it's not on the programme it's invitation only https://adainitiative.org/2015/06/apply-now-for-the-ally-skills-workshop-at-wikimania-2015/
On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 4:46 AM, Chris Keating <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Valerie, > > Is the workshop listed on the Wikimania programme? I can't see it. > https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Programme > > (Great that this is happening, though!) > > Chris > > > > On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 9:35 PM, Valerie Aurora <[email protected] > > wrote: > >> Hi long-suffering Gender Gap list members, >> >> I have good news! Thanks to the hard work of many of the people on >> this list, the WMF funded a grant to run a pilot Ally Skills Workshop >> at Wikimania in July: >> >> >> https://adainitiative.org/2015/06/apply-now-for-the-ally-skills-workshop-at-wikimania-2015/ >> >> The Ally Skills Workshop teaches men simple, everyday ways to support >> women in their communities. This workshop will be laser-focused on >> techniques that work specifically in Wikipedia and related projects, >> including how to use existing policies and suggestions for advocating >> for new policies. It will also teach people about the mindset of >> trolls and what strategies work best for foiling them. >> >> If it goes well, we'll apply for another WMF grant to run a >> train-the-trainers, with the end goal of teaching the workshop to many >> of the Wikipedia admins around the world. The goal is to get them >> educated and wised up to the sexist tactics often used against women >> editors, women's bios, and women's causes on Wikipedia. >> >> If you are going, or if you know someone who would be a good person to >> attend this workshop, please sign up or encourage them to sign up! You >> can also retweet the announcement here: >> >> https://twitter.com/adainitiative/status/613803456692793344 >> >> Thanks, >> >> -VAL >> >> -- >> Valerie Aurora >> Interim Executive Director >> >> You can help increase the participation of women in open technology and >> culture! >> Donate today at http://adainitiative.org/donate/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Gendergap mailing list >> [email protected] >> To manage your subscription preferences, including unsubscribing, please >> visit: >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap > > > > _______________________________________________ > Gendergap mailing list > [email protected] > To manage your subscription preferences, including unsubscribing, please > visit: > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap >
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