of disinformation in very close succession.
Super excited to have teamed up with @wikimedia to discuss how to combat disinformation.
Make sure to register, so that you can join the debate!
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Wikimedia Indonesia terus berupaya untuk membuat komunitas Wikimedia lokal mandiri. Beberapa hal yang kami lakukan adalah memberikan dana hibah, mendukung acara keakraban dan pertemuan komunitas, mengadakan konferensi nasional, dan memberikan penghargaan kepada para sukarelawan.
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