Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Strategy/Implementation/Affiliate health criteria/Reports/2024/Wikimujeres UG
| Affiliate basic information | ||
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| What is the affiliate name? | Wikimujeres User Group | |
| Please list the languages supported by this affiliate | Spanish, Catalan | |
| Please list countries where this affiliate operates | Spain | |
| Reporting timeline (e.g. January-December) | January-Decembre | |
| Reporting year (e.g. 2024 or 2024-2025) | 2024 | |
| Primary contact (user name) | Tiputini | |
| Secondary contact (user name) | Mboix | |
| Goal delivery | ||
| What is the affiliate mission? | Wikimujeres' approach aims to transform the Wikimedia community into a space where women’s voices are heard, recognized, and valued. We strive to provide constant support to develop projects that not only enrich wiki culture but also highlight the historically overlooked contributions of women. Through our activities, we aim to close the gender gap in both content and the participation of women editors, moving towards truly equitable and diverse knowledge. | |
| What are the affiliate goals? Link to the strategic plan, if there is one. | Among the main objectives of Wikimujeres, we highlight the following:
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| Organizational development | ||
| How does the affiliate make decisions? How are decisions communicated? | Every year we plan the most important events and organize the calendar. We inform the rest of the members by email every 15 days. | |
| What is the current state of the affiliate finances? Link to the latest financial report, if there is one. | This UG has no funding | |
Affiliate health and resilience
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| How many people participate in the decision-making process in the affiliate? | Everyone | |
| Has there been any significant changes in the level of the affiliate membership body (e.g. increase/decrease of number of dues-paying members)? | This volunteer-led group operates without membership fees. Over the past twelve months, 16 new members have joined, the majority of whom are women who engaged in our university sessions. | |
| Are there any affiliate activities in the past year that were led by affiliate members? Please share the highlights. | Our members conducted a training session on editing Wikidata as part of numerous activities focused on strengthening and promoting diversity, gender equity, and the Wikimedia community. These activities included workshops, conferences, planning meetings, and international events. | |
| Leadership and inclusion | ||
Diverse, skilled, and accountable leadership
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| What kind of skills does the affiliate leadership possess? | They bring extensive experience in editing Wikipedia, with a focus on closing the gender gap and creating a space where women's voices are acknowledged, amplified, and valued. | |
| Is there any kind of succession plan for the affiliate leadership? | Not yet | |
| Are there any trainings that affiliate leadership undergo before they assume their leadership position? | Three women from our group serve on the Amical Wikimedia Board of Directors, with one holding the position of Chair. We aspire for these women to inspire, empower, and motivate others through their positive influence. | |
| Are there any requirements for affiliate leadership to disclose their conflict(s) of interests? | No | |
Diversity balance (especially gender)
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| What is the diversity level of the affiliate leadership and membership body? | All members of the user group are women. There is also a wide age spectrum: our youngest member is 16 years old and the oldest is 84. | |
| How is the affiliate leadership encouraging gender diversity in the decision-making process(es) of the affiliate? | N/A | |
Universal Code of Conduct compliance
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| How does the affiliate leadership ensure, enforce, and evaluate compliance with the Universal Code of Conduct obligations? | We emphasize the UCoC at the start of every meeting. New members are introduced to the UCoC and directed to review it thoroughly. They are encouraged to report any violations through email. | |
| Engagement and Collaboration | ||
| Please share the publicly available records of regular meetings, activities, events, or conference in the past year where the affiliate has participated. | N/A | |
| Community connection | ||
| How many affiliate members are active contributors to the Wikimedia projects? | The user group has close to 15 active members. | |
| How many affiliate members are not active contributors to the Wikimedia projects? | The number of inactive members fluctuates over time but typically ranges between 5 and 15 at any given moment. | |
| How many affiliate members are active organizers (of projects, events, conferences, initiatives, etc) within the Wikimedia movement? | We have 3 members who work in organizing. | |
| How many people have participated in affiliate projects, events, conferences, and/or initiatives in the past year? | We had over 15 members participate in activities during this period, | |
| Partnerships and collaboration | ||
| Please list all activities/initiatives that the affiliate has organized or co-organized in past 12 months. | Please see: [[1]] | |
| What would affiliate leadership list as the top 3 (three) capacities of the affiliate? (e.g. evaluation, community governance, programs and events, organizational governance and resource policies, conflict management, partnerships, fundraising, communication and media relations, contributor development, on-wiki technical skills, policy advocacy, etc) | Our extensive experience in editing Wikipedia, combined with our expertise in writing from a gender perspective, positions us to create impactful content.
Our most valuable asset is our presence in two universities: Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Since 2016, we have led our Wikiwomen editing space, meeting online every two weeks with female editors, students, and newcomers. This initiative encourages participation in the Wikimedia community while fostering collaboration and idea exchange. It exemplifies how universities can drive social change by promoting inclusion and equity in digital culture. University Autonoma Barcelona Since 2017, we have collaborated on the Wikiproject: Gender and Equality, working with students from Graduate Diploma in Gender and Equality and Graduate Diploma in Gender-Based Violence. This project empowers students to transform their classroom knowledge into valuable Wikipedia content, addressing issues of gender equality and sexist violence. See the results: | |
| We use effective pedagogical methods to tackle the challenges faced by women contributors on Wikipedia. We inspire students to explore women’s issues and teach educators how to guide female students in contributing to discussions on equality and gender violence. Through these efforts, we are fostering a more equitable digital landscape. | ||
| We believe that creating a positive experience for new users is essential for increasing the number of active female Wikipedians. Promoting constructive communication practices is key to maintaining a healthy online information ecosystem.
Research shows that female editors often leave the platform after facing toxic comments, highlighting the need for effective mentoring and personalized support to help them engage fully in editing. In our sessions, we address the main challenges new editors face, particularly how to interact with the community and understand its rules. Our goal is to build confidence in Wikipedia by showcasing vital policies on content moderation, such as the neutral point of view, copyright, and standards for encyclopedic relevance. By fostering a welcoming atmosphere, we can encourage a diverse and active editing community. | ||
| What are the 3 (three) capacities that the affiliate would like to strengthen in the next 12 months? | To foster gender equity in content creation, it is vital to actively recruit more women as Wikipedia editors. Increasing women's representation in decision-making roles is equally important. | |
| By prioritizing the development of both their technical and interpersonal skills, we can empower them for growth and enhance their leadership abilities. This approach will diversify and strengthen the Movement and create a more inclusive environment that encourages and supports the active participation of women in Wiki projects. Together, we can build a richer and more sustainable platform for everyone. | ||
| We must actively participate in the 2030 Strategy because decision-making needs to be equitable, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered. We believe in the importance of building an inclusive and diverse movement where decisions are made collaboratively and representatively. To achieve this, it is essential to empower women and ensure their representation in Wikimedia for gender equity. As highlighted on the activities page, we have engaged in as many meetings as possible concerning the 2030 Strategy. | ||
| What are the organizations, community projects, or groups that the affiliate had been working or seeking to work with to develop and support the 3 capacities? | We are members of Iberocoop and have represented it at Wikimania. Additionally, we are involved with the Wikiwomen task force and serve on its advisory board. We also collaborate with Amical Wikimedia, focusing on promoting and disseminating Catalan terminology, particularly terms related to women. Recently, at the Celtic Nook, we presented a project on the terminology of women in the labor market | |