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Do you care about free, reliable, and open knowledge? Then we need your help ⬇️ Today, we joined forces with 12 Wikimedia affiliates and published an open letter calling on United Nations Member States to include commitments in the forthcoming Global Digital Compact that can allow online public interest projects, such as Wikipedia, to thrive. The Global Digital Compact will be a shared approach to governing digital technologies and will structure the future of digital regulation and cooperation for many countries around the world. Set to be agreed in September, the Global Digital Compact is being developed through a consultation process involving governments, the UN, the private sector, civil society, grassroots organizations, academia, and individuals. By protecting public interest projects and the communities that create them, the international community can ensure that the digital environment advances sustainable development and human rights. If you are committed to preserving free, reliable, and open knowledge, join us and sign the letter: https://lnkd.in/dDku3fuB #ForFreeKnowledge 📷 Tiny Big Picture for the Wikimedia Foundation, CC BY-SA 4.0

Today is World Heritage Day, a perfect opportunity to visit some of the world’s most historic monuments from the comforts of your home. Sit back and enjoy this trip through a curated collection of winning photos from Wiki Loves Monuments — the world’s largest photo contest. Which one is your favorite? 📷 From left to right: 1️⃣ An arresting juxtaposition between the great pyramids of Giza and a solitary horse and rider combine to create a timeless image that shows off the massive scale of the pyramids. Abdelrahmannr, CC BY-SA 4.0. 2️⃣ Taken during a cold German winter, the photo captures the Marksburg — a key part of the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site. For the photographer, it connects nearly 1,000 years of history. Rolf Kranz, CC BY-SA 4.0. 3️⃣ This aerial view of Bangladesh’s 201 Dome Mosque gives the viewer the ability to see the detailed work of the many artisans tasked with its construction. Azim Khan Ronnie, CC BY-SA 4.0. 4️⃣ Belgium’s Antwerpen-Centraal railway station is regarded as one of the finest examples of railway architecture in Belgium, as evidenced by this stunning photograph. T meltzer, CC BY-SA 4.0. 5️⃣ Wat Saket is a modern temple in Bangkok, Thailand that was completed in the 20th century. Capturing the low slung moon over the temple required careful positioning. Sitthipolp, CC BY-SA 4.0. ⁠See all winning photos ➡️ https://w.wiki/9huC

Have you ever fallen down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? 🕳️ Navigating from one article to the next by clicking on the blue links while browsing the free encyclopedia is a universal experience. This journey was captured by students of the University of Television and Film Munich, in Germany – Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (HFF München). They created a 3-minute video that mimics the learning pathway of a Wikipedia rabbit hole. 🐇 “This movie is a thank you to all those with a thirst for knowledge and definitions – for their work in making all kinds of knowledge available for free,” they told us. Dive in to watch their love letter to Wikipedia. 📹 A production of the University of Television and Film Munich. Director, screenplay, editor: Kilian Armando Friedrich. Camera: Louis Dickhaut. Producer: Felix Stegmann. CC BY-SA 4.0.

We receive several requests for content alterations or removal on Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia and other Wikimedia projects. These legal requests, coming from governments and individuals, range from asking for user data, to demanding copyright takedowns, to deleting user accounts, and more. Twice per year, we publish a Transparency Report, which provides insights into these requests. Check out the latest report, with information from July through December 2023. ⬇️

Throughout Women's History Month, we called attention to the lack of women’s representation on Wikimedia projects, including Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. The month is over, but there is still work to do. Join us to #ChangeTheStats ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dPkJpxJ5 #OpenTheKnowledge

Thanks to many Wikimedia movement initiatives, we are closing the gender gaps. Little by little, we are seeing more women editors, readers, and organizers across our projects, including Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. But there is still a lot of work to do. You can help us get there faster! Visit our page to get inspired and discover how you can help #ChangeTheStats ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dPkJpxJ5 ℹ️ Sources: Community Insights Survey, 2023; Wikimedia Brand Health Tracker, Wave 4, December 2023. 📷 From left to right: 1️⃣ CSP-Conlutas, CC0 | Blossom Ozurumba, CC BY-SA 4.0. 2️⃣ Fora do Eixo, CC BY-SA 2.0. 3️⃣ Author, CC BY-SA 4.0. 4️⃣ Frank La Roche, Public Domain | RIGOYRBK, CC0 1.0. #OpenTheKnowledge

Prepare yourself for a parade of imagination: the winners of the 2023 Wiki Loves Monuments photo contest are here. 🤩 Wiki Loves Monuments is best known for being the world's largest photo contest. It highlights humanity's cultural heritage through the buildings, structures, and other assets that have gained importance due to their artistic, historic, political, technical, or architectural significance. In 2023, about 200,000 images were uploaded from over 4,700 photographers in 46 countries who participated in the contest. The 15 international winners were found in 12 of those countries, and you can see them all here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dVJJ-Ues 📷 Photographer Mona Hassan Abo-Abda chose to frame the Giza pyramids, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, through the touching hands of Lorenzo Quinn's sculpture “Together,” part of the art exhibition “Forever is Now”. That vision brought them first place in the 2023 Wiki Loves Monuments photo contest. Mona Hassan Abo-Abda, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The ability to freely access and share knowledge can create social good and promote social equity. However, there are still many barriers that amplify existing inequities, particularly for women. Join us and Access Now for a panel discussion that will offer actionable opportunities to help close gender and knowledge gaps on Wikimedia projects and online. Mark your calendar 🗓️ The panel will happen next Thursday, 21 March, at 14:00 UTC. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d94fp6DW #ForFreeKnowledge #PublicPolicy #Advocacy #Wikipedia #ChangeTheStats

Wikipedia's vision is of a world in which everyone can freely share in the sum of all human knowledge. But we cannot achieve that when we are missing so much knowledge about women. This #WomensHistoryMonth, join us in closing the gender knowledge gap on Wikipedia and across the Wikimedia projects. There are many ways you can help us #ChangeTheStats – from editing an article to joining a volunteer group. Get started ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dPkJpxJ5 #OpenTheKnowledge ℹ️ Sources: Humaniki, February 2024. Community Insights Survey, 2023. 📷 From left to right: 1️⃣ Frank La Roche, Public Domain | RIGOYRBK, CC0 1.0. 2️⃣ Public Domain | NASA, Public Domain | Guillermo Kahlo, Public Domain. 3️⃣ Elvert Barnes, CC BY-SA 2.0.