The Erasmus + WikiWomen Project: Addressing the Gender Gap and Inspiring Inclusion on International Women’s Day

Send us Fan MailHosted by Sophie Fitzpatrick, Project and Communications Manager at Wikimedia Community Ireland, and joined by Amy O'Riordan, the Irish Language Officer, this episode explores the Wiki Woman Erasmus Plus project on International Women's Day 2024. The theme "Inspire Inclusion" prompts us to reimagine a world free from gender bias, aligning with our Wiki Celebrate Women Campaign. Uncover the challenges of the gender gap on Wikipedia, where less than 20% of biographies feature women and non-binary individuals. Learn about the ongoing WikiWomen Erasmus+ project's collaboration with partners in Ireland, the Basque Country, and Friesland, addressing gaps in participation and content. Amy shares insights into creating multilingual educational toolkits, fostering language activism, and promoting inclusivity through active Wikipedia work. Find out more at https://www.wikiwomen.eu/Join our Edit-a-thon as Gaeilge for International Women's Day, check out more information here: https://wikimedia.ie/2024/02/28/eagaraton-vicipeide-do-la-idirnaisiuntan-na-mban-ar-line-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-for-international-womens-day-2024-online/And sign directly up via the dashboard here: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_Ireland/Eagarat%C3%B3n_do_L%C3%A1_Idirnaisi%C3%BAntan_na_mBan_Edit-a-thon_for_IWD_(8_March,_2024)To find more information on global Wikimedia events for International Women's Day through the Celebrate Women campaign, visit the Meta page here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celebrate_WomenWelcome to the Wikimedia community Ireland podcast, your portal to free knowledge and Irish culture.Intro contains Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/achaidh-cheideLicense code: JBQCMVAHZIMU692DSign up to our newsletter at wikimedia.ie or follow us on social media @wikimediaie to keep up to date with upcoming events all over Ireland in 2025!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share it with your friends or on social media. Together, we can make Ireland’s heritage accessible to all. Until next time, keep exploring and celebrating our shared history. Go raibh míle maith agaibh as éisteacht linn, thank you very much for listening!