It would make sense to add the link to the index of petitions/complaints at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Objections_to_the_2025_WMF_Board_election_removals so they are all centralized.
Selected quotes from other letters boycotting the election in protest. "The Wikimedia Foundation has long emphasized its commitment to good governance and transparency, as well as to gender equity. Yet, by excluding Ravan—the only female candidate in this election—without any clear explanation and amid strong indications of political bias, the Foundation has violated all of these principles." "We write to you with deep concern and strong objection to the recent decision to withdraw candidate Ravan Jaafar al-Taie from the ongoing election process for a seat on the Board of Trustees. This measure, taken without transparency or public justification, undermines the legitimacy of the process and contradicts the values of inclusion, equity, and diversity that the Wikimedia movement has promoted since its inception and that Strategy 2030 ratifies as guiding principles. The action is unfair, arbitrary, and sets a dangerous precedent for democracy and the efforts of female Wikipedians who actively fight for inclusion. Ravan is not only a valid candidate, but also the only woman in this electoral process." "There have been two candidates rejected without a credible explanation. Rejecting either candidate based on “lack of experience”, political attacks or dubious conflict of interest have been based on falsehoods or just incomprehensible. Ravan was the only woman candidate left in the running and Lane was the only openly queer candidate remaining in the election. This has been the opposite of the previously publicly stated values of the WMF commitment to representing minority voices and diversity. The Board and Election Committee stated on Meta that they were aiming for 6 candidates to vote on, but there are just 4 now remaining, all men, and are less representative of the volunteer community." At a minimum, this wide level of objection from different and significant parts of the community should result in an immediate independent investigation or a suspension of the election. On Thu, 9 Oct 2025 at 04:47, Hannah Clover <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi, I have written a heartfelt letter for reform at > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025_WMF_Board_reform_petition. I encourage > everyone across the movement to read, translate, and share this message as it > is not just an enwiki issue but something that affects us all. > > Sincerely, > Hannah Clover > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list -- [email protected], guidelines at: > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l > Public archives at > https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/message/Q2I6XYSINHJ2CVVXSPWID4LC7O52ZLCE/ > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list -- [email protected], guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l Public archives at https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/message/K4SPN43MOZLWC73ANTMYYKZRBREDTO7Z/ To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
