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==Welcome to the 2024 Global Gathering!==
'''When:''' September 27, 28, 29

'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal

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The Global Gathering (GG) brings together digital rights networks from around the world for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation. 

The 2024 programmatic themes are '''Ecosystem Wellbeing'''; '''Circumvention Technologies'''; '''Security, Threats, and Risks'''; and '''Digital Rights 2050'''. Event activities focus on enhancing networking,  and collaborative discussions through meetups, workshops, project showcases, and much more!  

'''The 2024 edition will double in size from the 2023 event to around 900-1,000 participants,''' part of Team CommUNITY’s three-year plan to grow the event in a safe, secure and sustainable way to the size and scope achieved pre-pandemic.

== How to Apply to the Global Gathering ==
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Head over to the [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Global Gathering ticketing platform] where you will be able to apply for the Global Gathering, view your application status, update your profile, and request Equity Fund support.  
Remember to apply as soon as possible! We expect a high demand this year!  
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==Partners and Satellite Events==
[[File:2024 Global Gathering Satellite Event.png|right|frameless|182x182px|satellite]]'''Consider becoming a partner for the 2024 Global Gathering,''' and receive a myriad of benefits from free tickets, to a guaranteed spot in the project expo! In addition, monies collected will support our Equity Fund. Reach out to gather@digitalrights.community for more information. 
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''We want to thank the following partners and sponsors who have already confirmed their support for 2024! More coming!''  

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==[[Submitting a Proposal|Global Gathering Agenda & Activities]]==
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The Global Gathering format is co-designed with our global community - representative of different disciplines, backgrounds and regions - who value collaborative, bottom-up, and joyful approaches. This year we are giving participants the opportunity to host two types of activities - Circles and Booths - that address one of the 2024 event’s four tracks: Ecosystem Wellbeing; Circumvention Technologies; Security, Threats and Risks; and Digital Rights 2050. The format of this year’s activities was chosen to enhance creativity and inspire an authentic exchange of ideas.

'''Deadline for Submissions:''' May 30, 2024
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And stay tuned to hear about the Global Gathering Job Fair! The Job Fair will bring together diverse digital rights organizations who are actively hiring at the Global Gathering and complement TCU’s popular, year-round [https://www.digitalrights.community/job-board Job Board].

==Visa and Equity Fund Support==
[[File:Visa Support at the GG.png|right|frameless|143x143px]]The '''<u>[[Visa and Equity Fund Support]]</u>''' page has all the information you need regarding: 

*Obtaining a visa for Portugal;
*The ongoing support TCU can offer for your visa process; and
*How to apply for Equity Fund support, which covers the travel costs for individuals from low-resourced, at-risk communities.

==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril==
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We have created two pages that will help you with a number of tasks before you arrive. 

The '''[[Planning Your Trip]]''' page provides information on: 

*Recommended hotels in the area;
*The various ways you can get to Estoril from the airport (public transportation, taxis, etc); and
*Healthcare info including pharmacies and hospitals
The '''[[Navigating Estoril]]''' page provides information on:  

*Recommended day trips around Estoril;
*ATMS & Banks locations near the venue;
*Public Transportation general information; and
*Some Portuguese language tips.

==Health, Safety & Security Policies==
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==Global Gathering FAQ, Ask-Me-Anything & more==
We are building this section! In the meantime, take a look at:

*The [[2024 Global Gathering Frequently Asked Questions and Answers]] (FAQ)
*The [[Global Gathering FAQ|resources and questions asked for the Global Gathering 2023]]