2021:Submissions/The top 9 things to know about safety and inclusion at Wikimedia online events
The top 9 things to know about safety and inclusion at Wikimedia online events
· Tuesday August, 16.15 UTC
Speakers[edit | edit source]
- Adélaïde Calais, Wikimédia France
- Sandro Halank, Wikimedia Deutschland
- Anisa Kuci, Wikimedia Italia
- Carla Toro, Wikimedia Chile
- Raimund Liebert, Wikimedia Österreich
- Flor Méchain, Wikimedia CH
- Natalia Szafran-Kozakowska, Wikimedia Polska
- Constanza Verón, Wikimedia Argentina
- Manfred Werner, Wikimedia Österreich
- Vic Sfriso, Wikimedia Argentina
- Christel Steigenberger, Wikimedia Foundation
Abstract[edit | edit source]
The session will cover important learnings related to inclusive and safe online meetings, each presented by a different person from Wikimedia’s Volunteer Supporters Network. The topics covered will include: choosing the best platform for your event (Sandro WMDE), pre-event preparation, LGBT+ friendly events, writing and enforcing safe space policies for online events, working with partners and other participants outside the movement.
| Presenter | Presentation |
|---|---|
| Sandro (WMDE) | Know how to choose your platform |
| Mannfred (WMAT) | What to provide your participants with before it starts |
| Ralmund Liebert (WMAT) | Use an enforceable friendly space policy |
| Carla Toro (WMCL) | Prepare for your event |
| Constanza Verón, Vic Sfriso (WMAR) | Inclusive language for daily life |
| Adelaide Calais (WMFR) | Reach out to wikimedian you can't reach thank to online meetings |
| Flor Mechain (WMCH) | How to have successful online workshops for GLAM |
| Anisa Kuci, WMIT | Chances and limits of inclusivity with online meetings |
| Christel Steigenberger (WMF) | When and how to reached the wmf in emergency cases |
Session Outcomes[edit | edit source]
- the audience will learn about different aspects of online meetings aimed at different audiences, contributing to a good and welcoming atmosphere
- the listeners will gain knowledge about providing safety for their participants - from effective policies and ways of enforcing them during the meeting to reaching out for help in emergency situations
- the audience will see how the online meetings can help to reach and include people that would not normally take part in offline activities
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