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It takes a village to build a world where everyone has access to the sum of all human knowledge. And we all have something to contribute to it. This is the Wikimedia free knowledge movement. Take a minute to learn who it consists of and how you can be a part of it. #AWikiMinute
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During a two-day workshop in Ghana in April, librarians learned how to actively contribute to Wikimedia projects and add to the sum of all knowledge. Learn more about the Wiki Skills for Librarians Workshop ⬇️
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49 participants 105 articles written 67 articles improved 11 language versions of Wikipedia These are the results of the fourth global edit-a-thon celebrating the International Roma Day, which was organized by Wikimedia Serbia (). ⬇️
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From 5 to 8 June, Wikimedians from around the world will be leading and joining sessions at , the leading international summit on human rights in the digital age, organized by . Register by 2 June to join the virtual event ⬇️ #RightsCon
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The Wikimedia movement is made by people who devote their time to make free knowledge possible.⁠ Discover the stories of three powerful women from he Middle East and North Africa and the impact they have in the region. ⬇️
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Happy birthday, Indonesian Wikipedia! 🎂 On this day in 2003, the very first article was written on . Today, there are over 640,000 – and counting! 🥳 id.wikipedia.org 📷 Tenun, an artful Indonesian technique of weaving different colors of threads to make fabrics.
Aerial view of a woman weaving.
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This photo of a great cormorant, a little egret, and a gadwall in the Taudaha Lake near Katmandu, Nepal, is the Wikimedia Commons' Picture of the Year 2022. The annual contest recognizes exceptional images on the platform: w.wiki/6jan 📷 Prasan Shrestha, CC BY-SA 4.0
A great cormorant, a little egret, and a gadwall in the Taudaha Lake near Katmandu, Nepal.
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Listen to about how we're increasing the visibly of women in science from collections! My colleagues , , & I share about our work and progress. If you're interested in and women in #STEM, this episode is for you! 🎧🎙️
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Did you know that less than 20% of Wikipedia articles are about the accomplishments of women? A team of @Smithsonian experts is working to change that, using artificial intelligence and good old fashioned research skills. More from @SidedoorPod: si.edu/sidedoor/funk-
Graphic for Sidedoor podcast. Top of graphic is illustration of a desk with pencil cup and computer monitor. On the monitor is a database. The data in the fields forms the shape of a woman at a microscope. Bottom of graphic graphic has wording: Sidedoor. The Funk List. XPRX.
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Watch live our VP of Global Advocacy, , at the #NobelPrizeSummit ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=k06hSh
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Wikimedia projects like @Wikipedia have a clear role in fighting misinformation – and our experience can help other global stakeholders. Watch our VP of Global Advocacy, @rmack, discuss the Wikimedia model this Wednesday at 16:30 UTC on #NobelPrizeSummit nobelprize.org/events/nobel-p
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Vous vous rappelez du concours sur le son qui devait symboliser la connaissance de tous les humains (rien que ça 😛) lancé par la ? Découvrez le parcours de Thaddeus Osborne, qui a réalisé le son gagnant #music #Wikimedia #WikiSoundLogo⬇️
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A nuclear engineer by trade, Thaddeus Osborne is also a talented music producer—and a free knowledge enthusiast. To learn more about the winner of The Sound of All Human Knowledge contest, read ➡️ soundlogo.wikimedia.org #WikiSoundLogo
?By incorporating my sound, I hope to make Wikipedia even more accessible and engaging, enabling readers [and now listeners[ to embark on their own journey of discovery and knowledge. With more answers and information at our fingertips, we can tackle big problems and create a brighter future for all.? Quote by Thaddeus Osborne, winner of The Sound of All Human Knowledge contest.
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Wikimedia projects like have a clear role in fighting misinformation – and our experience can help other global stakeholders. Watch our VP of Global Advocacy, , discuss the Wikimedia model this Wednesday at 16:30 UTC on #NobelPrizeSummit
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Wikimedia projects can play a major role in preserving the history of cultures from around the world. Take a look at how the Edo people in Nigeria are documenting information about their oral traditions, cultural heritage, arts, and more. ⬇️
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Every 6 months, we tell you about the legal requests we get from governments/private individuals (requests for user data, copyright takedown requests, etc.) — and how we responded. Check out our latest transparency report with all the details ⬇️
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Reliable sources. Fact-based information. Debate. Collaboration. These are a few things that make different from other online sources of information. Take a minute to learn more on what makes a Wikipedia article unique. #AWikiMinute
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Wikimedians joined the recent “A Right to Research in Africa?” conference to explore how copyright legislation impacts access to research and culture in Africa. Learn about their experience + ongoing work to support knowledge equity in Africa and beyond.
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