08-09, 15:30–15:55 (Poland), Tbilisi (7)
Language: English
The current changes in the informational system are prompting Wikimedians to ponder the true value Wikimedia offers to the world. It is imperative to deliberate on what priorities should be set and advocated for, and the strategies employed in doing so. This session aims to disseminate the primary outcomes of the 1st Wikiadvocacy meeting, scheduled for May 2024 and hosted by Wikimedia Chile, with a focus on capacity building and network strengthening as its primary objectives.
This session aims to provide an overview of the expected outcomes of the first Wikiadvocacy meeting in May, starting by identifying community interests and needs, leading to the development of common strategies, and fostering the first efforts to create an Advocacy & Public Policy network throughout the movement.
Attendees are expected to:
- Familiarize themselves with the advocacy and public policy work carried out by the movement and the WMF.
- Understand the general strategies being jointly developed by the movement to manage these efforts.
- Identify the existence of a collaborative network on this topic and explore ways to integrate and strengthen local capacities through participation.
Session recording: https://youtu.be/LedziGgRqZU?t=22485
This session talks about the results of a process that is already collaborative and focused on the work of the open ecosystem, such as the 1st Wikiadvocacy meeting in Santiago.
Providing a platform to share its results serves as a celebration of the initiative shown by the participating members. Additionally, the session seeks to inspire more individuals to join and contribute to this network, aligning with the overarching theme of the conference.
What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?* –Average knowledge about Wikimedia projects or activities
How do you plan to deliver this session?* –Onsite in Katowice
What other themes or topics does your session fit into? Please choose from the list of tags below. –Collaboration, Conferences, Events
Patricia is an Open-Knowledge and Open Culture advocate based in Santiago, Chile. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Wikimedia Chile.