SheSaid 2024: Amplifying Women’s Voices, One Quote at a Time

The #SheSaid campaign wrapped up its fifth edition at the end of 2024, and it’s safe to say — this was its most impactful year yet.

Launched in September 2024 as part of the Wiki Loves Women initiative, the campaign has been bringing together volunteers from around the world since 2020 to give more visibility to women leaders — by adding their voices to Wikiquote, one of the Wikimedia Foundation’s sister projects.

This global effort isn’t just about quotes. It’s about representation, recognition, and rewriting the imbalance in how women are remembered, referenced, and quoted in public knowledge.

INFO BOX: Wikiquote is a free, collaborative project from the Wikimedia Foundation that collects and curates quotes from notable people, books, films, and more. Like Wikipedia, it’s open to anyone to edit and contribute, and its mission is to make the words and ideas of influential figures accessible to everyone. It’s available in multiple languages and is an important resource for preserving and sharing global voices — especially when it comes to underrepresented groups.

What is #SheSaid, and Why Does It Matter?

Historically, men’s voices have dominated public platforms — from books and speeches to online databases and encyclopedias. Wikiquote is no exception. That’s where #SheSaid comes in.

Every year, during the campaign window, contributors focus on creating or improving Wikiquote pages for notable women — activists, scientists, artists, politicians, authors, and more. The aim? To make sure that when people look for inspiring words, wisdom, or thought leadership, women’s voices are there.It’s about more than just content. It’s about equity. About making sure women’s contributions aren’t overlooked, forgotten, or left out of the digital public record.

Global Movement — Bigger Than Ever in 2024

The 2024 campaign brought together volunteers across five continents and 19 language Wikiquotes. For the first time, communities writing in Banjar, Fante, Setswana, and Dutch joined the movement — expanding its reach into new regions and cultures. In total:

11,029 articles were either created or improved — 10,091 new entries and 938 enhanced.
Setswana led the charge with 3,039 entries.
Hausa followed with 1,921, English with 1,592, and Igbo with 1,436.
Communities from countries like Senegal, Nigeria, the Philippines, Serbia, Ukraine, Kenya, and Libya contributed to the wave of activity.

This year’s success is a testament to how far the campaign has come — and how much passion and commitment it has inspired.

Behind every great project…

#SheSaid is powered by a diverse network of Wikimedia communities, user groups, educators, and everyday volunteers — most of them working behind the scenes. Their passion is what keeps the campaign alive.

Some standout contributors this year include:

Lydie, from the Wikimedia DRC User Group, whose work documenting the campaign helped shine a spotlight on women leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nanour, from Wikimedia Libya, who played a key role in strengthening Arabic-language contributions across the Maghreb region.
Bashir, in Nigeria, who led the Hausa community’s efforts for the second year in a row with remarkable consistency and energy.

And these are just a few examples. Across the campaign, dozens of leaders stepped up to coordinate local events, train new editors, and spread awareness in their communities.

Beyond the Numbers: Real-World Impact

It’s easy to focus on statistics — and they’re impressive — but what truly matters is the lasting impact of this work.

Every new quote added helps reshape how we think about leadership, knowledge, and influence. It means that future generations — students, researchers, activists — will have easier access to the words and wisdom of women from all backgrounds.

It also sends a message: your voice matters. Whether you’re a trailblazer in your field or someone just beginning your journey, your ideas deserve to be heard.

By making these voices more visible, the #SheSaid campaign pushes back against the silencing of women — past and present.

What’s Next?

The energy is already building for #SheSaid 2025.

In March 2025, Wiki Loves Women was invited by with Art+Feminism to host a special virtual #SheSaid editing event in celebration of International Women’s Day. This collaboration brought together contributors from around the world to focus on adding and improving Wikiquote entries for notable women, further amplifying their voices and ensuring their words are accessible to a global audience.

The event not only celebrated women’s contributions but also highlighted the importance of representation in digital spaces. Participants engaged in discussions, shared resources, and worked collectively to address the gender gap on Wikiquote, reinforcing the campaign’s mission to give women a stronger presence in the realm of open knowledge.

This successful partnership exemplifies the power of collaborative efforts in promoting gender equity and preserving women’s voices for future generations.

Plans are also underway for new partnerships, which promises to bring fresh momentum and new audiences to the campaign.

We also hope to support emerging communities, especially those that faced challenges this year, and invite more language groups to participate. The vision is clear: a Wikiquote where women’s voices are not the exception, but the norm.

Get Involved

If you’re inspired by the idea of amplifying women’s voices and building a more inclusive internet, there are many ways to join the movement:

Start contributing to Wikiquote in your language.
Host a local #SheSaid event or editing session.
Spread the word on social media or in your community.
Or simply follow along and learn more about the incredible women being highlighted.

Whether you’re a student, writer, researcher, activist, or just someone who loves a good quote — there’s a place for you in this campaign.