CEE/Newsletter/Newsroom/HERitage Amplified – A successful event organized by the Wikimedia Community Cyprus
- By: Anna Prodromou
Learn more about the HERitage Amplified event that happened in February in Nicosia, Cyprus, organized by the Wikimedia Community Cyprus.
Key highlights of the event included a Wikipedia Marathon (edit-a-thon) dedicated to Cypriot Women, insightful discussions on gender biases and digital literacy, along with two additional sessions after the event.
We are excited to share the success of the HERitage Amplified event, organized by the Wikimedia Community Cyprus and made possible through funding from the Wikimedia Foundation, following a proposal by Anna Prodromou.
Held on Saturday, 10/02/2024, the event was a resounding success, bringing together a diverse group of participants passionate about exploring the intersections of digital literacy, gender equality, and Wikipedia.
Key highlights of the event included a Wikipedia Marathon (edit-a-thon) dedicated to Cypriot Women, insightful discussions on gender biases and digital literacy, and keynote speeches by esteemed speakers Barbara Klen from CEE Hub, Michael Tyrimos from Capacitor Partners, and Marios Magioladitis from Wikimedia Community User Group Greece. We had the pleasure also to have Philip Kopetzky, CEE Hub Steering Committee member participating in a panel discussion along Barbara Klen and Marios Magioladitis. The event was addressed by Ms. Annita Demetriou, President of the Cyprus Parliament, who held the event under her auspices, and Ms. Josie Christodoulou, Commissioner for Gender Equality, who supported the event.
As a follow-up to the main event, we hosted two additional sessions:
- 13 February 2024: A live online discussion forum, followed by a collaborative editing session, provided participants with further opportunities for engagement and learning.
- 17 February 2024: We celebrated and recognized participants' achievements during the last Collaborative Editing Session.
The event exemplified the power of collaboration, community engagement, and collective action in advancing gender equality and cultural diversity on Wikipedia.
We extend our gratitude to the WICZ+ Foundation and the University of Limassol for their support in making this event possible.
Whole gallery of the images from the event you can see on the following link.
