We’re thrilled to kick off the 5th edition of the #SheSaid campaign! The #SheSaid campaign is all about celebrating women and giving their words the recognition they deserve. Thanks to the dedication of our global Wikimedia communities, we’ve been closing the gender gap by adding +15 555 of women’s quotes in 18 languages. In 2023 … Read More
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Celebrating Three Years of Empowerment: The Focus Group’s Journey!
As the Focus Group marked its third anniversary in 2023, we reflect on the incredible progress made by our members. An impressive amount of work continues to be accomplished, thanks in part to the introduction of a Coaching program designed to support participants at all stages of their development. This program has empowered members to … Read More
The Wiki Loves Women: Highlights of 2022.
The Focus Group In 2022, the Focus Coaching programme comprised of 14 women from across Africa (and southern France) who participated in: A monthly thematic working session with the group (private recording for group members). Bi-monthly Office Hours on Thursdays; we have hosted about 8 informal office hours. More than 5 Office Hours in French … Read More
The #SheSaid campaign: 3 years of celebrating Women!
Under the tagline “Give her a voice”, the #SheSaid campaign was started in 2020 in order to elevate the voices of notable women on Wikiquote in different languages. After 3 editions, the drive has resulted in 7376 new or improved articles. When first launched, the campaign resulted in +867 new or improved articles in 7 … Read More
“The Focus Group: After 2 years, where are we?”
The Focus Group celebrates its second year anniversary. An amazing amount of work continues to be done by the members. A Coaching program has been instituted to help the participating members in all stages of the programme to develop their skills and helped them find ways to build their capacities. “I have been able to … Read More
Wiki Loves Women in Niger with Fatiman Alher
The 28th of October 2016 will stay an important date in the history of the Wikipedia/media community in Niger. The meeting, who took place in Homeland Hôtel in Niamey, between the President of the User Group de Côte d’Ivoire, Donatien Kangah, and the President of Femme & TIC Niger, Fatiman Alher, marked a future collaboration, … Read More